Berlin to Marseille by bus
Marseille lies 1,186 km (737 mi) south-west of Berlin, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there.
A coach takes about 21 h 32 min including stops, over roughly 1,447 km (899 mi) of road.
| Berlin | Marseille | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Germany | France |
| Population | 3.4 million | 877,215 |
| Elevation | 43 m (141 ft) | 28 m (92 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+2 (Europe/Berlin) | UTC+2 (Europe/Paris) |
| Postal codes | 10115–14199 | 13000–13942 CEDEX 20 |
What changes when you arrive in Marseille
Crossing from Germany into France: sockets are Euro, Type E; the dialling code becomes +33; the emergency number is http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q1061257 / http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q25648842.
Where to book buses from Berlin to Marseille
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Staying in Marseille
Our booking partner lists 412 places to stay in Marseille. Of the 201 with a star rating, the largest group is 3-star (102), and 6 are five-star. Across 182 properties with at least 50 reviews, the average guest score is 8.1 out of 10. Guests have left 194,562 reviews in total.
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Common questions
How far is Marseille from Berlin?
1,186 km (737 mi) in a straight line, south-west of Berlin; by road roughly 1,447 km (899 mi).
How long does it take to get from Berlin to Marseille by bus?
About 21 h 32 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Berlin and Marseille?
No, both are on the same offset at the moment.
What currency do I need in Marseille?
The Euro (EUR).
Where can I stay in Marseille?
Our booking partner lists 412 places to stay in Marseille, bookable on this site.
Where these facts come from
- GeoNames (CC BY 4.0): population, elevation, time zone, postal codes
- Wikidata (CC0): area, sister cities, visitor numbers, heritage listings, stations and ports
- OurAirports (public domain): airports, runways
- Natural Earth (public domain): map outlines
Data compiled 14 September 2026. Hotel and hostel figures are from our booking partner’s catalogue on that date. Journey times on this page are estimates from distance, not timetables; check the operator before you rely on one.