- Must visit
Mucem
Major museum of European and Mediterranean civilizations at the waterfront, known for its striking modern architecture and strong temporary exhibitions.
Cheapest price
$5
Average price
$35
Fastest journey
28 m
Average duration
31 m
Trains per day
31
Distance
86 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Avignon to Marseille is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Avignon to Marseille will cost around $35 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $5.
Of the 31 trains that leave Avignon for Marseille on Sun, May 31, 25 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Sun, May 31 the direct trains cover the 86 km distance in an average of 31 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 28 m .
On Sun, May 31 the slowest trains will take 34 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.
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FRECCIAROSSA 1000 6147
FRECCIAROSSA 1000 6105Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Avignon to Marseille among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $9. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 50m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.0 - 0.1kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $9, and a train costs an average of $5.
Distance: 53 miles (86 km)
Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$14 Average price | $12 Average price Cheapest | $30 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
1h 20m Average total duration Fastest 50m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 42m Average total duration 1h 12m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 8m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
![]() Most popular train company | ![]() Most popular bus company | Your own car or car rental |
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 Avignon to Marseille:
A bus is $2 (€2) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Avignon to Marseille costing on average $14 (€11).
Other travel options to Marseille take longer:
Bus takes on average 1h 12m.
The journey is about 18m faster (50m by train vs 1h 8m by car) and roughly $16 (€13) cheaper once you factor in fuel and tolls ($14 (€11) vs $30 (€24)). 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.
Direct services run with SNCF | TGV INOUI, SNCF TER | Operated by SNCF Voyageurs 1187, AVE, Trenitalia, ZOU!, TER, TGV, SNCF | TGV Lyria, Regionale, Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF).
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 Avignon to Marseille trains for today, Saturday, May 30. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
6103 | Delayed 9:59 AM 11:49 AMAvignon TGV | 0h34 | 10:33 AM 10:33 AMMarseille Saint-Charles | 0 transfersDirect | |
879338 · 879539 | On time 12:12 PM Avignon TGV | 2h10 | 2:22 PM Marseille Saint-Charles | 1 transfer | |
879641 | On time 12:43 PM Avignon TGV | 2h01 | 2:44 PM Marseille Saint-Charles | 0 transfersDirect | |
879539 | On time 12:52 PM Avignon Centre | 1h30 | 2:22 PM Marseille Saint-Charles | 0 transfersDirect | |
879641 | On time 12:55 PM Avignon Centre | 1h49 | 2:44 PM Marseille Saint-Charles | 0 transfersDirect | |
5332+ 879345 | Delayed 11:46 AM 1:13 PMAvignon Centre | 1h25 | 2:38 PM Marseille Saint-Charles | 1 transfer | |
6107+ 879349 | Delayed 12:16 PM 1:44 PMAvignon Centre | 1h31 | 3:15 PM Marseille Saint-Charles | 1 transfer | |
5332 | On time 1:46 PM Avignon TGV | 0h52 | 2:38 PM Marseille Saint-Charles | 0 transfersDirect | |
