Marseille to Paris by train

Travelling from Marseille to Paris by train

Considering a train trip from Marseille to Paris? This guide will walk you through everything — from the best routes to finding the cheapest train tickets — so you can enjoy a smooth, stress-free journey.

Train cost for travel between Marseille and Paris

The first thing many travellers ask before booking a trip is: 'How much will it cost?' While train travel combines comfort and cost, the price of a ticket depends on a few things.

For starters, how early you book your trip comes into play with the price tag. For this specific route, the cheapest fare is US$31.50, but can go to US$46 when purchased thirty days before your train departs, and US$46 when locked in seven days before. Don’t wait until the last minute to plan your trip. Instead, you can book these tickets 12 months in advance.

Cheap train tickets with slower trains

Another factor that comes into play when it comes to ticket price is speed. Let us explain. Many travellers automatically opt for the high-speed train option because faster is always better, right? Not necessarily. As experienced train travellers ourselves, the Rail Europe team often chooses to go for the slower trains for a number of reasons, including the fact that these trains often:

• Allow for more time to take in the city scapes and countrysides

• Set a more leisurely pace to better soak up the travel experience

• Stop in areas that are less-travelled, offering a more unique journey

• Are less-crowded than their high-speed counterparts

• Are an even greener travel option than high speed

• Are the cheapest train tickets you can find

Whether you choose to go with a low-, medium- or high-speed train, Rail Europe compiles all train options so you can choose by cost, speed, timing and operator to find the best fit for your travels.

Marseille to Paris train times

Prepare for your journey with the following departure details. The earliest train running Monday through Friday from Marseille to Paris is at 05:14 and the last is at 19:12. The first train scheduled on Saturdays and Sundays is at 06:04 and the last one is at 21:03. You can expect 67 trains making this journey each day, with trains departing every 2 minutes.

What are the travel time and distance for trains from Marseille to Paris?

On this route spanning 662 kilometres in total, the fastest journey takes 3 hours and 2 minutes.

Booking time frame: Marseille to Paris trains

Tickets for travel to Paris along this route are available for purchase 12 months before the travel date. Set up a booking alert to be notified as soon as your ideal travel date goes on sale.

More information on train travel from Marseille to Paris

Want to know more about train travel in Europe? Explore our help articles for guidance on booking, travel discounts, class of service and much more. Need some travel inspiration? Check out our Paris city guide to get you started.