How to get from Marseille to Athens
- 1673 km as the crow flies
- Fastest: bus + train, 69h 25m
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We compared the ways to travel from Marseille to Athens. The most useful door-to-door route takes 69h 25m by bus, train, 4 transfers. The two cities are about 1673 km apart in a straight line. The price and operators below come from a real route search.
This fare comes from a search on September 17, 2026 and has not been refreshed since. Run a live search for today's price.
1673 km
Marseille to Athens: cheapest or fastest?
All from the same recent search. Pick a tab: the legs, the timing and the difference from the others all change with it.
- 1Marseille → Bolognabus
FlixBus·9h 45m - 2Bologna → Florencetrain
Trenitalia·1h 23m - 3Florence → LjubljanabusFlixBus·6h 29m
- 4Ljubljana → SofiabusFlixBus·15h 10m
- 5Sofia → Athensbus
ArdaTur·12h 30m
The best balance of price and time we found on this route.
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Flight prices by day, Marseille to Athens
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Departure and arrival
Operators seen on these journeys
FlixBusMarseille-Bologna, Florence-Ljubljana, Ljubljana-SofiaBook →TrenitaliaBologna-FlorenceBook →ArdaTurSofia-AthensBook →On this route you travel with FlixBus, Trenitalia, ArdaTur; Routavio does not add a booking fee.
How the trip from Marseille to Athens works
Start with a FlixBus bus from Marseille to Bologna, about 9h 45m. Transfer in Bologna and continue by Trenitalia train on to Florence (1h 23m). Transfer in Florence and continue by FlixBus bus on to Ljubljana (6h 29m). Transfer in Ljubljana and continue by FlixBus bus on to Sofia (15h 10m). Transfer in Sofia and continue by ArdaTur bus on to Athens (12h 30m). In total it's roughly €199 over 69h 25m, 4 transfers.
Marseille to Athens: common questions
How long does it take to get from Marseille to Athens?
The most useful route takes about 69h 25m by bus, train, 4 transfers.
Is there a bus from Marseille to Athens?
Our route search found a bus option, but we hold no verified timetable for this route yet. Check the operator's own timetable for departure times.
Is there a train from Marseille to Athens?
Our route search found a train option, but we hold no verified timetable for this route yet. Check the operator's own timetable for departure times.
How far is Athens from Marseille?
About 1673 km in a straight line. The real route on the ground or in the air is longer.
How much does Marseille to Athens cost?
Our latest search put the route we recommend at €199. Other options on this page can cost less, and the exact fare depends on your travel date.
Which operators run Marseille to Athens?
On this route you travel with FlixBus, Trenitalia, ArdaTur.
What is the cheapest way to get from Marseille to Athens?
Usually a flexible date, or leaving from a nearby airport. A live search puts every option for your dates side by side.
Can I book directly?
Yes. Routavio sends you straight to the operator or an independent third-party provider. We never add a booking fee. The final fare and availability are confirmed by that provider.
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Sources and method
Routes are calculated by Routavio's multimodal engine from operator timetables and flight data. Durations come from timetables, and prices are the most recent observation, not a guarantee.
Operators: FlixBus, Trenitalia, ArdaTur
Route calculated: 25 Sep 2026
Prices checked: 17 Sep 2026