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4.6The cheapest and fastest trains from Marseille Saint-Charles to Paris Gare Montparnasse
Cheapest price
$137
Average price
$174
Fastest journey
3 h 3 m
Average duration
3 h 7 m
Trains per day
12
Distance
659 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Marseille Saint-Charles to Paris Gare Montparnasse 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 Paris Gare Montparnasse will cost around $174 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $137.
Of the 12 trains that leave Marseille Saint-Charles for Paris Gare Montparnasse on Fri, Jun 05, 11 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Fri, Jun 05 the direct trains cover the 659 km distance in an average of 3 h 7 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 3 h 3 m .
On Fri, Jun 05 the slowest trains will take 3 h 16 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.
61327:12 PM3h20Marseille Saint-Charles10:32 PMParis Gare de Lyon$1371One-way0 transfers- 61223:00 PM3h22Marseille Saint-Charles6:22 PMParis Gare de Lyon$1531One-way0 transfers
- 123744:04 PM3h18Marseille Saint-Charles7:22 PMParis Gare de Lyon$1711One-way0 transfers
- 618810:47 AM3h07Marseille Saint-Charles1:54 PMParis Gare de Lyon$1711One-way0 transfers
- 611612:00 PM3h22Marseille Saint-Charles3:22 PMParis Gare de Lyon$1711One-way0 transfers
- 61762:47 PM3h03Marseille Saint-Charles5:50 PMParis Gare de Lyon$1711One-way0 transfers
- 61686:47 PM3h04Marseille Saint-Charles9:51 PMParis Gare de Lyon$1711One-way0 transfers
- 617412:47 PM3h04Marseille Saint-Charles3:51 PMParis Gare de Lyon$1711One-way0 transfers
- 618810:47 AM3h07Marseille Saint-Charles1:54 PMParis Gare de Lyon$1711One-way0 transfers
- 61285:34 PM3h16Marseille Saint-Charles8:50 PMParis Gare de Lyon$2261One-way0 transfers
Travel Information
Compare train, bus, and flight for Marseille Saint-Charles to Paris Gare Montparnasse
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Marseille Saint-Charles to Paris Gare Montparnasse among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $25. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 3h 41m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $25, and a flight costs an average of $43.
Distance: 409 miles (659 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Flight | Driving |
|---|---|---|---|
$97 Average price | $39 Average price Cheapest | $109 Average price | $241 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
6h 2m Average total duration 5h 32m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 10h 23m Average total duration 9h 53m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 6h 41m Average total duration Fastest 3h 41m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 7h 51m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
This is compared to other travel options from Marseille Saint-Charles to Paris Gare Montparnasse:
A bus is $57 (€46) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Marseille Saint-Charles to Paris Gare Montparnasse costing on average $97 (€78).
A bus is $69 (€56) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Marseille Saint-Charles to Paris Gare Montparnasse costing on average $109 (€88).
Other travel options to Paris Gare Montparnasse take longer:
Train takes on average 5h 32m.
Bus takes on average 9h 53m.
The journey is about 2h 19m faster (5h 32m by train vs 7h 51m by car) and roughly $145 (€117) cheaper once you factor in fuel and tolls ($97 (€78) vs $241 (€195)). 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, SNCF | Intercités de nuit.
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 Paris Gare Montparnasse train times
The table below shows live departures for Marseille Saint-Charles to Paris Gare Montparnasse trains for today, Thursday, June 4. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10:03 AM Marseille Saint-Charles | 3h19 | 1:22 PM Paris Gare Montparnasse | 0 transfersDirect | |
| 1:03 PM Marseille Saint-Charles | 3h31 | 4:34 PM Paris Gare Montparnasse | 0 transfersDirect | |
| 2:03 PM Marseille Saint-Charles | 3h31 | 5:34 PM Paris Gare Montparnasse | 0 transfersDirect | |
| 5:12 PM Marseille Saint-Charles | 4h03 | 9:15 PM Paris Gare Montparnasse | 0 transfersDirect | |
| 6:12 PM Marseille Saint-Charles | 3h35 | 9:47 PM Paris Gare Montparnasse | 0 transfersDirect | |
| 9583 · 6612 | 8:09 AM Marseille Saint-Charles | 3h59 | 12:08 PM Paris Gare de Lyon | 1 transfer | |
| 6112 | 9:03 AM Marseille Saint-Charles | 3h26 | 12:29 PM Paris Gare de Lyon | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Overview: Train from Marseille Saint-Charles to Paris Gare Montparnasse
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Trains from Marseille Saint-Charles to Paris Gare Montparnasse run on average 12 times per day, taking around 5h 32m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $41 (€33) but you can travel from only $25 (€20) by bus.
There are 10 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 04:59, the last at 20:32. The fastest train covers the 409 miles (659 km) distance in 3h 14m.
Distance 409 miles (659 km) |
Average train duration 5h 32m |
Cheapest ticket price $41 (€33) |
Trains per day 12 |
Direct trains 10 |
Fastest train 3h 14m |
First train 4:59 AM |
Last train 8:32 PM |
Cheapest Month Aug |
Cheapest Day Sat |
High Season Apr - Jun |
Low Season Jan - Mar |
Busiest Day Thu |
Least Busy Day Fri |
Train companies: SNCF | TGV INOUI, SNCF | Intercités de nuit from Marseille Saint-Charles to Paris Gare Montparnasse trainsSNCF | TGV INOUI, SNCF | Intercités de nuit trains will get you between Marseille Saint-Charles and Paris Gare Montparnasse from $25 (€20). With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
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SNCF | Intercités de nuit
FAQs: Trains from Marseille Saint-Charles to Paris Gare Montparnasse
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Marseille Saint-Charles to Paris Gare Montparnasse 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 Paris Gare Montparnasse, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.
popular train stations
Popular train stations from Marseille Saint-Charles to Paris Gare Montparnasse
Wifi
Lockers
Parking
Dining
ATM
Taxis
Accessibility
WC
Hotel
Ticket Office
Bike Parking
Bike Rental
Car Rental
Information Desk
- 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
WifiLockersParkingDiningATMTaxisAccessibilityWCHotelTicket OfficeBike ParkingBike RentalCar RentalInformation Desk- Mon - Sun: 07:15 - 18:00
- Free public Wi-Fi.
- Automatic lockers are located in Hall 1 on level 2 close to Track 24.
- YO! Sushi
- McDonald's
- Pierre Herme
- La Fabrique à Cookies
- Brioche Dorée
- Yogurt Factory
- IT Trattoria
- PeGast
- EXKi
- Starbucks
- & many more
- Elevators, boarding ramps, and escalators. Special assistance for disabled travelers is available at the station, located in Hall 1 on Level 2.
- Hotel Le Littré
- Hôtel Mistral
- Royal Saint Germain
- Mon - Sun: 07:15 - 18:00
- Information services are available at the SNCF ticket office. Located in Hall 1 on Level 2 near Track 1.
- Metro lines: 4, 6, 12, 13
- Bus lines: 28, 39, 58, 82, 88, 89, 91, 92, 94, 95, 96
- Train lines: TGV, OUIGO, Intercités, Transilien N, TER Normandie, TER Centre
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