What is the cheapest way to get from Marseille to La Défense?

The cheapest way to get from Marseille to La Défense is to bus via Paris - Orly Airport which costs €65 - €110 and takes 11h 25m.

What is the fastest way to get from Marseille to La Défense?

The fastest way to get from Marseille to La Défense is to train which takes 3h 33m and costs €95 - €260.

Is there a direct bus between Marseille and La Défense?

No, there is no direct bus from Marseille station to La Défense. However, there are services departing from Marseille - Saint-Charles Bus Station and arriving at Paris - La Défense Jules Verne Terminal via Paris - Bercy-Seine Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 14m.

Is there a direct train between Marseille and La Défense?

No, there is no direct train from Marseille to La Défense. However, there are services departing from Marseille St Charles and arriving at La Défense via Paris Gare de Lyon. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 33m.

How far is it from Marseille to La Défense?

The distance between Marseille and La Défense is 758 km. The road distance is 780 km.

How do I travel from Marseille to La Défense without a car?

The best way to get from Marseille to La Défense without a car is to train which takes 3h 33m and costs €95 - €260.

How long does it take to get from Marseille to La Défense?

It takes approximately 3h 33m to get from Marseille to La Défense, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Marseille to La Défense bus from?

Marseille to La Défense bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Marseille, Gare de Marseille-Saint-Charles station.

Where do I catch the Marseille to La Défense train from?

Marseille to La Défense train services, operated by TGV inOui, depart from Marseille St Charles station.

Train or bus from Marseille to La Défense?

The best way to get from Marseille to La Défense is to train which takes 3h 33m and costs €95 - €260. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €65 - €130 and takes 11h 14m.

Where does the Marseille to La Défense bus arrive?

Marseille to La Défense bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Paris - Orly Airport station.

Where does the Marseille to La Défense train arrive?

Marseille to La Défense train services, operated by TGV inOui, arrive at Paris Gare De Lyon station.

Can I drive from Marseille to La Défense?

Yes, the driving distance between Marseille to La Défense is 780 km. It takes approximately 7h 25m to drive from Marseille to La Défense.

How do I get a bus ticket from Marseille to La Défense?

Book your Marseille to La Défense bus tickets online with Omio and FlixBus.

Where can I stay near La Défense?

There are 23315+ hotels available in La Défense.

Marseille to La Défense - 8 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

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There are 8 ways to get from Marseille to La Défense by train (TGV, Trenitalia), bus, car, plane, or train

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Marseille St Charles to Paris Gare De Lyontrain Tgv
3h 33m
€97–251
Bus via Paris - Orly Airport
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Marseille, Gare de Marseille-Saint-Charles to Paris - Orly Airportbus N719 / ...
11h 25m
€66–109
Bus
1. Take the bus from Marseille - Saint-Charles Bus Station to Paris - Bercy-Seine Bus Stationbus BlaBlaCar Bus
11h 14m
€70–123
Drive 780 km
1. Drive from Marseille to La Défensecar 780 km
7h 25m
€120–173
Fly Marseille Provence Airport to Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport, train
1. Fly from Marseille Provence Airport (MRS) to Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport (CDG)plane MRS - CDG
2. Take the train from Châtelet - Les Halles to La Défensetrain
3h 49m
€112–274
Fly Marseille Provence Airport to Paris Orly Airport, train
1. Fly from Marseille Provence Airport (MRS) to Paris Orly Airport (ORY)plane MRS - ORY
2. Take the train from Paris Gare de Lyon to La Défensetrain
3h 40m
€85–252
Train to Nice Côte D'Azur International Airport, fly to Paris Orly Airport
1. Take the train from Marseille-Saint-Charles to Nice-Saint-Augustintrain
2. Fly from Nice Côte D'Azur International Airport (NCE) to Paris Orly Airport (ORY)plane NCE - ORY
6h 3m
€116–335
Train to Toulon-Hyères Airport, fly to Paris Orly Airport
1. Take the train from Marseille St Charles to Toulontrain
2. Fly from Toulon-Hyères Airport (TLN) to Paris Orly Airport (ORY)plane TLN - ORY
6h 5m
€565–1,144

Marseille to La Défense by train

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3h 33mAverage Duration

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Distance: 758.3 km
Duration: 3h 33m

What companies run services between Marseille, France and La Défense, Île-de-France, France?

TGV inOui operates a train from Marseille St Charles to Paris Gare De Lyon hourly. Tickets cost €150–240 and the journey takes 3h 19m. Two other operators also service this route. Alternatively, BlaBlaCar Bus operates a bus from Marseille - Saint-Charles Bus Station to Paris - Bercy-Seine Bus Station every 3 hours. Tickets cost €65–130 and the journey takes 9h 45m.

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