There are 6 ways to get from Paris to Marseille by train, bus, rideshare, car or plane
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2rio's travel planner.
Recommended option
Train
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Take the train from Paris Gare De Lyon to Marseille St Charles
Cheapest option
Bus
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Take the bus from Paris to Marseille
4 alternative options
Rideshare
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Take the rideshare from Paris to Marseille
Drive
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Drive from Paris Bercy to Marseille
Fly from Paris Orly
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Fly from Paris Orly (ORY) to Marseille (MRS)
Fly from Paris Charles de Gaulle
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Fly from Paris Charles de Gaulle (CDG) to Marseille (MRS)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Paris to Marseille is to bus which costs €21 - €45 and takes 10h.
The fastest way to get from Paris to Marseille is to fly. Taking this option will cost €45 - €210 and takes 3h 12m.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Paris and arriving at Marseille. Services depart every four hours, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 10h.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Paris Gare De Lyon and arriving at Marseille St Charles. Services depart hourly, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 3h 18m.
The distance between Paris and Marseille is 661 km. The road distance is 772.1 km.
The best way to get from Paris to Marseille without a car is to train which takes 3h 18m and costs €110 - €150.
The train from Paris Gare De Lyon to Marseille St Charles takes 3h 18m including transfers and departs hourly.
Paris to Marseille bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Paris station.
Paris to Marseille train services, operated by TGV inOui, depart from Paris Gare De Lyon station.
The best way to get from Paris to Marseille is to train which takes 3h 18m and costs €110 - €150. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €21 - €45 and takes 10h, you could also fly, which costs €45 - €210 and takes 3h 12m.
- Distance: 660.7 km
- Duration: 3h 18m
What companies run services between Paris, France and Marseille, France?
TGV inOui operates a train from Paris Gare De Lyon to Marseille St Charles hourly. Tickets cost €110 - €150 and the journey takes 3h 18m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Paris to Marseille 5 times a day. Tickets cost €35 - €45 and the journey takes 10h. Blablabus also services this route 3 times a day.
- Website
- airfrance.com
Flights from Paris Orly to Marseille
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €50 - €260
Flights from Paris Orly to Marseille via Ajaccio
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 15m
- When
- Monday to Friday
- Estimated price
- €170 - €550
Flights from Paris Charles de Gaulle to Marseille
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 25m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €50 - €280
Flights from Paris Charles de Gaulle to Marseille via Biarritz
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 25m
- When
- Wednesday and Sunday
- Estimated price
- €50 - €280
Flights from Paris Charles de Gaulle to Marseille via Lyon
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 45m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday and Sunday
- Estimated price
- €50 - €280
- Website
- aircorsica.com
Flights from Paris Orly to Marseille via Ajaccio
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 15m
- When
- Monday to Friday
- Estimated price
- €170 - €550
France’s high-speed TGV train network runs at speeds of up to 320km/h connecting major cities across France and into neighbouring countries. All TGV tickets include a seat reservation; seating is 1+2 in 1st class, 2+2 in 2nd class. Popular routes include Paris to Marseille and Paris to Strasbourg. Most TGVs have a cafe area, power points at each seat and WiFi.
Contact Details
- Phone
- 0033 892 353535
- Website
- sncf-connect.com
Train from Paris Gare De Lyon to Marseille St Charles
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 18m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €110 - €150
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
- 2nd Class
- €110 - €130
- 1st Class
- €120 - €150
One of Europe’s leading bus companies, Flixbus serves 2000+ destinations in 29 countries, including Germany, France, Italy, Austria, the Netherlands and Croatia and into Scandinavia and eastern Europe, as well as some US cities. Coaches have toilets, free WiFi and power outlets, plus snacks and drinks for purchase on board. Flixbus is a good choice for the budget-conscious traveller; purchase tickets in advance for the cheapest fares (note: there is no option to reserve a seat in advance).
Rome2rio's guide to FlixBus
Contact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- service@flixbus.com
- Website
- flixbus.de
Bus from Paris to Marseille
- Ave. Duration
- 10h
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- €35 - €45
- Website
- flixbus.co.uk
Frequently asked questions
As the bus subsidiary of French railway SNCF, Ouibus offers eco-friendly coaches serving 35 French cities and 10 European cities at affordable fares. Ouibus journeys are safe and comfortable, with the four-star coaches offering power outlets, restrooms and WiFi. All Ouibus stations are located close to town centres for easy access to public transport. Getting on one of the 130 daily journeys is easy - electronic travel documents include your ticket and a personalised mini-guide with handy information.
Contact Details
- Phone
- +33 1 71 53 01 80
- Website
- blablacar.fr
Bus from Paris City Centre - Bercy Seine to Marseille - St-Charles Bus station
- Ave. Duration
- 10h 20m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- €21 - €27
- Website
- Blablabus
Blablacar is a popular ridesharing platform with 70 million users over 22 (mostly European) countries. The basic idea is that you carpool with locals who are already planning to drive your route and have space in their car. With some flexibility, you’ll get to your destination often faster and cheaper than other means. On the website or app, enter your departure and arrival points and your date of travel, sift through the profiles of drivers who’ve posted pre-planned drives and find one whose timing and preferences match yours. Request to join the ride, wait to be accepted, and pay your share of the set price.
Rome2rio's guide to BlaBlaCar
Contact Details
- Website
- blablacar.com
Rideshare from Paris to Marseille
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 56m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- €50
- Book at
- blablacar.co.uk
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The quickest flight from Paris Orly Airport to Marseille Airport is the direct flight which takes 1h 15m.
Paris to Marseille bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Marseille station.
Paris to Marseille train services, operated by TGV inOui, arrive at Marseille St Charles station.
Yes, the driving distance between Paris to Marseille is 772 km. It takes approximately 7h 11m to drive from Paris to Marseille.
Air Corsica and Air France offer flights from Paris Orly Airport to Marseille Airport.
Book your Paris to Marseille train tickets online with Omio.
Book your Paris to Marseille bus tickets online with FlixBus.
There are 367+ hotels available in Marseille. Prices start at €87 per night.
The best way to get from Paris to Paris Orly Airport is to night bus which takes 16 min and costs €2 - €11.