Day trip from Nice to Marseille
Marseille lies 159 km (99 mi) west of Nice, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there.
At 159 km (99 mi) apart, Marseille is a realistic day trip from Nice: about 2 h 35 min each way by road.
| Nice | Marseille | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | France | France |
| Population | 342,669 | 877,215 |
| Elevation | 18 m (59 ft) | 28 m (92 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+2 (Europe/Paris) | UTC+2 (Europe/Paris) |
| Postal codes | 06000–06833 CEDEX 9 | 13000–13942 CEDEX 20 |
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.
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Common questions
How far is Marseille from Nice?
159 km (99 mi) in a straight line, west of Nice; by road roughly 193 km (120 mi).
How long does it take to get from Nice to Marseille by road?
About 2 h 35 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Nice and Marseille?
No, both are on Europe/Paris at the moment.
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
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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 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.