There are 6 ways to get from Val-Cenis to Marseille by train (TGV), bus, car, train, or plane
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Train via Saint-Marcel-lès-Valence
best- Take the train from Modane to Montméliantrain Ter
- Take the train from Montmélian to Valence Tgv Rhone-Alpes Sudtrain Ter
- Take the train from Valence Tgv Rhone-Alpes Sud to Marseille St Charlestrain Tgv
7h 27m€74–147Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Modane to Grenoble Gare Routierebus Autocar
- Take the bus from Grenoble to Marseillebus FlixBus 739
9h 15m€51–80Drive 329.6 km
- Drive from Val-Cenis to Marseillecar 329.6 km
4h 24m€52–75Train, fly
- Take the train from Modane to Lyon Part Dieutrain
- Fly from Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS) to Marseille Provence Airport (MRS)plane LYS - MRS
7h 2m€121–308Train
- Take the train from Briancon to Marseille St Charlestrain Ter
9h 15m€52–163Bus via Grenoble
- Take the bus from Modane to Grenoble Gare Routierebus Autocar
- Take the bus from Grenoble - Bus Station to Marseille - Saint-Charles Bus Stationbus BlaBlaCar Bus
9h 20m€53–85
Val-Cenis to Marseille by bus and train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Val-Cenis to Marseille is to bus which costs €50 - €80 and takes 9h 15m.
The fastest way to get from Val-Cenis to Marseille is to drive which takes 4h 24m and costs €50 - €75.
No, there is no direct bus from Val-Cenis to Marseille. However, there are services departing from Termignon - Maison Vanoise and arriving at Marseille via Modane and Grenoble. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 15m.
No, there is no direct train from Val-Cenis to Marseille. However, there are services departing from Modane and arriving at Marseille St Charles via Montmélian and Valence Tgv Rhone-Alpes Sud. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 27m.
The distance between Val-Cenis and Marseille is 470 km. The road distance is 329.6 km.
The best way to get from Val-Cenis to Marseille without a car is to train via Saint-Marcel-lès-Valence which takes 7h 27m and costs €70 - €150.
It takes approximately 7h 27m to get from Val-Cenis to Marseille, including transfers.
Val-Cenis to Marseille bus services, operated by SNCF Bus, depart from Modane station.
Val-Cenis to Marseille train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), depart from Modane station.
The best way to get from Val-Cenis to Marseille is to train via Saint-Marcel-lès-Valence which takes 7h 27m and costs €70 - €150. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €50 - €80 and takes 9h 15m.
What companies run services between Val-Cenis, France and Marseille, France?
You can take a bus from Termignon - Maison Vanoise to Marseille St Charles via Gare Routiere, Modane, Montmélian, and Valence Tgv Rhone-Alpes Sud in around 7h 27m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Termignon - Maison Vanoise to Marseille via Gare Routiere, Modane, Grenoble Gare Routiere, and Grenoble in around 9h 15m.
- Website
- airfrance.com
Flights from Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport to Marseille Provence Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 55 min
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- €30–260
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 Modane to Montmélian
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €13–27
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
Train from Montmélian to Valence Tgv Rhone-Alpes Sud
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 44m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €22–45
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
Train from Valence Tgv Rhone-Alpes Sud to Marseille St Charles
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 8m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €35–70
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
Train from Briancon to Marseille St Charles
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 24m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- €45–95
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
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More Questions & Answers
Val-Cenis to Marseille bus services, operated by SNCF Bus, arrive at Grenoble Gare Routiere station.
Val-Cenis to Marseille train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), arrive at Montmélian station.
Yes, the driving distance between Val-Cenis to Marseille is 330 km. It takes approximately 4h 24m to drive from Val-Cenis to Marseille.
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