There are 5 ways to get from Marseille to Rio by train (TGV, Trenitalia), bus, car, or train
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 Nice Villetrain Tgv
- Take the train from Ventimiglia to Genova P.Za Principetrain Ic
- Take the train from Genova P.Za Principe to Levantotrain Ic
7h 57m€107–218Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Marseille - Saint-Charles Bus Station to Nice - Airport Bus Station Terminal 1bus BlaBlaCar Bus
- Take the bus from Nice - Airport Bus Station Terminal 1 to La Speziabus BlaBlaCar Bus
9h 59m€46–85Drive 456.4 km
- Drive from Marseille to Riocar 456.4 km
5h 9m€72–103Train via La Spezia Stazione FS Via Fiume
- Take the train from Marseille St Charles to Nice Villetrain Tgv
- Take the train from Ventimiglia to Genova P.Za Principetrain Ic
- Take the train from Genova P.Za Principe to La Spezia Centraletrain Fb / ...
9h 25m€82–263Bus, train
- Take the bus from Marseille to Genoabus FlixBus N739 / ...
- Take the train from Genova P.Za Principe to La Spezia Centraletrain Fb / ...
11h 32m€48–160
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Marseille to Rio is to bus which costs €45 - €85 and takes 9h 59m.
The fastest way to get from Marseille to Rio is to drive which takes 5h 9m and costs €70 - €110.
No, there is no direct bus from Marseille station to Rio. However, there are services departing from Marseille - Saint-Charles Bus Station and arriving at Sesta Godano via Nice - Airport Bus Station Terminal 1, La Spezia - Instituto Cardarelli and La Spezia Via Chiodo. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 59m.
No, there is no direct train from Marseille to Rio. However, there are services departing from Marseille St Charles and arriving at Levanto via Nice-Ville, Ventimiglia and Genova P.Za Principe. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 57m.
The distance between Marseille and Rio is 490 km. The road distance is 456.4 km.
The best way to get from Marseille to Rio without a car is to train which takes 7h 57m and costs €100 - €220.
It takes approximately 7h 57m to get from Marseille to Rio, including transfers.
Marseille to Rio bus services, operated by BlaBlaCar Bus, depart from Marseille - Saint-Charles Bus Station.
Marseille to Rio train services, operated by TGV inOui, depart from Marseille St Charles station.
The best way to get from Marseille to Rio is to train which takes 7h 57m and costs €100 - €220. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €45 - €85 and takes 9h 59m.
What companies run services between Marseille, France and Rio, Liguria, Italy?
You can take a train from Marseille St Charles to Rio via Nice-Ville, Ventimiglia, Genova P.Za Principe, and Levanto in around 7h 57m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Marseille - Saint-Charles Bus Station to Sesta Godano via Nice - Airport Bus Station Terminal 1, La Spezia, La Spezia - Instituto Cardarelli, and La Spezia Via Chiodo in around 9h 59m.
- Phone
- +33 1 84 94 36 35
- Website
- sncf-connect.com
Train from Marseille St Charles to Nice Ville
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 36m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- €45–75
- Website
- https://www.sncf-connect.com/en-en
Train from Marseille St Charles to Nice Ville
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 36m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- €45–75
- Website
- https://www.sncf-connect.com/en-en
- Phone
- +33 4 13 94 30 50
- Website
- zou.maregionsud.fr
Train from Marseille St Charles to Nice Ville
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 41m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €55–110
- Website
- https://zou.maregionsud.fr/en/
Train from Marseille St Charles to Nice Ville
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 41m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €55–110
- Website
- https://zou.maregionsud.fr/en/
- Phone
- +39 06 68475475
- Website
- trenitalia.com
Train from Ventimiglia to Genova P.Za Principe
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 55m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €15–35
- Website
- https://www.trenitalia.com/en.html
Train from Genova P.Za Principe to Levanto
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 7m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €7–15
- Website
- https://www.trenitalia.com/en.html
Train from Ventimiglia to Genova P.Za Principe
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 55m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €15–35
- Website
- https://www.trenitalia.com/en.html
Train from Genova P.Za Principe to La Spezia Centrale
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 38m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €9–19
- Website
- https://www.trenitalia.com/en.html
Train from Genova P.Za Principe to La Spezia Centrale
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 38m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €9–19
- Website
- https://www.trenitalia.com/en.html
- Phone
- +39.06.5210550
- Website
- trenitalia.com
Train from Ventimiglia to Genova P.Za Principe
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 29m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €17–29
- Website
- https://www.trenitalia.com/en.html
Train from Genova P.Za Principe to Levanto
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 4m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €8–14
- Website
- https://www.trenitalia.com/en.html
Train from Ventimiglia to Genova P.Za Principe
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 29m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €17–29
- Website
- https://www.trenitalia.com/en.html
Train from Genova P.Za Principe to La Spezia Centrale
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 18m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €10–18
- Website
- https://www.trenitalia.com/en.html
Train from Genova P.Za Principe to La Spezia Centrale
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 18m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €10–18
- Website
- https://www.trenitalia.com/en.html
- Phone
- +39 06 68475475
- Website
- trenitalia.com
Train from Genova P.Za Principe to La Spezia Centrale
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 9m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €12–25
- Schedules at
- trenitalia.com
Train from Genova P.Za Principe to La Spezia Centrale
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 9m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €12–25
- Schedules at
- trenitalia.com
- Phone
- +41 848 446 688
- Website
- sbb.ch
Train from Genova P.Za Principe to La Spezia Centrale
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 59m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- €30–95
- Website
- https://www.sbb.ch/en
Train from Genova P.Za Principe to La Spezia Centrale
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 59m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- €30–95
- Website
- https://www.sbb.ch/en
- Phone
- +3 318 576 2228
- Website
- blablacar.co.uk
Bus from Marseille - Saint-Charles Bus Station to Nice - Airport Bus Station Terminal 1
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 30m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €15–28
- Website
- https://www.blablacar.co.uk/bus
Bus from Nice - Airport Bus Station Terminal 1 to La Spezia
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 55m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €26–50
- Website
- https://www.blablacar.co.uk/bus
Rome2Rio's guide to FlixBus
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- [email protected]
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.fr
Bus from Marseille to Genoa
- Ave. Duration
- 8h
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €35–60
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.co.uk
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More Questions & Answers
Marseille to Rio bus services, operated by BlaBlaCar Bus, arrive at Nice - Airport Bus Station Terminal 1.
Marseille to Rio train services, operated by TGV inOui, arrive at Nice Ville station.
Yes, the driving distance between Marseille to Rio is 456 km. It takes approximately 5h 9m to drive from Marseille to Rio.
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