More cities in one trip from Marseille
Marseille (France) is a great base for seeing several cities in one trip: direct low-cost flights arrive from 94 airports, and FlixBus links it directly to 8 cities within about five hours. One of them is in another country (Italy). The most searched are Turin, Grenoble and Nice; the quickest to reach is Nîmes, about 1 h 30 min away. Below you'll find two ready-made loops, with nights split and travel times.
Updated on 17 September 2026
- 8 nearby cities by bus
- 94 airports with direct flights
- 2 countries
Nearby cities by bus from Marseille
Cities with a direct FlixBus or FlixTrain connection, most searched first. The time shown is the fastest direct ride we found on a typical day: times are approximate, so check schedules and prices on the FlixBus website.
| City | Distance | Approx. time | Transport |
|---|---|---|---|
| Turin · Italy | 267 km | 6 h 10 min | Bus |
| Grenoble · France | 211 km | 4 h 5 min | Bus |
| Nice · France | 153 km | 2 h 10 min | Bus |
| Montpellier · France | 125 km | 2 h | Bus |
| Perpignan · France | 213 km | about 3 h 45 min | Bus or train |
| Nîmes · France | 101 km | 1 h 30 min | Bus |
| Valence (France) · France | 184 km | 2 h 35 min | Bus |
| Savona · Italy | 272 km | 4 h 55 min | Bus |
“About”: there was no direct ride on the day we checked, so the time is estimated from the distance.
Loop trips from Marseille
Land in Marseille, get around by bus and come back here for your return flight. The nights are just a suggestion, and the loop works the other way round too.
Marseille → Grenoble → Montpellier → Marseille
- 5 nights in total: 2 nights in Marseille, 2 nights in Grenoble, 1 night in Montpellier
- About 9 h 25 min of travel in total, over three legs.
| Leg | Approx. time |
|---|---|
| Marseille → Grenoble | 4 h 5 min |
| Grenoble → Montpellier | 3 h 20 min |
| Montpellier → Marseille | 2 h |
Marseille → Nice → Montpellier → Marseille
- 5 nights in total: 2 nights in Marseille, 2 nights in Nice, 1 night in Montpellier
- About 9 h 5 min of travel in total, over three legs.
| Leg | Approx. time |
|---|---|
| Marseille → Nice | 2 h 10 min |
| Nice → Montpellier | 4 h 55 min |
| Montpellier → Marseille | 2 h |
Bus and flight are separate tickets: on the day of your flight, leave at least three hours between the bus arriving and the flight leaving.
Direct low-cost flights to Marseille
Airports with direct flights to Marseille, by country. Some routes are seasonal only.
Algeria 5
AlgiersBejaiaConstantineOranTlemcen
United Kingdom 4
Tunisia 3
DjerbaMonastirTunisi
Cape Verde 2
PraiaSal
Egitto 2
HurghadaIl Cairo
Saudi Arabia 2
GeddaMedina
Albania 1
Armenia 1
Austria 1
Belgium 1
Czech Republic 1
Germany 1
Hungary 1
Ireland 1
Israele 1
Lebanon 1
Beirut
Luxembourg 1
Malta 1
Romania 1
Senegal 1
Dakar
Sweden 1
Turkey 1
Adalia
FAQ
Which cities can you reach by bus from Marseille?
With a direct FlixBus or FlixTrain connection: Turin, Grenoble, Nice, Montpellier, Perpignan, Nîmes, Valence (France) and Savona. Times are approximate, so check schedules and prices on the FlixBus website.
How long is the bus from Marseille to Turin?
About 6 h 10 min on the fastest direct ride we found, over 267 km. Check schedules and prices on the FlixBus website.
How many nights do you need for a multi-city loop from Marseille?
For Marseille, Grenoble and Montpellier, about 5 nights is enough (2 nights in Marseille, 2 nights in Grenoble, 1 night in Montpellier), with about 9 h 25 min of travel in total.
Which airports have direct low-cost flights to Marseille?
From 94 airports in 30 countries, including London, Paris and Bucharest. With a FlyDown watch you get an alert when a flight to Marseille is cheap.