Moving Switzerland – Marseille
Moving from Switzerland to Marseille: your moving company for your move to Marseille
We plan your move from Switzerland to Marseille from packing to end-of-tenancy cleaning in Switzerland – quote within 24 hours.
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Marseille at a glance
Moving from Switzerland to Marseille: what you should know about Marseille
When moving from Switzerland to Marseille, the details at your destination matter: where may the removal van stop, which zone may it enter, and where do you register? The route from Zurich is 738 kilometres.
Marseille lies in Provence on the Mediterranean and marks the eastern end of the Côte Bleue. The Basilica of Notre-Dame de la Garde stands above the harbour. (Source: en.wikipedia.org)
- State
- France
- Distance from Zurich
- 738 km by road, pure driving time around 8 hours (Source: router.project-osrm.org)
- Arrondissements
- 16, including 1er: Belsunce, Noailles, 2e: La Joliette, 6e: Castellane, 7e: Endoume, Le Pharo, 8e: Les Goudes, La Pointe Rouge, 9e: Mazargues, 10e: La Timone, 16e: L'Estaque (Source: fr.wikipedia.org)
- Vehicle zone
- ZFE-m Marseille (Métropole Aix-Marseille-Provence)
What makes a move to Marseille special
- Good to know: Le Panier, north of the Vieux-Port, lies on the city's oldest settled area and is characterised by narrow lanes. (Source: fr.wikipedia.org)
- Good to know: If the apartment is in a pedestrian zone, the moving permit is not handled via the standard form but through a separate procedure. (Source: formulaires.mes-demarches.marseille.fr)
Process
Your move from Switzerland to Marseille in 6 steps
Survey and quote
By WhatsApp video in around 20–25 minutes or on site. You will receive the quote for your move to Marseille within 24 hours.
Inventory list and export from Switzerland
For export, Swiss customs only require an inventory list with your addresses in Switzerland and in Marseille. We help you prepare it.
Secure a parking space in Marseille
How and how early to apply for a space for the removal van in Marseille is explained below in the section Parking on moving day. We schedule the date so that the deadline is met.
Moving from Switzerland to Marseille: transport over 738 km
According to the route planner, the pure driving time from Zurich is around 8 hours.
Import into France
You can import household goods from Switzerland into France free of duty and tax if you have lived outside the EU for at least 12 months and have owned and used the items for at least 6 months. Full details are on our page Moving to France.
Unpacking, assembly and end-of-tenancy cleaning
In Marseille, we carry furniture and boxes into the right rooms and assemble the furniture. In Switzerland, our team can also take care of the end-of-tenancy cleaning with a handover guarantee on request.
Parking on moving day
Reserve a moving parking space in Marseille
You apply online to the City of Marseille for an order covering parking or modified traffic rules during the move. The complete application must be received 15 days before the date; one form is required for each of the old and new address. The order and permit are free of charge. You are responsible for posting the notice and marking the space yourself. (Source: formulaires.mes-demarches.marseille.fr) To the city's application or information page.
We take this deadline into account when scheduling.
Access with the removal van
ZFE-m Marseille (Métropole Aix-Marseille-Provence): what applies to the removal van
Within the Boulevards Plombières, Jarret and Prado 2, only vehicles with Crit'Air 0, 1, 2 or 3 may drive and park. Crit'Air 4, 5 and unclassified vehicles are banned every day, around the clock, including vans and lorries. The fine is 68 euros for light and 135 euros for heavy vehicles. (Source: lametropolemobilite.fr)
Lorries over 7.5 tonnes may not drive in France from Saturday 10 pm to Sunday 10 pm, or from 10 pm on the eve of a public holiday until 10 pm on the holiday itself. In 2026, additional driving bans apply on Saturdays 11, 18 and 25 July and 1 and 8 August, each from 7 am to 7 pm. (Source: bison-fute.gouv.fr)
After moving in
Register your residence in Marseille
In France there is no general obligation to register with the municipality; you can change your place of residence without prior declaration. (Source: senat.fr) The city advises newcomers to report their new address to several authorities at once and to set up a postal forwarding order. You can register on the electoral roll online via service-public.fr, at a Bureau Municipal de Proximité (BMdP) or by post. (Source: marseille.fr) Appointments and city information.
