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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
$101
Average price
$145
Fastest journey
10 h 14 m
Average duration
11 h 15 m
Trains per day
2
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 $145 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $101.
Of the 2 trains that leave Nuremberg for Marseille on Sun, Jun 21, 2 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 811 km distance in an average of 11 h 15 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 10 h 14 m .
On Sun, Jun 21 the slowest trains will take 12 h 15 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 bus with prices starting from $59. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 2h 58m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the bus is your best bet as it emits only 0.8 - 2.0kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $59, and a flight costs an average of $119.
Distance: 503 miles (811 km)
Most popular Train | Flight | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|---|
$149 Average price | $316 Average price | $88 Average price Cheapest | $208 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
10h 19m Average total duration 9h 49m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 58m Average total duration Fastest 2h 58m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 19h 52m Average total duration 19h 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 bus is $61 (€50) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Nuremberg to Marseille costing on average $149 (€122).
A bus is $228 (€187) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Nuremberg to Marseille costing on average $316 (€259).
Other travel options to Marseille take longer:
Train takes on average 9h 49m.
Bus takes on average 19h 22m.
The journey is about 1h 11m faster (9h 49m by train vs 11h 0m by car) and roughly $59 (€48) cheaper once you factor in fuel and tolls ($149 (€122) vs $208 (€170)). 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, Sunday, June 21. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
![]() | 8:31 AM Nuremberg | 12h15 | 8:46 PM Marseille | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Trains from Nuremberg to Marseille run on average 1 times per day, taking around 9h 49m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $97 (€80) but you can travel from only $59 (€48) by bus.
The earliest train runs at 05:55, the last at 18:55. The fastest train covers the 503 miles (811 km) distance in 10h 4m.
Distance 503 miles (811 km) |
Average train duration 9h 49m |
Cheapest ticket price $97 (€80) |
Trains per day 1 |
Fastest train 10h 4m |
First train 5:55 AM |
Last train 6:55 PM |
Cheapest Month Feb |
Cheapest Day Tue |
High Season Oct - Dec |
Low Season Jan - Mar |
Busiest Day Fri |
Least Busy Day Fri |
Best time to book 63 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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