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Transport Paris - Marseille. How to get to the destination yourself?
You can get from Paris to Marseille by train, shuttle or plane. The high-speed train journey time is 3 hours 19 minutes, the ticket cost is from EUR 96. By using the Paris to Marseille bus (group transfer), you will get to the destination for a minimum of EUR 19, the travel time will be 13 hours 45 minutes. The plane will arrive at Marseille Airport in 1 hour 10 minutes after the departure, and the ticket will cost a minimum of EUR 153. If you are thinking about how many kilometres there are between Paris and Marseille, this distance is 830 km.
Though the bus is the cheapest of all the options mentioned above, its journey time is the longest. There are some overnight journeys on this route, so you can also sleep for a while when travelling. If you give preference to the Paris to Marseille train, don't forget to check its timetable in advance because it can be changed. Tickets should also be bought in advance as their cost is constantly increasing: the cheapest ones are sold out quickly. By the way, it is interesting that Marseille railway station is a bus station, as well: the latter is on the left side of Saint Charles railway station. Believing that taking the plane is the fastest way to get to Marseille, it should be taken into account that Marseille Airport is 27 km from the city, and the public transport journey time is about 30 minutes. You should also add the time of waiting and going through passport control to that time.
Order a transfer from Marseille Airport
Marseille - the heart of Provence
It is better to start your acquaintance with Marseille with the Old Port, at least because it's the embodiment of architectural monuments of the city. Ideally, you should take a tourist bus and visit the beautiful Notre-Dame de la Garde Church, see some museums, and then go to the Port of Marseille and try the local food. Marseille is meant for unhurried walks: there are so many different buildings and sightseeings in it that you would like to look at them for hours. Thus, tourists are delighted with the Palais Longchamp, the Chateau d'If, and the Marseille Cathedral. And beach lovers will definitely like well equipped recreation zones on the shore of the Mediterranean Sea (Catalans Beach, Prado beaches, etc.).
Paris to Marseille train
€105
1+ h
~4h
Couple
The Paris to Marseille train (high-speed TGV train) departs from Gare de Lyon railway station in Paris and arrives at the main railway station of Marseille - Saint-Charles which is almost in the city centre. The train journey time is 3 hours 19 minutes, and the ticket cost starts from EUR 96. There is also the Intercites de nuit train serving this route at night, the travel time of which is 8 hours 36 minutes and the ticket cost is from EUR 53. It is easier to buy Paris to Marseille train tickets online or at the railway ticket office. Trains are quite comfortable: in their large cabins, there is enough room for you luggage, and you can even take a nap in your cozy seat.
Paris to Marseille train:
TGV train
Timetable:
from 06:07 a.m. to 08:19 p.m.
Route:
Gare de Lyon railway station in Paris - Saint-Charles railway station in Marseille
Travel time:
3h 59min (40min – to Gare de Lyon railway station, 3h 19min – train)
Waiting time:
20min to 1h
Comfort level:
Medium: clean and roomy cabin, large windows, coffee tables, high seats with armrests
Cost:
from EUR 105 (EUR 9 – to Gare de Lyon station, EUR 96 – train)
Clients:
those who prefer to save money, couples with no children, tourists with no large luggage, those who know the route, young tourists
How to find the Paris to Marseille train platform:
Trains depart from Paris Gare de Lyon railway station. To get to it from Charles de Gaulle Airport, you need to take a RER B electric train, get to Les Halles station, and then take a RER A to Gare de Lyon station.
Paris – Marseille bus
€28
16+ h
14h 15min
Ind.tourist
Another way to get from Paris to Marseille is by bus which is the cheapest option of all possible. The Eurolines shuttle departs from Paris Gallieni bus station and arrives at Marseille Saint Charles bus station. The journey time is 13 hours 45 minutes, but the bus ticket is rather cheap and is from EUR 19. There are three journeys a day, two of them are at night. Although the tickets are cheap, these buses are very comfortable: they are equipped with Wi-Fi and toilet, and you can also lay back in your seat and even take a nap. Tickets can be bought both through the carrier's website and at the Paris bus station ticket office.
