Trains from Barcelona to Marseille
The cheapest trains
from Barcelona
to Marseille
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The best way to find a cheap fare is to book your ticket as far in advance as you can and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Barcelona to Marseille will cost around $ 126 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $ 114.
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Barcelona to Marseille
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The fastest trains
from Barcelona
to Marseille
Fastest Journey
4h 39m
Average
6h 17m
Trains per day
10
Distance
339 km
Of the 10 train that leave Barcelona for Marseille every day 1 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
These direct train cover the 339 km distance in an average of 6h 17m but if you time it right, some train will get you there in just 4h 39m .
The slowest train will take 7h 21m 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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Journey Summary
Barcelona to Marseille Train Information
| Avg. Train Duration: | 5 hours 39 minutes | |
| Train Ticket Price: | $104 | |
| Trains depart from: | Barcelona | |
| Trains arrive in: | Marseille | |
| Distance: | 339 km | |
| Train Companies: | Renfe-SNCF |
Trains from Barcelona to Marseille
Trains in Europe are a great way to travel from Barcelona to Marseille. The journey takes as little as 4 hours 35 minutes to arrive in Marseille. All Barcelona to Marseille trains are run by a cooperation of Renfe and SNCF. There are usually 4-5 trains traveling from Barcelona to Marseille per day. There is usually 1 direct train; however, most trains require a transfer in Montpellier. This first train departs at 6:10 a.m. while the last leaves Barcelona at 4:45 p.m. All trains depart from Barcelona Sants train station and arrive at Marseille-St-Charles train station.
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Barcelona to Marseille Train Cost
Average prices for trains from Barcelona to Marseille when you book in advance
Booking Period |
Average Price |
|---|---|
Same Day |
€110 |
1 Day in Advance |
€110 |
1 Week in Advance |
€91 |
2 Weeks in Advance |
€88 |
1 Month in Advance |
€79 |
3 Months in Advance |
€52 |
Barcelona to Marseille Trains: General Information
Travelers can offset some of the cost of Barcelona to Marseille train tickets by planning ahead and booking tickets as far in advance as possible.
All Barcelona to Marseille trains are run in cooperation with Renfe and SNCF.- Occasional trains are direct; however, most trains require a transfer in Montpellier. Some journeys require multiple transfers usually in Montpellier and Avignon. All trains depart from Barcelona Sants train station and arrive at Marseille-St-Charles train station.
- The Barcelona to Marseille train journey takes as little as 4 hours and 35 minutes to arrive in Marseille.
- Most travelers book their Barcelona to Marseille train tickets 1 day ahead of the travel date.
Based on Omio's travel data, as the table above clearly illustrates, ticket prices on Barcelona to Marseille trains decrease the further they are booked in advance:
- It is 17% cheaper to book a train ticket 1 week in advanced as opposed to the day you intend to travel.
- Finally, Barcelona to Marseille train costs are 28% cheaper when booked 1 month in advance as opposed to purchasing a train ticket the day of.
Taking the Train from Barcelona
All trains from Barcelona to Marseille depart from Barcelona Sants Estacio, which can be found just to the west of Barcelona's city center. Sants is at the intersection of Barcelona's two Metro lines, so getting there should be simple. Just catch either the green or blue lines to Sants Estacio Metro station. Local overground trains also connect Sants with the city's northern and southern suburbs like Hospitalet, while buses 109, 78 and 32 also stop outside the station gates. Most days, the Metro runs from 5:00 a.m. until 2:00 a.m., so it should be open when you need to travel.
Getting into Marseille by Train
Marseille is the capital of southern France and the central hub of Provence. It is a beautiful, ancient port city, known for its whitewashed architecture, sunny climate, and fantastic food culture. Visitors can also tour excellent museums, art galleries and even catch a football match at the modernist Stade Velodrome, or head off down the Cote d'Azur. All trains from Barcelona to Marseille arrive at St Charles Station. Situated roughly in the center of town, St Charles is a short Metro ride away from the harbor district and old town. Most visitors will be staying near Vieux Port Metro, which is a couple of stops away from St Charles on the blue line. The Metro runs from 5:00 a.m. until 11:00 p.m., so should be running when trains from Barcelona arrive.
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