There are 5 ways to get from Marseille to Valmeinier by train (TGV), 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 Grenobletrain Tgv
- Take the train from Grenoble to Montméliantrain Ter
- Take the train from Montmélian to St Michel Valloiretrain Ter
5h€116–171Drive 323.1 km
cheapest- Drive from Marseille to Valmeiniercar 323.1 km
4h 6m€62–89Bus
- 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
7h 53m€78–113Train via Saint-Marcel-lès-Valence
- 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 14m€113–173Train #2
- Take the train from Marseille Saint-Charles to Briançontrain K2
9h 23m€114–157
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Marseille to Valmeinier is to drive which costs €60 - €90 and takes 4h 6m.
The fastest way to get from Marseille to Valmeinier is to drive which takes 4h 6m and costs €60 - €90.
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 St Michel Valloire via Grenoble Gare Routiere. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 53m.
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 Grenoble and Montmélian. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h.
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 and costs €110 - €180.
It takes approximately 5h 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 and costs €110 - €180. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €75 - €120 and takes 7h 53m.
What companies run services between Marseille, France and Valmeinier, France?
You can take a train from Marseille St Charles to Valmeinier via Grenoble, Montmélian, and St Michel Valloire in around 5h. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Marseille - Saint-Charles Bus Station to Valmeinier via Grenoble - Bus Station, Grenoble Gare Routiere, and St Michel Valloire in around 7h 53m.
- Phone
- +33 1 84 94 36 35
- Website
- TGV inOui
Train from Marseille St Charles to Grenoble
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 17m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- €60–95
- 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
Rome2Rio's guide to Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)
Contact Details
- Phone
- +33 1 84 94 36 35
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
Train from Grenoble to Montmélian
- Ave. Duration
- 38 min
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- €10–17
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
Train from Montmélian to St Michel Valloire
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 1m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €13–21
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
Train from Marseille St Charles to Valence Tgv Rhone-Alpes Sud
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 11m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €40–70
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
Train from Valence Tgv Rhone-Alpes Sud to Montmélian
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 44m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €27–45
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
Train from Montmélian to St Michel Valloire
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 1m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €13–21
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
- Phone
- +33 4 13 94 30 50
- Website
- Zou! Lignes Express Régionales
Train from Marseille Saint-Charles to Briançon
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 44m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- €75–110
- Website
- Zou! Lignes Express Régionales
- Phone
- +3 318 576 2228
- Website
- BlaBlaCar Bus
Bus from Marseille - Saint-Charles Bus Station to Grenoble - Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 45m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- €26–45
- Website
- BlaBlaCar Bus
Rome2Rio's guide to FlixBus
Contact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- [email protected]
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from Marseille - Saint-Charles Bus Station to Grenoble - Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 35m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- €29–45
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from Grenoble Gare Routiere to St Michel Valloire
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 55m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- €22–30
- Website
- SNCF 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 Grenoble station.
Yes, the driving distance between Marseille to Valmeinier is 323 km. It takes approximately 4h 6m to drive from Marseille to Valmeinier.
There are 7188+ hotels available in Valmeinier.























