- Must visit
MuCEM
The Museum of European and Mediterranean Civilisations showcases the diverse cultures of the Mediterranean through contemporary exhibitions.
Cheapest price
$72
Average price
$80
Fastest journey
6 h 50 m
Average duration
6 h 58 m
Trains per day
55
Distance
310 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Genoa to Marseille is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Genoa to Marseille will cost around $80 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $72.
It's difficult to get from Genoa to Marseille without transferring at least 2 times.
Regionale 12340 · Regionale Veloce 3159+
86044+
6866
Regionale 12320 · Regionale Veloce 3155+
86044+
6866
Regionale Veloce 3364+
86044+
6866
Intercity 659+
86044+
6866
Intercity 633+
86044+
6866
Regionale 3360+
86028+
6176
Regionale Veloce 3368+
86048+
6168
Intercity 659+
86044+
6866
Intercity 633+
86036 · 17482
Intercity 637+
86056 · 17490Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Genoa to Marseille among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $26. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 5h 47m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.1 - 0.3kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $26, and a flight costs an average of $143.
Distance: 192 miles (310 km)
| Train | Most popular Bus | Flight | Driving |
|---|---|---|---|
$117 Average price | $39 Average price Cheapest | $504 Average price | $135 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
6h 17m Average total duration Fastest 5h 47m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 6h 28m Average total duration 5h 58m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 17h 58m Average total duration 14h 58m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 4h 45m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.1 - 0.3kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.3 - 0.8kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
This is compared to other travel options from Genoa to Marseille:
A bus is $79 (€63) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Genoa to Marseille costing on average $117 (€94).
A bus is $465 (€373) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Genoa to Marseille costing on average $504 (€404).
Other travel options to Marseille take longer:
Bus takes on average 5h 58m.
Flight takes on average 14h 58m.
Tickets start at around $117 (€94) compared to roughly $135 (€108) in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $17 (€14). The journey takes 5h 47m versus 4h 45m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can work, read, or sleep along the way rather than spending the time behind the wheel. You'll also save the hassle of parking at the other end.
Driving is worth it if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group, or want to stop somewhere en route.
The table below shows live departures for Genoa to Marseille trains for tomorrow, Thursday, May 14. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Regionale Veloce 3356+ 86022 · 17476 | 5:22 AM Genoa Piazza Principe | 7h41 | 1:03 PM Marseille Saint-Charles | 2 transfers | |
Regionale Veloce 3356+ 86026 · 17478 | 5:22 AM Genoa Piazza Principe | 8h45 | 2:07 PM Marseille Saint-Charles | 2 transfers | |
Regionale Veloce 3356+ 86018+ 6174 | 5:22 AM Genoa Piazza Principe | 7h11 | 12:33 PM Marseille Saint-Charles | 2 transfers | |
Regionale Veloce 3358+ 86036 · 17482 | 6:01 AM Genoa Piazza Principe | 10h01 | 4:02 PM Marseille Saint-Charles | 2 transfers | |
Regionale Veloce 3358+ 86032 · 17480 | 6:01 AM Genoa Piazza Principe | 9h02 | 3:03 PM Marseille Saint-Charles | 2 transfers | |
Regionale Veloce 3358+ 86026 · 17478 | 6:01 AM Genoa Piazza Principe | 8h06 | 2:07 PM Marseille Saint-Charles | 2 transfers | |
Regionale 12310+ 86032 · 17480 | 6:46 AM Genoa Piazza Principe | 8h17 | 3:03 PM Marseille Saint-Charles | 2 transfers | |
Regionale 12310+ 86036 · 17482 | 6:46 AM Genoa Piazza Principe | 9h16 | 4:02 PM Marseille Saint-Charles | 2 transfers | |
Regionale 12310+ 86026 · 17478 | 6:46 AM Genoa Piazza Principe | 7h21 | 2:07 PM Marseille Saint-Charles | 2 transfers | |