6107 | On time 2:16 PM Avignon TGV | 0h59 | 3:15 PM Marseille Saint-Charles | 0 transfersDirect | |
879649 | 2:43 PM Avignon TGV | 2h25 | 5:08 PM Marseille Saint-Charles | 0 transfersDirect | |
879649 | 2:52 PM Avignon Centre | 2h16 | 5:08 PM Marseille Saint-Charles | 0 transfersDirect | |
468329 | 3:10 PM Avignon Centre | 2h00 | 5:10 PM Marseille Saint-Charles | 0 transfersDirect | |
6109+ 879355 | Delayed 1:56 PM 3:13 PMAvignon Centre | 1h32 | 4:45 PM Marseille Saint-Charles | 1 transfer | |
6111+ 879357 | Delayed 2:23 PM 3:44 PMAvignon Centre | 1h28 | 5:12 PM Marseille Saint-Charles | 1 transfer | |
6109 | On time 3:56 PM Avignon TGV | 0h49 | 4:45 PM Marseille Saint-Charles | 0 transfersDirect | |
879545 | 4:09 PM Avignon Centre | 1h27 | 5:36 PM Marseille Saint-Charles | 0 transfersDirect | |
6111 | On time 4:23 PM Avignon TGV | 0h49 | 5:12 PM Marseille Saint-Charles | 0 transfersDirect | |
879657 | 4:51 PM Avignon Centre | 2h08 | 6:59 PM Marseille Saint-Charles | 0 transfersDirect | |
FRECCIAROSSA 1000 6119 | 5:42 PM Avignon TGV | 0h36 | 6:18 PM Marseille Saint-Charles | 0 transfersDirect | |
6115+ 879369 | 5:44 PM Avignon Centre | 1h32 | 7:16 PM Marseille Saint-Charles | 1 transfer | |
879665 | 5:54 PM Avignon Centre | 2h01 | 7:55 PM Marseille Saint-Charles | 0 transfersDirect | |
6115 | 6:41 PM Avignon TGV | 0h35 | 7:16 PM Marseille Saint-Charles | 0 transfersDirect | |
879669 | 6:43 PM Avignon TGV | 2h06 | 8:49 PM Marseille Saint-Charles | 0 transfersDirect | |
879669 | 6:51 PM Avignon Centre | 1h58 | 8:49 PM Marseille Saint-Charles | 0 transfersDirect | |
6117+ 879385 | 7:44 PM Avignon Centre | 0h56 | 8:40 PM Marseille Saint-Charles | 1 transfer | |
6117 | 8:05 PM Avignon TGV | 0h35 | 8:40 PM Marseille Saint-Charles | 0 transfersDirect | |
879673 | 8:28 PM Avignon Centre | 1h52 | 10:20 PM Marseille Saint-Charles | 0 transfersDirect | |
6123+ 879389 | 8:44 PM Avignon Centre | 1h00 | 9:44 PM Marseille Saint-Charles | 1 transfer | |
09725 | On time 8:55 PM Avignon TGV | 0h35 | 9:30 PM Marseille Saint-Charles | 0 transfersDirect | |
6123 | 9:10 PM Avignon TGV | 0h34 | 9:44 PM Marseille Saint-Charles | 0 transfersDirect | |
9835+ 879393 | 9:44 PM Avignon Centre | 0h50 | 10:34 PM Marseille Saint-Charles | 1 transfer | |
9835 | 10:00 PM Avignon TGV | 0h34 | 10:34 PM Marseille Saint-Charles | 0 transfersDirect | |
6127 | 10:28 PM Avignon TGV | 0h34 | 11:02 PM Marseille Saint-Charles | 0 transfersDirect | |
| Sunday, May 31 | |||||
879625 | 8:43 AM Avignon TGV | 2h12 | 10:55 AM Marseille Saint-Charles | 0 transfersDirect | |
886561 | 8:48 AM Avignon Centre | 1h32 | 10:20 AM Marseille Saint-Charles | 0 transfersDirect | |
879625 | 8:51 AM Avignon Centre | 2h04 | 10:55 AM Marseille Saint-Charles | 0 transfersDirect | |
FRECCIAROSSA 1000 6147 | 9:01 AM Avignon TGV | 0h34 | 9:35 AM Marseille Saint-Charles | 0 transfersDirect | |
879325+ 6805 | 9:13 AM Avignon Centre | 0h55 | 10:08 AM Marseille-Blancarde | 1 transfer | |
6805 | 9:31 AM Avignon TGV | 0h37 | 10:08 AM Marseille-Blancarde | 0 transfersDirect | |
876411 · 876538 | 9:33 AM Avignon Centre | 1h41 | 11:14 AM Marseille Saint-Charles | 1 transfer | |
879618+ 6103 | 10:13 AM Avignon Centre | 1h05 | 11:18 AM Marseille Saint-Charles | 1 transfer | |
468351 | 10:20 AM Avignon Centre | 1h50 | 12:10 PM Marseille Saint-Charles | 0 transfersDirect | |
6103 | 10:40 AM Avignon TGV | 0h38 | 11:18 AM Marseille Saint-Charles | 0 transfersDirect | |
879633 | 10:43 AM Avignon TGV | 2h10 | 12:53 PM Marseille Saint-Charles | 0 transfersDirect | |
