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

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There are 8 ways to get from Reading to Marseille by train (Eurostar, TGV, Trenitalia), train, bus, car, car train, plane, or car ferry

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Reading to London Paddingtontrain 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
    7h 58m
    €276–567

  2. Train to London Gatwick Airport, fly

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Reading to Gatwick Airporttrain train
    2. Fly from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Marseille Provence Airport (MRS)plane plane LGW - MRS
    6h 2m
    €83–203

  3. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Reading to London Paddingtontrain train
    2. Take the train from London St. Pancras Int. to Lille Europetrain train
    3. Take the bus from Lille to Marseille, Gare de Marseille-Saint-Charlesbus bus
    18h 13m
    €139–275

  4. Drive, Eurotunnel

    1. Drive from Reading to Folkestonecar car
    2. Take the cartrain from Folkestone to Calais-Fréthuncartrain train
    3. Drive from Calais-Fréthun to Marseillecar car
    12h 24m
    €332–436

  5. Train to London Heathrow Airport, fly

    1. Take the train from Reading to Hayes And Harlington Stationtrain train
    2. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Marseille Provence Airport (MRS)plane plane LHR - MRS
    5h 17m
    €113–328

  6. Train, bus via London

    1. Take the train from Reading to London Paddingtontrain train
    2. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Lille Europetrain train Eil
    3. Take the bus from Lille - Europe Train Station to Marseille - Saint-Charles Bus Stationbus bus
    18h 21m
    €196–366

  7. Drive, car ferry

    1. Drive from Reading to Port of Dovercar car
    2. Take the carferry from Port of Dover to Calaiscarferry car ferry
    3. Drive from Calais to Marseillecar car
    13h 53m
    €225–390

  8. Train to London Stansted Airport, fly

    1. Take the train from Reading to London Paddingtontrain train
    2. Fly from London Stansted Airport (STN) to Marseille Provence Airport (MRS)plane plane STN - MRS
    6h 13m
    €89–273

Reading to Marseille by train and subway

Calendar114Weekly Services
Duration7h 58mAverage Duration
Ticket€276Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,263.6 km
  • Duration: 7h 58m

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

You can take a train from Reading to Marseille St Charles via London Paddington, Paddington, King's Cross St. Pancras station, London St Pancras Intl, Paris Nord, and Paris Gare De Lyon in around 7h 58m.

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