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

The cheapest way to get from Rotterdam to Marseille is to bus which costs €85 - €160 and takes 18h.

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

The fastest way to get from Rotterdam to Marseille is to train and fly which takes 4h 53m and costs €80 - €260.

Is there a direct bus between Rotterdam and Marseille?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Rotterdam and arriving at Marseille - Saint-Charles Bus Station station. Services depart once daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 18h.

Is there a direct train between Rotterdam and Marseille?

No, there is no direct train from Rotterdam to Marseille. However, there are services departing from Rotterdam Centraal and arriving at Marseille St Charles via Lille Europe. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 48m.

How far is it from Rotterdam to Marseille?

The distance between Rotterdam and Marseille is 1207 km. The road distance is 1119.7 km.

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

The best way to get from Rotterdam to Marseille without a car is to train which takes 7h 48m and costs €220 - €390.

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

It takes approximately 7h 48m to get from Rotterdam to Marseille, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Rotterdam to Marseille bus from?

Rotterdam to Marseille bus services, operated by BlaBlaCar Bus, depart from Rotterdam station.

Where do I catch the Rotterdam to Marseille train from?

Rotterdam to Marseille train services, operated by Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS), depart from Rotterdam Centraal station.

Train or bus from Rotterdam to Marseille?

The best way to get from Rotterdam to Marseille is to train which takes 7h 48m and costs €220 - €390. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €85 - €160 and takes 18h.

Where does the Rotterdam to Marseille bus arrive?

Rotterdam to Marseille bus services, operated by BlaBlaCar Bus, arrive at Marseille - Saint-Charles Bus Station.

Where does the Rotterdam to Marseille train arrive?

Rotterdam to Marseille train services, operated by Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS), arrive at Lille Europe station.

Can I drive from Rotterdam to Marseille?

Yes, the driving distance between Rotterdam to Marseille is 1120 km. It takes approximately 11h 42m to drive from Rotterdam to Marseille.

How do I get a train ticket from Rotterdam to Marseille?

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Rotterdam to Marseille - 9 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 9 ways to get from Rotterdam to Marseille by train (TGV), bus, car, train, 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.

Train
best
1. Take the train from Rotterdam Centraal to Lille Europetrain Eurostar
2. Take the train from Lille Europe to Marseille St Charlestrain Tgv
7h 48m
€226–381
Train to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol, fly to Marseille Provence Airport
cheapest
1. Take the train from Rotterdam Centraal to Schiphol Airport Train Stationtrain
2. Fly from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS) to Marseille Provence Airport (MRS)plane AMS - MRS
4h 53m
€82–260
Bus
1. Take the bus from Rotterdam to Marseille - Saint-Charles Bus Stationbus BlaBlaCar Bus
18h
€85–160
Drive 1,119.7 km
1. Drive from Rotterdam to Marseillecar 1,119.7 km
11h 42m
€197–284
Train via Brussels
1. Take the train from Rotterdam Centraal to Brussel-Zuidtrain EuroCity / ...
2. Take the train from Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi to Marseille St Charlestrain Tgv
8h 37m
€236–389
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Rotterdam Centraal to Brussel-Zuidtrain EuroCity / ...
2. Take the bus from Brussels South to Marseille, Gare de Marseille-Saint-Charlesbus N769
18h 22m
€91–179
Train to Brussels Airport, fly to Marseille Provence Airport
1. Take the train from Rotterdam Centraal to Brussels Airport-Zaventemtrain
2. Fly from Brussels Airport (BRU) to Marseille Provence Airport (MRS)plane BRU - MRS
5h 56m
€99–252
Train, bus to Brussels South Charleroi Airport, fly to Marseille Provence Airport
1. Take the train from Rotterdam Centraal to Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Miditrain
2. Take the bus from Brussels Midi / Brussels South West to Charleroi Airportbus
3. Fly from Brussels South Charleroi Airport (CRL) to Marseille Provence Airport (MRS)plane CRL - MRS
6h 34m
€91–254
Fly Rotterdam The Hague Airport to Toulon-Hyères Airport, train
1. Fly from Rotterdam The Hague Airport (RTM) to Toulon-Hyères Airport (TLN)plane RTM - TLN
2. Take the train from Toulon Sainte-Musse to Marseille St Charlestrain
5h 3m
€115–614

Rotterdam to Marseille by train

27Weekly Trains

7h 48mAverage Duration

€226Cheapest Price

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Distance: 1,207.1 km
Duration: 7h 48m

What companies run services between Rotterdam, Netherlands and Marseille, France?

You can take a train from Rotterdam Centraal to Marseille St Charles via Lille Europe in around 7h 48m. Alternatively, BlaBlaCar Bus operates a bus from Rotterdam to Marseille - Saint-Charles Bus Station once daily. Tickets cost €85–160 and the journey takes 18h.

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