There are 5 ways to get from Marseille to Valmeinier by train (TGV), bus, or car
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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 St Michel Valloiretrain Ter
5h 20m€105–172Bus via Grenoble
cheapest- Take the bus from Marseille - Saint-Charles Bus Station to Grenoble - Bus Stationbus BlaBlaCar Bus
- Take the bus from Grenoble Gare Routiere to St Michel Valloirebus Autocar
9h 10m€46–69Drive 323.1 km
- Drive from Marseille to Valmeiniercar 323.1 km
4h 6m€52–75Train via Valence
- Take the train from Marseille St Charles to Valence Villetrain Ter
- Take the train from Valence Ville to Montméliantrain Ter
- Take the train from Montmélian to St Michel Valloiretrain Ter
8h 37m€83–156Bus
- Take the bus from Marseille to Chambérybus FlixBus 739
- Take the bus from Chambery Challes Les Eaux to St Jean De Maurienne Arvanbus Autocar
9h 37m€46–69
Marseille to Valmeinier by bus
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Marseille to Valmeinier is to bus via Grenoble which costs €45 - €70 and takes 9h 10m.
The fastest way to get from Marseille to Valmeinier is to drive which takes 4h 6m and costs €50 - €75.
No, there is no direct bus from Marseille station to Valmeinier. However, there are services departing from Marseille - Saint-Charles Bus Station and arriving at Plan Perrine via Grenoble Gare Routiere and Gare Routiere. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 10m.
No, there is no direct train from Marseille to Valmeinier. However, there are services departing from Marseille St Charles and arriving at St Michel Valloire via Valence Tgv Rhone-Alpes Sud and Montmélian. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 20m.
The distance between Marseille and Valmeinier is 447 km. The road distance is 323.1 km.
The best way to get from Marseille to Valmeinier without a car is to train which takes 5h 20m and costs €100 - €180.
It takes approximately 5h 20m to get from Marseille to Valmeinier, including transfers.
Marseille to Valmeinier bus services, operated by BlaBlaCar Bus, depart from Marseille - Saint-Charles Bus Station.
Marseille to Valmeinier train services, operated by TGV inOui, depart from Marseille St Charles station.
The best way to get from Marseille to Valmeinier is to train which takes 5h 20m and costs €100 - €180. Alternatively, you can bus via Grenoble, which costs €45 - €70 and takes 9h 10m.
What companies run services between Marseille, France and Valmeinier, France?
You can take a train from Marseille St Charles to Valmeinier via Valence Tgv Rhone-Alpes Sud, Montmélian, and St Michel Valloire in around 5h 20m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Marseille - Saint-Charles Bus Station to Plan Perrine via Grenoble - Bus Station, Grenoble Gare Routiere, St Michel Valloire, and Gare Routiere in around 9h 10m.
- Phone
- +33 1 84 94 36 35
- Website
- TGV inOui
Train from Marseille St Charles to Valence Tgv Rhone-Alpes Sud
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 3m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €40–65
- Website
- TGV inOui
Train from Marseille St Charles to Valence Ville
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 31m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €45–70
- Website
- TGV inOui
- Phone
- +3 318 576 2228
- Website
- BlaBlaCar Bus
Bus from Marseille - Saint-Charles Bus Station to Grenoble - Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 45m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €21–35
- Website
- BlaBlaCar Bus
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Booking & Getting There
Marseille to Valmeinier bus services, operated by BlaBlaCar Bus, arrive at Grenoble - Bus Station.
Marseille to Valmeinier train services, operated by TGV inOui, arrive at Valence Tgv Rhone-Alpes Sud station.
Yes, the driving distance between Marseille to Valmeinier is 323 km. It takes approximately 4h 6m to drive from Marseille to Valmeinier.
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