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Mucem
Marseille's flagship museum links Mediterranean civilizations, with major exhibitions and striking architecture by the sea.
Cheapest price on Sep 17
€101
Average ticket price on Sep 17
€212
Fastest journey on Sep 17
6 h 37 m
Average journey duration on Sep 17
7 h 2 m
Trains on Sep 17
17
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 €212 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only €101.
On Thu, Sep 17, we found 17 trains from Karlsruhe to Marseille, including 1 direct services.
On Thu, Sep 17 the direct trains cover the 675 km distance in an average of 7 h 2 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 6 h 37 m .
On Thu, Sep 17 the slowest trains will take 7 h 22 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.
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6117 · 9574Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Karlsruhe to Marseille among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of €75 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 7h 18m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.2 - 0.6kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €75, while a train costs an average of €95.
Distance: 419 miles (675 km)
Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
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€95 Average price | €75 Average price Cheapest | €203 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
7h 18m Average total duration Fastest 6h 48m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 14h 20m Average total duration 13h 50m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 8h 55m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.2 - 0.6kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.7 - 1.7kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
![]() Most popular train company | ![]() Most popular bus company | Your own car or car rental |
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 Karlsruhe to Marseille:
A bus is €20 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Karlsruhe to Marseille costing on average €95.
A bus is €32 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Karlsruhe to Marseille costing on average €107.
Other travel options to Marseille take longer:
Train takes on average 6h 48m.
Bus takes on average 13h 50m.
The journey is about 2h 7m faster (6h 48m by train vs 8h 55m by car) and roughly €108 cheaper once you factor in fuel and tolls (€95 vs €203). 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 SNCF | TGV INOUI, Deutsche Bahn.
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 Karlsruhe to Marseille trains for tomorrow, Thursday, September 17. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
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ICE 9568+ 9877 | 8:06 AM Karlsruhe Hbf | 6h58 | 3:04 PM Marseille Saint-Charles | 1 transfer | |
ICE 9568+ 2356 · 6177 | 8:06 AM Karlsruhe Hbf | 9h08 | 5:14 PM Marseille Saint-Charles | 2 transfers | |
ICE 9568+ 9580 | 8:06 AM Karlsruhe Hbf | 13h43 | 9:49 PM Marseille Saint-Charles | 1 transfer | |
6111+ 9568 | 8:06 AM Karlsruhe Hbf | 6h51 | 2:57 PM Marseille Saint-Charles | 1 transfer | |
TGV 9576+ 9580 | 9:53 AM Karlsruhe Hbf | 11h56 | 9:49 PM Marseille Saint-Charles | 1 transfer | |
TGV 9576+ 2358 · 6123 | 9:53 AM Karlsruhe Hbf | 11h04 | 8:57 PM Marseille Saint-Charles | 2 transfers | |
6177 · 9576 | 9:53 AM Karlsruhe Hbf | 7h21 | 5:14 PM Marseille Saint-Charles | 1 transfer | |
TGV 9576+ 2454+ 5781 | 9:53 AM Karlsruhe Hbf | 20h40 | 6:33 AM Marseille-Blancarde | 2 transfers | |
ICE 277+ 9580+ 87424 | 10:01 AM Karlsruhe Hbf | 11h48 | 9:49 PM Marseille Saint-Charles | 2 transfers | |
ICE 277+ 2358 · 6123+ 87424 | 10:01 AM Karlsruhe Hbf | 10h56 | 8:57 PM Marseille Saint-Charles | 3 transfers | |
ICE 277+ 2454+ 5781+ 87424 | 10:01 AM Karlsruhe Hbf | 20h32 | 6:33 AM Marseille-Blancarde | 3 transfers | |
TGV 9574+ 9580 | 11:32 AM Karlsruhe Hbf | 10h17 | 9:49 PM Marseille Saint-Charles | 1 transfer | |
TGV 9574+ 2358 · 6123 | 11:32 AM Karlsruhe Hbf | 9h25 | 8:57 PM Marseille Saint-Charles | 2 transfers | |
6117 · 9574 | 11:32 AM Karlsruhe Hbf | 7h22 | 6:54 PM Marseille Saint-Charles | 1 transfer | |
TGV 9574+ 2454+ 5781 | 11:32 AM Karlsruhe Hbf | 19h01 | 6:33 AM Marseille-Blancarde | 2 transfers | |
9580 | 3:12 PM Karlsruhe Hbf | 6h37 | 9:49 PM Marseille Saint-Charles | 0 transfersDirect | |
6129+ 9572 | 3:32 PM Karlsruhe Hbf | 7h33 | 11:05 PM Marseille Saint-Charles | 1 transfer | |
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Trains from Karlsruhe to Marseille run on average 15 times per day, taking around 6h 48m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at €20 if you book in advance.
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 5h 31m.
Distance 419 miles (675 km) |
Average train duration 6h 48m |
Cheapest ticket price €20 |
Trains per day 15 |
Direct trains 1 |
Fastest train 5h 31m |
First train 5:16 AM |
Last train 11:15 PM |
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Old quarter of steep lanes, artisan shops, and colorful facades, offering one of Marseille's most atmospheric walks.
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Michelin-starred restaurant serving seasonal Mediterranean cuisine in an intimate, polished setting near the old port.
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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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