There are 6 ways to get from Marseille to Charmeil 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.
Recommended option
Train • 4h 45m
Cheapest option
Bus • 8h 14m
4 alternative options
Train via Avignon • 8h 30m
Drive • 4h 49m
Fly to Clermont-Ferrand, train • 6h 59m
Fly to Lyon, train, bus • 7h 1m
Marseille to Charmeil by train and bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Marseille to Charmeil is to bus which costs €45 - €110 and takes 8h 14m.
The fastest way to get from Marseille to Charmeil is to train which takes 4h 45m and costs €80 - €180.
The distance between Marseille and Charmeil is 488 km. The road distance is 474 km.
The best way to get from Marseille to Charmeil without a car is to train which takes 4h 45m and costs €80 - €180.
It takes approximately 4h 45m to get from Marseille to Charmeil, including transfers.
The best way to get from Marseille to Charmeil is to train which takes 4h 45m and costs €80 - €180. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €45 - €110 and takes 8h 14m.
Yes, the driving distance between Marseille to Charmeil is 474 km. It takes approximately 4h 49m to drive from Marseille to Charmeil.
There are 543+ hotels available in Charmeil. Prices start at €35 per night.
- Distance: 487.5 km
- Duration: 4h 45m
What companies run services between Marseille, France and Charmeil, France?
You can take a train from Marseille to Charmeil via Lyon Part Dieu, Vichy, and Vichy - Gare Sncf in around 4h 45m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Marseille to Charmeil via Lyon, Perrache Bus Station, Lyon Perrache, Lyon Part Dieu, Lyon-Part-Dieu Gare Routière, Vichy, and Vichy - Gare Sncf in around 8h 14m.
- Website
- airfrance.com
Flights from Marseille to Clermont-Ferrand via Paris Charles de Gaulle
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 40m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €110 - €470
Flights from Marseille to Lyon
- Ave. Duration
- 53 min
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday and Sunday
- Estimated price
- €100 - €370
- Website
- aircorsica.com
Flights from Marseille to Clermont-Ferrand via Ajaccio
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 50m
- When
- Saturday
- Estimated price
- €180 - €550
- Website
- flyairsenegal.com
Flights from Marseille to Lyon
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- When
- Tuesday and Sunday
- Estimated price
- €100 - €250
- Website
- corsair.com
Flights from Marseille to Lyon
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- When
- Thursday and Saturday
- Estimated price
- €140 - €370
Train from Marseille-Saint-Charles to Lyon Part Dieu
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 40m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Website
- https://www.sncf.com/en
Train from Lyon Part Dieu to Vichy
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 52m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Website
- https://www.sncf.com/en
Train from Clermont-Ferrand to Vichy
- Ave. Duration
- 32 min
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Website
- https://www.sncf.com/en
Train from Lyon Perrache to Vichy
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 6m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Website
- https://www.sncf.com/en
France’s high-speed TGV train network runs at speeds of up to 320km/h connecting major cities across France and into neighbouring countries. All TGV tickets include a seat reservation; seating is 1+2 in 1st class, 2+2 in 2nd class. Popular routes include Paris to Marseille and Paris to Strasbourg. Most TGVs have a cafe area, power points at each seat and WiFi.
Contact Details
- Phone
- +33 1 84 94 36 35
- Website
- en.oui.sncf
Train from Marseille St Charles to Lyon Part Dieu
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 42m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €55 - €100
- Website
- https://www.sncf.com/en
- 2nd Class
- €55 - €75
- 1st Class
- €75 - €100
France’s state-owned railway company is a fast and efficient way of travelling around the country, with over 14,000 trains operating daily. SNCF runs the country’s extensive rail network, including the high-speed TGV network, regional TER trains and local Intercités. It also operates international routes including Eurostar and Thalys, as well as the low-cost, long-distance Ouigo services that run on limited routes across France. Book up to 3 months in advance for the cheapest fares. The railway network consists of about 32,000km in total, of which 1800km are high-speed lines and 14,500km are electrified.
