- Must visit
Mucem
Marseille's flagship museum links Mediterranean civilizations, with major exhibitions and striking architecture by the sea.
Cheapest price
€61
Average price
€82
Fastest journey
2 h 57 m
Average duration
3 h 28 m
Trains per day
9
Distance
315 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Bellegarde-sur-Valserine to Marseille is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Bellegarde-sur-Valserine to Marseille will cost around €82 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only €61.
Of the 9 trains that leave Bellegarde-sur-Valserine for Marseille on Mon, Aug 10, 1 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Mon, Aug 10 the direct trains cover the 315 km distance in an average of 3 h 28 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 2 h 57 m .
On Mon, Aug 10 the slowest trains will take 3 h 46 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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96574Trains from Bellegarde-sur-Valserine to Marseille run on average 7 times per day, taking around 3h 17m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at €56 but you can travel from only €24 by bus.
The earliest train runs at 05:55, the last at 22:05. The fastest train covers the 195 miles (315 km) distance in 3h 24m.
Distance 195 miles (315 km) |
Average train duration 3h 17m |
Cheapest ticket price €56 |
Trains per day 7 |
Fastest train 3h 24m |
First train 5:55 AM |
Last train 10:05 PM |
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Best time to book 2 days |
The table below shows live departures for Bellegarde-sur-Valserine to Marseille trains for today, Sunday, August 9. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
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96562+ 6813 | On time 12:00 PM Bellegarde | 3h34 | 3:34 PM Marseille Saint-Charles | 1 transfer | |
96566+ 9830 | 2:00 PM Bellegarde | 4h46 | 6:46 PM Marseille Saint-Charles | 1 transfer | |
96570+ 5537 | 4:00 PM Bellegarde | 3h45 | 7:45 PM Marseille Saint-Charles | 1 transfer | |
96574+ 12180 | 5:57 PM Bellegarde | 3h49 | 9:46 PM Marseille Saint-Charles | 1 transfer | |
96576+ 5316 | 6:47 PM Bellegarde | 3h37 | 10:24 PM Marseille Saint-Charles | 1 transfer | |
96578+ 5124 | 7:57 PM Bellegarde | 3h51 | 11:48 PM Marseille Saint-Charles | 1 transfer | |
| Monday, August 10 | |||||
96552+ 5102 | 6:50 AM Bellegarde | 3h56 | 10:46 AM Marseille Saint-Charles | 1 transfer | |
9756 | 9:13 AM Bellegarde | 2h57 | 12:10 PM Marseille Saint-Charles | 0 transfersDirect | |
96558+ 5332 | 10:00 AM Bellegarde | 3h24 | 1:24 PM Marseille Saint-Charles | 1 transfer | |
96634+ 9877 | 10:28 AM Bellegarde | 4h36 | 3:04 PM Marseille Saint-Charles | 1 transfer | |
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Rich garlic mayonnaise from Provence, often served with vegetables, salt cod or seafood. A classic accompaniment in Marseille cuisine.
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Moderate for France: lodging and dining cost less than Paris, while transit is reasonable. Tourist areas and the Old Port are pricier than outer districts.
Service is usually included in restaurant bills. Rounding up or leaving 5-10% for great service is appreciated. Taxis can be rounded up, and small change for cafes is optional.
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Most Bellegarde-sur-Valserine to Marseille trains use the Bellegarde to Marseille Saint-Charles station pair, with some services arriving at Marseille-Blancarde. Use this guide to compare Bellegarde-sur-Valserine and Marseille train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
Bellegarde has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Car Rental, Information Desk, and Luggage Carts.
Food options include: Restaurant Le Terminus, Café de la Gare
Free. ATMs are available in the train station.
Ticket office support is available at Bellegarde. Information desks are located in the main hall.
Luggage storage is available at Bellegarde. Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Bellegarde: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Bellegarde: Bike Parking, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Bellegarde: Elevators, ramps, restrooms.
Nearby hotels include Hotel Hermance, Hôtel Pierre Blanche, Hôtel Kyriad Bellegarde.
Marseille Saint-Charles has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental, and Information Desk.
Food options include: Caffe San Carlo, DAKAO, Espressamente Illy, EXKi, McDonald's, Monop'Daily, Starbucks, Casa Di Pasta, Chatime, PAUL
Free, unlimited Wi-Fi is available throughout the station. ATMs are located between track M and the bus station at the Honnorat exit.
The ticket office is open Mon - Sun: 09:00 - 18:00. Information desks are located on level -1 of the station, entrances via the station or via Bd Bourdet.
Luggage storage is the lockers are located on Boulevard Bourdet, on level 0 of the station. Service is provided by La Bag Mobile.
Available at Marseille Saint-Charles: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Marseille Saint-Charles: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Marseille Saint-Charles: Accès Plus is a service offered to passengers with disabilities or reduced mobility who need assistance at the station. For more information email [email protected] or call +33 890640650.
Nearby hotels include Adagio Access Marseille-Saint Charles, Holiday Inn Express Marseille-Saint Charles, Hotel Les Bords De Me.
Marseille-Blancarde is 2 km from Marseille city centre. Public transport options include:
Marseille-Blancarde has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Parking, Dining, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Information Desk, and Luggage Carts.
Food options include: Le Café de la Banque, La Table de l'Ours
Free.
Ticket office support is available at Marseille-Blancarde. Information desks are located near the main entrance.
Luggage storage is available at Marseille-Blancarde. Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Marseille-Blancarde: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Marseille-Blancarde: Bike Parking, Bike Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Marseille-Blancarde.
Nearby hotels include Kyriad Marseille Blancarde Timone, Ibis Marseille Timone, Hotel Azur.
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