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Cheap train tickets from Barcelona to Marseille

Showing times and prices for Sep 23

Cheapest

€153

Average

€153

The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Barcelona to Marseille is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.

02:32PM6h04

Barcelona Sants

08:36PMGare de Marseille-Saint-Charles

€1531One-way

1 transfer

Train schedule from Barcelona to Marseille

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02:32PM6h04

Barcelona Sants

08:36PMGare de Marseille-Saint-Charles

1 transfer

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Fastest train times from Barcelona to Marseille

Showing times and prices for Sep 23

Fastest Journey

6 h 4 m

Average

6 h 4 m

Trains per day

Distance

339 km

It's difficult to get from Barcelona to Marseille without transferring at least once.

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02:32PM6h04

Barcelona Sants

08:36PMGare de Marseille-Saint-Charles

€1531One-way

1 transfer

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Overview: Train from Barcelona to Marseille

	Distance	210 miles (339 km)
	Average train duration	6 h 4 min
	Average train ticket price	$147 (€130)
	Train frequency	2 a day
	Direct train	No
	Train providers	Renfe-SNCF, Renfe AVE or SNCF \| TGV INOUI

Trains from Barcelona to Marseille cover the 210 miles (339 km) long route taking on average 6 h 4 min with our travel partners like Renfe-SNCF, Renfe AVE or SNCF | TGV INOUI. Normally, there are 2 trains operating per day, including direct services available. You can get the cheapest train tickets for this journey for as low as $118 (€105), but the average price of train tickets is $147 (€130). Travelers depart most frequently from Barcelona Sants and arrive in Marseille Saint-Charles.

Train providers: Renfe-SNCF and AVE from Barcelona to Marseille trains

You can travel by train to Marseille from Barcelona with Renfe-SNCF and AVE for as low as $118 (€105). When you search for schedules and tickets, Omio will show you the best journey.

Renfe-SNCF is a joint venture between Spain's Renfe and France's SNCF, offering high-speed rail services between the two countries. The trains run at speeds of up to 300 km/h, with departures every two hours. Renfe-SNCF offers three types of trains: the AVE, the TGV and the EuroMed. The AVE is the fastest, with a journey time of just over three hours between Madrid and Paris. The TGV is slightly slower, but still offers a comfortable journey. The EuroMed is the slowest, but is the most affordable option. Renfe-SNCF offers a range of ticket types, including single, return and group tickets. Onboard facilities include comfortable seating, free Wi-Fi, power sockets and a selection of snacks and drinks. The most popular routes for Renfe-SNCF are Madrid to Paris, Barcelona to Marseille and Madrid to Lyon.

Barcelona to Marseille train information with Renfe-SNCF:

Average Duration: 6 h 4 min
Renfe-SNCF frequency: 2 a day

Travel 210 miles (339 km) from Barcelona to Marseille comfortably with AVE, the high-speed trains from Spain’s national railroad company, Renfe. As an official travel partner of Renfe AVE, we show you all the AVE train schedules and the best deals for the Barcelona to Marseille journey so you can spend more time enjoying your vacation. Simply check the AVE train times and tickets for the route, including the Promo, Promo + and Flexible tickets, and book cheap AVE tickets to Marseille from Barcelona. Renfe also offers discount cards that you can add when buying your tickets with Omio, such as the + Renfe Youth 50 Card and the Gold Card.

AVE trains connect the most important cities in the country in just a few hours and offer a multitude of schedules throughout the day for greater comfort and flexibility. The AVE is undoubtedly Renfe's most popular train; with its high speed of up to 192 mph (310 kmh) on select routes, AVE is one of the fastest trains in the entire world. All AVE trains have a restaurant, bathroom, WiFi and entertainment on board.

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.

FAQs: Trains from Barcelona to Marseille

FAQs: Travel by train from Barcelona to Marseille easily. Whether you want fast, cheap or something entirely different, our travel experts have collected everything you need to know so you can find the best option from Barcelona to Marseille.

Cheap train tickets from Barcelona to Marseille can start from as little as $118 (€105) when you book in advance. The average train ticket price for Barcelona to Marseille is $147 (€130); however, prices vary depending on the time of day and class and they tend to be more expensive on the day.

The train time to Marseille from Barcelona is on average 6 h 4 min for the 210 mile (339 km) long journey, but the time it takes to go from Barcelona to Marseille by train can vary depending on specific dates or if traveling on weekends and holidays.

The first train from Barcelona to Marseille leaves at 8: 33 AM. Plan your trip with the Journey Planner from Omio.

The last train from Barcelona to Marseille leaves at 2: 34 PM.

There are 2 trains a day from Barcelona to Marseille which require at least one change with Renfe-SNCF, Renfe AVE or SNCF | TGV INOUI. Schedules can vary on holidays or weekends with fewer trains.

Yes, there are multiple high-speed train options for your journey from Barcelona to Marseille. You can choose between Renfe-SNCF, Renfe AVE or SNCF | TGV INOUI. Renfe-SNCF trains take around 6 h 4 min

Take the Barcelona to Marseille train with Renfe-SNCF, Renfe AVE or SNCF | TGV INOUI. However, it's always good to check out all possible train companies for the trip from Barcelona to Marseille as there might be differences in the amenities they offer.

When departing from Barcelona, you have various train station options to start your route from including Barcelona Sants, Barcelona Passeig De Gracia and Barcelona. When arriving in Marseille, you can end your route in train stations like Marseille Saint-Charles, Vitrolles Aéroport Marseille Provence and Marseille-Blancarde.

Passengers board the train most frequently from Barcelona Sants, which is located around 1.6 miles (2.6 km) away from the city centre, and they get off the train at Marseille Saint-Charles, located 1.1 miles (1.8 km) away from the city centre.

The cheapest month to travel from Barcelona to Marseille by train is January.

However, you have options as you can travel from Barcelona to Marseille 2 different ways: bus or flight.

Important Stations and Airports for this connection

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Marseille

Barcelona Sants is the most popular Barcelona railway station for Omio travelers, but it's not the only one. Read all the information you need to know about the main train stations in Barcelona for your trip to Marseille.

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Address

Plaça dels Països Catalans, 1, 7, 08014 Barcelona, Spain

Phone Number

+34 934956020

Ticket Office Hours

Mon - Sun: 06: 00 - 22: 00

Public transit options for Barcelona Sants

Metro lines: L3, L5
Bus lines: A1, A2
Train lines: AVE, Alvia, Euromed, Talgo, Trenhotel, TGV, Avant, Intercity, R1, R2, R2 Nord, R2 Sud, R3, R4, RG1, R11, R12, R13, R14, R15, R16, R17

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