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Compare train and bus for Sète to Marseille
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Sète to Marseille among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of $18 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 2h 53m. 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 $18, while a train costs an average of $58.
Distance: 85 miles (137 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
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$58 Average price | $18 Average price Cheapest | $56 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
2h 53m Average total duration Fastest 2h 23m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 5m Average total duration 2h 35m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 17m 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.
This is compared to other travel options from Sète to Marseille:
A bus is $41 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Sète to Marseille costing on average $58.
Other travel options to Marseille take longer:
Bus takes on average 3h 5m.
Tickets start at around $58 compared to roughly $56 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about -$2. The journey takes 2h 23m versus 2h 17m 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 Sète to Marseille
How to get from Sète to Marseille by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Sète to Marseille is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
FlixBus9:00 AM2h40Montpellier, Sabines Gare Routière11:40 AMMarseille, Gare de Marseille-Saint-Charles$101One-way0 transfers
Cheapest
FlixBus9:00 AM2h40Montpellier, Sabines Gare Routière11:40 AMMarseille, Gare de Marseille-Saint-Charles$101One-way0 transfers
Fastest
Normal5:25 PM1h55Montpellier, Sabines Gare Routière7:20 PMMarseille, Gare de Marseille-Saint-Charles$141One-way0 transfers
Other options
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46636:15 PM2h21Sète station8:36 PMMarseille Saint-Charles$301One-way1 transfer
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46592:03 PM2h34Sète station4:37 PMMarseille Saint-Charles$301One-way1 transfer
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46614:07 PM2h31Sète station6:38 PMMarseille Saint-Charles$321One-way1 transfer
Normal4:55 AM2h05Montpellier, Sabines Gare Routière7:00 AMMarseille, Gare de Marseille-Saint-Charles$101One-way0 transfers
Normal4:55 AM2h05Montpellier, Sabines Gare Routière7:00 AMMarseille, Gare de Marseille-Saint-Charles$101One-way0 transfers
FlixBus8:20 AM2h15Montpellier, Sabines Gare Routière10:35 AMMarseille, Gare de Marseille-Saint-Charles$111One-way0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Sète to Marseille:
A bus is $41 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Sète to Marseille costing on average $58.
Other travel options to Marseille take longer:
Bus takes on average 3h 5m.
- Around 15 buses per day.
- Around 11 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Sète and Marseille as scheduled services by train and bus can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from Sète station and arrive in Marseille Saint-Charles.
- Buses mostly depart from Montpellier, Sabines Gare Routière and arrive in Marseille, Gare de Marseille-Saint-Charles.
- Travel with SNCF | Intercités, TER liO | Operated by SNCF Voyageurs 1187, SNCF TER | Operated by SNCF Voyageurs 1187, SNCF | TGV INOUI, ZOU!, TER to go to Marseille by train.
- Travel with FlixBus, Alsa, Internorte, Gipsyy to go to Marseille by bus.
- 2 direct trains per day with SNCF | Intercités, TER liO | Operated by SNCF Voyageurs 1187, SNCF TER | Operated by SNCF Voyageurs 1187, ZOU!.
- 15 direct buses per day with FlixBus, Alsa, Internorte, Gipsyy.
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