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

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

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Southampton Central 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 16m
    €272–545

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Coach Station to London Victoria Coach Station Arrivalsbus bus 032 / ...
    2. Take the bus from London Victoria to Paris - Bercy-Seine Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Paris - Bercy-Seine Bus Station to Marseille - Saint-Charles Bus Stationbus bus
    24h 40m
    €95–160

  3. Ferry, train

    1. Take the ferry from Portsmouth to Le Havreferry ferry Gb Pme-Fr Leh
    2. Take the train from Le Havre to Marseille St Charlestrain train Tgv
    16h 59m
    €229–329

  4. Drive, Eurotunnel

    1. Drive from Southampton to Folkestonecar car
    2. Take the cartrain from Folkestone to Calais-Fréthuncartrain train
    3. Drive from Calais-Fréthun to Marseillecar car
    12h 58m
    €337–445

  5. Drive, car ferry

    1. Drive from Southampton to Port of Dovercar car
    2. Take the carferry from Port of Dover to Calaiscarferry car ferry
    3. Drive from Calais to Marseillecar car
    14h 26m
    €233–392

  6. Bus to London Heathrow Airport, fly

    1. Take the bus from Coach Station to Heathrow Terminal 5bus bus
    2. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Marseille Provence Airport (MRS)plane plane LHR - MRS
    6h 12m
    €111–298

  7. Fly from Southampton Airport

    1. Fly from Southampton Airport (SOU) to Marseille Provence Airport (MRS)plane plane SOU - MRS
    7h 6m
    €114–461

  8. Train, train to London Gatwick Airport, fly

    1. Take the train from Southampton Central to Barnhamtrain train
    2. Take the train from Barnham to Gatwick Airporttrain train
    3. Fly from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Marseille Provence Airport (MRS)plane plane LGW - MRS
    6h 53m
    €99–217

  9. Train to London Stansted Airport, fly

    1. Take the train from Southampton Central to London Waterlootrain train
    2. Fly from London Stansted Airport (STN) to Marseille Provence Airport (MRS)plane plane STN - MRS
    7h
    €97–264

Southampton to Marseille by bus, ferry, foot, and train

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration16h 59mAverage Duration
Ticket€229Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,332.9 km
  • Duration: 8h 16m

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

You can take a train from Southampton Central 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 16m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Coach Station to Marseille - Saint-Charles Bus Station via London Victoria Coach Station Arrivals, London Victoria, and Paris - Bercy-Seine Bus Station in around 24h 40m.

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