How to get to Marseille from Rotterdam

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Compare train, coach and flight for Rotterdam to Marseille

Omio recommends booking the flight as it is the most popular option from Rotterdam to Marseille among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the coach, with an average ticket price of £94 For those with little time, consider booking a flight, which has an average total journey time of 4h 47m. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £94, while a flight costs an average of £314.

Distance: 961 km

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£314

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£102

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£94

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Cheapest

£261

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4h 47m

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2h 47m

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7h 11m

Average total duration

6h 41m

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30m

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18h 46m

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18h 16m

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30m

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11h 43m

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(door-to-door)

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The cheapest way to travel from Rotterdam to Marseille is a coach with an average price of £94.

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

A coach is £8 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Rotterdam to Marseille costing on average £102.

A coach is £220 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Rotterdam to Marseille costing on average £314.

The fastest way to travel from Rotterdam to Marseille is by flight with an average journey time of 4h 47m.

Other travel options to Marseille take longer:

Train takes on average 7h 11m.

Coach takes on average 18h 46m.

It's helpful to compare your options as there are 3 ways to travel between Rotterdam and Marseille including taking a train, coach and flight.
Take the train. On this route, it beats driving on both time and money.

The journey is about 5h 2m faster (6h 41m by train vs 11h 43m by car) and roughly £159 cheaper once you factor in fuel and tolls (£102 vs £261). You'll also arrive in the city centre rather than hunting for parking, and you can work, read, or watch the landscape go by instead of concentrating on the road.

Driving is still worth considering if you want to stop along the way or need a car once you arrive.

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from Rotterdam to Marseille

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

Our recommendation

flight

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

  • RyanairFR 6316
    6:451h45
    Brussels South Charleroi Airport
    8:30Marseille Provence Airport
    £331One-way
    0 changes

Cheapest

  • RyanairFR 6316
    6:451h45
    Brussels South Charleroi Airport
    8:30Marseille Provence Airport
    £331One-way
    0 changes

Fastest

  • RyanairFR 6316
    6:451h45
    Brussels South Charleroi Airport
    8:30Marseille Provence Airport
    £331One-way
    0 changes

Other options

  • Eurostar9352+SNCF | TGV INOUI6127
    13:588h02
    Rotterdam Centraal
    22:00Marseille Saint-Charles
    £1451One-way
    1 change
  • Eurostar9310+SNCF | TGV INOUI6109
    6:577h02
    Rotterdam Centraal
    13:59Marseille Saint-Charles
    £1681One-way
    1 change
  • Eurostar9310+SNCF | TGV INOUI6111
    6:578h00
    Rotterdam Centraal
    14:57Marseille Saint-Charles
    £1681One-way
    1 change
  • BlaBlaCar Bus1662 · 5807
    11:2521h55
    Rotterdam, Conradstraat (Centraal Station)
    9:20Marseille, Gare de Marseille-Saint-Charles
    £391One-way
    1 change
  • FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus
    16:5018h40
    Rotterdam, Conradstraat (Centraal Station)
    11:30Marseille, Gare de Marseille-Saint-Charles
    £531One-way
    1 change
  • FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus
    10:3023h00
    Rotterdam, Zuidplein
    9:30Marseille, Gare de Marseille-Saint-Charles
    £581One-way
    2 changes
  • Malta AirFR 4838
    20:401h45
    Brussels South Charleroi Airport
    22:25Marseille Provence Airport
    £331One-way
    0 changes
  • Brussels AirlinesSN3603
    21:101h45
    Brussels Airport
    22:55Marseille Provence Airport
    £1581One-way
    0 changes
  • Brussels AirlinesLH5581+LufthansaLH2266
    16:255h20
    Brussels Airport
    21:45Marseille Provence Airport
    £2031One-way
    1 change

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FAQs: Rotterdam 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 Rotterdam to Marseille.

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There are 3 options to travel between Rotterdam and Marseille including taking a train, coach and flight.
The cheapest way to travel from Rotterdam to Marseille is a coach with an average price of £94.

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

A coach is £8 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Rotterdam to Marseille costing on average £102.

A coach is £220 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Rotterdam to Marseille costing on average £314.

The fastest way to travel from Rotterdam to Marseille is by flight with an average journey time of 4h 47m.

Other travel options to Marseille take longer:

Train takes on average 7h 11m.

Coach takes on average 18h 46m.

The Rotterdam to Marseille distance is approximately 961 km.
The average frequency per day from Rotterdam to Marseille is:
  • Around 22 flights per day.
  • Around 11 coaches per day.
  • Around 10 trains per day.

However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Rotterdam 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 Rotterdam to Marseille:
  • Flights mostly depart from Brussels Airport and arrive in Marseille Provence Airport.
  • Trains mostly depart from Rotterdam Centraal and arrive in Marseille Saint-Charles.
  • Coaches mostly depart from Rotterdam, Conradstraat (Centraal Station) and arrive in Marseille, Gare de Marseille-Saint-Charles.
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Rotterdam to Marseille, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with Lufthansa Cityline, KLM Cityhopper, Transavia France, Brussels Airlines, Lufthansa City Airlines, KLM, Air Dolomiti, Austrian Airlines, Lufthansa, Vueling, Helvetic Airways, Air Corsica, Malta Air, British Airways, Ryanair, Edelweiss Air to go to Marseille by flight.
  • Travel with TGV, Eurostar, SNCF, SNCF | TGV INOUI, SNCF | Intercités de nuit to go to Marseille by train.
  • Travel with FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus to go to Marseille by coach.
Yes, there are direct services available from Rotterdam to Marseille with the following travel companies:
  • 4 direct flights per day with Brussels Airlines, Malta Air, Ryanair.
  • 0 direct coaches per day with BlaBlaCar Bus.
Omio customers who travel from Rotterdam 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 Rotterdam 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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