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Compare train and bus for Perpignan to Marseille
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Perpignan to Marseille among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of $37 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 4h 9m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.1 - 0.2kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $37, while a train costs an average of $79.
Distance: 132 miles (213 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
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$79 Average price | $37 Average price Cheapest | $101 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
4h 9m Average total duration Fastest 3h 39m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 21m Average total duration 4h 51m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 22m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.2 - 0.5kg 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 Perpignan to Marseille:
A bus is $42 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Perpignan to Marseille costing on average $79.
Other travel options to Marseille take longer:
Bus takes on average 5h 21m.
Tickets start at around $79 compared to roughly $101 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $22. The journey takes 3h 39m versus 3h 22m 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 Perpignan to Marseille by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Perpignan to Marseille is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
Normal11:30 AM5h29Perpignan, Gare routière4:59 PMMarseille, Gare de Marseille-Saint-Charles$111One-way0 transfers
Cheapest
Normal11:30 AM5h29Perpignan, Gare routière4:59 PMMarseille, Gare de Marseille-Saint-Charles$111One-way0 transfers
Fastest
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46517:09 AM3h26Perpignan station10:35 AMMarseille Saint-Charles$371One-way1 transfer
Other options
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869901:10 PM3h27Perpignan station4:37 PMMarseille Saint-Charles$441One-way1 transfer
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46657:10 PM3h29Perpignan station10:39 PMMarseille Saint-Charles$441One-way1 transfer
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869923:06 PM3h32Perpignan station6:38 PMMarseille Saint-Charles$461One-way1 transfer
FlixBus7:00 PM4h20Perpignan, Gare routière11:20 PMMarseille, Gare de Marseille-Saint-Charles$251One-way0 transfers
93130 · 509041:25 PM5h50Perpignan, Gare routière7:15 PMMarseille, Gare de Marseille-Saint-Charles$251One-way1 transfer
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This is compared to other travel options from Perpignan to Marseille:
A bus is $42 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Perpignan to Marseille costing on average $79.
Other travel options to Marseille take longer:
Bus takes on average 5h 21m.
- Around 13 buses per day.
- Around 8 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Perpignan and Marseille as scheduled services by train and bus can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from Perpignan station and arrive in Marseille Saint-Charles.
- Buses mostly depart from Perpignan, Gare routière and arrive in Marseille, Gare de Marseille-Saint-Charles.
- Travel with Alsa, Infobus, BlaBlaCar Bus, Internorte, Gipsyy, FlixBus to go to Marseille by bus.
- Travel with AVE, SNCF | Intercités, SNCF | TGV INOUI, TER liO | Operated by SNCF Voyageurs 1187 to go to Marseille by train.
- 9 direct buses per day with Alsa, Infobus, BlaBlaCar Bus, Internorte, Gipsyy, FlixBus.
- 1 direct trains per day with AVE.
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