- Must visit
Mucem
Major museum of Mediterranean civilisations with striking modern architecture, exhibitions, and sea-facing walkways.
Flights from Bordeaux to Marseille depart on average 17 times per day, taking around 1h 28m. Cheap flight tickets for this journey start at £41 but you can travel from only £21 by coach.
There are 2 flights per day. The earliest flight runs at 05:45, the last at 23:20. The fastest flight covers the 506 km distance in 1h 10m. October is the cheapest month to fly.
Distance 506 km |
Average flight duration 1h 28m |
Cheapest ticket price £41 |
Flights per day 17 |
Direct flights 2 |
Fastest flight 1h 10m |
First flight 5:45 |
Last flight 23:20 |
Cheapest Month Oct |
Cheapest Day Mon |
High Season Jul - Sept |
Low Season Jan - Mar |
Busiest Day Fri |
Least Busy Day Mon |
Best time to book 49 days |
Cheapest price on 18 Sept
£120
Average ticket price on 18 Sept
£141
Fastest journey on 18 Sept
1 h 10 m
Average journey duration on 18 Sept
1 h 11 m
Flights on 18 Sept
7
Distance
506 km
The best way to find a cheap flight ticket from Bordeaux to Marseille is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Bordeaux to Marseille will cost around £141 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap flight tickets today for only £120.
On Fri 18 Sept, we found 7 flights from Bordeaux to Marseille, including 7 direct services.
These direct flights cover the 506 km distance in an average of 1 h 11 m but if you time it right, some flights will get you there in just 1 h 10 m .
The slowest flights will take 1 h 15 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.
U21803
1803
U21807
1807
V72634
1807
U21807
U21803
1803
1805Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Bordeaux to Marseille among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the coach, with an average ticket price of £37 For those with little time, consider booking a flight, which has an average total journey time of 3h 28m. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £37, while a flight costs an average of £164.
Distance: 506 km
| Flight | Most popular Train | Coach | Driving |
|---|---|---|---|
£164 Average Price | £75 Average Price | £37 Average Price Cheapest | £152 Average Price (fuel + tolls) |
3h 28m Average total duration Fastest 1h 28m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* | 8h 23m Average total duration 7h 53m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 8h 24m Average total duration 7h 54m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 6h 31m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
![]() Most popular airline | ![]() Most popular train company | ![]() Most popular bus company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
This is compared to other travel options from Bordeaux to Marseille:
A coach is £37 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Bordeaux to Marseille costing on average £75.
A coach is £127 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Bordeaux to Marseille costing on average £164.
Other travel options to Marseille take longer:
Train takes on average 7h 53m.
Coach takes on average 7h 54m.
The table below shows live departures for Bordeaux to Marseille flights for today, Thursday 17 September. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated flight journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
AF7441 · AF7332 | 6:00 Bordeaux Mérignac Airport | 5h15 | 11:15 Marseille Provence Airport | 1 change | |
AF7441 · AF7338 | 6:00 Bordeaux Mérignac Airport | 8h15 | 14:15 Marseille Provence Airport | 1 change | |
AF7441 · AF7334 | 6:00 Bordeaux Mérignac Airport | 5h55 | 11:55 Marseille Provence Airport | 1 change | |
AF7441 · AF7336 | 6:00 Bordeaux Mérignac Airport | 6h55 | 12:55 Marseille Provence Airport | 1 change | |
AF7441 · AF7340 | 6:00 Bordeaux Mérignac Airport | 10h25 | 16:25 Marseille Provence Airport | 1 change | |
AF6131 · AF6164 | 6:45 Bordeaux Mérignac Airport | 6h45 | 13:30 Marseille Provence Airport | 1 change | |
