Day trip from Marseille to Villeurbanne
Villeurbanne lies 277 km (172 mi) north of Marseille, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there.
At 277 km (172 mi) apart, Villeurbanne is a realistic day trip from Marseille: about 4 h 31 min each way by road.
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| Marseille | Villeurbanne | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | France | France |
| Population | 877,215 | 131,445 |
| Elevation | 28 m (92 ft) | 177 m (581 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+2 (Europe/Paris) | UTC+2 (Europe/Paris) |
| Postal codes | 13000–13942 CEDEX 20 | 69100–69629 CEDEX |
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Common questions
How far is Villeurbanne from Marseille?
277 km (172 mi) in a straight line, north of Marseille; by road roughly 338 km (210 mi).
How long does it take to get from Marseille to Villeurbanne by road?
About 4 h 31 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Marseille and Villeurbanne?
No, both are on Europe/Paris at the moment.
Where these facts come from
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- 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.