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Mucem
Major museum of European and Mediterranean civilizations on the waterfront, known for its striking contemporary architecture and strong temporary exhibitions.
Cheapest price
$221
Average price
$362
Fastest journey
8 h 4 m
Average duration
8 h 19 m
Trains per day
41
Distance
797 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Frankfurt (Main) Hbf to Marseille Saint-Charles is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Frankfurt (Main) Hbf to Marseille Saint-Charles will cost around $362 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $221.
It's difficult to get from Frankfurt (Main) Hbf to Marseille Saint-Charles without transferring at least once.
ICE 277+
12177+
87424
ICE 277+
5537+
87424
ECE 151+
TGV 9576+
5537
ICE 71+
TGV 9574+
5537
ICE 9590+
5537
9568+
6111
9556+
6177
9552 · 6153
9580 · 5316
ICE 371+
2440 · 6153+
87438Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Frankfurt (Main) Hbf to Marseille Saint-Charles among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $54. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 2h 33m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $54, and a flight costs an average of $157.
Distance: 495 miles (797 km)
Most popular Train | Bus | Flight | Driving |
|---|---|---|---|
$204 Average price | $78 Average price Cheapest | $299 Average price | $272 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
8h 12m Average total duration 7h 42m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 15h 14m Average total duration 14h 44m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 33m Average total duration Fastest 2h 33m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 9h 1m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
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This is compared to other travel options from Frankfurt (Main) Hbf to Marseille Saint-Charles:
A bus is $126 (€104) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Frankfurt (Main) Hbf to Marseille Saint-Charles costing on average $204 (€168).
A bus is $221 (€181) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Frankfurt (Main) Hbf to Marseille Saint-Charles costing on average $299 (€245).
Other travel options to Marseille Saint-Charles take longer:
Train takes on average 7h 42m.
Bus takes on average 14h 44m.
The journey is about 1h 19m faster (7h 42m by train vs 9h 1m by car) and roughly $68 (€56) cheaper once you factor in fuel and tolls ($204 (€168) vs $272 (€223)). You'll also arrive in the city centre rather than hunting for parking, and you can work, read, or watch the landscape go by instead of concentrating on the road.
Direct services run with TGV, SNCF | TGV INOUI.
Driving is still worth considering if you want to stop along the way or need a car once you arrive.
The table below shows live departures for Frankfurt (Main) Hbf to Marseille Saint-Charles trains for tomorrow, Friday, June 19. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
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9568+ 6111 | 6:53 AM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 8h04 | 2:57 PM Marseille Saint-Charles | 1 transfer | |
ECE 151+ TGV 9576+ 5537 | 8:02 AM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 11h47 | 7:49 PM Marseille Saint-Charles | 2 transfers | |
ECE 151+ TGV 9576+ 9580 · 5316 | 8:02 AM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 14h24 | 10:26 PM Marseille Saint-Charles | 3 transfers | |
ECE 151+ TGV 9576+ 12177 | 8:02 AM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 11h47 | 7:49 PM Marseille Saint-Charles | 2 transfers | |
ECE 151+ TGV 9576+ 9879 · 5306 | 8:02 AM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 11h22 | 7:24 PM Marseille Saint-Charles | 3 transfers | |
ECE 151+ TGV 9576 · 9572+ 6187 | 8:02 AM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 14h24 | 10:26 PM Marseille Saint-Charles | 4 transfers | |
ECE 151+ TGV 9576+ 12102 · 6129 | 8:02 AM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 15h22 | 11:24 PM Marseille Saint-Charles | 3 transfers | |
ECE 151+ TGV 9576+ 2440 · 6153 | 8:02 AM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 13h12 | 9:14 PM Marseille Saint-Charles | 3 transfers | |
ICE 277+ 87424+ 9580 · 5316 | 8:50 AM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 13h36 | 10:26 PM Marseille Saint-Charles | 3 transfers | |
ICE 277+ 87424+ 5537 | 8:50 AM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 10h59 | 7:49 PM Marseille Saint-Charles | 2 transfers | |
ICE 277+ 87424+ 12177 | 8:50 AM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 10h59 | 7:49 PM Marseille Saint-Charles | 2 transfers | |
ICE 277+ 87424+ 9879 · 5306 | 8:50 AM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 10h34 | 7:24 PM Marseille Saint-Charles | 3 transfers | |
ICE 277+ 87424+ 9572+ 6187 | 8:50 AM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 13h36 | 10:26 PM Marseille Saint-Charles | 4 transfers | |
ICE 277+ 87424+ 12102 · 6129 | 8:50 AM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 14h34 | 11:24 PM Marseille Saint-Charles | 3 transfers | |
ICE 277+ 87424+ 2440 · 6153 | 8:50 AM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 12h24 | 9:14 PM Marseille Saint-Charles | 3 transfers | |
9556+ 6177 | 8:53 AM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 8h21 | 5:14 PM Marseille Saint-Charles | 1 transfer | |
ICE 71+ TGV 9574+ 12177 | 10:20 AM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 9h29 | 7:49 PM Marseille Saint-Charles | 2 transfers | |
ICE 71+ TGV 9574+ 5537 | 10:20 AM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 9h29 | 7:49 PM Marseille Saint-Charles | 2 transfers | |
ICE 71+ TGV 9574+ 9580 · 5316 | 10:20 AM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 12h06 | 10:26 PM Marseille Saint-Charles | 3 transfers | |
