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How to get fromSan José to Marseilleby bus, plane, train, car, or shuttle

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There are 7 ways to get from San José to Marseille by bus, plane, train, car, or shuttle

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  1. Bus to Juan Santamaría International Airport, fly to Marseille Provence Airport

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    1. Take the bus from Terminal San José Av. 2, C12 Y 14 to 50 m este Del Aeropuertobus bus
    2. Fly from Juan Santamaría International Airport (SJO) to Marseille Provence Airport (MRS)plane plane SJO - MRS
    17h 26m
    €443–1,109

  2. Drive to Quepos La Managua Airport, fly to Marseille Provence Airport

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    1. Drive from San José to Quepos-Airport-XQPcar car
    2. Fly from Quepos La Managua Airport (XQP) to Marseille Provence Airport (MRS)plane plane XQP - MRS
    19h 9m
    €363–1,223

  3. Bus to Juan Santamaría International Airport, fly to Nice Côte D'Azur International Airport, train

    1. Take the bus from Terminal San José Av. 2, C12 Y 14 to 50 m este Del Aeropuertobus bus
    2. Fly from Juan Santamaría International Airport (SJO) to Nice Côte D'Azur International Airport (NCE)plane plane SJO - NCE
    3. Take the train from Antibes to Marseille-Saint-Charlestrain train
    20h 33m
    €484–1,069

  4. Bus to Juan Santamaría International Airport, fly to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport, train

    1. Take the bus from Terminal San José Av. 2, C12 Y 14 to 50 m este Del Aeropuertobus bus
    2. Fly from Juan Santamaría International Airport (SJO) to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS)plane plane SJO - LYS
    3. Take the train from Lyon-Saint Exupery Tgv to Marseille St Charlestrain train
    20h 22m
    €396–1,412

  5. Bus to Juan Santamaría International Airport, fly to Fréjorgues Airport, train

    1. Take the bus from Terminal San José Av. 2, C12 Y 14 to 50 m este Del Aeropuertobus bus
    2. Fly from Juan Santamaría International Airport (SJO) to Fréjorgues Airport (MPL)plane plane SJO - MPL
    3. Take the train from Montpellier Sud De France to Nimes Pont Du Gardtrain train
    4. Take the train from Nimes Pont Du Gard to Marseille St Charlestrain train
    20h 32m
    €520–1,782

  6. Shuttle to La Fortuna Arenal Airport, fly to Marseille Provence Airport

    1. Take a shuttle bus from Alajuela to La Fortunashuttle bus
    2. Fly from La Fortuna Arenal Airport (FON) to Marseille Provence Airport (MRS)plane plane FON - MRS
    22h 49m
    €669–1,748

  7. Bus to Juan Santamaría International Airport, fly to Toulouse-Blagnac Airport, train

    1. Take the bus from Terminal San José Av. 2, C12 Y 14 to 50 m este Del Aeropuertobus bus
    2. Fly from Juan Santamaría International Airport (SJO) to Toulouse-Blagnac Airport (TLS)plane plane SJO - TLS
    3. Take the train from Toulouse Matabiau to Marseille St Charlestrain train
    22h 8m
    €422–1,350

Juan Santamaría International Airport (SJO) to Marseille Provence Airport (MRS) flights

Calendar24Weekly Planes
Duration15h 44mAverage Duration
Ticket€333Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 9,313.5 km
  • Duration: 17h 26m

What companies run services between San José, Costa Rica and Marseille, France?

There is no direct connection from San José to Marseille. However, you can take the bus to 50 m este Del Aeropuerto, walk to San-Jose-Airport-SJO airport, fly to Marseille Provence Airport (MRS), walk to Aéroport Marseille Provence, then take the bus to Marseille, Gare de Marseille-Saint-Charles. Alternatively, you can take the bus to 50 m este Del Aeropuerto, walk to San-Jose-Airport-SJO airport, fly to Nice Côte D'Azur International Airport (NCE), walk to Saint-Laurent-du-Var, take the train to Antibes, then take the train to Marseille-Saint-Charles.

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