There are 7 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 inOui TGV • 3h 23m
$140 - $160
Cheapest option
Bus • 12h 30m
$27 - $75
5 alternative options
Train SNCF • 9h 59m
$125 - $182
Rideshare • 8h 56m
$58
Drive • 7h 8m
$100 - $150
Fly from Paris Orly • 3h 5m
$56 - $254
Fly from Paris CDG • 3h 32m
$63 - $286
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Paris to Marseille is to bus which costs 23€ - 65€ and takes 12h 30m.
The quickest way to get from Paris to Marseille is to fly which costs 45€ - 220€ and takes 3h 5m.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Paris Gallieni and arriving at Marseille. Services depart twice daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 12h 30m.
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 23m.
The distance between Paris and Marseille is 661 km. The road distance is 773.4 km.
The best way to get from Paris to Marseille without a car is to train which takes 3h 23m and costs 120€ - 140€.
The train from Paris Gare de Lyon to Marseille-St-Charles takes 3h 23m including transfers and departs hourly.
Paris to Marseille bus services, operated by Isilines, depart from Paris Gallieni station.
Paris to Marseille train services, operated by inOui TGV, depart from Paris Gare de Lyon station.
The best way to get from Paris to Marseille is to train which takes 3h 23m and costs 120€ - 140€. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs 23€ - 65€ and takes 12h 30m, you could also fly, which costs 45€ - 220€ and takes 3h 5m.
- Distance: 413 miles
- Duration: 3h 23m
What companies run services between Paris, France and Marseille, France?
inOui TGV operates a train from Paris to Marseille hourly. Tickets cost $140 - $160 and the journey takes 3h 23m. Alternatively, Isilines operates a bus from Paris to Marseille 4 times a day. Tickets cost $45 - $70 and the journey takes 12h 30m. Two other operators also service this route.
- Website
- airfrance.com
Flights from Paris Orly to Marseille
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $50 - $350
Flights from Paris Orly to Marseille via Bordeaux
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 10m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $100 - $600
Flights from Paris Orly to Marseille via Toulouse
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 25m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $50 - $350
Flights from Paris CDG to Marseille
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $55 - $410
Flights from Paris CDG to Marseille via Rennes
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 25m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $55 - $410
Flights from Paris CDG to Marseille via Bordeaux
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 25m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $55 - $410
- Website
- hop.com
Flights from Paris Orly to Marseille
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $50 - $350
Flights from Paris Orly to Marseille via Bordeaux
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 10m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $100 - $600
Flights from Paris Orly to Marseille via Toulouse
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 25m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $50 - $350
- Website
- airmadagascar.com
Flights from Paris CDG to Marseille
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- When
- Monday
- Estimated price
- $320 - $600
- Phone
- 0033 892 353535
- Website
- en.oui.sncf
Train from Paris Gare de Lyon to Marseille-St-Charles
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 23m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $140 - $160
- Website
- en.oui.sncf
- 2nd Class
- $140 - $160
- 1st Class
- $190 - $280
Loosely translated as the French National Railway Corporation, the SNCF is France’s state-owned railway company. It covers the country’s extensive rail network, as well as the TGV and Thalys, France’s two high-speed railway networks. With over 14,000 trains operating daily, it is a fast and efficient way of travelling around the country. The railway network consists of about 32,000km in total, of which 1800km are high-speed lines and 14,500km are electrified.
Rome2rio's guide to SNCF
Contact Details
- Phone
- +33 9 70 60 99 70
- Website
- sncf.com
Train from Paris-Bercy to Lyon Part Dieu
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 11m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $65 - $100
- Website
- en.oui.sncf
- 2nd Class
- $65 - $100
- 1st Class
- $100 - $160
Train from Lyon Part Dieu to Valence Ville
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 4m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $21 - $30
- Website
- en.oui.sncf
- 2nd Class
- $21 - $30
- 1st Class
- $28 - $45
Train from Valence Ville to Marseille-St-Charles
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 23m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $35 - $55
- Website
- en.oui.sncf
- 2nd Class
- $35 - $55
- 1st Class
- $50 - $85
- Phone
- 0 892 89 12 00
- Website
- isilines.com
Bus from Paris Gallieni to Marseille
- Ave. Duration
- 12h 30m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $45 - $70
- Schedules at
- isilines.com
One of Europe’s leading bus companies, Flixbus serves over 1400 destinations, in 26 countries including Germany, France, Italy, Austria, the Netherlands, Croatia, Spain, and across Scandinavia and central and eastern Europe. Founded in 2012, Flixbus’ extensive network connects cities with approximately 200,000 trips, with buses often departing every 30 minutes. One of the most affordable ways to get around Europe (and expanding soon into the US), a Flixbus journey is cost-effective, well-connected, comfortable and safe.
Rome2rio's guide to FlixBus
Contact Details
- Phone
- +49 1807 123 99 123
- info@flixbus.de
- Website
- flixbus.de
Bus from Paris, Paris to Marseille, Marseille St. Charles
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 55m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $40 - $75
- Website
- flixbus.co.uk
As the bus subsidiary of French railway SNCF, Ouibus offers comfortable, eco-friendly coaches serving 35 French cities and 11 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
- 0890715298
- Website
- ouibus.com
Bus from Paris City Centre - Bercy to Marseille - St-Charles Bus station
- Ave. Duration
- 10h 40m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $27 - $40
- Website
- Ouibus
A ridesharing platform with 40 million users, Blablacar gives you access to destinations without worrying about on-the-road chaos. 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 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
- $58
- Book at
- blablacar.co.uk
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Read the travel guideMore Questions & Answers
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 Isilines, arrive at Marseille station.
Paris to Marseille train services, operated by inOui TGV, arrive at Marseille-St-Charles station.
Yes, the driving distance between Paris to Marseille is 773 km. It takes approximately 7h 8m to drive from Paris to Marseille.
Hop! and Air France offer flights from Paris Orly Airport to Marseille Airport.
Book your Paris to Marseille train tickets online with Rome2rio.
Book your Paris to Marseille bus tickets online with FlixBus and Distribusion.
There are 1441+ hotels available in Marseille. Prices start at $60 USD per night.
Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Paris and Marseille. A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.
The best way to get from Paris to Paris Orly Airport is to bus which takes 16m and costs 9€.