- Must visit
Mucem
Marseille's flagship museum links Mediterranean civilizations, with major exhibitions and striking architecture by the sea.
Cheapest price on Sep 19
€85
Average ticket price on Sep 19
€123
Fastest journey on Sep 19
10 h 4 m
Average journey duration on Sep 19
10 h 58 m
Trains on Sep 19
3
Distance
811 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Nuremberg to Marseille is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Nuremberg to Marseille will cost around €123 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only €85.
On Sat, Sep 19, we found 3 trains from Nuremberg to Marseille, including 3 direct services.
On Sat, Sep 19 the direct trains cover the 811 km distance in an average of 10 h 58 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 10 h 4 m .
On Sat, Sep 19 the slowest trains will take 12 h 46 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 Nuremberg to Marseille among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the train, with an average ticket price of €63 For those with little time, consider booking a flight, which has an average total journey time of 5h 7m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the bus is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.8 - 2.0kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a train costs an average of €63, while a flight costs an average of €372.
Distance: 503 miles (811 km)
Most popular Train | Flight | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|---|
€63 Average price Cheapest | €372 Average price | €105 Average price | €172 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
10h 38m Average total duration 10h 8m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 7m Average total duration Fastest 3h 7m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* | 17h 52m Average total duration 17h 22m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 11h 0m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
- CO2 emissions | 2.4 - 4.9kg CO2 emissions | 0.8 - 2.0kg CO2 emissions Lowest | - 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 Nuremberg to Marseille:
A train is €42 less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Nuremberg to Marseille costing on average €105.
A train is €309 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Nuremberg to Marseille costing on average €372.
Other travel options to Marseille take longer:
Train takes on average 10h 8m.
Bus takes on average 17h 22m.
The journey is about 52m faster (10h 8m by train vs 11h 0m by car) and roughly €109 cheaper once you factor in fuel and tolls (€63 vs €172). 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.
Driving is still worth considering if you want to stop along the way or need a car once you arrive.
The table below shows live departures for Nuremberg to Marseille trains for tomorrow, Saturday, September 19. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
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![]() | 8:00 AM Nuremberg | 12h46 | 8:46 PM Marseille | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 9:42 AM Nuremberg | 10h04 | 7:46 PM Marseille | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 10:42 AM Nuremberg | 10h04 | 8:46 PM Marseille | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Trains from Nuremberg to Marseille run on average 3 times per day, taking around 10h 8m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at €7 if you book in advance.
The earliest train runs at 05:55, the last at 18:55. The fastest train covers the 503 miles (811 km) distance in 8h 42m.
Distance 503 miles (811 km) |
Average train duration 10h 8m |
Cheapest ticket price €7 |
Trains per day 3 |
Fastest train 8h 42m |
First train 5:55 AM |
Last train 6:55 PM |
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Service is usually included in restaurant bills. Rounding up or leaving 5-10% for great service is appreciated. Taxis can be rounded up, and small change for cafes is optional.
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Nuremberg to Marseille 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 Marseille, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

Most Nuremberg to Marseille trains use the Nürnberg Hbf to Marseille Saint-Charles station pair, with some services arriving at Marseille-Blancarde. Use this guide to compare Nuremberg and Marseille train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
Nürnberg Hbf is 1 km from Nuremberg city centre. Public transport options include:
Nürnberg Hbf has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Shopping, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lounge, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental, and Information Desk.
Food options include: Burger King, Cantina Estacion Mediterrano, Coffee Fellows, Dallmayr Cafebar, Dunkin' Donuts, KFC, McDonald's, Subway, Sportsbar, Istanbul Döner, & many more
Free Wi-Fi in the station. ATMs are available at Nürnberg Hbf.
Ticket office support is available at Nürnberg Hbf. Information desks are located near the main entrance, close to the escalators.
Luggage storage is luggage lockers are located close to Platform 5. Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Nürnberg Hbf: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Nürnberg Hbf: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Nürnberg Hbf: Elevators, escalators, tactile guiding strips, wheelchair access. Contact the Mobility Service Centre at +49 3065212888 or [email protected].
Nearby hotels include IntercityHotel Nuremberg, Park Plaza Nuremberg, Novotel Nürnberg Centre Ville.
Nürnberg Flughafen is 5 km from Nuremberg city centre. Public transport options include:
Nürnberg Flughafen has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Shower, Lounge, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Car Rental, Information Desk, and Luggage Carts.
Food options include: Terminal90, Mövenpick Restaurant
Free. ATMs are available in the airport terminal.
Ticket office support is available at Nürnberg Flughafen. Information desks are located in the main terminal.
Luggage storage is available at Nürnberg Flughafen. Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Nürnberg Flughafen: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Nürnberg Flughafen: Bike Parking, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Nürnberg Flughafen: Elevators, ramps.
Nearby hotels include Mövenpick Hotel Nürnberg Airport, Hotel Alpha, Hotel Marienbad.
Nürnberg, Bahnhofsplatz (Hauptbahnhof) is 1 km from Nuremberg city centre. Public transport options include:
Nürnberg, Bahnhofsplatz (Hauptbahnhof) has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Shower, and Ticket Office.
Food options include: Various dining options available inside the station
Free WiFi available throughout the station. ATMs are several ATMs available throughout the station.
Ticket office support is available at Nürnberg, Bahnhofsplatz (Hauptbahnhof).
Available at Nürnberg, Bahnhofsplatz (Hauptbahnhof): Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility facilities are available at Nürnberg, Bahnhofsplatz (Hauptbahnhof): Fully accessible with lifts and ramps.
Marseille Saint-Charles has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental, and Information Desk.
Food options include: Caffe San Carlo, DAKAO, Espressamente Illy, EXKi, McDonald's, Monop'Daily, Starbucks, Casa Di Pasta, Chatime, PAUL
Free, unlimited Wi-Fi is available throughout the station. ATMs are located between track M and the bus station at the Honnorat exit.
The ticket office is open Mon - Sun: 09:00 - 18:00. Information desks are located on level -1 of the station, entrances via the station or via Bd Bourdet.
Luggage storage is the lockers are located on Boulevard Bourdet, on level 0 of the station. Service is provided by La Bag Mobile.
Available at Marseille Saint-Charles: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Marseille Saint-Charles: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Marseille Saint-Charles: 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.
Nearby hotels include Adagio Access Marseille-Saint Charles, Holiday Inn Express Marseille-Saint Charles, Hotel Les Bords De Me.
Marseille-Blancarde is 2 km from Marseille city centre. Public transport options include:
Marseille-Blancarde has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Parking, Dining, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Information Desk, and Luggage Carts.
Food options include: Le Café de la Banque, La Table de l'Ours
Free.
Ticket office support is available at Marseille-Blancarde. Information desks are located near the main entrance.
Luggage storage is available at Marseille-Blancarde. Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Marseille-Blancarde: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Marseille-Blancarde: Bike Parking, Bike Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Marseille-Blancarde.
Nearby hotels include Kyriad Marseille Blancarde Timone, Ibis Marseille Timone, Hotel Azur.
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