U21803 | 9:35 Bordeaux Mérignac Airport | 1h10 | 10:45 Marseille Provence Airport | 0 changesdirect | |
AF7431 · AF7340 | 9:55 Bordeaux Mérignac Airport | 6h30 | 16:25 Marseille Provence Airport | 1 change | |
AF7431 · AF7344 | 9:55 Bordeaux Mérignac Airport | 9h45 | 19:40 Marseille Provence Airport | 1 change | |
AF7431 · AF7342 | 9:55 Bordeaux Mérignac Airport | 8h00 | 17:55 Marseille Provence Airport | 1 change | |
AF7431 · AF7338 | 9:55 Bordeaux Mérignac Airport | 4h20 | 14:15 Marseille Provence Airport | 1 change | |
AF6133 · AF6164 | 10:35 Bordeaux Mérignac Airport | 2h55 | 13:30 Marseille Provence Airport | 1 change | |
AF6133 · AF6168 | 10:35 Bordeaux Mérignac Airport | 11h00 | 21:35 Marseille Provence Airport | 1 change | |
U21805 | 11:35 Bordeaux Mérignac Airport | 1h10 | 12:45 Marseille Provence Airport | 0 changesdirect | |
AF7435 · AF7342 | 14:05 Bordeaux Mérignac Airport | 3h50 | 17:55 Marseille Provence Airport | 1 change | |
AF7435 · AF7348 | 14:05 Bordeaux Mérignac Airport | 8h45 | 22:50 Marseille Provence Airport | 1 change | |
AF7435 · AF7344 | 14:05 Bordeaux Mérignac Airport | 5h35 | 19:40 Marseille Provence Airport | 1 change | |
AF7435 · AF7346 | 14:05 Bordeaux Mérignac Airport | 7h50 | 21:55 Marseille Provence Airport | 1 change | |
AF6135 · AF6168 | 14:30 Bordeaux Mérignac Airport | 7h05 | 21:35 Marseille Provence Airport | 1 change | |
AF6137 · AF6168 | 18:30 Bordeaux Mérignac Airport | 3h05 | 21:35 Marseille Provence Airport | 1 change | |
AF7437 · AF7348 | 19:00 Bordeaux Mérignac Airport | 3h50 | 22:50 Marseille Provence Airport | 1 change | |
U21807 | 21:00 Bordeaux Mérignac Airport | 1h10 | 22:10 Marseille Provence Airport | 0 changesdirect | |
V72634 | 22:15 Bordeaux Mérignac Airport | 1h15 | 23:30 Marseille Provence Airport | 0 changesdirect | |
This is the last flight of the day. | |||||
Find all the dates and times for this journey
Compare train, coach and flight prices over the next three weeks. See the best deals at a glance, find the lowest fares, and choose the option that fits your budget.
Discover the best of Marseille — top attractions, local food, transport tips, budget advice, and currency essentials. Plan your perfect Marseille trip today.
Major museum of Mediterranean civilisations with striking modern architecture, exhibitions, and sea-facing walkways.
Contemporary art museum in Borély Park, showing modern and post-war works in a bright, updated setting.
Fine arts museum in the Palais Longchamp, featuring paintings, sculptures, and decorative works from several centuries.
Historic harbour lined with boats, quays, and ferries; a lively base for walks, views, and city atmosphere.
Broad historic avenue linking the Old Port and central districts, busy with shops, façades, and everyday city life.
Popular seafront corniche with coastal panoramas, beaches, and an easy walk or drive between key viewpoints.
A rich Provençal fish stew from Marseille, made with Mediterranean rockfish and served with rouille and bread. It is the city’s signature dish.
A garlicky emulsion of olive oil and salt, traditionally served with salt cod and vegetables. A staple of Provençal and Marseille home cooking.
A saffron-scented rice dish cooked with squid, mussels and other seafood. It reflects Marseille’s port heritage and Mediterranean flavours.
Refined seafood restaurant by the Vallon des Auffes, known for bouillabaisse and polished service in a classic Marseille setting.
Simple, well-known spot in L’Estaque for panisses and other local fried snacks, with an unfussy and authentic neighbourhood feel.
Busy traditional address near the Old Port serving Provençal specialities and seafood in a lively, historic brasserie atmosphere.
Moderate for France: dining and hotels are cheaper than Paris, but summer stays and seafront areas raise costs. Public transport is reasonable.
Service is usually included. Round up or leave 5-10% for excellent restaurant service. Taxis are often rounded up. In cafés, small change is appreciated but not expected.
