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

The cheapest way to get from Marseille to Athens is to fly which costs €80 - €250 and takes 5h 57m.

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

The fastest way to get from Marseille to Athens is to fly which takes 5h 57m and costs €80 - €250.

Is there a direct bus between Marseille and Athens?

No, there is no direct bus from Marseille to Athens. However, there are services departing from Marseille St Charles and arriving at Athens via Montpellier, Tirana and Elbasan. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 35h 25m.

How far is it from Marseille to Athens?

The distance between Marseille and Athens is 1747 km. The road distance is 2550.2 km.

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

The best way to get from Marseille to Athens without a car is to train and Bus via Turin which takes 33h 28m and costs .

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

It takes approximately 5h 57m to get from Marseille to Athens, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Marseille to Athens bus from?

Marseille to Athens bus services, operated by SNCF Bus, depart from Marseille St Charles station.

Bus or fly from Marseille to Athens?

The best way to get from Marseille to Athens is to fly which takes 5h 57m and costs €80 - €250. Alternatively, you can bus via Tirana, which costs and takes 35h 25m.

Where does the Marseille to Athens bus arrive?

Marseille to Athens bus services, operated by SNCF Bus, arrive at Montpellier Saint-Roch station.

What is the time difference between Marseille and Athens?

Athens is 1h ahead of Marseille. It is currently 1:13 AM in Marseille and 2:13 AM in Athens.

Can I drive from Marseille to Athens?

Yes, the driving distance between Marseille to Athens is 2550 km. It takes approximately 25h 19m to drive from Marseille to Athens.

Where can I stay near Athens?

There are 12149+ hotels available in Athens.

Marseille to Athens - 9 ways to travel via train, plane, Bus, and car

There are 9 ways to get from Marseille to Athens by plane, train, bus, 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.

Fly from Marseille Provence Airport
best
1. Fly from Marseille Provence Airport (MRS) to Athens International Airport (ATH)plane MRS - ATH
5h 57m
€82–247
Train, Bus via Turin
1. Take the train from Marseille St Charles to Lyon Part Dieutrain Tgv
2. Take the train from Lyon Part Dieu to Torino Porta Susatrain Fr
3. Take the train from Torino Porta Susa to Brindisitrain Fr
4. Take the bus from Brindisi - Piazza Capitanerie di Porto to Fierbus
5. Take the bus from Fier to Athensbus
33h 28m
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Marseille St Charles to Montpellier Saint-Rochtrain Ter
2. Take the bus from Montpellier to Tiranabus
3. Take the bus from Tirana to Larisabus
4. Take the train from Larissa to Athenstrain Ic
34h 55m
Drive 2,550.2 km
1. Drive from Marseille to Athenscar 2,550.2 km
25h 19m
€457–659
Train to Nice Côte D'Azur International Airport, fly
1. Take the train from Marseille St Charles to Antibestrain
2. Fly from Nice Côte D'Azur International Airport (NCE) to Athens International Airport (ATH)plane NCE - ATH
8h 25m
€108–235
Train to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport, fly
1. Take the train from Marseille St Charles to Lyon-Saint Exupery Tgvtrain
2. Fly from Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS) to Athens International Airport (ATH)plane LYS - ATH
7h 2m
€87–301
Bus via Tirana
1. Take the bus from Marseille St Charles to Montpellier Saint-Rochbus
2. Take the bus from Montpellier to Tiranabus
3. Take the bus from Tirana to Elbasanbus
4. Take the bus from Elbasan to Athensbus
35h 25m
Bus
1. Take the bus from Marseille, Gare de Marseille-Saint-Charles to Sofiabus
2. Take the bus from Sofia to Athensbus
43h 35m
€167–211
Train, Bus
1. Take the train from Marseille St Charles to Nice Villetrain Tgv
2. Take the bus from Ventimiglia to Fierbus
3. Take the bus from Fier to Athensbus
44h 21m

Marseille Provence Airport (MRS) to Athens International Airport (ATH) flights

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2h 40mAverage Duration

€52Cheapest Price

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Distance: 1,746.7 km
Duration: 5h 57m

What companies run services between Marseille, France and Athens, Greece?

Volotea, Aegean Airlines, and Transavia France fly from Marseille Provence Airport (MRS) to Athens International Airport (ATH) 4 times a week. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Marseille St Charles to Athens via Montpellier Saint-Roch, Montpellier, Tirana, and Elbasan in around 35h 25m.

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