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Rennes to Marseille flight: why treat yourself to a weekend in Marseille?
The sun beats down on the boats in the Vieux-Port, the air is filled with the scent of aniseed and grilled fish, and somewhere, someone is already talking far too loudly. Welcome to Marseille. A flight from Rennes to Marseille, and here you are in France’s oldest city. A city that has been gazing straight into the eyes of the Mediterranean for over 2,600 years. In just an hour and a half, you’ll swap the Breton skies for the light of the South and that lilting accent. It’s a short trip, a real change of scenery, and perfect for a slightly wild weekend in Marseille. That leaves the big question: what to do in Marseille once you’re there? Here are five ideas.
5 reasons to visit Marseille
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Marseille in 1 hour 30 minutes, without using up any extra annual leave
The Old Port and the Bonne Mère, the beating heart
The Calanques: nature just a metro ride away
Le Panier and the MuCEM: two faces of the same city
Dining: from beach huts to bouillabaisse
Planning your flight from Rennes to Marseille
The Rennes–Marseille route is operated as a direct flight by Volotea, with several flights a week and more frequent services during the summer. As the timetable varies from season to season, check the available days before finalising your dates. For a cheap Rennes to Marseille flight, the secret can be summed up in one word: plan ahead. Booking your Rennes to Marseille flight several weeks in advance remains the surest way to secure a good fare.
On arrival, Marseille-Provence Airport (code MRS) is located in Marignane, around 27 km from the city centre. The airport shuttle takes 25 to 30 minutes to reach Saint-Charles station (around €10); from there, the metro takes you straight to the Vieux-Port. A more economical option is the free shuttle bus to Vitrolles-Aéroport station, followed by the train to Saint-Charles. Why not head south for a change of scenery? Find your ideal ticket from Rennes to Marseille. And for a change of pace, discover our Rennes-Montpellier route too: another superb gateway to the gentle charm of the Mediterranean..
Your questions about the Rennes–Marseille flight
From the gateway to Brittany to the shores of the Mediterranean. Timetables, connections, tips… Find all the answers for your Rennes–Marseille journey in a single click.
Allow about 1 hour 30 minutes for a direct flight. This is a world of difference from the train, which takes up a good part of the day and involves a change.
The direct route is operated by Volotea, with several flights a week and more during the summer. As the timetable varies, please check the dates when booking.
Spring and early autumn are ideal: warm, sunny and less crowded than in summer. In July and August, the city and the calanques get very busy, but the atmosphere is at its best.
The airport shuttle connects Marseille-Provence Airport to Saint-Charles station in 25 to 30 minutes. From there, two metro lines serve the Vieux-Port and the rest of the city. The train via Vitrolles-Aéroport is a budget-friendly alternative.
Set sail for Marseille
You don’t just visit Marseille – you let yourself be swept away by it. Spend a weekend in Marseille, between the Old Port, the Calanques and a glass of pastis in the shade of a plane tree, and Brittany seems light years away. Book your flight from Rennes to Marseille and let the southern accent take over.