Official public transport app
Marseille Provence Airport -> Marseille Saint-Charles
The city of Marseille is famous for its art scene and theatres. It is the birthplace of many French poets and writers, including Pierre Berta and Andre Roussin. Getting to Marseille from Bordeaux is easy, fast and convenient, so enjoying the most iconic southern city in France from its premier wine and culinary hotspot should be an option for most travelers. When visiting Marseille, be sure to explore the port of I’Estague located towards the end of the Bay of Marseille. Here, visitors can take a walk to the Le Gymnase, La Criee, the Theatre of Toursky or the arts center in La Friche. Flying is by far the best option for traveling between these two cities, and flights from Bordeaux city to Marseille are cheaper when booked early in advance.
Airlines operating flights from Bordeaux to Marseille include Royal Air Maroc, Air France, Iberia, easyJet, and Lufthansa. There is an average of 30 flights per week and five flights from Bordeaux to Marseille every day. Three airlines, Ryanair, easyJet and AirFrance operate non-stop flights from Bordeaux to Marseille, which are located 500-kilometers apart.
Flights from Bordeaux to Marseille take an average of one hour ten minutes. The flights are convenient and efficient means to get to Marseille compared to other means, such as the bus, which takes upwards of 24 hours. Indirect flights between Bordeaux and Marseille can take a little longer. Generally speaking, a flight along this route with a stopover will take between two and a half and five hours.
Departure airport: The departure airport is Bordeaux International Airport also known as Bordeaux-Merignac Airport. It is located within the commune of Merignac 12-kilometers west of the city of Bordeaux. It is the main international airport serving Bordeaux and western France.
The airport is easily accessed from the city of Bordeaux by the airport shuttle bus. Take the Navette Shuttle 30’ Direct that operates from the airport to the Gare de Bordeaux St-Jean train station multiple times a day. There are also other cheaper local buses available which are operated by TBM. A journey to the airport from the city of Bordeaux Saint-Jean train station takes an average of 30 minutes. The coaches are also accessible to passengers with reduced mobility and are equipped with air-conditioning. They have free onboard WiFi for passengers traveling to and from the airport to use, and pick up points are situated outside the train station Centre-ville exit of Hall 2 while the drop-off is outside Hall B of the Bordeaux Airport.
Arrival airport: Arrival airport is at the Marseille-Provence (MRS) airport located in Marignane, 27-kilometers northwest of Marseille city center. The airport can be accessed through various public transport means such as bus, train, and taxi. The airport shuttle buses run from 4.10 a.m. to 11.30 p.m. and only take 30 minutes to reach the airport.
It's easy to get to the train station using airport train shuttle buses. Buses operate from platform five bus station Gare Routiere’ a short distance from terminal MP1 and MP2. Public amenities are also readily available at the airport, such as ATMs, duty-free shops, currency exchange bureaus, and car rental offices. Once in Marseille, you can take your time to tour this iconic city’s coastline, museums, clubs, cinemas, hotels and explore its culture. You can try dishes from the Mercure Marseille Centre Vieux Port and Grand Hotel Beauvau Marseille hotels, among others. Bon Appetit!
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Bordeaux to Marseille by flight. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest flight, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Marseille, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

Most Bordeaux to Marseille flights use the Bordeaux Mérignac Airport to Marseille Provence Airport airport pair. Use this guide to compare Bordeaux and Marseille airports on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like airport facilities and services.
Bordeaux Mérignac Airport is 5 km from Bordeaux city centre. Public transport options include:
Bordeaux Mérignac Airport has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Shopping, Parking, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Shower, Lounge and Lost and Found Office.
Free Wi-Fi available throughout the airport. ATMs are located in all terminals A and B.
Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Bordeaux Mérignac Airport: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility facilities are available at Bordeaux Mérignac Airport: Ramps, assistance.
Marseille Provence Airport is 2 km from Marseille city centre. Public transport options include:
Marseille Provence Airport has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Shopping, Parking, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Shower, Lounge and Lost and Found Office.
Free Wi-Fi available throughout the airport. ATMs are located in both terminals, offering services from major banks.
Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Marseille Provence Airport: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility facilities are available at Marseille Provence Airport: Elevators, ramps, assistance.
Here are some other resources that might have the information you need