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Cheap train tickets from Marseille to Barcelona

Showing times and prices for Sep 23

Cheapest

€111

Average

€144

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.

03:27PM5h58

Gare de Marseille-Saint-Charles

09:25PMBarcelona Sants

€1111One-way

1 transfer

11:24AM5h10

Gare de Marseille-Saint-Charles

04:34PMBarcelona Sants

€1781One-way

1 transfer

Train schedule from Marseille to Barcelona

Showing trains for tomorrow, Saturday, September 23

11:24AM5h10

Gare de Marseille-Saint-Charles

04:34PMBarcelona Sants

1 transfer

03:27PM5h58

Gare de Marseille-Saint-Charles

09:25PMBarcelona Sants

1 transfer

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Fastest train times from Marseille to Barcelona

Showing times and prices for Sep 23

Fastest Journey

5 h 10 m

Average

5 h 34 m

Trains per day

Distance

339 km

It's difficult to get from Marseille to Barcelona without transferring at least once.

Fastest

11:24AM5h10

Gare de Marseille-Saint-Charles

04:34PMBarcelona Sants

€1781One-way

1 transfer

2nd Fastest

03:27PM5h58

Gare de Marseille-Saint-Charles

09:25PMBarcelona Sants

€1111One-way

1 transfer

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Overview: Train from Marseille to Barcelona

	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.

Train providers: Renfe-SNCF and AVE from Marseille to Barcelona trains

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.

Travel 210 miles (339 km) from Marseille to Barcelona comfortably with AVE, the high-speed trains from Spain’s national railroad company, Renfe. As an official travel partner of Renfe AVE, we show you all the AVE train schedules and the best deals for the Marseille to Barcelona journey so you can spend more time enjoying your vacation. Simply check the AVE train times and tickets for the route, including the Promo, Promo + and Flexible tickets, and book cheap AVE tickets between Marseille and Barcelona. Renfe also offers discount cards that you can add when buying your tickets with Omio, such as the + Renfe Youth 50 Card and the Gold Card.

AVE trains connect the most important cities in the country in just a few hours and offer a multitude of schedules throughout the day for greater comfort and flexibility. The AVE is undoubtedly Renfe's most popular train; with its high speed of up to 192 mph (310 kmh) on select routes, AVE is one of the fastest trains in the entire world. All AVE trains have a restaurant, bathroom, WiFi and entertainment on board.

Trains from Marseille to Barcelona

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.

Marseille to Barcelona Train Cost

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.

All Marseille to Barcelona trains are run in cooperation with SNCF and Renfe.
Occasionally trains are direct; however, most trains require a transfer in Montpellier. Some journeys require multiple transfers usually in Avignon and Montpellier. All trains depart from Marseille-St-Charles train station and arrive at Barcelona Sants train station.
The Marseille to Barcelona train journey takes as little as 4 hours and 33 minutes to arrive in Barcelona.
Most travelers book their Marseille to Barcelona train tickets 1 day ahead of the travel date.

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:

It is 9% cheaper on average to book a Marseille to Barcelona train ticket 1 week in advance as opposed to the day you intend to travel.
Marseille to Barcelona train costs are 43% cheaper on average when booked 1 month in advance as opposed to purchasing a train ticket the day of departure.

Deutsche Bahn trains from Marseille to Barcelona

Deutsche Bahn is the main railroad company in Germany. On average, about 40,000 train journeys are made in Germany every day. A special feature of Deutsche Bahn is its wide range of ticket types—make savings with offers such as the Sparpreis ticket or apply discount cards with the BahnCard. Check whether you can also use them on the DB route from Marseille to Barcelona. You can find information on ticket cancelation in our Help Center.

DB has different types of trains such as the ICE (Intercity Express), IC (Intercity), EC (Eurocity), RE (Regional Express) and RB (Regionalbahn) on its railroads, which differ in terms of comfort and travel time. While restrooms, for example, are part of the standard equipment, other offers such as an on-board restaurant or Wi-Fi access are only available on certain trains. With Omio you can easily check the Deutsche Bahn timetable for your journey from Marseille to Barcelona and book cheap DB tickets. More information on rail travel in Germany and Europe.

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Train tickets from Marseille to Barcelona: when to book to save $

Time	Price	Savings
1 week earlier	80 €
2 weeks earlier	66 €	21%
3 weeks earlier	55 €	45%
1 month before	45 €	78%
2 months earlier	54 €	48%
3 months earlier	48 €	67%

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Train companies often offer promotional prices and offers—by buying in advance—you can get access the best prices for trains in the U.S., Canada, and the major European railroad operators. Search on Omio to check prices and cheap train tickets from Marseille - Barcelona. Easily find the most attractive rates and choose the your preferred route for your journey. Book and choose your mobile ticket: avoid the queues at the station and the added stress of printing your ticket.

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:

Buying your train ticket from Marseille - Barcelona 3 weeks in advance means you can save on average up to 45% compared to the price available on the day of departure.
If you book a ticket Marseille - Barcelona with 2 months in advance you save up to about 48% compared to the initial price.
By booking 3 months in advance, you could save up to 67%.
On Omio you can find all offers, train times and prices for train travel in Europe, the U.S., and Canada.

FAQs: Trains from Marseille to Barcelona

FAQs: Travel by train from Marseille to Barcelona easily. Whether you want fast, cheap or something entirely different, our travel experts have collected everything you need to know so you can find the best option from Marseille to Barcelona.

Cheap train tickets from Marseille to Barcelona can start from as little as $102 (€90) when you book in advance. The average train ticket price for Marseille to Barcelona is $121 (€107); however, prices vary depending on the time of day and class and they tend to be more expensive on the day.

The average journey time by train from Marseille to Barcelona is 5 h 58 min to travel the 210 mile (339 km) long journey, with around there are 2 trains per day. Journey times can vary on weekends and holidays.

The first train from Marseille to Barcelona leaves at 5: 35 AM. Plan your trip with the Journey Planner from Omio.

The last train from Marseille to Barcelona leaves at 1: 27 PM.

There are 2 trains a day from Marseille to Barcelona which require at least one change with Renfe-SNCF, Renfe AVE or SNCF | TGV INOUI. Schedules can vary on holidays or weekends with fewer trains.

Yes, there are multiple high-speed train options for your journey from Marseille to Barcelona. You can choose between Renfe-SNCF, Renfe AVE or SNCF | TGV INOUI.

When taking a train from Marseille to Barcelona, you can count on Renfe-SNCF, Renfe AVE or SNCF | TGV INOUI for the best way to get you to Barcelona. You can also check all possible train companies who offer a service between Marseille and Barcelona and compare the amenities they offer before buying a train ticket.

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.

The cheapest month to travel from Marseille to Barcelona by train is December.

It's helpful to compare your options as there are 3 ways to travel between Marseille and Barcelona including taking a bus, flight or train.

Important Stations and Airports for this connection

Marseille

Barcelona

Marseille Saint-Charles is the most popular Marseille railway station for Omio travelers, but it's not the only one. Read all the information you need to know about the main train stations in Marseille for your trip to Barcelona.

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