Regionale 3360+ 86028+ 6176 | 7:43 AM Genoa Piazza Principe | 6h50 | 2:33 PM Marseille Saint-Charles | 2 transfers | |
Regionale 3360+ 86032 · 17480 | 7:43 AM Genoa Piazza Principe | 7h20 | 3:03 PM Marseille Saint-Charles | 2 transfers | |
Regionale 3360+ 86036 · 17482 | 7:43 AM Genoa Piazza Principe | 8h19 | 4:02 PM Marseille Saint-Charles | 2 transfers | |
Regionale 12320 · Regionale Veloce 3155+ 86032 · 17480 | 7:53 AM Genoa Piazza Principe | 7h10 | 3:03 PM Marseille Saint-Charles | 3 transfers | |
Regionale 12320 · Regionale Veloce 3155+ 86044+ 6866 | 7:53 AM Genoa Piazza Principe | 10h06 | 5:59 PM Marseille Saint-Charles | 3 transfers | |
Regionale 12320 · Regionale Veloce 3155+ 86036 · 17482 | 7:53 AM Genoa Piazza Principe | 8h09 | 4:02 PM Marseille Saint-Charles | 3 transfers | |
Intercity 633+ 86044+ 6866 | 8:58 AM Genoa Piazza Principe | 9h01 | 5:59 PM Marseille Saint-Charles | 2 transfers | |
Intercity 633+ 86042 · 17484 | 8:58 AM Genoa Piazza Principe | 8h05 | 5:03 PM Marseille Saint-Charles | 2 transfers | |
Intercity 633+ 86036 · 17482 | 8:58 AM Genoa Piazza Principe | 7h04 | 4:02 PM Marseille Saint-Charles | 2 transfers | |
Regionale Veloce 3364+ 86046 · 17486 | 9:43 AM Genoa Piazza Principe | 8h20 | 6:03 PM Marseille Saint-Charles | 2 transfers | |
Regionale Veloce 3364+ 86042 · 17484 | 9:43 AM Genoa Piazza Principe | 7h20 | 5:03 PM Marseille Saint-Charles | 2 transfers | |
Regionale Veloce 3364+ 86044+ 6866 | 9:43 AM Genoa Piazza Principe | 8h16 | 5:59 PM Marseille Saint-Charles | 2 transfers | |
Regionale 12340 · Regionale Veloce 3159+ 86046 · 17486 | 9:48 AM Genoa Piazza Principe | 8h15 | 6:03 PM Marseille Saint-Charles | 3 transfers | |
Regionale 12340 · Regionale Veloce 3159+ 86042 · 17484 | 9:48 AM Genoa Piazza Principe | 7h15 | 5:03 PM Marseille Saint-Charles | 3 transfers | |
Regionale 12340 · Regionale Veloce 3159+ 86044+ 6866 | 9:48 AM Genoa Piazza Principe | 8h11 | 5:59 PM Marseille Saint-Charles | 3 transfers | |
Regionale 12346 · Regionale 12264+ 86056 · 17490 | 10:13 AM Genoa Piazza Principe | 9h50 | 8:03 PM Marseille Saint-Charles | 3 transfers | |
Regionale 12346 · Regionale 12264+ 86046 · 17486 | 10:13 AM Genoa Piazza Principe | 7h50 | 6:03 PM Marseille Saint-Charles | 3 transfers | |
Regionale 12346 · Regionale 12264+ 86048+ 6168 | 10:13 AM Genoa Piazza Principe | 8h20 | 6:33 PM Marseille Saint-Charles | 3 transfers | |
Intercity 659+ 86044+ 6866 | 10:58 AM Genoa Piazza Principe | 7h01 | 5:59 PM Marseille Saint-Charles | 2 transfers | |
Intercity 659+ 86046 · 17486 | 10:58 AM Genoa Piazza Principe | 7h05 | 6:03 PM Marseille Saint-Charles | 2 transfers | |
Intercity 659+ 86056 · 17490 | 10:58 AM Genoa Piazza Principe | 9h05 | 8:03 PM Marseille Saint-Charles | 2 transfers | |
Regionale Veloce 3368+ 86056 · 17490 | 11:43 AM Genoa Piazza Principe | 8h20 | 8:03 PM Marseille Saint-Charles | 2 transfers | |
Regionale Veloce 3368+ 86062 · 17492 | 11:43 AM Genoa Piazza Principe | 9h19 | 9:02 PM Marseille Saint-Charles | 2 transfers | |
Regionale Veloce 3368+ 86048+ 6168 | 11:43 AM Genoa Piazza Principe | 6h50 | 6:33 PM Marseille Saint-Charles | 2 transfers | |
Regionale 12360 · Regionale 12266+ 86056 · 17490 | 11:48 AM Genoa Piazza Principe | 8h15 | 8:03 PM Marseille Saint-Charles | 3 transfers | |
Regionale 12360 · Regionale 12266+ 86062 · 17492 | 11:48 AM Genoa Piazza Principe | 9h14 | 9:02 PM Marseille Saint-Charles | 3 transfers | |
Regionale 12360 · Regionale 12266+ 86066 · 17494 | 11:48 AM Genoa Piazza Principe | 10h10 | 9:58 PM Marseille-Blancarde | 3 transfers | |
Regionale 12366 · Regionale 12268+ 86056 · 17490 | 12:13 PM Genoa Piazza Principe | 7h50 | 8:03 PM Marseille Saint-Charles | 3 transfers | |
Regionale 12366 · Regionale 12268+ 86062 · 17492 | 12:13 PM Genoa Piazza Principe | 8h49 | 9:02 PM Marseille Saint-Charles | 3 transfers | |
Regionale 12366 · Regionale 12268+ 86066 · 17494 | 12:13 PM Genoa Piazza Principe | 9h45 | 9:58 PM Marseille-Blancarde | 3 transfers | |
Intercity 637+ 86056 · 17490 | 12:58 PM Genoa Piazza Principe | 7h05 | 8:03 PM Marseille Saint-Charles | 2 transfers | |
