There are 6 ways to get from Marseille to Valmeinier 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 St Michel Valloiretrain Ter
5h 15m€105–171Drive 323.1 km
cheapest- Drive from Marseille to Valmeiniercar 323.1 km
4h 6m€52–75Bus, train
- Take the bus from Marseille to Chambérybus FlixBus 739
- Take the train from Chambery Challes Les Eaux to St Michel Valloiretrain Ter
7h 44m€73–108Fly, 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 St Michel Valloiretrain
6h 25m€136–343Train 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
7h 11m€110–192Bus
- 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€74–105
Marseille Provence Airport (MRS) to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS) flights
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Marseille to Valmeinier is to drive which costs €50 - €75 and takes 4h 6m.
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 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 Valence Tgv Rhone-Alpes Sud and Montmélian. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 15m.
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 15m and costs €100 - €180.
It takes approximately 5h 15m 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 15m and costs €100 - €180. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €70 - €110 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 Valence Tgv Rhone-Alpes Sud, Montmélian, and St Michel Valloire in around 5h 15m. 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.
- Website
- airfrance.com
Flights from Marseille Provence Airport to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 55 min
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- €35–290
- 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
- €40–65
- Website
- TGV inOui
Train from Chambery Challes Les Eaux to St Michel Valloire
- Ave. Duration
- 57 min
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Estimated price
- €16–24
- Website
- TGV inOui
Train from Chambery Challes Les Eaux to St Michel Valloire
- Ave. Duration
- 57 min
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Estimated price
- €16–24
- 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
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
- €35–70
- 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 St Michel Valloire
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 1m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €12–21
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
Train from Chambery Challes Les Eaux to St Michel Valloire
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 12m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €14–25
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
Train from Chambery Challes Les Eaux to St Michel Valloire
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 12m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €14–25
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
Train from Marseille St Charles to Valence Ville
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 54m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €40–75
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
Train from Valence Ville to Montmélian
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 53m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €26–45
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
Train from Montmélian to St Michel Valloire
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 1m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €12–21
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
- Phone
- +33 4 13 94 30 50
- Website
- Zou! Lignes Express Régionales
Train from Marseille St Charles to Valence Ville
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 55m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €65–90
- Website
- Zou! Lignes Express Régionales
Rome2Rio's guide to FlixBus
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- [email protected]
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from Marseille to Chambéry
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 40m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €28–45
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from Lyon Saint-Exupéry Airport to Chambéry
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- €7–11
- Website
- Flixbus
- Phone
- +3 318 576 2228
- Website
- BlaBlaCar Bus
Bus from Lyon Saint-Exupéry Airport to Chambéry
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- €5–10
- Website
- BlaBlaCar Bus
Bus from Marseille - Saint-Charles Bus Station to Grenoble - Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 45m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €21–35
- Website
- BlaBlaCar Bus
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 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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