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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 18
€159
Average ticket price on Sep 18
€252
Fastest journey on Sep 18
4 h 24 m
Average journey duration on Sep 18
6 h 46 m
Trains on Sep 18
3
Distance
371 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Lausanne to Marseille is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Lausanne to Marseille will cost around €252 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only €159.
On Fri, Sep 18, we found 3 trains from Lausanne to Marseille, including 1 direct services.
On Fri, Sep 18 the direct trains cover the 371 km distance in an average of 6 h 46 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 4 h 24 m .
On Fri, Sep 18 the slowest trains will take 8 h 20 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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6137Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Lausanne to Marseille among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of €57 For those with little time, consider booking a flight, which has an average total journey time of 5h 5m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.1 - 0.3kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €57, while a flight costs an average of €427.
Distance: 230 miles (371 km)
| Train | Most popular Bus | Flight | Driving |
|---|---|---|---|
€177 Average price | €57 Average price Cheapest | €427 Average price | €187 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
6h 35m Average total duration 6h 5m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 8h 53m Average total duration 8h 23m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 5m Average total duration Fastest 3h 5m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* | 4h 56m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.1 - 0.3kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.4 - 0.9kg CO2 emissions | 1.1 - 2.2kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
This is compared to other travel options from Lausanne to Marseille:
A bus is €120 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Lausanne to Marseille costing on average €177.
A bus is €370 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Lausanne to Marseille costing on average €427.
Other travel options to Marseille take longer:
Train takes on average 6h 5m.
Bus takes on average 8h 23m.
Tickets start at around €177 compared to roughly €187 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about €10. The journey takes 6h 5m versus 4h 56m 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.
Direct services run with SNCF | TGV Lyria.
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 Lausanne to Marseille trains for today, 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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9270+ 17837+ 5124 | 4:19 PM Lausanne station | 7h33 | 11:52 PM Marseille Saint-Charles | 2 transfers | |
| Friday, September 18 | |||||
9756 | 7:46 AM Lausanne station | 4h24 | 12:10 PM Marseille Saint-Charles | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Trains from Lausanne to Marseille run on average 3 times per day, taking around 6h 5m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at €39 but you can travel from only €23 by bus.
The earliest train runs at 00:20, the last at 22:06. The fastest train covers the 230 miles (371 km) distance in 4h 21m.
Distance 230 miles (371 km) |
Average train duration 6h 5m |
Cheapest ticket price €39 |
Trains per day 3 |
Fastest train 4h 21m |
First train 12:20 AM |
Last train 10:06 PM |
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Best time to book 35 days |
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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 Lausanne 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 Lausanne to Marseille trains use the Lausanne to Marseille Saint-Charles station pair, with some services arriving at Marseille-Blancarde. Use this guide to compare Lausanne and Marseille train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
Lausanne has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lounge, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental, Information Desk, and Luggage Carts.
Food options include: Cafe du Grutli, Le Chalet Suisse
Free. ATMs are available in the train station.
Ticket office support is available at Lausanne. Information desks are located in the main hall.
Luggage storage is available at Lausanne. Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Lausanne: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Lausanne: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Lausanne: Ramps.
Nearby hotels include Beau-Rivage Palace, Lausanne Palace, Hotel Continental.
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
Free.
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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