Cheapest price
$119
Average price
$131
Fastest journey
4 h 34 m
Average duration
5 h 19 m
Trains per day
2
Distance
339 km
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.
The average ticket from Marseille to Barcelona will cost around $131 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $119.
Of the 2 trains that leave Marseille for Barcelona on Wed, May 21, 1 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Wed, May 21 the direct trains cover the 339 km distance in an average of 5 h 19 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 4 h 34 m .
On Wed, May 21 the slowest trains will take 6 h 4 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.
Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Marseille to Barcelona among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from €10. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 6h 4m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.1 - 0.3kg.
Train | Most popular Bus | Flight |
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€110 Average price | €38 Average price Cheapest | €185 Average price |
6h 34m Average duration Fastest 6h 4m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 9h 8m Average duration 8h 38m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 11h 14m Average duration 8h 14m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* |
0.1 - 0.3kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.3 - 0.8kg CO2 emissions | 1.0 - 2.0kg CO2 emissions |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
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![]() | On time 6:04 AM Marseille Saint-Charles | 4h34 | 10:38 AM Barcelona Sants | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() ![]() | 1:25 PM Marseille Saint-Charles | 6h04 | 7:29 PM Barcelona Sants | 1 transfer | |
This is the last train of the day. |
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Distance 210 miles (339 km) |
Average train duration 6h 4m |
Cheapest ticket price $78 (€66) |
Trains per day 3 |
Direct trains 1 |
Train providers 5 |
Fastest train 4h 34m |
First train 00:22 |
Last train 21:57 |
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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:
Passengers board the train most frequently from Marseille Saint-Charles, which is located around 1 mile (1.6 km) away from the city centre, and they get off the train at Barcelona Sants, located 1.5 miles (2.4 km) away from the city centre.
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