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Madrid to Marseille by train
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Cheapest Price €10.71
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30 days in advance €133.75
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First train12:50
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Last train13:25
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Avg changes0
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Fastest journey7hr 55m
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Distance818 kilometres
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Trains per day4
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Avg. journey time8hr 6m
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Train operators
Madrid to Marseille train travel explained
Want to know how to get from Madrid to Marseille by train? We have gathered for you all the useful information about this trip!
The fastest trains from Madrid to Marseille take around 7 hours and 55 minutes, covering a distance of approximately 818 kilometres.
On weekdays the only train to Marseille is usually scheduled to depart Madrid around . This is the same as during the weekend. On average, there are about 4 trains per day travelling between the two cities.
Prices for a single ticket between the two cities start from €10.71.
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 Madrid to Marseille?
Yes, there is a direct train from Madrid to Marseille.
Trains usually run with a similar frequency on weekends.
How long does it take to travel from Madrid to Marseille?
The Madrid to Marseille train travel takes about 7 hours and 55 minutes, no matter when you leave.
What are the Madrid to Marseille train times and schedule?
On weekdays the only train to Marseille is usually scheduled to depart Madrid around . This is the same at the weekend.
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AVE
The new direct train from Madrid to Marseille has given a boost to business and leisure travel between the two cities. If the timings of the direct train do not suit your schedule there are further options which normally require a change of train at both Barcelona Sants and Narbonne, adding in total about an hour to the overall journey time.
The direct service to Marseille from Madrid is run by Spanish rail operator RENFE, using high-speed AVE trains. The first part of the journey is a fast dash from Madrid through Barcelona to Perpignan in France. Thereafter the pace slows as the train cruises through Languedoc to reach Marseille.
Madrid to Marseille-St-Charles
The journey from Madrid to Marseille starts at Puerta de Atocha station in the Spanish capital. The direct AVE service makes 11 intermediate stops. There is much good scenery on this route, with some particularly fine views of the Languedoc coast on the stretch between Perpignan and Montpellier. 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.