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The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Marseille to Barcelona is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
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Fastest Journey
5 h 10 m
Average
5 h 34 m
Trains per day
2
Distance
339 km
It's difficult to get from Marseille to Barcelona without transferring at least once.
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Distance | 210 miles (339 km) | |
Average train duration | 5 h 58 min | |
Average train ticket price | $121 (€107) | |
Train frequency | 2 a day | |
Direct train | No | |
Train companies | Renfe-SNCF, Renfe AVE or SNCF | TGV INOUI |
Trains from Marseille to Barcelona cover the 210 miles (339 km) long journey taking on average 5 h 58 min with our travel partners like Renfe-SNCF, Renfe AVE or SNCF | TGV INOUI. Normally, there are 2 trains operating per day, including direct services available. You can get the cheapest train tickets for this route for as low as $102 (€90), but the average price of train tickets is $121 (€107). Travelers depart most frequently from Marseille Saint-Charles and arrive in Barcelona Sants.
For as little as $102 (€90) you can travel by train to Barcelona from Marseille with Renfe-SNCF and AVE. Omio will show you the best deals, schedules and tickets available for this trip.
Renfe-SNCF is a joint venture between Spain's Renfe and France's SNCF, offering high-speed rail services between the two countries. The trains run at speeds of up to 300 km/h, with departures every two hours. Renfe-SNCF offers three types of trains: the AVE, the TGV and the EuroMed. The AVE is the fastest, with a journey time of just over three hours between Madrid and Paris. The TGV is slightly slower, but still offers a comfortable journey. The EuroMed is the slowest, but is the most affordable option. Renfe-SNCF offers a range of ticket types, including single, return and group tickets. Onboard facilities include comfortable seating, free Wi-Fi, power sockets and a selection of snacks and drinks. The most popular routes for Renfe-SNCF are Madrid to Paris, Barcelona to Marseille and Madrid to Lyon.
Trains in Europe are a convenient way to travel between cities with a number of companies offering domestic and international train routes. Trains travel from Marseille to Barcelona approximately 7 times per day. All trains are operated by a cooperation of SNCF and Renfe. There is usually 1 direct journey per day; however, most trains require a transfer in Montpellier. Trains take between 4½ and 8½ hours to arrive in Barcelona depending on the service chosen. The first train departs Marseille at 8:05 a.m. while the last train leaves at 1:22 p.m. All trains depart from Marseille-St-Charles train station and arrive at Barcelona Sants train station.
Average prices for trains from Marseille to Barcelona when you book in advance
Booking Period |
Average Price |
---|---|
Same Day |
€103 |
1 Day in Advance |
€103 |
1 Week in Advance |
€94 |
2 Weeks in Advance |
€86 |
1 Month in Advance |
€59 |
3 Months in Advance |
€58 |
Marseille to Barcelona Trains: General Information
Travelers can offset some of the cost of Marseille to Barcelona train tickets by planning ahead and booking tickets as far in advance as possible.
Based on Omio's travel data, as the table above clearly illustrates, ticket prices on Marseille to Barcelona trains decrease the further they are booked in advance:
The rule of buying in advance to save money is not only valid when booking a flight but also for train travel. Train tickets are generally on sale 6 months before the departure date. Some train booking tips from us:
When departing from Marseille, you have various train station options to start your trip from including Marseille Saint-Charles, Vitrolles Aéroport Marseille Provence and Marseille-Blancarde. When arriving in Barcelona, you can end your trip in train stations like Barcelona Sants, Barcelona Passeig De Gracia and Barcelona.
Passengers board the train most frequently from Marseille Saint-Charles, which is located around 1.1 miles (1.8 km) away from the city centre, and they get off the train at Barcelona Sants, located 1.6 miles (2.6 km) away from the city centre.
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