There are 6 ways to get from Marseille to Val-Cenis by train (TGV), bus, train, 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 Valence Tgv Rhone-Alpes Sudtrain Tgv
- Take the train from Valence Tgv Rhone-Alpes Sud to Montméliantrain Ter
- Take the train from Montmélian to Modanetrain Ter
5h 35m€122–190Drive 329.8 km
cheapest- Drive from Marseille to Val-Ceniscar 329.8 km
4h 22m€53–77Bus, train
- Take the bus from Marseille - Saint-Charles Bus Station to Chambéry - Bus Stationbus BlaBlaCar Bus
- Take the train from Chambery Challes Les Eaux to Modanetrain Ter
8h€83–128Fly, bus, train
- Fly from Marseille Provence Airport (MRS) to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS)plane MRS - LYS
- Take the bus from Lyon Saint-Exupéry Airport to Chambérybus
- Take the train from Chambery Challes Les Eaux to Modanetrain
6h 31m€144–362Train, drive
- Take the train from Marseille St Charles to Briancontrain Ter
- Drive from Italie - Oulx Gare TGV to Val-Ceniscar
7h 27m€59–119Bus
- Take the bus from Marseille to Grenoblebus FlixBus 739
- Take the bus from Grenoble Gare Routiere to Modanebus Autocar
8h 8m€93–126
Marseille Provence Airport (MRS) to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS) flights
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Marseille to Val-Cenis is to drive which costs €50 - €80 and takes 4h 22m.
The fastest way to get from Marseille to Val-Cenis is to drive which takes 4h 22m and costs €50 - €80.
No, there is no direct bus from Marseille to Val-Cenis. However, there are services departing from Marseille and arriving at Modane via Grenoble Gare Routiere. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 8m.
No, there is no direct train from Marseille to Val-Cenis. However, there are services departing from Marseille St Charles and arriving at Modane via Valence Tgv Rhone-Alpes Sud and Montmélian. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 35m.
The distance between Marseille and Val-Cenis is 468 km. The road distance is 329.8 km.
The best way to get from Marseille to Val-Cenis without a car is to train which takes 5h 35m and costs €120 - €190.
It takes approximately 5h 35m to get from Marseille to Val-Cenis, including transfers.
Marseille to Val-Cenis bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Marseille station.
Marseille to Val-Cenis train services, operated by TGV inOui, depart from Marseille St Charles station.
The best way to get from Marseille to Val-Cenis is to train which takes 5h 35m and costs €120 - €190. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €90 - €130 and takes 8h 8m.
What companies run services between Marseille, France and Val-Cenis, France?
You can take a train from Marseille St Charles to Val-Cenis via Valence Tgv Rhone-Alpes Sud, Montmélian, and Modane in around 5h 35m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Marseille to Val-Cenis via Grenoble, Grenoble Gare Routiere, and Modane in around 8h 8m.
- Website
- airfrance.com
Flights from Marseille Provence Airport to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 55 min
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- €40–290
- Phone
- +33 1 84 94 36 35
- Website
- TGV inOui
Train from Marseille St Charles to Valence Tgv Rhone-Alpes Sud
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 7m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €45–70
- Website
- TGV inOui
Train from Chambery Challes Les Eaux to Modane
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 3m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €19–29
- Website
- TGV inOui
Train from Chambery Challes Les Eaux to Modane
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 3m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €19–29
- Website
- TGV inOui
Rome2Rio's guide to Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +33 1 84 94 36 35
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
Train from Marseille St Charles to Valence Tgv Rhone-Alpes Sud
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 11m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €35–65
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
Train from Valence Tgv Rhone-Alpes Sud to Montmélian
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 44m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €24–45
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
Train from Montmélian to Modane
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 16m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €14–25
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
Train from Chambery Challes Les Eaux to Modane
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 27m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €17–29
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
Train from Chambery Challes Les Eaux to Modane
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 27m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €17–29
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
Train from Marseille St Charles to Briancon
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 44m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €50–90
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
- Phone
- +39.06.5210550
- Website
- Trenitalia
Train from Chambery Challes Les Eaux to Modane
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 14m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- €11–16
- Website
- Trenitalia
Train from Chambery Challes Les Eaux to Modane
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 14m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- €11–16
- Website
- Trenitalia
- Phone
- +33 4 13 94 30 50
- Website
- Zou! Lignes Express Régionales
Train from Marseille St Charles to Briancon
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 44m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- €80–110
- Website
- Zou! Lignes Express Régionales
- Phone
- +3 318 576 2228
- Website
- BlaBlaCar Bus
Bus from Marseille - Saint-Charles Bus Station to Chambéry - Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 50m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- €27–45
- Website
- BlaBlaCar Bus
Bus from Lyon Saint-Exupéry Airport to Chambéry
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €6–10
- Website
- BlaBlaCar Bus
Rome2Rio's guide to FlixBus
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- [email protected]
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from Lyon Saint-Exupéry Airport to Chambéry
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- €7–11
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from Marseille to Grenoble
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 35m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- €24–40
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from Grenoble Gare Routiere to Modane
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 15m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- €24–35
- Website
- SNCF Bus
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Booking & Getting There
Marseille to Val-Cenis bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Grenoble station.
Marseille to Val-Cenis train services, operated by TGV inOui, arrive at Valence Tgv Rhone-Alpes Sud station.
Yes, the driving distance between Marseille to Val-Cenis is 330 km. It takes approximately 4h 22m to drive from Marseille to Val-Cenis.
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