ICE 71+ TGV 9574+ 9879 · 5306 | 10:20 AM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 9h04 | 7:24 PM Marseille Saint-Charles | 3 transfers | |
ICE 71+ TGV 9574 · 9572+ 6187 | 10:20 AM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 12h06 | 10:26 PM Marseille Saint-Charles | 4 transfers | |
ICE 71+ TGV 9574+ 2440 · 6153 | 10:20 AM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 10h54 | 9:14 PM Marseille Saint-Charles | 3 transfers | |
ICE 71+ TGV 9574+ 12102 · 6129 | 10:20 AM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 13h04 | 11:24 PM Marseille Saint-Charles | 3 transfers | |
ICE 9590+ 12177 | 11:01 AM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 8h48 | 7:49 PM Marseille Saint-Charles | 1 transfer | |
9590+ 5537 | 11:01 AM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 8h48 | 7:49 PM Marseille Saint-Charles | 1 transfer | |
ICE 9590+ 9580 · 5316 | 11:01 AM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 11h25 | 10:26 PM Marseille Saint-Charles | 2 transfers | |
ICE 9590+ 5537 | 11:01 AM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 8h48 | 7:49 PM Marseille Saint-Charles | 1 transfer | |
9590+ 12177 | 11:01 AM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 8h48 | 7:49 PM Marseille Saint-Charles | 1 transfer | |
ICE 9590+ 12102 · 6129 | 11:01 AM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 12h23 | 11:24 PM Marseille Saint-Charles | 2 transfers | |
ICE 9590+ 2440 · 6153 | 11:01 AM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 10h13 | 9:14 PM Marseille Saint-Charles | 2 transfers | |
ICE 9590+ 9572+ 6187 · 5316 | 11:01 AM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 11h25 | 10:26 PM Marseille Saint-Charles | 3 transfers | |
ICE 371+ 87438+ 2454 · 6137 | 12:50 PM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 11h48 | 12:38 AM Marseille Saint-Charles | 3 transfers | |
ICE 371+ 87438+ 9580 · 5316 | 12:50 PM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 9h36 | 10:26 PM Marseille Saint-Charles | 3 transfers | |
ICE 371+ 87438+ 12102 · 6129 | 12:50 PM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 10h34 | 11:24 PM Marseille Saint-Charles | 3 transfers | |
ICE 371+ 87438+ 2362 · 6129 | 12:50 PM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 10h34 | 11:24 PM Marseille Saint-Charles | 3 transfers | |
ICE 371+ 87438+ 2440 · 6153 | 12:50 PM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 8h24 | 9:14 PM Marseille Saint-Charles | 3 transfers | |
ICE 371+ 87438+ 9572+ 6187 | 12:50 PM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 9h36 | 10:26 PM Marseille Saint-Charles | 4 transfers | |
9552 · 6153 | 12:53 PM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 8h21 | 9:14 PM Marseille Saint-Charles | 1 transfer | |
9580 · 5316 | 2:02 PM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 8h24 | 10:26 PM Marseille Saint-Charles | 1 transfer | |
9560+ 5737+ 876532 | 4:55 PM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 15h43 | 8:38 AM Marseille Saint-Charles | 2 transfers | |
9560+ 5737+ 876532 | 4:55 PM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 15h43 | 8:38 AM Marseille Saint-Charles | 2 transfers | |
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Trains from Frankfurt (Main) Hbf to Marseille Saint-Charles run on average 3 times per day, taking around 7h 42m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $63 (€51) but you can travel from only $54 (€44) by bus.
There are 1 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 05:53, the last at 15:55. The fastest train covers the 495 miles (797 km) distance in 7h 44m.
Distance 495 miles (797 km) |
Average train duration 7h 42m |
Cheapest ticket price $63 (€51) |
Trains per day 3 |
Direct trains 1 |
Fastest train 7h 44m |
First train 5:53 AM |
Last train 3:55 PM |
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Major museum of European and Mediterranean civilizations on the waterfront, known for its striking contemporary architecture and strong temporary exhibitions.
Art museum in a restored port-side building with Provence-focused painting and photography exhibitions, popular for its sea views and elegant setting.
Fine arts museum featuring modern art collections and temporary exhibitions in a refined historic mansion near the city center.
The historic harbor and social heart of Marseille, ideal for walking, boat views, markets, and experiencing the city's daily rhythm.
Marseille's oldest district, loved for narrow lanes, colorful facades, artisan shops, street art, and strong local character.
Scenic coastal road and walking stretch with expansive Mediterranean views, beaches, and some of the city's best sunset spots.
Marseille’s iconic fish stew made with several Mediterranean fish, shellfish, broth, and saffron, traditionally served with rouille and toasted bread.
A Provençal platter centered on garlicky olive oil mayonnaise, commonly served with cod, vegetables, and eggs; a classic regional meal in Marseille.
Fried or baked chickpea flour batons or slices, a beloved Marseille street food with a crisp exterior and soft center.
Established waterfront fine-dining restaurant known for refined Mediterranean seafood and exceptional sea views.
Well-known Vallon des Auffes institution famous for bouillabaisse and classic Marseille seafood in a picturesque harbor setting.
Beloved traditional spot in Le Panier, famous for wood-fired pizzas and hearty Provençal dishes in a lively old-school atmosphere.
Moderate by French city standards. Casual meals are manageable, while hotels and tourist-area dining cost more.
Service is usually included. Leaving small change or rounding up is appreciated in cafes and casual spots; about 5-10% is a nice extra for very good restaurant service. Round up for taxis.
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