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

The cheapest way to get from Reading to Marseille is to bus which costs €80 - €160 and takes 23h 16m.

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

The fastest way to get from Reading to Marseille is to train and fly which takes 5h 28m and costs €100 - €360.

Is there a direct bus between Reading and Marseille?

No, there is no direct bus from Reading to Marseille. However, there are services departing from Reading RailAir and arriving at Marseille, Gare de Marseille-Saint-Charles via London Heathrow Airport, London Victoria, Dover and Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine). The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 22h 23m.

Is there a direct train between Reading and Marseille?

No, there is no direct train from Reading to Marseille. However, there are services departing from Reading and arriving at Marseille St Charles via Paddington, London St Pancras Intl, Paris Nord and Paris Gare De Lyon. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 9m.

How far is it from Reading to Marseille?

The distance between Reading and Marseille is 1264 km.

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

The best way to get from Reading to Marseille without a car is to train which takes 8h 9m and costs €110 - €450.

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

It takes approximately 8h 9m to get from Reading to Marseille, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Reading to Marseille bus from?

Reading to Marseille bus services, operated by RailAir, depart from Reading RailAir station.

Where do I catch the Reading to Marseille train from?

Reading to Marseille train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), depart from Reading station.

Train or bus from Reading to Marseille?

The best way to get from Reading to Marseille is to train which takes 8h 9m and costs €110 - €450. Alternatively, you can bus via Dover, which costs €100 - €160 and takes 22h 23m.

Where does the Reading to Marseille bus arrive?

Reading to Marseille bus services, operated by RailAir, arrive at Heathrow Terminal 2 station.

What is the time difference between Reading and Marseille?

Marseille is 1h ahead of Reading. It is currently 12:11 AM in Reading and 1:11 AM in Marseille.

Where does the Reading to Marseille train arrive?

Reading to Marseille train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), arrive at London Paddington station.

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

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Where can I stay near Marseille?

There are 4305+ hotels available in Marseille.

Reading to Marseille - 8 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and Eurotunnel

There are 8 ways to get from Reading to Marseille by train (Eurostar, TGV, Trenitalia), bus, car, car train, train, plane, or car ferry

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Train
best
1. Take the train from Reading to London Paddingtontrain
2. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Paris Nordtrain Eil
3. Take the train from Paris Gare De Lyon to Marseille St Charlestrain Tgv
8h 9m
€113–450
Train to London Gatwick Airport, fly
cheapest
1. Take the train from Reading to Gatwick Airporttrain
2. Fly from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Marseille Provence Airport (MRS)plane LGW - MRS
6h 3m
€75–225
Bus via Dover
1. Take the bus from Reading RailAir to Heathrow Terminal 2bus Ra1
2. Take the bus from London Victoria to Doverbus 700 / ...
3. Take the bus from Dover to Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine)bus
4. Take the bus from Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine) to Marseille, Gare de Marseille-Saint-Charlesbus 710
22h 23m
€101–157
Drive, Eurotunnel
1. Drive from Reading to Folkestonecar
2. Take the car train from Folkestone to Calais-Fréthuncartrain
3. Drive from Calais-Fréthun to Marseillecar
12h 24m
Train to London Heathrow Airport, fly
1. Take the train from Reading to London Paddingtontrain
2. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Marseille Provence Airport (MRS)plane LHR - MRS
5h 28m
€109–356
Bus
1. Take the bus from Reading RailAir to Heathrow Terminal 2bus Ra1
2. Take the bus from London Victoria to Paris - Bercy-Seine Bus Stationbus
3. Take the bus from Paris - Bercy-Seine Bus Station to Marseille - Saint-Charles Bus Stationbus
23h 16m
€82–158
Drive, car ferry
1. Drive from Reading to Port of Dovercar
2. Take the car ferry from Port of Dover to Calaiscarferry
3. Drive from Calais to Marseillecar
13h 58m
€211–323
Train to London Stansted Airport, fly
1. Take the train from Reading to London Paddingtontrain
2. Fly from London Stansted Airport (STN) to Marseille Provence Airport (MRS)plane STN - MRS
6h 27m
€75–295

Reading to Marseille by train and subway

118Weekly Services

8h 9mAverage Duration

€113Cheapest Price

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Distance: 1,263.7 km
Duration: 8h 9m

What companies run services between Reading, England and Marseille, France?

You can take a train from Reading to Marseille St Charles via London Paddington, Paddington, King's Cross St. Pancras station, London St Pancras Intl, Paris Nord, and Paris Gare De Lyon in around 8h 9m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Reading RailAir to Marseille, Gare de Marseille-Saint-Charles via Heathrow Terminal 2, London Heathrow Airport, London Victoria, Dover, and Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine) in around 22h 23m.

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