- Must visit
Mucem
Marseille's flagship museum links Mediterranean civilizations, with major exhibitions and striking architecture by the sea.
Cheapest price
$183
Average price
$350
Fastest journey
6 h 34 m
Average duration
6 h 55 m
Trains per day
8
Distance
675 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Karlsruhe to Marseille is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Karlsruhe to Marseille will cost around $350 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $183.
Of the 8 trains that leave Karlsruhe for Marseille on Mon, Aug 03, 2 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Mon, Aug 03 the direct trains cover the 675 km distance in an average of 6 h 55 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 6 h 34 m .
On Mon, Aug 03 the slowest trains will take 7 h 21 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.
TGV 9580
9580
6129+
9572
6111+
9568
6117 · 9574
TGV 9580
9580
6111+
9568
9574 · 6619 · 9830
6177 · 9576Trains from Karlsruhe to Marseille run on average 7 times per day, taking around 6h 34m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $79 (€64) but you can travel from only $40 (€33) by bus.
There are 1 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 05:16, the last at 23:15. The fastest train covers the 419 miles (675 km) distance in 6h 34m.
Distance 419 miles (675 km) |
Average train duration 6h 34m |
Cheapest ticket price $79 (€64) |
Trains per day 7 |
Direct trains 1 |
Fastest train 6h 34m |
First train 5:16 AM |
Last train 11:15 PM |
Cheapest Month Mar |
Cheapest Day Tue |
High Season Jul - Sep |
Low Season Jan - Mar |
Busiest Day Thu |
Least Busy Day Fri |
Best time to book 6 days |
The table below shows live departures for Karlsruhe to Marseille trains for tomorrow, Monday, August 3. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
6111+ 9568 | 8:06 AM Karlsruhe Hbf | 6h51 | 2:57 PM Marseille Saint-Charles | 1 transfer | |
6177 · 9576 | 9:53 AM Karlsruhe Hbf | 7h21 | 5:14 PM Marseille Saint-Charles | 1 transfer | |
9574 · 6619 · 9830 | 11:32 AM Karlsruhe Hbf | 7h14 | 6:46 PM Marseille Saint-Charles | 2 transfers | |
6117 · 9574 | 11:32 AM Karlsruhe Hbf | 7h22 | 6:54 PM Marseille Saint-Charles | 1 transfer | |
9580 | 3:12 PM Karlsruhe Hbf | 6h34 | 9:46 PM Marseille Saint-Charles | 0 transfersDirect | |
TGV 9580 | 3:12 PM Karlsruhe | 6h34 | 9:46 PM Marseille Saint-Charles | 0 transfersDirect | |
6129+ 9572 | 3:32 PM Karlsruhe Hbf | 7h25 | 10:57 PM Marseille Saint-Charles | 1 transfer | |
9560+ 5781 | 6:05 PM Karlsruhe Hbf | 12h28 | 6:33 AM Marseille-Blancarde | 1 transfer | |
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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.
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Karlsruhe to Marseille by train. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest train, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Marseille, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

Most Karlsruhe to Marseille trains use the Karlsruhe Hbf to Marseille Saint-Charles station pair, with some services arriving at Marseille-Blancarde. Use this guide to compare Karlsruhe and Marseille train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
Karlsruhe Hbf is 1 km from Karlsruhe city centre. Public transport options include:
Karlsruhe Hbf has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Shopping, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lounge, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental, and Information Desk.
Food options include: Vinarte, Am Tiergarten, Panorama, Alter Brauhof
Wi-Fi is available at Karlsruhe Hbf. ATMs are available at Karlsruhe Hbf.
Ticket office support is available at Karlsruhe Hbf. Information desks are available at Karlsruhe Hbf.
Luggage storage is available at Karlsruhe Hbf. Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Karlsruhe Hbf: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Karlsruhe Hbf: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Karlsruhe Hbf.
Nearby hotels include Hotel Barbarossa, Hotel Avisa, Am Tiergarten, Aparthotel Aijana.
Karlsruhe-Durlach is 5 km from Karlsruhe city centre. Public transport options include:
Karlsruhe-Durlach has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Shopping, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lounge, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental, and Information Desk.
Food options include: Hubraum, Vogel Hausbräu Durlach, Asia Gourmet, Borsalino
Wi-Fi is available at Karlsruhe-Durlach. ATMs are available at Karlsruhe-Durlach.
Ticket office support is available at Karlsruhe-Durlach. Information desks are available at Karlsruhe-Durlach.
Luggage storage is available at Karlsruhe-Durlach. Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Karlsruhe-Durlach: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Karlsruhe-Durlach: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Karlsruhe-Durlach.
Nearby hotels include Hotel Große Linde, Zum Erwin, Der Blaue Reiter.
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
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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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