There are 6 ways to get from Genoa to Marseille by bus, train (Trenitalia, TGV), rideshare, plane, or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Bus
best- Take the bus from Genoa to Marseille, Gare de Marseille-Saint-Charlesbus N482 / ...
5h 50m€16–35Train
- Take the train from Genova P.Za Principe to Ventimigliatrain Ic
- Take the train from Nice Ville to Marseille St Charlestrain Tgv
6h 59m€55–77Rideshare
- Take the rideshare from Gênes to Marseille380.1 km
4h 48m€25Fly
- Fly from Genoa Cristoforo Colombo Airport (GOA) to Marseille Provence Airport (MRS)plane GOA - MRS
8h 3m€91–259Train via Genova Brignole
- Take the train from Genova Brignole to Ventimigliatrain 3376 / ...
- Take the train from Nice Ville to Marseille St Charlestrain Tgv
7h 22m€58–79Drive 380.2 km
- Drive from Genoa to Marseillecar 380.2 km
4h 5m€58–84
Genoa to Marseille by bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Genoa to Marseille is to bus which costs €16 - €35 and takes 5h 50m.
The fastest way to get from Genoa to Marseille is to drive which takes 4h 5m and costs €55 - €85.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Genoa and arriving at Marseille, Gare de Marseille-Saint-Charles. Services depart every four hours, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 5h 50m.
No, there is no direct train from Genoa to Marseille. However, there are services departing from Genova P.Za Principe and arriving at Marseille St Charles via Ventimiglia and Nice Ville. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 59m.
The distance between Genoa and Marseille is 404 km. The road distance is 380.2 km.
The best way to get from Genoa to Marseille without a car is to bus which takes 5h 50m and costs €16 - €35.
The bus from Genoa to Marseille, Gare de Marseille-Saint-Charles takes 5h 50m including transfers and departs every four hours.
Genoa to Marseille bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Genoa station.
Genoa to Marseille train services, operated by Trenitalia Intercity, depart from Genova P.Za Principe station.
The best way to get from Genoa to Marseille is to bus which takes 5h 50m and costs €16 - €35. Alternatively, you can train, which costs €55 - €80 and takes 6h 59m, you could also fly, which costs €90 - €260 and takes 8h 3m.
What companies run services between Genoa, Italy and Marseille, France?
FlixBus operates a bus from Genoa to Marseille, Gare de Marseille-Saint-Charles every 4 hours. Tickets cost €21–35 and the journey takes 5h 50m. Two other operators also service this route. Alternatively, you can take a train from Genova P.Za Principe to Marseille St Charles via Ventimiglia and Nice Ville in around 6h 59m.
- Website
- lufthansa.com
Flights from Genoa Cristoforo Colombo Airport to Marseille Provence Airport via Munich
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 10m
- When
- Thursday to Saturday
- Estimated price
- €90–370
- Website
- ita-airways.com
Flights from Genoa Cristoforo Colombo Airport to Marseille Provence Airport via Rome
- Ave. Duration
- 7h
- When
- Monday and Friday
- Estimated price
- €65–240
- Website
- volotea.com
Flights from Genoa Cristoforo Colombo Airport to Marseille Provence Airport via Olbia
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 30m
- When
- Friday
- Estimated price
- €45–240
- Website
- transavia.com
Flights from Genoa Cristoforo Colombo Airport to Marseille Provence Airport via Paris Orly
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 50m
- When
- Sunday
- Estimated price
- €60–270
- Website
- ryanair.com
Flights from Genoa Cristoforo Colombo Airport to Marseille Provence Airport via Rome
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 45m
- When
- Sunday
- Estimated price
- €85–220
- Phone
- +39 06 68475475
- Website
- trenitalia.com
Train from Genova P.Za Principe to Ventimiglia
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 4m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €13–21
- Website
- https://www.trenitalia.com/en.html
Train from Genova Brignole to Ventimiglia
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 10m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €17–23
- Website
- https://www.trenitalia.com/en.html
- Phone
- +39.06.5210550
- Website
- trenitalia.com
Train from Genova P.Za Principe to Ventimiglia
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 56m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €18
- Website
- https://www.trenitalia.com/en.html
Train from Genova Brignole to Ventimiglia
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 27m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €18
- Website
- https://www.trenitalia.com/en.html
- Phone
- +33 1 84 94 36 35
- Website
- sncf-connect.com
Train from Nice Ville to Marseille St Charles
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 36m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €30–45
- Website
- https://www.sncf-connect.com/en-en
Rome2Rio's guide to FlixBus
Contact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- service@flixbus.com
- Website
- flixbus.fr
Bus from Genoa to Marseille, Gare de Marseille-Saint-Charles
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 50m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €21–35
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.co.uk
- Phone
- +3-389-268-0068
- Website
- blablacar.co.uk
Bus from Genoa to Marseille, Gare de Marseille-Saint-Charles
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 30m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- €17–30
- Website
- https://www.blablacar.co.uk/bus
- Phone
- 07001 8282
- booking@union-ivkoni.com
- Website
- union-ivkoni.com
Bus from Genoa to Marseille, Gare de Marseille-Saint-Charles
- Ave. Duration
- 6h
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Estimated price
- €16–24
- Website
- https://union-ivkoni.com/en
- Phone
- +3 318 576 2228
- Website
- blablacar.com
Rideshare from Gênes to Marseille
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 48m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €25
- Schedules at
- blablacar.com
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More Questions & Answers
Genoa to Marseille bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Marseille, Gare de Marseille-Saint-Charles station.
Genoa to Marseille train services, operated by Trenitalia Intercity, arrive at Ventimiglia station.
Yes, the driving distance between Genoa to Marseille is 380 km. It takes approximately 4h 5m to drive from Genoa to Marseille.
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Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Genoa and Marseille. A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.