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Compare train and bus for Marseille to Sète
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Marseille to Sète among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of $19 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 2h 46m. 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 $19, while a train costs an average of $49.
Distance: 85 miles (137 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
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$49 Average price | $19 Average price Cheapest | $50 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
2h 46m Average total duration Fastest 2h 16m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 59m Average total duration 2h 29m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 13m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.1 - 0.3kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
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Compare the available ways to get from Marseille to Sète, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.
This is compared to other travel options from Marseille to Sète:
A bus is $31 (€26) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Marseille to Sète costing on average $49 (€41).
Other travel options to Sète take longer:
Bus takes on average 2h 59m.
Tickets start at around $49 (€41) compared to roughly $50 (€42) in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $1 (€1). The journey takes 2h 16m versus 2h 13m 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.
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How to get from Marseille to Sète by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Marseille to Sète is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.

6:40 AM 2h55 Marseille 9:35 AM Sète $9 1 One-way 0 transfers
Cheapest

6:40 AM 2h55 Marseille 9:35 AM Sète $9 1 One-way 0 transfers
Fastest

6:10 PM 2h15 Marseille 8:25 PM Sète $11 1 One-way 0 transfers
Other options

4:00 AM 2h40 Marseille 6:40 AM Sète $10 1 One-way 0 transfers
7:00 AM 2h40 Marseille 9:40 AM Sète $11 1 One-way 0 transfers
10:15 PM 2h44 Marseille 12:59 AM Sète $11 1 One-way 0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Marseille to Sète:
A bus is $31 (€26) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Marseille to Sète costing on average $49 (€41).
Other travel options to Sète take longer:
Bus takes on average 2h 59m.
- Around 14 buses per day.
- Around 10 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Marseille and Sète as scheduled services by train and bus can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from Marseille Saint-Charles and arrive in Sète station.
- Buses mostly depart from Marseille, Gare de Marseille-Saint-Charles and arrive in Montpellier, Sabines Gare Routière.
- Travel with FlixBus, Alsa, Internorte, Gipsyy to go to Sète by bus.
- Travel with SNCF | Intercités, ZOU!, TER liO | Operated by SNCF Voyageurs 1187, SNCF | TGV INOUI to go to Sète by train.
- 14 direct buses per day with FlixBus, Alsa, Internorte, Gipsyy.
- 3 direct trains per day with SNCF | Intercités, ZOU!.
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