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The Museum of European and Mediterranean Civilisations is Marseille’s signature museum, combining major exhibitions with striking modern architecture on the waterfront.
Cheapest price
$178
Average price
$178
Fastest journey
4 h 23 m
Average duration
4 h 23 m
Trains per day
1
Distance
423 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Dole to Marseille is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Dole to Marseille will cost around $178 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $178.
It's difficult to get from Dole to Marseille without transferring at least once.
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Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Dole to Marseille among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $49. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 4h 28m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $49, and a train costs an average of $73.
Distance: 262 miles (423 km)
| Train | Most popular Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$109 Average price | $56 Average price Cheapest | $101 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
4h 58m Average total duration Fastest 4h 28m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 55m Average total duration 5h 25m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 21m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
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Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
This is compared to other travel options from Dole to Marseille:
A bus is $53 (€43) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Dole to Marseille costing on average $109 (€89).
Other travel options to Marseille take longer:
Bus takes on average 5h 25m.
You'll arrive about 53m sooner (4h 28m by train vs 5h 21m by car). Tickets start at around $109 (€89) compared to roughly $101 (€82) 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 Dole to Marseille trains for tomorrow, Sunday, June 21. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
![]() | 3:22 PM Dole Ville | 4h23 | 7:45 PM Marseille | 1 transfer | |
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Trains from Dole to Marseille run on average 7 times per day, taking around 4h 28m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $73 (€60) but you can travel from only $49 (€40) by bus.
The earliest train runs at 05:57, the last at 22:05. The fastest train covers the 262 miles (423 km) distance in 4h 23m.
Distance 262 miles (423 km) |
Average train duration 4h 28m |
Cheapest ticket price $73 (€60) |
Trains per day 7 |
Fastest train 4h 23m |
First train 5:57 AM |
Last train 10:05 PM |
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