There are 5 ways to get from Marseille to Monaco 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 • 3h 6m
Cheapest option
Bus • 3h 52m
3 alternative options
Train via Cannes • 3h 20m
Drive • 2h 16m
Train, fly • 3h 12m
Marseille to Monaco by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Marseille to Monaco is to bus which costs €15 - €24 and takes 3h 52m.
The fastest way to get from Marseille to Monaco is to drive which takes 2h 16m and costs €40 - €65.
No, there is no direct bus from Marseille station to Monaco. However, there are services departing from Marseille - St-Charles Bus station and arriving at Villa paloma via Aéroport Terminal 1. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 52m.
No, there is no direct train from Marseille to Monaco. However, there are services departing from Marseille-Saint-Charles and arriving at Monaco Monte Carlo via Nice Ville. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 6m.
The distance between Marseille and Monaco is 239 km. The road distance is 219.8 km.
The best way to get from Marseille to Monaco without a car is to train which takes 3h 6m and costs €40 - €90.
It takes approximately 3h 6m to get from Marseille to Monaco, including transfers.
Marseille to Monaco bus services, operated by BlaBlaCar Bus, depart from Marseille - St-Charles Bus station.
Marseille to Monaco train services, operated by SNCF Bus, depart from Marseille-Saint-Charles station.
The best way to get from Marseille to Monaco is to train which takes 3h 6m and costs €40 - €90. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €15 - €24 and takes 3h 52m.
- Distance: 239.2 km
- Duration: 3h 6m
What companies run services between Marseille, France and Monaco?
SNCF Bus operates a train from Marseille-Saint-Charles to Nice-Ville hourly, and the journey takes 2h 29m. Two other operators also service this route. Alternatively, BlaBlaCar Bus operates a bus from Marseille - St-Charles Bus station to Nice - Airport T1 hourly. Tickets cost €17 - €24 and the journey takes 2h 45m. Two other operators also service this route.
- Website
- flexflight.dk
Flights from Nice to Monaco
- Ave. Duration
- 7 min
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €65 - €210
- Website
- monacair.mc
Flights from Nice to Monaco
- Ave. Duration
- 7 min
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €65 - €210
Train from Marseille-Saint-Charles to Nice-Ville
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 29m
- 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 Nice Ville
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 27m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €40 - €80
- Website
- https://www.sncf.com/en
- 2nd Class
- €40 - €55
- 1st Class
- €60 - €80
Train from Marseille St Charles to Cannes
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 58m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €35 - €75
- Website
- https://www.sncf.com/en
- 2nd Class
- €35 - €50
- 1st Class
- €55 - €75
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.
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Contact Details
- Phone
- +33 1 84 94 36 35
- Website
- sncf.com
Train from Marseille St Charles to Nice Ville
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 39m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €35 - €85
- Website
- https://www.sncf-connect.com/en-en/
- 2nd Class
- €35 - €55
- Rail 1st Class
- €55 - €85
Train from Marseille St Charles to Cannes
- Ave. Duration
- 2h
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €30 - €70
- Website
- https://www.sncf-connect.com/en-en/
- 2nd Class
- €30 - €50
- Rail 1st Class
- €50 - €70
Train from Cannes to Monaco Monte Carlo
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 4m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- €8 - €17
- Website
- https://www.sncf-connect.com/en-en/
- 2nd Class
- €8 - €12
- Rail 1st Class
- €12 - €17
Train from Marseille St Charles to Nice St Augustin
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 29m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €35 - €80
- Website
- https://www.sncf-connect.com/en-en/
- 2nd Class
- €35 - €55
- Rail 1st Class
- €55 - €80
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 Nice - Airport T1
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 45m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €17 - €24
- Website
- https://www.blablacar.co.uk/
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 Nice Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 20m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €16 - €23
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.co.uk
Frequently asked questions
A Spanish subsidiary of National Express, ALSA provides bus and coach services across Spain and neighbouring countries including Portugal, France, Germany, the Netherlands, Italy, Poland and Malta. Founded in 1923, ALSA values service and the customer experience. Buses are equipped with communal TV screens showing movies, individual behind-seat screens, ALSA radio, app for books and music, and free WiFi. ALSA services are accessible to people with disabilities, and guide dogs are welcome on all journeys. There are three types of tickets on offer (Frequent Traveller Pass, Share Pass and ALSA Pass), along with discounts for senior citizens, students and children.
Contact Details
- Phone
- +34 910 207 007
- alsa@alsa.es
- Website
- alsa.es
Bus from Marsella to Niza
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 25m
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Estimated price
- €15 - €22
- Website
- https://www.alsa.com/en/web/bus/home
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Marseille to Monaco bus services, operated by BlaBlaCar Bus, arrive at Nice - Airport T1 station.
Marseille to Monaco train services, operated by SNCF Bus, arrive at Nice-Ville station.
Yes, the driving distance between Marseille to Monaco is 220 km. It takes approximately 2h 16m to drive from Marseille to Monaco.
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