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Major museum of European and Mediterranean civilizations at the waterfront, known for its striking modern architecture and strong temporary exhibitions.
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Les Menuires to Marseille among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $59. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 4h 59m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $59, and a train costs an average of $77.
Distance: 151 miles (244 km)
Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$97 Average price | $59 Average price Cheapest | $71 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
5h 29m Average total duration Fastest 4h 59m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 9h 0m Average total duration 8h 30m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 44m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
This is compared to other travel options from Les Menuires to Marseille:
A bus is $37 (€30) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Les Menuires to Marseille costing on average $97 (€78).
Other travel options to Marseille take longer:
Bus takes on average 8h 30m.
Tickets start at around $97 (€78) compared to roughly $71 (€57) in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $-26.28 (€-21.24). The journey takes 4h 59m versus 4h 44m 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 Les Menuires to Marseille trains for today, Tuesday, May 19. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
![]() | 3:20 PM Les Menuires | 5h04 | 8:24 PM Marseille | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Trains from Les Menuires to Marseille run on average 4 times per day, taking around 4h 59m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $77 (€62) but you can travel from only $59 (€48) by bus.
The earliest train runs at 06:51, the last at 18:15. The fastest train covers the 151 miles (244 km) distance in 5h 4m.
Distance 151 miles (244 km) |
Average train duration 4h 59m |
Cheapest ticket price $77 (€62) |
Trains per day 4 |
Fastest train 5h 4m |
First train 6:51 AM |
Last train 6:15 PM |
Cheapest Month Aug |
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Low Season Jul - Sep |
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