879633 | 10:54 AM Avignon Centre | 1h59 | 12:53 PM Marseille Saint-Charles | 0 transfersDirect | |
879337+ 9756 | 11:11 AM Avignon Centre | 1h00 | 12:11 PM Marseille Saint-Charles | 1 transfer | |
886565 | 11:16 AM Avignon Centre | 1h16 | 12:32 PM Marseille Saint-Charles | 0 transfersDirect | |
9756 | 11:38 AM Avignon TGV | 0h33 | 12:11 PM Marseille Saint-Charles | 0 transfersDirect | |
6107+ 879339 | 11:45 AM Avignon Centre | 1h12 | 12:57 PM Marseille Saint-Charles | 1 transfer | |
879533 | 11:53 AM Avignon Centre | 1h26 | 1:19 PM Marseille Saint-Charles | 0 transfersDirect | |
9810 | 11:57 AM Avignon TGV | 0h28 | 12:25 PM Marseille Saint-Charles | 0 transfersDirect | |
12510 | 11:57 AM Avignon TGV | 0h28 | 12:25 PM Marseille Saint-Charles | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Trains from Avignon to Marseille run on average 33 times per day, taking around 50m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $5 (€4) if you book in advance.
There are 26 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 00:02, the last at 23:38. The fastest train covers the 53 miles (86 km) distance in 28m.
Distance 53 miles (86 km) |
Average train duration 50m |
Cheapest ticket price $5 (€4) |
Trains per day 33 |
Direct trains 26 |
Fastest train 28m |
First train 12:02 AM |
Last train 11:38 PM |
Cheapest Month May |
Cheapest Day Sat |
High Season Jul - Sep |
Low Season Jan - Mar |
Busiest Day Fri |
Least Busy Day Thu |
Best time to book 63 days |
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Major museum of European and Mediterranean civilizations at the waterfront, known for its striking modern architecture and strong temporary exhibitions.
Immersive reconstruction of the Cosquer Cave, presenting prehistoric art through a highly popular, technology-driven visitor experience.
Art museum in a restored harbor building, focusing on Provence landscapes and regional artists with excellent sea views.
The historic harbor and social heart of Marseille, ideal for walks, boat views, and experiencing the city’s maritime identity.
Marseille’s oldest quarter, loved for narrow lanes, colorful facades, artisan shops, and photogenic corners popular on social media.
Spectacular coastal park of limestone inlets and hiking trails between Marseille and Cassis, a major natural highlight.
Marseille’s signature fish stew made with several Mediterranean fish, shellfish, saffron, and aromatics, traditionally served with broth, fish, rouille, and toasted bread.
A Provençal platter centered on garlic mayonnaise, commonly served with cod and seasonal vegetables. It is a classic Friday and family meal in Marseille.
Fried or baked chickpea flour sticks or rounds, crisp outside and soft inside. A beloved Marseille street snack with roots in nearby Provence.
Established fine dining seafood restaurant overlooking the sea, celebrated for elegant Mediterranean cuisine and a special-occasion atmosphere.
Popular casual seafood spot known for ultra-fresh fish, lively service, and a simple bistro feel loved by locals and visitors.
Iconic Vallon des Auffes seafood restaurant famed for bouillabaisse and refined Marseille classics in a picturesque harbor setting.
Moderate for France. Budget eats are manageable, but hotels and waterfront dining cost more in peak season.
Service is usually included. Rounding up or leaving 5-10% for good service is appreciated, not required. Small change for cafés and taxis is common.
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