The cheapest and fastest busesfrom Marseille Saint-Charles to Barcelona SantsShowing times and prices for Jul 14
Cheapest price
$52
Average price
$71
Fastest journey
5h 10m
Average duration
7h 11m
Buses per day
7
Distance
341 km
Marseille Saint-Charles to Barcelona Sants train with AVE
Travel Information
Compare train, bus, and flight for Marseille Saint-Charles to Barcelona Sants
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Marseille Saint-Charles to Barcelona Sants among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $18. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 2h 33m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $18, and a flight costs an average of $38.
Distance: 212 miles (342 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Flight | Driving |
|---|---|---|---|
$126 Average price | $70 Average price Cheapest | $259 Average price | $145 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
4h 47m Average total duration 4h 17m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 8h 25m Average total duration 7h 55m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 33m Average total duration Fastest 2h 33m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 4h 54m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
 Most popular train company |  Most popular bus company |  Most popular airline | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
This is compared to other travel options from Marseille Saint-Charles to Barcelona Sants:
A bus is $56 (€46) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Marseille Saint-Charles to Barcelona Sants costing on average $126 (€104).
A bus is $189 (€156) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Marseille Saint-Charles to Barcelona Sants costing on average $259 (€213).
Other travel options to Barcelona Sants take longer:
Train takes on average 4h 17m.
Bus takes on average 7h 55m.
The journey is about 37m faster (4h 17m by train vs 4h 54m by car) and roughly $20 (€16) cheaper once you factor in fuel and tolls ($126 (€104) vs $145 (€120)). 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 AVE, Renfe Viajeros.
Driving is still worth considering if you want to stop along the way or need a car once you arrive.
Live departures
Marseille Saint-Charles to Barcelona Sants train times
The table below shows live departures for Marseille Saint-Charles to Barcelona Sants trains for tomorrow, Wednesday, July 15. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
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 9711+ 4756 | 7:20 AM Marseille Saint-Charles | 6h16 | 1:36 PM Barcelona Sants | 1 transfer | |
| 09730 | 8:04 AM Marseille Saint-Charles | 4h32 | 12:36 PM Barcelona Sants | 0 transfersDirect | |
This is the last train of the day. | |||||
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Marseille Saint-Charles to Barcelona Sants
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Spain
Trains from Marseille Saint-Charles to Barcelona Sants run on average 2 times per day, taking around 4h 17m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $67 (€56) but you can travel from only $18 (€15) by bus.
There are 1 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 06:01, the last at 14:26. The fastest train covers the 212 miles (342 km) distance in 4h 32m.
Distance 212 miles (342 km) |
Average train duration 4h 17m |
Cheapest ticket price $67 (€56) |
Trains per day 2 |
Direct trains 1 |
Fastest train 4h 32m |
First train 6:01 AM |
Last train 2:26 PM |
Cheapest Month Dec |
Cheapest Day Wed |
High Season Jul - Sep |
Low Season Jan - Mar |
Busiest Day Wed |
Least Busy Day Sun |
Train companies: AVE, SNCF | TGV INOUI, SNCF | Intercités, SNCF TER | Operated by SNCF Voyageurs 1187, Renfe Viajeros from Marseille Saint-Charles to Barcelona Sants trainsAVE, SNCF | TGV INOUI, SNCF | Intercités, SNCF TER | Operated by SNCF Voyageurs 1187, Renfe Viajeros trains will get you between Marseille Saint-Charles and Barcelona Sants from $18 (€15). With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
AVE
SNCF | TGV INOUI
SNCF | Intercités
SNCF TER | Operated by SNCF Voyageurs 1187
Renfe Viajeros
FAQs: Trains from Marseille Saint-Charles to Barcelona Sants
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Marseille Saint-Charles to Barcelona Sants 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 Barcelona Sants, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.
popular train stations
Popular train stations from Marseille Saint-Charles to Barcelona Sants
Most Marseille Saint-Charles to Barcelona Sants trains use the Marseille Saint-Charles to Barcelona Sants station pair. Use this guide to compare Marseille Saint-Charles and Barcelona Sants train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
Getting to Marseille Saint-Charles from Marseille city centre
Marseille Saint-Charles train station facilities and services
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 and drink
Food options include: Caffe San Carlo, DAKAO, Espressamente Illy, EXKi, McDonald's, Monop'Daily, Starbucks, Casa Di Pasta, Chatime, PAUL
Wi-Fi and ATMs
Free, unlimited Wi-Fi is available throughout the station. ATMs are located between track M and the bus station at the Honnorat exit.
Tickets and information
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 and lost property
Luggage storage is the lockers are located on Boulevard Bourdet, on level 0 of the station. Service is provided by La Bag Mobile.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Marseille Saint-Charles: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Bike and car services
Available at Marseille Saint-Charles: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility
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.
Shops, hotels and contact
Nearby hotels include Adagio Access Marseille-Saint Charles, Holiday Inn Express Marseille-Saint Charles, Hotel Les Bords De Me.
Getting to Barcelona Sants from Barcelona city centre
Barcelona Sants is 1 km from Barcelona city centre. Public transport options include:
Barcelona Sants train station facilities and services
Barcelona Sants has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental, and Information Desk.
Food and drink
Food options include: McDonald’s, Caffe di Fiore, Ars Café, Café de l'Estació, Café de l’Estació Deli, Lavazza, Como, Peter's, Tutti Frutti, Enrique Tomás, & many more
Wi-Fi and ATMs
Hotspots in and near restaurants. ATMs are in the central part of the station.
Tickets and information
The ticket office is open Mon - Sun: 06:00 - 22:00. Information desks are located in various locations inside the station.
Luggage and lost property
Luggage storage is staffed and automatic. Open daily from 05:30 to 21:00. Lost and found is available at the station.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Barcelona Sants: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Bike and car services
Available at Barcelona Sants: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Barcelona Sants: All areas of the station have full disability access facilities.
Shops, hotels and contact
Nearby hotels include Apartments Eixample, Apartment Guell, Sweet Inn Callao.
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