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The Museum of European and Mediterranean Civilisations is Marseille’s signature museum, combining major exhibitions with striking modern architecture on the waterfront.
Cheapest price
$112
Average price
$112
Fastest journey
4 h 38 m
Average duration
4 h 38 m
Trains per day
1
Distance
493 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Meroux to Marseille is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Meroux to Marseille will cost around $112 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $112.
Of the 1 trains that leave Meroux for Marseille on Sun, Jun 21, 1 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Sun, Jun 21 the direct trains cover the 493 km distance in an average of 4 h 38 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 4 h 38 m .
On Sun, Jun 21 the slowest trains will take 4 h 38 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 train as it is the most popular option from Meroux to Marseille 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 1h 20m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.1 - 0.4kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $48, and a flight costs an average of $136.
Distance: 306 miles (493 km)
Most popular Train | Bus | Flight | Driving |
|---|---|---|---|
$145 Average price | $64 Average price Cheapest | $256 Average price | $125 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
5h 4m Average total duration 4h 34m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 11h 15m Average total duration 10h 45m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 20m Average total duration Fastest 1h 20m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 6h 31m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.1 - 0.4kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.5 - 1.2kg CO2 emissions | 1.5 - 3.0kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
This is compared to other travel options from Meroux to Marseille:
A bus is $80 (€66) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Meroux to Marseille costing on average $145 (€118).
A bus is $192 (€157) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Meroux to Marseille costing on average $256 (€209).
Other travel options to Marseille take longer:
Train takes on average 4h 34m.
Bus takes on average 10h 45m.
You'll arrive about 1h 57m sooner (4h 34m by train vs 6h 31m by car). Tickets start at around $145 (€118) compared to roughly $125 (€102) in fuel and tolls — so you're paying a bit more, but getting hours of your day back, a city-centre arrival, and the freedom to work or relax instead of drive.
Direct services run with SNCF | TGV INOUI, Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF).
Driving makes more sense if you're travelling as a group (where fuel costs split several ways), want to stop along the way, or need a car once you arrive.
The table below shows live departures for Meroux to Marseille trains for today, Saturday, June 20. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
9580 · 9835 | On time 5:34 PM Belfort - Montbéliard TGV | 5h00 | 10:34 PM Marseille Saint-Charles | 1 transfer | |
This is the last train of the day. | |||||
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Trains from Meroux to Marseille run on average 6 times per day, taking around 4h 34m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $112 (€92) but you can travel from only $48 (€39) by bus.
There are 3 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 06:04, the last at 22:05. The fastest train covers the 306 miles (493 km) distance in 4h 38m.
Distance 306 miles (493 km) |
Average train duration 4h 34m |
Cheapest ticket price $112 (€92) |
Trains per day 6 |
Direct trains 3 |
Fastest train 4h 38m |
First train 6:04 AM |
Last train 10:05 PM |
Cheapest Month Nov |
Cheapest Day Sun |
High Season Jan - Mar |
Low Season Oct - Dec |
Best time to book 14 days |
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A scenic coastal road and promenade with sweeping Mediterranean views, especially popular for sunset walks and social-media photography.
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Moderate by French standards. Budget eats are manageable, but hotels and waterfront dining cost more in peak season.
Service is usually included. Locals may round up or leave 5-10% for good service. Small change is fine in cafes; round up taxis.
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