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Cities Near Marseille

Cities near Marseille, France: 10 notable destinations within day-trip and weekend range, including Aix-en-Provence, Cassis, Toulon. Compare distance, drive time and flight time, with day-trip and getaway ideas.

The closest notable city to Marseille, France is Aix-en-Provence, about 16 mi (26 km) away — roughly 32 min by road. Below, 10 nearby cities are ranked by distance, with real drive and flight estimates and whether each works best as a day trip or an overnight getaway.

CityDistanceDriveFlightBest for
Aix-en-ProvenceElegant fountains and Cézanne16 mi / 26 km32 minDrive/railDay trip
CassisCalanques and cliffs10 mi / 16 km33 minDrive/railDay trip
ToulonNaval harbour and Mont Faron30 mi / 48 km58 minDrive/railDay trip
ArlesRoman arena and Van Gogh46 mi / 74 km1 hr 22 minDrive/railDay trip
AvignonThe Popes' Palace53 mi / 86 km1 hr 36 minDrive/railDay trip
Hyères40 mi / 64 km1 hr 11 minDrive/railDay trip
Nîmes63 mi / 102 km1 hr 53 minDrive/railDay trip / overnight
Fréjus69 mi / 111 km2 hr 3 minDrive/railDay trip / overnight
Montpellier78 mi / 126 km1 hr 49 minDrive/railDay trip / overnight
Grasse81 mi / 131 km1 hr 53 minDrive/railDay trip / overnight

Day trips from Marseille

Within about 100 miles and easy to visit in a day: Aix-en-Provence, Cassis, Toulon, Arles, Avignon. These are close enough to go and return without an overnight stay.

Getting around

Nearby cities are usually quickest by car or train; for the longer hops a regional flight can save time. Tap any city above for its full distance, driving-time and flight-time breakdown, or plan a specific route with the tools below.

Frequently asked questions

Notable cities near Marseille include Aix-en-Provence, Cassis, Toulon, Arles, Avignon. The closest is Aix-en-Provence, about 16 miles (26 km) away. The table above lists each with its distance, drive time and best use.

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