Day trip from Monaco to Marseille
Marseille lies 172 km (107 mi) west of Monaco, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there.
At 172 km (107 mi) apart, Marseille is a realistic day trip from Monaco: about 2 h 48 min each way by road.
| Monaco | Marseille | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Monaco | France |
| Population | 32,965 | 877,215 |
| Elevation | -9,999 m (-32,805 ft) | 28 m (92 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+2 (Europe/Monaco) | UTC+2 (Europe/Paris) |
| Postal codes | 98000 | 13000–13942 CEDEX 20 |
What changes when you arrive in Marseille
Crossing from Monaco 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 tours and tickets in 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.
Book a hotel in Marseille
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Common questions
How far is Marseille from Monaco?
172 km (107 mi) in a straight line, west of Monaco; by road roughly 209 km (130 mi).
How long does it take to get from Monaco to Marseille by road?
About 2 h 48 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Monaco 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 13 September 2026. Hotel 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.