How to get to Marseille from Pau

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Compare train, coach and flight for Pau to Marseille

Omio recommends booking the flight as it is the most popular option from Pau to Marseille among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the coach, with an average ticket price of £48 For those with little time, consider booking a flight, which has an average total journey time of 5h 0m. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £48, while a flight costs an average of £435.

Distance: 465 km

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£435

Average Price

£108

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£48

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Cheapest

£131

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5h 0m

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3h 0m

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8h 19m

Average total duration

7h 49m

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30m

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9h 9m

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8h 39m

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5h 55m

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Air France

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SNCF | Intercités

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The cheapest way to travel from Pau to Marseille is a coach with an average price of £48.

This is compared to other travel options from Pau to Marseille:

A coach is £60 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Pau to Marseille costing on average £108.

A coach is £387 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Pau to Marseille costing on average £435.

The fastest way to travel from Pau to Marseille is by flight with an average journey time of 5h 0m.

Other travel options to Marseille take longer:

Train takes on average 8h 19m.

Coach takes on average 9h 9m.

It's helpful to compare your options as there are 3 ways to travel between Pau and Marseille including taking a train, coach and flight.
Take the flight. It's the quicker way to make this trip, and the time saved usually justifies the slightly higher cost.

You'll arrive about 2h 55m sooner (3h 0m by flight vs 5h 55m by car). Tickets start at around £435 compared to roughly £131 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.

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from Pau to Marseille

How to get to Marseille from Pau by train, bus, flight or ferry.

Our recommendation

bus

The best way to travel from Pau to Marseille is by taking a coach because it’s the best combination of price and speed.

  • BlaBlaCar Bus8694 · 50591
    9:4010h25
    Pau, Bd Lucien Favre (Technopôle Héliparc)
    20:05Marseille, Gare de Marseille-Saint-Charles
    £261One-way
    1 change

Cheapest

  • BlaBlaCar Bus8694 · 50591
    9:4010h25
    Pau, Bd Lucien Favre (Technopôle Héliparc)
    20:05Marseille, Gare de Marseille-Saint-Charles
    £261One-way
    1 change

Fastest

  • Air FranceAF7491 · AF9400
    10:254h20
    Pau Pyrenees Airport
    14:45Marseille Provence Airport
    £2891One-way
    1 change

Other options

  • SNCF | Intercités14148 · 4665
    16:116h28
    Pau station
    22:39Marseille Saint-Charles
    £771One-way
    1 change
  • SNCF | Intercités14140 · 4657
    8:116h33
    Pau station
    14:44Marseille Saint-Charles
    £811One-way
    1 change
  • TER liO | Operated by SNCF Voyageurs 1187872734+SNCF | Intercités4659
    9:596h38
    Pau station
    16:37Marseille Saint-Charles
    £881One-way
    1 change
  • BlaBlaCar Bus8718 · 50489
    19:2510h45
    Pau, Bd Lucien Favre (Technopôle Héliparc)
    6:10Marseille, Gare de Marseille-Saint-Charles
    £331One-way
    1 change
  • FlixBusFlixBus
    11:258h35
    Pau, Lycée St John Perse
    20:00Marseille, Gare de Marseille-Saint-Charles
    £361One-way
    0 changes
  • BlaBlaCar Bus8768 · 51047
    13:1013h00
    Pau, Bd Lucien Favre (Technopôle Héliparc)
    2:10Marseille, Gare de Marseille-Saint-Charles
    £381One-way
    1 change
  • Air FranceAF7495 · AF7330
    19:3013h15
    Pau Pyrenees Airport
    8:45Marseille Provence Airport
    £2881One-way
    1 change
  • Air FranceAF7497 · AF7334
    6:305h25
    Pau Pyrenees Airport
    11:55Marseille Provence Airport
    £2891One-way
    1 change
  • Air FranceAF7491 · AF7340
    10:256h00
    Pau Pyrenees Airport
    16:25Marseille Provence Airport
    £2891One-way
    1 change

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FAQs: Pau to Marseille

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 Pau to Marseille.

FAQs
There are 3 options to travel between Pau and Marseille including taking a train, coach and flight.
The cheapest way to travel from Pau to Marseille is a coach with an average price of £48.

This is compared to other travel options from Pau to Marseille:

A coach is £60 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Pau to Marseille costing on average £108.

A coach is £387 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Pau to Marseille costing on average £435.

The fastest way to travel from Pau to Marseille is by flight with an average journey time of 5h 0m.

Other travel options to Marseille take longer:

Train takes on average 8h 19m.

Coach takes on average 9h 9m.

The Pau to Marseille distance is approximately 465 km.
The average frequency per day from Pau to Marseille is:
  • Around 12 flights per day.
  • Around 5 trains per day.
  • Around 5 coaches per day.

However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Pau and Marseille as scheduled services by train, coach and flight can vary by season or day of the week.

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Pau to Marseille:
  • Flights mostly depart from Pau Pyrenees Airport and arrive in Marseille Provence Airport.
  • Trains mostly depart from Pau station and arrive in Marseille Saint-Charles.
  • Coaches mostly depart from Pau, Bd Lucien Favre (Technopôle Héliparc) and arrive in Marseille, Gare de Marseille-Saint-Charles.
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Pau to Marseille, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with BlaBlaCar Bus, FlixBus to go to Marseille by coach.
  • Travel with Amelia, Air France to go to Marseille by flight.
  • Travel with SNCF | Intercités de nuit, SNCF | Intercités, SNCF | TGV INOUI to go to Marseille by train.
Yes, there is a direct route available from Pau to Marseille:
  • 1 direct coaches per day with FlixBus.
Omio customers who travel from Pau to Marseille often also extend their vacation to go to Paris, Barcelona, Nice, Madrid, Rome. Omio can help you plan your trip by finding the best connections between Marseille and these popular destinations at a great price.
To get from Pau to Marseille, you can choose from several travel options including train, coach and flight.
In Marseille, visitors can explore the historic Old Port with its vibrant markets and seafood restaurants, and enjoy the panoramic views from the Basilique Notre-Dame de la Garde. Discover the breathtaking Calanques National Park, perfect for hiking and boat tours, and wander through Le Panier, the city's oldest district with charming streets and artisan shops. Additionally, the MuCEM offers diverse cultural exhibits, while the Château d'If provides a glimpse into history on its island location.
To fully experience Marseille, plan to spend around three to four days exploring its key attractions, such as the Old Port, Notre-Dame de la Garde, and the Calanques National Park.

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