Paris – Marseille bus:
Eurolines
Timetable:
several journeys during a day
Route:
Paris Gallieni bus station - Marseille Saint Charles bus station
Travel time:
14h 15min (30min – speed train, 13h 45min – shuttle bus)
Waiting time:
16h
Comfort level:
High: soft seats, Wi-Fi, sockets, WC, air-conditioning
Cost:
from EUR 28 (EUR 9 – to the bus station, from EUR 19 – shuttle bus)
Clients:
couples with no children, young tourists, those who want to save money, tourists with no large luggage
How to find the Paris to Marseille bus stop:
You can get to Paris bus station by RER electric train line 3.
Paris to Marseille flight
€161
1h 10min
1h 40min
Ind.tourist
The fastest way to cover the distance between Paris (Orly Airport) and Marseille is by air - the Paris to Marseille flight lasts 1 hour 10 minutes. The nominal direct Air France plane ticket cost is EUR 153. Planes fly since morning until evening, and there are no overnight flights. The distance between Marseille Provence Airport and the city is 27 km, you can get there either by public transport or by taxi. You can also fly to Marseille from Charles de Gaulle Airport, in this case the travel time will increase to 1 hour 20 minutes and the ticket cost will be a minimum of EUR 183.
Paris to Marseille flight:
direct Air France flights
Timetable:
from 06:40 a.m. to 08:40 p.m.
Route:
Paris Orly Airport - Marseille Provence Airport - your hotel in Marseille
Travel time:
1h 40min (1h 10min – plane, 30min – shuttle from the airport to Marseille)
Waiting time:
from 1h 10min between flights
Comfort level:
Medium: drinks, roomy cabin, comfortable high seats
Cost:
from EUR 161 (from EUR 153 – plane, EUR 8 – shuttle from the airport to Marseille)
Clients:
wealthy tourists, businessmen, young couples, aged tourists
How to get from Marseille Provence Airport to Marseille:
You can get to Marseille city centre by shuttle which departs from Platform 3 every 20 minutes.
Taxi and transfer in Marseille
€34
5min
20 min
Family
After a long journey, you surely would like to relax. The transfer will help you to quickly and comfortably get to the hotel. With it, you won’t have to adapt to the public transport schedule and wait for a free taxi car. The transfer service is especially convenient for families with small children as it is usually difficult to find a taxi with two child seats on the spot. And in the case of transfer, holding devices can be booked in advance. By car, you will get from Marseille Airport in 20 minutes, and from the railway station - in 50 minutes.
Timetable:
24/7
Route:
to your hotel in Marseille or given address
Travel time:
from 20 min
Waiting time:
Taxi on the spot: 5-10 minutes,
you don't have to wait for a pre-booked transfer in a queue of other passengers,
the driver will be waiting for you in the specified place (at the airport or at the other specified address) with a nameplate.
Comfort level:
Taxi: journey with no stops and no other passengers
Pre-booked transfer: child seats, air-conditioning, request stops, online payment opportunity, help with luggage, fixed journey cost
Cost:
From €34
Clients:
large families, groups of tourists, travellers with large luggage, those who arrive at night, aged tourists, those who are in France for the first time
How to find the taxistand in Marseille:
Taxis can be found at the taxistand which is in front of the exits from the airport terminal buildings.
Car rental in Paris
from €17
from 1 day
from 1 year
To rent a car without a driver to get from Paris to Marseille, you have to provide an IDL, a passport, and a credit card. You may drop off the car in any French city for an extra fee. The longer the rental period, the lower the price of car rental per day. Insurance and VAT are included in the price. Mileage is limited for some cars. A deposit of €100 is charged. Choosing a car, check if it has all the necessary equipment: an emergency stop sign, a reflecting jacket, and a single-use breathalyzer. It’s possible to rent a car at Paris Airport on the day of arrival.
How to get from Paris to Marseille. Transport:
It's not difficult to get from Paris to Marseille because there are both air and land forms of transport serving the route between these cities. They vary in their journey time and journey cost. Thus, to make your trip easier, you should plan it in advance by deciding what is actually more important for you: to get to the destination fast or to save money on your trip.
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