Intercity 637+ 86062 · 17492 | 12:58 PM Genoa Piazza Principe | 8h04 | 9:02 PM Marseille Saint-Charles | 2 transfers | |
Intercity 637+ 86066 · 17494 | 12:58 PM Genoa Piazza Principe | 9h00 | 9:58 PM Marseille-Blancarde | 2 transfers | |
Regionale Veloce 3372+ 86062 · 17492 | 1:43 PM Genoa Piazza Principe | 7h19 | 9:02 PM Marseille Saint-Charles | 2 transfers | |
Regionale Veloce 3372+ 86066 · 17494 | 1:43 PM Genoa Piazza Principe | 8h15 | 9:58 PM Marseille-Blancarde | 2 transfers | |
Regionale Veloce 3372+ 86072 · 17496 | 1:43 PM Genoa Piazza Principe | 9h15 | 10:58 PM Marseille-Blancarde | 2 transfers | |
Regionale 12380 · Regionale 12270+ 86062 · 17492 | 1:48 PM Genoa Piazza Principe | 7h14 | 9:02 PM Marseille Saint-Charles | 3 transfers | |
Regionale 12380 · Regionale 12270+ 86066 · 17494 | 1:48 PM Genoa Piazza Principe | 8h10 | 9:58 PM Marseille-Blancarde | 3 transfers | |
Regionale 12380 · Regionale 12270+ 86072 · 17496 | 1:48 PM Genoa Piazza Principe | 9h10 | 10:58 PM Marseille-Blancarde | 3 transfers | |
Regionale 12390 · Regionale 12272+ 86066 · 17494 | 2:48 PM Genoa Piazza Principe | 7h10 | 9:58 PM Marseille-Blancarde | 3 transfers | |
Regionale 12390 · Regionale 12272+ 86072 · 17496 | 2:48 PM Genoa Piazza Principe | 8h10 | 10:58 PM Marseille-Blancarde | 3 transfers | |
Regionale Veloce 3376+ 86072 · 17496 | 3:43 PM Genoa Piazza Principe | 7h15 | 10:58 PM Marseille-Blancarde | 2 transfers | |
Regionale 12400 · Regionale Veloce 3163+ 86072 · 17496 | 3:48 PM Genoa Piazza Principe | 7h10 | 10:58 PM Marseille-Blancarde | 3 transfers | |
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Trains from Genoa to Marseille run on average 6 times per day, taking around 5h 47m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $110 (€88) but you can travel from only $26 (€21) by bus.
The earliest train runs at 00:01, the last at 18:57. The fastest train covers the 192 miles (310 km) distance in 6h 35m.
Distance 192 miles (310 km) |
Average train duration 5h 47m |
Cheapest ticket price $110 (€88) |
Trains per day 6 |
Fastest train 6h 35m |
First train 12:01 AM |
Last train 6:57 PM |
High Season Jul - Sep |
Low Season Jan - Mar |
Busiest Day Sat |
Least Busy Day Sun |
Best time to book 84 days |
Discover the best of Marseille — top attractions, local food, transport tips, budget advice, and currency essentials. Plan your perfect Marseille trip today.
The Museum of European and Mediterranean Civilisations showcases the diverse cultures of the Mediterranean through contemporary exhibitions.
This museum highlights the historical and cultural heritage of Europe and the Mediterranean region.
Focused on the history of Marseille, this museum offers insights into the city's past from Greek Massalia to the present day.
Known as the historical heart of Marseille, this vibrant area is filled with art galleries, shops, and charming alleys.
The Old Port is a bustling hub of activity and a great place for a walk or to enjoy fresh seafood.
Popular for hiking and exploring rugged limestone cliffs and azure sea views.
A traditional Provençal fish stew made with various fish and shellfish, spiced with saffron, and often served with a side of rouille sauce and croutons.
A vegetable stew made with tomatoes, zucchini, eggplant, bell peppers, onions, and herbs. It is typically served as a side dish.
A garlic mayonnaise sauce often served with vegetables, fish, or cold meats. Popular in Provençal cuisine.
A fine dining seafood restaurant with stunning views of the Mediterranean, known for its creative dishes and fresh ingredients.
Famous for its Bouillabaisse, this waterfront restaurant offers a cozy atmosphere and traditional Provençal cuisine.
A cozy bistro offering a mix of traditional and contemporary dishes using local produce. Known for its vibrant atmosphere and friendly service.
Marseille offers moderate prices compared to other French cities, with affordable accommodation and dining options.
10-15% in restaurants, round up taxis, not expected in cafes.
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