There are 7 ways to get from Marseille to Charente by train, bus, car, or plane
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Train
best- Take the train from Marseille St Charles to Montauban Ville Bourbontrain Intercités
- Take the train from Montauban Ville Bourbon to Angoulemetrain 7674
8h 50m€137–266Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Marseille, Gare de Marseille-Saint-Charles to Bordeauxbus N718 / ...
- Take the bus from Bordeaux to Angoulêmebus FlixBus S703
11h 26m€62–103Drive 631.2 km
- Drive from Marseille to Charentecar 631.2 km
8h 18m€99–142Fly to Bordeaux–Mérignac Airport, train
- Fly from Marseille Provence Airport (MRS) to Bordeaux–Mérignac Airport (BOD)plane MRS - BOD
- Take the train from Bordeaux St Jean to Angoulemetrain
5h 39m€82–214Bus via Bordeaux
- Take the bus from Marseille - Saint-Charles Bus Station to Bordeaux - Belcier Bus Stopbus BlaBlaCar Bus
- Take the bus from Bordeaux - Belcier Bus Stop to Angoulême - Bus Stationbus BlaBlaCar Bus
12h 11m€67–119Fly to Tours Val De Loire Airport, train
- Fly from Marseille Provence Airport (MRS) to Tours Val De Loire Airport (TUF)plane MRS - TUF
- Take the train from St Pierre Des Corps to Angoulemetrain
5h 45m€107–427Fly to La Rochelle – Île De Ré Airport, train
- Fly from Marseille Provence Airport (MRS) to La Rochelle – Île De Ré Airport (LRH)plane MRS - LRH
- Take the train from La Rochelle Ville to Saintestrain
- Take the train from Saintes to Angoulemetrain
7h 42m€87–308
Marseille to Charente by train and bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Marseille to Charente is to bus which costs €60 - €110 and takes 11h 26m.
The fastest way to get from Marseille to Charente is to fly and train which takes 5h 39m and costs €80 - €220.
No, there is no direct bus from Marseille to Charente. However, there are services departing from Marseille, Gare de Marseille-Saint-Charles and arriving at Géant Ouest via Bordeaux and Angoulême Gare SNCF. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 26m.
No, there is no direct train from Marseille to Charente. However, there are services departing from Marseille St Charles and arriving at Angouleme via Montauban Ville Bourbon. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 50m.
The distance between Marseille and Charente is 799 km. The road distance is 631.2 km.
The best way to get from Marseille to Charente without a car is to train which takes 8h 50m and costs €130 - €270.
It takes approximately 8h 50m to get from Marseille to Charente, including transfers.
Marseille to Charente bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Marseille, Gare de Marseille-Saint-Charles station.
Marseille to Charente train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), depart from Marseille St Charles station.
The best way to get from Marseille to Charente is to train which takes 8h 50m and costs €130 - €270. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €60 - €110 and takes 11h 26m.
What companies run services between Marseille, France and Charente, France?
You can take a train from Marseille St Charles to Géant Ouest via Montauban Ville Bourbon, Angouleme, and Angoulême Gare SNCF in around 8h 50m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Marseille, Gare de Marseille-Saint-Charles to Géant Ouest via Bordeaux, Angoulême, and Angoulême Gare SNCF in around 11h 26m.
- Website
- easyjet.com
Flights from Marseille Provence Airport to Bordeaux–Mérignac Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 8m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Sunday, Friday, and Thursday
- Estimated price
- €50–160
- Website
- ryanair.com
Flights from Marseille Provence Airport to Tours Val De Loire Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 25m
- When
- Tuesday to Sunday
- Estimated price
- €50–320
Flights from Marseille Provence Airport to La Rochelle – Île De Ré Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 25m
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- €60–230
- Website
- volotea.com
Flights from Marseille Provence Airport to Bordeaux–Mérignac Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- When
- Thursday
- Estimated price
- €40–160
Rome2Rio's guide to Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +33 1 84 94 36 35
- Website
- track.effiliation.com
Train from Marseille St Charles to Montauban Ville Bourbon
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 28m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- €80–160
- Website
- https://track.effiliation.com/servlet/effi.redir?id_compteur=23007591&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.sncf-connect.com%2Fen-en%2F
Train from Montauban Ville Bourbon to Angouleme
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 36m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €55–110
- Website
- https://track.effiliation.com/servlet/effi.redir?id_compteur=23007591&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.sncf-connect.com%2Fen-en%2F
Train from Bordeaux St Jean to Angouleme
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 27m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €23–45
- Website
- https://track.effiliation.com/servlet/effi.redir?id_compteur=23007591&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.sncf-connect.com%2Fen-en%2F
Train from St Pierre Des Corps to Angouleme
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- €35–75
- Website
- https://track.effiliation.com/servlet/effi.redir?id_compteur=23007591&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.sncf-connect.com%2Fen-en%2F
Train from La Rochelle Ville to Saintes
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 4m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €12–25
- Website
- https://track.effiliation.com/servlet/effi.redir?id_compteur=23007591&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.sncf-connect.com%2Fen-en%2F
Train from Saintes to Angouleme
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 1m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €13–26
- Website
- https://track.effiliation.com/servlet/effi.redir?id_compteur=23007591&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.sncf-connect.com%2Fen-en%2F
- Phone
- +33 1 84 94 36 35
- Website
- sncf-connect.com
Train from Bordeaux St Jean to Angouleme
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €28–45
- Website
- https://www.sncf-connect.com/en-en
Train from St Pierre Des Corps to Angouleme
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- €45–75
- Website
- https://www.sncf-connect.com/en-en
Rome2Rio's guide to FlixBus
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- [email protected]
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.fr
Bus from Marseille, Gare de Marseille-Saint-Charles to Bordeaux
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 5m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- €50–90
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.co.uk
Bus from Bordeaux to Angoulême
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 35m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €9–16
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.co.uk
- Phone
- +3 318 576 2228
- Website
- blablacar.co.uk
Bus from Marseille - Saint-Charles Bus Station to Bordeaux - Belcier Bus Stop
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 45m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €55–100
- Website
- https://www.blablacar.co.uk/bus
Bus from Bordeaux - Belcier Bus Stop to Angoulême - Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 40m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €10–19
- Website
- https://www.blablacar.co.uk/bus
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More Questions & Answers
Marseille to Charente bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Bordeaux station.
Marseille to Charente train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), arrive at Montauban Ville Bourbon station.
Yes, the driving distance between Marseille to Charente is 631 km. It takes approximately 8h 18m to drive from Marseille to Charente.
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