The cheapest and fastest trains from Marseille Saint-Charles to Cologne Hbf
Cheapest price
€229
Average price
€229
Fastest journey
8 h 53 m
Average duration
8 h 53 m
Trains per day
1
Distance
858 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Marseille Saint-Charles to Cologne Hbf is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Marseille Saint-Charles to Cologne Hbf will cost around €229 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only €229.
Of the 1 trains that leave Marseille Saint-Charles for Cologne Hbf on Sun, Dec 07, 1 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Sun, Dec 07 the direct trains cover the 858 km distance in an average of 8 h 53 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 8 h 53 m .
On Sun, Dec 07 the slowest trains will take 8 h 53 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.


Travel Information
Compare train, bus, and flight for Marseille Saint-Charles to Cologne Hbf
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Marseille Saint-Charles to Cologne Hbf among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from €48. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 7h 12m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €48, and a flight costs an average of €156.
Distance: 533 miles (858 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Flight |
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€175 Average price | €98 Average price Cheapest | €432 Average price |
8h 37m Average total duration 8h 7m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 18h 43m Average total duration 18h 13m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 10h 12m Average total duration Fastest 7h 12m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Live departures
Marseille Saint-Charles to Cologne Hbf train times
The table below shows live departures for Marseille Saint-Charles to Cologne Hbf trains for today, Saturday, December 6. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
TGV 9583+ ICE 12 | On time 7:12 AM Marseille Saint-Charles | 9h21 | 4:33 PM Cologne Hbf | 1 transfer | |
| Sunday, December 7 | |||||
![]() | 6:12 AM Marseille Saint-Charles | 8h53 | 3:05 PM Cologne Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
This is the last train of the day. | |||||
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Marseille Saint-Charles to Cologne Hbf
Trains from Marseille Saint-Charles to Cologne Hbf run on average 3 times per day, taking around 8h 7m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $100 (€81) but you can travel from only $60 (€48) by bus.
The earliest train runs at 06:12, the last at 07:12. The fastest train covers the 533 miles (858 km) distance in 8h 53m.
Distance 533 miles (858 km) |
Average train duration 8h 7m |
Cheapest ticket price $100 (€81) |
Trains per day 3 |
Fastest train 8h 53m |
First train 06:12 |
Last train 07:12 |
Train companies: TGV, SNCF, TGV INOUI from Marseille Saint-Charles to Cologne Hbf trainsTGV, SNCF, TGV INOUI trains will get you between Marseille Saint-Charles and Cologne Hbf from $60 (€48). With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
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FAQs: Trains from Marseille Saint-Charles to Cologne Hbf
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Marseille Saint-Charles to Cologne Hbf 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 Cologne Hbf, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

popular train stations
Popular train stations from Marseille Saint-Charles to Cologne Hbf
- Mon - Sun: 09:00 - 18:00
- Free, unlimited Wi-Fi is available throughout the station.
- The lockers are located on Boulevard Bourdet, on level 0 of the station. Service is provided by La Bag Mobile.
- Caffe San Carlo
- DAKAO
- Espressamente Illy
- EXKi
- McDonald's
- Monop'Daily
- Starbucks
- Casa Di Pasta
- Chatime
- PAUL
- 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.
- Adagio Access Marseille-Saint Charles
- Holiday Inn Express Marseille-Saint Charles
- Hotel Les Bords De Me
- Mon - Sun: 09:00 - 18:00
- Located on level -1 of the station, entrances via the station or via Bd Bourdet.
- Bus lines: 521, 52, 56, 82S, 533, 582, 33, 34, 49, 50, 51
- Metro lines: M1, M2
- Train lines: TGV, iDTGV, OUIGO, TGV Lyria, Eurostar, Thalys
- Mon - Fri: 06:00 - 21:00
- Sat - Sun: 07:00 - 21:00
- Free Wi-Fi for 30 minutes only.
- There are luggage lockers in the station.
- asiagourmet
- Coffee Fellows
- dean&david
- Dunkin' Donuts
- KFC
- McDonald's
- Pizza Hut
- Nordsee
- Starbucks
- Schweinske
- & more
- Wheelchair accessible & mobility assistance staff. Contact the Mobility Service Centre at +49 3065212888 or [email protected].
- Wyndham Koeln
- Hilton Cologne
- Excelsior Hotel Ernst
- One near the departure/arrival board and another near the escalators close to Platforms 4 and 5.
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