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How to get fromPortsmouth to Marseilleby train (Eurostar, TGV, Trenitalia), car ferry, train, car, plane, or car train

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There are 9 ways to get from Portsmouth to Marseille by train (Eurostar, TGV, Trenitalia), car ferry, train, car, plane, or car train

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Portsmouth & Southsea to London Waterlootrain train
    2. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Paris Nordtrain train Eil
    3. Take the train from Paris Gare De Lyon to Marseille St Charlestrain train Tgv
    8h 32m
    €268–580

  2. Train to London Gatwick Airport, fly to Marseille Provence Airport

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Portsmouth & Southsea to Horshamtrain train
    2. Fly from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Marseille Provence Airport (MRS)plane plane LGW - MRS
    6h 11m
    €97–217

  3. Car ferry, train

    1. Take the car ferry from Portsmouth International Port to Le Havrecarferry car ferry
    2. Take the train from Le Havre to Marseille St Charlestrain train Tgv
    14h 22m
    €237–532

  4. Car ferry, drive

    1. Take the car ferry from Portsmouth International Port to Le Havrecarferry car ferry
    2. Drive from Le Havre to Marseillecar car
    15h 35m
    €177–422

  5. Train to London Heathrow Airport, fly to Marseille Provence Airport

    1. Take the train from Portsmouth & Southsea to Wokingtrain train
    2. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Marseille Provence Airport (MRS)plane plane LHR - MRS
    6h 18m
    €126–330

  6. Drive, Eurotunnel

    1. Drive from Portsmouth to Folkestonecar car
    2. Take the car train from Folkestone to Calais-Fréthuncartrain train
    3. Drive from Calais-Fréthun to Marseillecar car
    13h 3m
    €330–424

  7. Train to London Stansted Airport, fly to Marseille Provence Airport

    1. Take the train from Portsmouth & Southsea to London Waterlootrain train
    2. Fly from London Stansted Airport (STN) to Marseille Provence Airport (MRS)plane plane STN - MRS
    7h 16m
    €102–259

  8. Train to Bristol Airport, fly to Marseille Provence Airport

    1. Take the train from Portsmouth & Southsea to Bristol Temple Meadstrain train
    2. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Marseille Provence Airport (MRS)plane plane BRS - MRS
    7h 33m
    €113–292

  9. Train to London Gatwick Airport, fly to Nice Côte D'Azur International Airport, train

    1. Take the train from Portsmouth & Southsea to Horshamtrain train
    2. Fly from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Nice Côte D'Azur International Airport (NCE)plane plane LGW - NCE
    3. Take the train from Antibes to Marseille-Saint-Charlestrain train
    9h 7m
    €143–377

Portsmouth to Marseille by train, subway, and foot

Calendar226Weekly Services
Duration8h 32mAverage Duration
Ticket€268Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,324 km
  • Duration: 8h 32m

What companies run services between Portsmouth, England and Marseille, France?

You can take a train from Portsmouth & Southsea to Marseille St Charles via London Waterloo Station, Waterloo station, Euston station, London St Pancras Intl, Paris Nord, and Paris Gare De Lyon in around 8h 32m.

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