- Must visit
Mucem
National museum of European and Mediterranean civilizations at the waterfront, known for its striking contemporary architecture and major cultural exhibitions.
Cheapest price
$197
Average price
$222
Fastest journey
6 h 6 m
Average duration
6 h 8 m
Trains per day
10
Distance
634 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Chalons-en-Champagne to Marseille is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Chalons-en-Champagne to Marseille will cost around $222 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $197.
It's difficult to get from Chalons-en-Champagne to Marseille without transferring at least once.
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839140Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Chalons-en-Champagne to Marseille among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $75. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 4h 54m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $75, and a train costs an average of $94.
Distance: 393 miles (634 km)
| Train | Most popular Bus | Flight | Driving |
|---|---|---|---|
$159 Average price | $100 Average price Cheapest | $151 Average price | $148 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
5h 24m Average total duration Fastest 4h 54m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 12h 14m Average total duration 11h 44m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 8h 11m Average total duration 5h 11m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 7h 7m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
This is compared to other travel options from Chalons-en-Champagne to Marseille:
A bus is $50 (€41) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Chalons-en-Champagne to Marseille costing on average $151 (€122).
A bus is $58 (€47) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Chalons-en-Champagne to Marseille costing on average $159 (€129).
Other travel options to Marseille take longer:
Flight takes on average 5h 11m.
Bus takes on average 11h 44m.
You'll arrive about 2h 13m sooner (4h 54m by train vs 7h 7m by car). Tickets start at around $159 (€129) compared to roughly $148 (€120) in fuel and tolls — so you're paying a bit more, but getting hours of your day back, a city-centre arrival, and the freedom to work or relax instead of drive.
Driving makes more sense if you're travelling as a group (where fuel costs split several ways), want to stop along the way, or need a car once you arrive.
The table below shows live departures for Chalons-en-Champagne to Marseille trains for tomorrow, Sunday, June 14. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
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6109+ 839134 | 7:48 AM Gare de Châlons-en-Champagne | 6h11 | 1:59 PM Marseille Saint-Charles | 1 transfer | |
839608+ 2720 · 6109 | 7:52 AM Gare de Châlons-en-Champagne | 6h07 | 1:59 PM Marseille Saint-Charles | 2 transfers | |
6177+ 839112 | 9:35 AM Gare de Châlons-en-Champagne | 7h39 | 5:14 PM Marseille Saint-Charles | 1 transfer | |
6115+ 839152 | 11:51 AM Gare de Châlons-en-Champagne | 6h06 | 5:57 PM Marseille Saint-Charles | 1 transfer | |
839616+ 2738 · 6117 | 12:00 PM Gare de Châlons-en-Champagne | 6h55 | 6:55 PM Marseille Saint-Charles | 2 transfers | |
43493+ 6123+ 839510 | 12:26 PM Gare de Châlons-en-Champagne | 8h31 | 8:57 PM Marseille Saint-Charles | 2 transfers | |
6127+ 839140 | 3:48 PM Gare de Châlons-en-Champagne | 6h11 | 9:59 PM Marseille Saint-Charles | 1 transfer | |
839862+ 12174 · 6127 | 3:50 PM Gare de Châlons-en-Champagne | 6h09 | 9:59 PM Marseille Saint-Charles | 2 transfers | |
6129+ 839116 | 4:50 PM Gare de Châlons-en-Champagne | 6h07 | 10:57 PM Marseille Saint-Charles | 1 transfer | |
839632+ 2756 · 6137 | 5:42 PM Gare de Châlons-en-Champagne | 7h01 | 12:43 AM Marseille Saint-Charles | 2 transfers | |
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Trains from Chalons-en-Champagne to Marseille run on average 7 times per day, taking around 4h 54m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $94 (€77) but you can travel from only $75 (€61) by bus.
The earliest train runs at 06:03, the last at 22:06. The fastest train covers the 393 miles (634 km) distance in 5h 19m.
Distance 393 miles (634 km) |
Average train duration 4h 54m |
Cheapest ticket price $94 (€77) |
Trains per day 7 |
Fastest train 5h 19m |
First train 6:03 AM |
Last train 10:06 PM |
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National museum of European and Mediterranean civilizations at the waterfront, known for its striking contemporary architecture and major cultural exhibitions.
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Spectacular national park of limestone coves and hiking trails between Marseille and the sea, prized for dramatic scenery and turquoise water.
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Historic Vallon des Auffes restaurant famed for bouillabaisse and refined seafood in a classic Marseille waterfront setting.
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Generally moderate by French standards: casual meals are affordable, while hotels and waterfront dining cost more in peak season.
Service is usually included. Locals may round up or leave 5-10% for very good service. Small change for cafés and taxis is appreciated, but tipping is not obligatory.
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