- Must visit
Mucem
Marseille's flagship museum links Mediterranean civilizations, with major exhibitions and striking architecture by the sea.
Cheapest price
$120
Average price
$141
Fastest journey
3 h 53 m
Average duration
4 h 1 m
Trains per day
9
Distance
295 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Annecy to Marseille is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Annecy to Marseille will cost around $141 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $120.
It's difficult to get from Annecy to Marseille without transferring at least once.
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12179Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Annecy to Marseille among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $19. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 4h 2m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.1 - 0.3kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $19, and a flight costs an average of $72.
Distance: 183 miles (295 km)
| Train | Most popular Bus | Flight | Driving |
|---|---|---|---|
$99 Average price | $32 Average price Cheapest | $228 Average price | $133 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
4h 32m Average total duration Fastest 4h 2m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 45m Average total duration 5h 15m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 8h 10m Average total duration 5h 10m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 4h 5m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.1 - 0.3kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.3 - 0.7kg CO2 emissions | 0.9 - 1.8kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
This is compared to other travel options from Annecy to Marseille:
A bus is $68 (€55) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Annecy to Marseille costing on average $99 (€81).
A bus is $196 (€161) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Annecy to Marseille costing on average $228 (€187).
Other travel options to Marseille take longer:
Flight takes on average 5h 10m.
Bus takes on average 5h 15m.
The journey is about 3m faster (4h 2m by train vs 4h 5m by car) and roughly $33 (€27) cheaper once you factor in fuel and tolls ($99 (€81) vs $133 (€109)). You'll also arrive in the city centre rather than hunting for parking, and you can work, read, or watch the landscape go by instead of concentrating on the road.
Driving is still worth considering if you want to stop along the way or need a car once you arrive.
The table below shows live departures for Annecy to Marseille trains for today, Thursday, July 16. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
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17538 · 17962+ 9580 | Delayed 5:43 PM Annecy station | 4h03 | 8:46 PM 8:46 PMMarseille Saint-Charles | 2 transfers | |
| Friday, July 17 | |||||
17940+ 6805 | 5:59 AM Annecy station | 4h05 | 10:04 AM Marseille Saint-Charles | 1 transfer | |
17942+ 5102 | 6:53 AM Annecy station | 3h53 | 10:46 AM Marseille Saint-Charles | 1 transfer | |
17512+ 12510 | 7:43 AM Annecy station | 4h41 | 12:24 PM Marseille Saint-Charles | 1 transfer | |
17512 · 17944+ 9756 | 7:43 AM Annecy station | 4h27 | 12:10 PM Marseille Saint-Charles | 2 transfers | |
17948+ 12179 | 10:53 AM Annecy station | 4h11 | 3:04 PM Marseille Saint-Charles | 1 transfer | |
17530+ 5306 | 2:43 PM Annecy station | 4h41 | 7:24 PM Marseille Saint-Charles | 1 transfer | |
6978+ 96642+ 5306 | 3:29 PM Annecy station | 3h55 | 7:24 PM Marseille Saint-Charles | 2 transfers | |
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Trains from Annecy to Marseille run on average 7 times per day, taking around 4h 2m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $66 (€54) but you can travel from only $19 (€15) by bus.
The earliest train runs at 05:43, the last at 21:32. The fastest train covers the 183 miles (295 km) distance in 3h 52m.
Distance 183 miles (295 km) |
Average train duration 4h 2m |
Cheapest ticket price $66 (€54) |
Trains per day 7 |
Fastest train 3h 52m |
First train 5:43 AM |
Last train 9:32 PM |
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