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Marseille to Avignon by train
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Cheapest Price AU$32.85
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30 days in advance AU$27.01
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7 days in advance AU$37.96
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First train05:14
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Last train21:02
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Avg changes0
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Fastest journey27m
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Distance84 kilometres
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Trains per day81
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Avg. journey time34m
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Train operators
Travelling from Marseille to Avignon by train
Want to know how to get from Marseille to Avignon by train? We have gathered for you all the useful information about this trip!
The fastest trains from Marseille to Avignon take around 27 minutes, covering a distance of approximately 84 kilometres.
On weekdays, the first train leaving Marseille is scheduled to depart at around 05:14. The last departure is usually at around 20:18 . On Saturdays and Sundays, trains leave Marseille at around 06:36, with the last train leaving at around 21:02. There are frequent services on this particular rail route. On average, there are about 81 trains per day travelling between the two cities. They leave approximately every 2 minutes.
Prices for a single ticket between the two cities start from AU$32.85.
We think any time is a great time to visit Avignon, as each season has its own unique charm. Nevertheless, please make sure you check the local weather and average seasonal temperatures at destination before deciding on your holiday.
For more tips to help you plan your journey, check out our help articles, or read our guide to Avignon.
Is there a direct train from Marseille to Avignon?
Yes, there is a direct train from Marseille to Avignon.
How long does it take to travel from Marseille to Avignon?
The Marseille to Avignon train travel takes about 27 minutes, no matter when you leave.
What are the Marseille to Avignon train times and schedule?
If you're travelling on a weekday, you'll find the earliest train to Avignon leaving Marseille at around 05:14 and the last train leaving at around 20:18 . At weekends, the first train of the day leaves Marseille at around 06:36, with the final departure at 21:02.
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TER
It is very easy to travel by train from Marseille to Avignon. This is a journey which is full of interest. The direct trains head north through Marseille’s suburbs, skirting the city’s airport and then running around the northern edge of the saline lake known as the Étang de Berre. Many trains then travel via Arles, others via Salon-de-Provence, to reach Avignon.
If you are in a rush to reach Avignon, there is an alternative to this scenic but slow journey. Fast TGV trains speed from Marseille to the out-of-town TGV station near Avignon in just 30 minutes. This station is called Avignon TGV. From there, you can take a shuttle train to Avignon Centre.
Marseille to Avignon Centre
The trains on the Marseille to Avignon Centre route are TER services. TER stands for transport express régional. These trains leave from Marseille-St-Charles and arrive in Avignon at the city centre station called Avignon Centre (this is not the TGV station which is some distance outside the city). Avignon Centre station lies right by the ancient city walls.
The fastest services make just three intermediate stops on the journey from Marseille to Avignon. Slower services make a dozen or more stops.