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Omio recommends booking the flight as it is the most popular option from Birmingham to Marseille among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the coach, with an average ticket price of £108 For those with little time, consider booking a flight, which has an average total journey time of 5h 30m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the coach is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 1.2 - 2.9kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £108, while a flight costs an average of £240.
Distance: 1155 km
Most popular Flight | Coach | Driving |
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£240 Average Price | £108 Average Price Cheapest | £156 Average Price (fuel + tolls) |
5h 30m Average total duration Fastest 3h 30m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* | 24h 26m Average total duration 23h 56m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 14h 48m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
3.5 - 6.9kg CO2 emissions | 1.2 - 2.9kg CO2 emissions Lowest | - CO2 emissions |
 Most popular airline |  Most popular bus company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
Compare the available ways to get from Birmingham to Marseille, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.
This is compared to other travel options from Birmingham to Marseille:
A coach is £133 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Birmingham to Marseille costing on average £240.
Other travel options to Marseille take longer:
Coach takes on average 24h 26m.
You'll arrive about 11h 18m sooner (3h 30m by flight vs 14h 48m by car). Tickets start at around £240 compared to roughly £156 in fuel and tolls — a bit more, but you get time back and avoid a long drive.
Driving makes more sense if you're travelling as a group, want flexibility on timing, or plan to stop en route.
How to get to Marseille from Birmingham by train, bus, flight or ferry.
The best way to travel from Birmingham to Marseille is by taking a coach because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
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The most popular day trips by train from Marseille are Aix-en-Provence, Avignon, Arles, Nice and Nîmes. Find out what you can do in these day trip destinations and how to book your train from Marseille on Omio.
Aix-en-Provence is known for its elegant old town, fountains and ties to Cézanne. Its leafy streets, markets and café life give the city a refined but relaxed Provençal character.
Avignon is a historic Provençal city on the Rhône, known for the Palais des Papes and the Pont d’Avignon. Its walled centre blends medieval grandeur with busy squares, cafés and a strong theatre culture, especially during the Festival d’Avignon.
Arles is known for its Roman monuments and its close association with Van Gogh. The compact Provençal centre feels historic yet lived-in, with art, café life and the Camargue close at hand.
Nice is a Mediterranean city on the Côte d'Azur known for the Promenade des Anglais and Vieux Nice. Pebble beaches, busy markets and French-Italian character give it a relaxed but lively feel.
Nîmes is known for remarkably well-preserved Roman monuments, especially the Arena and Maison Carrée. Broad boulevards, shaded squares and a southern French rhythm give the city an easy, historic character.
Travel to Marseille easily. Whether you want fast, cheap or something entirely different, our travel experts have collected everything you need to know so you can find the best option from Birmingham to Marseille.
This is compared to other travel options from Birmingham to Marseille:
A coach is £133 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Birmingham to Marseille costing on average £240.
Other travel options to Marseille take longer:
Coach takes on average 24h 26m.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Birmingham and Marseille as scheduled services by train, coach and flight can vary by season or day of the week.
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