Subscribe to receive top tips, train news and travel inspiration straight to your inbox
Brussels to Marseille by train
-
Cheapest Price €21.11
-
30 days in advance €169.28
-
7 days in advance €182.20
-
First train06:00
-
Last train16:17
-
Avg changes0
-
Fastest journey4hr 50m
-
Distance842 kilometres
-
Trains per day23
-
Avg. journey time5hr 33m
-
Train operators
Travelling from Brussels to Marseille by train
Want to know how to get from Brussels to Marseille by train? We have gathered for you all the useful information about this trip!
The fastest trains from Brussels to Marseille take around 4 hours and 50 minutes, covering a distance of approximately 842 kilometres.
On weekdays, the first train leaving Brussels is scheduled to depart at around 06:00. The last departure is usually at around 16:17 . On Saturdays and Sundays, trains leave Brussels at around 06:03, with the last train leaving at around 16:17. There are frequent services on this particular rail route. On average, there are about 23 trains per day travelling between the two cities. They leave approximately every 6 minutes.
Prices for a single ticket between the two cities start from €21.11.
We think any time is a great time to visit Marseille, 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 Marseille.
Is there a direct train from Brussels to Marseille?
Yes, there is a direct train from Brussels to Marseille.
How long does it take to travel from Brussels to Marseille?
The Brussels to Marseille train travel takes about 4 hours and 50 minutes, no matter when you leave.
What are the Brussels to Marseille train times and schedule?
If you're travelling on a weekday, you'll find the earliest train to Marseille leaving Brussels at around 06:00 and the last train leaving at around 16:17 . At weekends, the first train of the day leaves Brussels at around 06:03, with the final departure at 16:17.
Other journeys to Marseille View all journeys to Marseille
-
From Paris to Marseille From €10.34
-
From Ashford International to Marseille From €77.33
-
From Milan to Marseille From €6.29
-
From Madrid to Marseille From €10.77
-
From London to Marseille From €47.38
-
From Geneva to Marseille From €10.77
-
From Lyon to Marseille From €10.77
-
From Montpellier to Marseille From €10.77
-
From Bordeaux to Marseille From €10.77
-
From Barcelona to Marseille From €26.27
-
From Genoa to Marseille From €6.20
-
From Aix-en-Provence Centre to Marseille From €4.31
Other journeys from Marseille
-
From Marseille to Milan From €48.50
-
From Marseille to Genoa From €6.29
-
From Marseille to Sanremo From €6.20
-
From Marseille to Aix-en-Provence Centre From €13.78
-
From Marseille to Avignon TGV From €4.31
-
From Marseille to Paris From €10.34
-
From Marseille to Barcelona From €13.78
-
From Marseille to Nice From €10.77
-
From Marseille to Lille From €10.77
-
From Marseille to Toulon From €9.48
-
From Marseille to Cannes From €24.12
-
From Marseille to Ventimiglia From €42.64
Other journeys from Brussels
-
From Brussels to Amsterdam From €15.94
-
From Brussels to Rotterdam From €14.21
-
From Brussels to London From €36.61
-
From Brussels to Paris From €15.51
-
From Brussels to Berlin From €21.11
-
From Brussels to Frankfurt am Main From €31.01
-
From Brussels to Cologne From €19.81
-
From Brussels to Munich From €42.21
-
From Brussels to Hamburg From €21.11
-
From Brussels to Vienna From €36.61
-
From Brussels to Stuttgart From €42.21
-
From Brussels to Salzburg From €37.04
TGV or Thalys
It is very easy to travel by train from Brussels to Marseille, with direct trains serving this route each day. The majority of the trains are TGVs run by French rail operator SNCF, but some services during summer are operated by Thalys. If the timing of the direct trains from Brussels to Marseille does not suit your schedule, there are additional options requiring a change of train at Lille Europe or Lyon Part Dieu.
The route goes south-west from Brussels through Picardie and then skirts the eastern edge of Paris. After that it’s a quick journey south through Burgundy to cross the River Rhône east of Lyon. Almost before you know it, your train is in Provence. The last half hour of the journey offers fine views of the landscapes celebrated in the paintings of Cézanne.
Bruxelles-Midi to Marseille-St-Charles
Trains to Marseille leave from Brussels Midi station for the journey to the Riviera. The TGV services all stop at Aeroport Paris-Charles de Gaulle TGV, Lyon Part Dieu and Avignon TGV. The summer-season Thalys services on this route run non-stop from Brussels to Valence and then stop twice more on their journey to Marseille. Whether you take a TGV or Thalys train, arrival in Marseille is at St-Charles station, from where it is just a 10-minute walk through the Quartier Belsunce to the old port.