Rome2Rio's guide to SNCF
Contact Details
- Phone
- +33 1 84 94 36 35
- Website
- sncf.com
Train from Marseille St Charles to Lyon Part Dieu
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 47m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- €55 - €120
- Website
- https://www.sncf-connect.com/en-en/
- 2nd Class
- €55 - €80
- Rail 1st Class
- €80 - €120
Train from Lyon Part Dieu to Vichy
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 52m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €28 - €60
- Website
- https://www.sncf-connect.com/en-en/
- 2nd Class
- €28 - €40
- Rail 1st Class
- €40 - €60
Train from Marseille St Charles to Avignon Centre
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 56m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €21 - €45
- Website
- https://www.sncf-connect.com/en-en/
- 2nd Class
- €21 - €30
- Rail 1st Class
- €30 - €45
Train from Avignon Centre to Lyon Part Dieu
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 29m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €40 - €85
- Website
- https://www.sncf-connect.com/en-en/
- 2nd Class
- €40 - €60
- Rail 1st Class
- €60 - €85
Train from Clermont Ferrand to Vichy
- Ave. Duration
- 31 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €9 - €20
- Website
- https://www.sncf-connect.com/en-en/
- 2nd Class
- €9 - €14
- Rail 1st Class
- €14 - €20
Train from Lyon Perrache to Vichy
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 6m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €29 - €65
- Website
- https://www.sncf-connect.com/en-en/
- 2nd Class
- €29 - €45
- Rail 1st Class
- €40 - €65
German rail company Deutsche Bahn is known for its efficient and comfortable service. It offers many different types of rail transportation, including ICE or Intercity-Express for high-speed services between major cities and regions, IC (InterCity) for long-distance trains, RE (Regional Express) trains that connect regions and cities, and the S-Bahn rapid transit service. There are two main tickets on offer: the Flexpreis that has full flexibility, and the Sparpreis which is the cheaper, advanced fare (bookings usually open 6 months in advance for domestic tickets).
Contact Details
- Phone
- +49 0180 6 99 66 33
- Website
- bahn.com
Train from Marseille-St-Charles to Lyon Part Dieu
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 41m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €55 - €65
- Website
- https://www.bahn.com/en
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One of Europe’s leading bus companies, Flixbus serves 2000+ destinations in 29 countries, including Germany, France, Italy, Austria, the Netherlands and Croatia and into Scandinavia and eastern Europe, as well as some US cities. Coaches have toilets, free WiFi and power outlets, plus snacks and drinks for purchase on board. Flixbus is a good choice for the budget-conscious traveller; purchase tickets in advance for the cheapest fares (note: there is no option to reserve a seat in advance).
Rome2Rio's guide to FlixBus
Contact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- service@flixbus.com
- Website
- flixbus.de
Bus from Marseille to Lyon, Perrache Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 55m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €25 - €35
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.co.uk
Frequently asked questions
As the bus subsidiary of French railway SNCF, Ouibus offers eco-friendly coaches serving 35 French cities and 10 European cities at affordable fares. Ouibus journeys are safe and comfortable, with the four-star coaches offering power outlets, restrooms and WiFi. All Ouibus stations are located close to town centres for easy access to public transport. Getting on one of the 130 daily journeys is easy - electronic travel documents include your ticket and a personalised mini-guide with handy information.
Contact Details
- Phone
- +33 1 71 53 01 80
- Website
- blablacar.fr
Bus from Marseille - St-Charles Bus station to Lyon - Perrache Bus station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 40m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- €23 - €35
- Website
- https://www.blablacar.co.uk/
Bus from Lyon-Part-Dieu Gare Routière to Vichy
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 30m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- €25 - €40
- Website
- https://www.sncf.com/en
- Phone
- +33 (0)4 70 97 81 29
- mobivie@transdev.com
- Website
- mobivie.fr
Bus from Vichy - Gare Sncf to Vichy - College J. Ferry
- Ave. Duration
- 17 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Schedules at
- mobivie.fr
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