What is the cheapest way to get from Essen to Marseille?

The cheapest way to get from Essen to Marseille is to train and bus which costs €80 - €150 and takes 17h 31m.

What is the fastest way to get from Essen to Marseille?

The fastest way to get from Essen to Marseille is to fly which takes 4h 49m and costs €90 - €280.

Is there a direct bus between Essen and Marseille?

No, there is no direct bus from Essen to Marseille. However, there are services departing from Essen and arriving at Marseille, Gare de Marseille-Saint-Charles via Cologne Airport CGN and Frankfurt central train station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 18h 41m.

Is there a direct train between Essen and Marseille?

No, there is no direct train from Essen to Marseille. However, there are services departing from Essen Hbf and arriving at Marseille St Charles via Paris Nord and Paris Gare De Lyon. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 26m.

How far is it from Essen to Marseille?

The distance between Essen and Marseille is 940 km. The road distance is 1072.8 km.

How do I travel from Essen to Marseille without a car?

The best way to get from Essen to Marseille without a car is to train via Paris which takes 8h 26m and costs €110 - €410.

How long does it take to get from Essen to Marseille?

It takes approximately 4h 49m to get from Essen to Marseille, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Essen to Marseille bus from?

Essen to Marseille bus services, operated by Pavluks Trans, depart from Essen station.

Where do I catch the Essen to Marseille train from?

Essen to Marseille train services, operated by Eurostar, depart from Essen Hbf station.

Train, bus or fly from Essen to Marseille?

The best way to get from Essen to Marseille is to fly which takes 4h 49m and costs €90 - €280. Alternatively, you can train via Paris, which costs €110 - €410 and takes 8h 26m, you could also bus, which costs €65 - €240 and takes 18h 41m.

Where does the Essen to Marseille bus arrive?

Essen to Marseille bus services, operated by Pavluks Trans, arrive at Köln station.

Where does the Essen to Marseille train arrive?

Essen to Marseille train services, operated by Eurostar, arrive at Paris Nord station.

Can I drive from Essen to Marseille?

Yes, the driving distance between Essen to Marseille is 1073 km. It takes approximately 10h 27m to drive from Essen to Marseille.

How do I get a train ticket from Essen to Marseille?

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How do I get a bus ticket from Essen to Marseille?

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Where can I stay near Marseille?

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Essen to Marseille - 7 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, and car

There are 7 ways to get from Essen to Marseille by plane, train (Eurostar, TGV, Trenitalia), train, bus, car, or train (Eurostar, TGV)

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Fly from Düsseldorf International Airport
best
1. Fly from Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS) to Marseille Provence Airport (MRS)plane DUS - MRS
4h 49m
€94–271
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Essen to Kölnbus
2. Take the bus from Cologne Airport CGN to Frankfurt central train stationbus N84 / ...
3. Take the bus from Frankfurt central train station to Marseille, Gare de Marseille-Saint-Charlesbus
18h 41m
€69–231
Train via Paris
1. Take the train from Essen Hbf to Paris Nordtrain Tha
2. Take the train from Paris Gare De Lyon to Marseille St Charlestrain Tgv
8h 26m
€118–402
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Essen Hbf to Frankfurttrain 41 / ...
2. Take the bus from Frankfurt - Airport Bus Station to Marseille - Saint-Charles Bus Stationbus BlaBlaCar Bus
17h 31m
€80–150
Drive 1,072.8 km
1. Drive from Essen to Marseillecar 1,072.8 km
10h 27m
€163–235
Train to Frankfurt, fly
1. Take the train from Essen Hbf to Frankfurttrain
2. Fly from Frankfurt (FRA) to Marseille Provence Airport (MRS)plane FRA - MRS
5h 53m
€129–327
Train
1. Take the train from Essen Hbf to Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Miditrain Thalys
2. Take the train from Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi to Marseille St Charlestrain Tgv
9h 40m
€159–378

Essen to Marseille by train

14Weekly Trains

8h 26mAverage Duration

€118Cheapest Price

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Distance: 940.2 km
Duration: 4h 49m

What companies run services between Essen, Germany and Marseille, France?

Eurowings, Lufthansa, and three other airlines fly from Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS) to Marseille Provence Airport (MRS) every 4 hours. Alternatively, you can take a train from Essen Hbf to Marseille St Charles via Paris Nord and Paris Gare De Lyon in around 8h 26m.

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