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Compare train and bus for Karlsruhe to Marseille
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Karlsruhe to Marseille among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $40. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 6h 34m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.2 - 0.6kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $40, and a train costs an average of $79.
Distance: 419 miles (675 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
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$190 Average price | $67 Average price Cheapest | $247 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
7h 4m Average total duration Fastest 6h 34m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 13h 27m Average total duration 12h 57m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 8h 55m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.2 - 0.6kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.7 - 1.7kg 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 Karlsruhe to Marseille:
A bus is $122 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Karlsruhe to Marseille costing on average $190.
Other travel options to Marseille take longer:
Train takes on average 6h 34m.
Bus takes on average 12h 57m.
Travel optionsfrom Karlsruhe to Marseille
How to get from Karlsruhe to Marseille by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Karlsruhe to Marseille is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
515109:05 PM12h30Karlsruhe, Hinterm Hauptbahnhof (Südeingang)9:35 AMMarseille, Gare de Marseille-Saint-Charles$671One-way0 transfers
Cheapest
515109:05 PM12h30Karlsruhe, Hinterm Hauptbahnhof (Südeingang)9:35 AMMarseille, Gare de Marseille-Saint-Charles$671One-way0 transfers
Fastest
95803:12 PM6h34Karlsruhe Hbf9:46 PMMarseille Saint-Charles$1411One-way0 transfers
Other options
ICE 9568+
121808:06 AM13h40Karlsruhe Hbf9:46 PMMarseille Saint-Charles$1521One-way1 transfer
ICE 277+
12180+
8742410:01 AM11h45Karlsruhe Hbf9:46 PMMarseille Saint-Charles$1561One-way2 transfers
TGV 9574+
1218011:32 AM10h14Karlsruhe Hbf9:46 PMMarseille Saint-Charles$1651One-way1 transfer
FlixBus · FlixBus3:20 PM14h30Karlsruhe Hbf5:50 AMMarseille, Gare de Marseille-Saint-Charles$931One-way1 transfer
FlixBus · FlixBus4:05 AM16h25Karlsruhe Hbf8:30 PMMarseille, Gare de Marseille-Saint-Charles$931One-way1 transfer
FlixBus · FlixBus12:55 AM17h05Karlsruhe Hbf6:00 PMMarseille, Gare de Marseille-Saint-Charles$931One-way1 transfer
ICE 72 · ICE 916+
LH40902:37 PM8h18Karlsruhe Hbf10:55 PMMarseille Provence Airport$2661One-way2 transfers
ICE 6 · ICE 918+
LH409012:37 PM10h18Karlsruhe Hbf10:55 PMMarseille Provence Airport$2661One-way2 transfers
ICE 106+
LH40902:59 PM7h56Karlsruhe Hbf10:55 PMMarseille Provence Airport$2711One-way1 transfer
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This is compared to other travel options from Karlsruhe to Marseille:
A bus is $122 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Karlsruhe to Marseille costing on average $190.
Other travel options to Marseille take longer:
Train takes on average 6h 34m.
Bus takes on average 12h 57m.
- Around 8 buses per day.
- Around 7 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Karlsruhe and Marseille as scheduled services by train and bus can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from Karlsruhe Hbf and arrive in Marseille Saint-Charles.
- Buses mostly depart from Karlsruhe Hbf and arrive in Marseille, Gare de Marseille-Saint-Charles.
- Travel with Volotea to go to Marseille by flight.
- Travel with BlaBlaCar Bus, FlixBus to go to Marseille by bus.
- Travel with TGV, SNCF | TGV INOUI, Deutsche Bahn, SNCF | Intercités de nuit, Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) to go to Marseille by train.
- 1 direct buses per day with BlaBlaCar Bus.
- 1 direct trains per day with TGV, SNCF | TGV INOUI, Deutsche Bahn.
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