In Switzerland, you deregister with your municipality of residence before moving abroad. It is best to arrange international mail forwarding early.
Less volume, lower costs
What should not go to Marseille
Every cubic metre that does not travel to Marseille saves loading space. Furniture you are not taking with you is disposed of by us in Switzerland before the move for CHF 65.– per m³ plus labour.
The Métropole Aix-Marseille-Provence collects furniture, mattresses, large appliances, bicycles and electronics free of charge by appointment. You can book via the freephone number 0800 94 94 08 (Monday to Friday 8 am to 6.30 pm, Saturday 7.30 am to 5.30 pm) or online. (Source: dechets.ampmetropole.fr) To the bulky waste page.
Services
Everything from a single source for your move to Marseille
- Packing and protection: Furniture, glass and electronics packed securely for transport.
- Furniture assembly: Dismantling in Switzerland, assembly in Marseille.
- Interim storage: from CHF 15.– per m³ per month if the apartment in Marseille is not yet ready.
- End-of-tenancy cleaning in Switzerland: with a handover guarantee for the apartment handover.
- Disposal: CHF 65.– per m³ plus labour.
Costs
How much does a move from Switzerland to Marseille cost?
We do not quote a fixed price for Marseille because every move is different. We calculate the quote after the survey based on these factors:
- Volume: How many cubic metres are going determines the size of the vehicle.
- Route: 738 km from Zurich, pure driving time around 8 hours.
- Access: Floors, lift, carrying distances and whether a furniture lift is needed.
- Parking permit: Fees and signs according to Marseille's rules.
- Additional services: Packing, assembly, storage, end-of-tenancy cleaning, disposal.
Free quote · Marseille
Moving from Switzerland to Marseille: free quote on request
Your move to Marseille starts with just a few details. We check the volume and route and get back to you with your quote within 24 hours.
- Interim storage from CHF 15.– per m³ per month if required.
- Quote within 24 hours – personally from our team.
- 20% new-customer discount on all services.
- Free and no-obligation – you only decide after receiving the quote.
Free on-site survey
Moving to Marseille: survey by video or on site
The WhatsApp video survey takes around 20–25 minutes. Prefer to meet in person? Choose «on site». You will receive the quote for Marseille within 24 hours.
- Takes approx. 20–25 minutes
- On site at your home or conveniently via WhatsApp video
- Quote within 24 hours – with a 20% new-customer discount
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Frequently asked questions
Frequently asked questions about moving from Switzerland to Marseille
How far is a move from Switzerland to Marseille?
From Zurich it is 738 kilometres by road; the pure driving time is around 8 hours. Breaks and customs clearance come on top.
Do I need a permit for the removal van in Marseille?
Yes. The City of Marseille issues the permit free of charge if the complete online application is submitted 15 days before the move.
May the removal van enter Marseille city centre?
Yes, with a Crit'Air 0 to 3 sticker. Older vehicles may not enter the centre within the Boulevards Plombières, Jarret and Prado 2 at any time of day.
Do I have to register in Marseille?
There is no obligation to register in Marseille. It is recommended to report your address to the authorities and to register on the electoral roll, for example at a Bureau Municipal de Proximité.
Are household goods from Switzerland duty-free in France?
You can import household goods from Switzerland into France free of duty and tax if you have lived outside the EU for at least 12 months and have owned and used the items for at least 6 months.
How much does a move from Switzerland to Marseille cost?
That depends on volume, distance, access and additional services. After a free survey by video or on site, you receive your quote within 24 hours.
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Related services and guides
Official authorities: BAZG: moving abroad · ch.ch: moving abroad
