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How to get fromChester to Marseilleby train (Eurostar, TGV, Trenitalia), bus, train, car, car train, plane, or car ferry

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There are 9 ways to get from Chester to Marseille by train (Eurostar, TGV, Trenitalia), bus, train, car, car train, plane, or car ferry

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Chester to London Eustontrain train
    2. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Paris Nordtrain train Eil
    3. Take the train from Paris Gare De Lyon to Marseille St Charlestrain train Tgv
    9h 30m
    €328–614

  2. Fly from Liverpool

    cheapest
    1. Fly from Liverpool (LPL) to Marseille Provence Airport (MRS)plane plane LPL - MRS
    7h 38m
    €73–154

  3. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Chester Bus Interchange to London Marble Archbus bus
    2. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Lille Europetrain train Eil
    3. Take the bus from Lille - Europe Train Station to Marseille - Saint-Charles Bus Stationbus bus
    22h 35m
    €206–343

  4. Drive, Eurotunnel

    1. Drive from Chester to Folkestonecar car
    2. Take the cartrain from Folkestone to Calais-Fréthuncartrain train
    3. Drive from Calais-Fréthun to Marseillecar car
    15h 4m
    €377–501

  5. Train to Manchester Airport, fly

    1. Take the train from Chester to Manchester Airporttrain train
    2. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Marseille Provence Airport (MRS)plane plane MAN - MRS
    6h 1m
    €77–239

  6. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Chester Bus Interchange to London Victoriabus bus
    2. Take the bus from London Victoria to Lillebus bus
    3. Take the bus from Lille to Marseille, Gare de Marseille-Saint-Charlesbus bus
    28h 10m
    €142–226

  7. Drive, car ferry

    1. Drive from Chester to Port of Dovercar car
    2. Take the carferry from Port of Dover to Calaiscarferry car ferry
    3. Drive from Calais to Marseillecar car
    16h 31m
    €270–455

  8. Train, train to Birmingham Airport, fly

    1. Take the train from Chester to Staffordtrain train
    2. Take the train from Stafford to Birmingham Internationaltrain train
    3. Fly from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Marseille Provence Airport (MRS)plane plane BHX - MRS
    8h 20m
    €102–620

  9. Train to London Heathrow Airport, fly

    1. Take the train from Chester to London Eustontrain train
    2. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Marseille Provence Airport (MRS)plane plane LHR - MRS
    7h 21m
    €185–420

Chester to Marseille by train and foot

Calendar85Weekly Services
Duration9h 30mAverage Duration
Ticket€328Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,489.2 km
  • Duration: 9h 30m

What companies run services between Chester, England and Marseille, France?

You can take a train from Chester to Marseille St Charles via London Euston, London St Pancras Intl, Paris Nord, and Paris Gare De Lyon in around 9h 30m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Chester Bus Interchange to Marseille, Gare de Marseille-Saint-Charles via London Victoria and Lille in around 28h 10m.

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