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Compare bus and train for Marseille to Carpentras
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Marseille to Carpentras among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of €14 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 1h 48m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.0 - 0.1kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €14, while a train costs an average of €35.
Distance: 54 miles (88 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
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€35 Average price | €14 Average price Cheapest | €26 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
1h 48m Average total duration Fastest 1h 18m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 52m Average total duration 1h 22m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 16m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
Compare ways to travel from Marseille to Carpentras
Compare the available ways to get from Marseille to Carpentras, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.
This is compared to other travel options from Marseille to Carpentras:
A bus is €22 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Marseille to Carpentras costing on average €35.
Other travel options to Carpentras take longer:
Bus takes on average 1h 52m.
Tickets start at around €35 compared to roughly €26 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about -€9. The journey takes 1h 18m versus 1h 16m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can work, read, or sleep along the way rather than spending the time behind the wheel. You'll also save the hassle of parking at the other end.
Driving is worth it if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group, or want to stop somewhere en route.
Travel optionsfrom Marseille to Carpentras
How to get from Marseille to Carpentras by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Marseille to Carpentras is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
58089:00 PM 1h15 Marseille, Gare de Marseille-Saint-Charles 10:15 PM Le Pontet, Avignon Gare de Bus (Ave. Charles de Gaulle) €7 1 One-way 0 transfers
Cheapest
58089:00 PM 1h15 Marseille, Gare de Marseille-Saint-Charles 10:15 PM Le Pontet, Avignon Gare de Bus (Ave. Charles de Gaulle) €7 1 One-way 0 transfers
Fastest
58089:00 PM 1h15 Marseille, Gare de Marseille-Saint-Charles 10:15 PM Le Pontet, Avignon Gare de Bus (Ave. Charles de Gaulle) €7 1 One-way 0 transfers
Other options
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87934212:12 PM 1h41 Marseille Saint-Charles 1:53 PM Carpentras station €25 1 One-way 1 transfer
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8793685:12 PM 1h41 Marseille Saint-Charles 6:53 PM Carpentras station €25 1 One-way 1 transfer
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8793583:12 PM 1h41 Marseille Saint-Charles 4:53 PM Carpentras station €25 1 One-way 1 transfer
580747:05 AM 1h20 Marseille, Gare de Marseille-Saint-Charles 8:25 AM Le Pontet, Avignon Gare de Bus (Ave. Charles de Gaulle) €7 1 One-way 0 transfers
5079312:00 PM 1h20 Marseille, Gare de Marseille-Saint-Charles 1:20 PM Le Pontet, Avignon Gare de Bus (Ave. Charles de Gaulle) €7 1 One-way 0 transfers
FlixBus12:35 PM 1h15 Marseille, Gare de Marseille-Saint-Charles 1:50 PM Le Pontet, Avignon Gare de Bus (Ave. Charles de Gaulle) €8 1 One-way 0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Marseille to Carpentras:
A bus is €22 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Marseille to Carpentras costing on average €35.
Other travel options to Carpentras take longer:
Bus takes on average 1h 52m.
- Around 10 trains per day.
- Around 10 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Marseille and Carpentras as scheduled services by bus and train can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from Marseille Saint-Charles and arrive in Carpentras station.
- Buses mostly depart from Marseille, Gare de Marseille-Saint-Charles and arrive in Le Pontet, Avignon Gare de Bus (Ave. Charles de Gaulle).
- Travel with ZOU!, TER, SNCF | TGV INOUI, SNCF TER | Operated by SNCF Voyageurs 1187 to go to Carpentras by train.
- Travel with FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus, Gipsyy, Infobus to go to Carpentras by bus.
- 10 direct buses per day with FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus, Gipsyy, Infobus.
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