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Compare train, bus, and flight for Tarragona to Marseille
Omio recommends booking the flight as it is the most popular option from Tarragona to Marseille among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the train, with an average ticket price of $30 For those with little time, consider booking a flight, which has an average total journey time of 5h 49m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.1 - 0.4kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a train costs an average of $30, while a flight costs an average of $617.
Distance: 259 miles (418 km)
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Most popular Flight | Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|---|
$617 Average price | $30 Average price Cheapest | $93 Average price | $121 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
5h 49m Average total duration Fastest 3h 49m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* | 6h 39m Average total duration 6h 9m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 10h 5m Average total duration 9h 35m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 44m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
1.3 - 2.5kg CO2 emissions | 0.1 - 0.4kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.4 - 1.0kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
This is compared to other travel options from Tarragona to Marseille:
A bus is $62 (€50) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Tarragona to Marseille costing on average $147 (€121).
A bus is $99 (€81) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Tarragona to Marseille costing on average $185 (€151).
Other travel options to Marseille take longer:
Train takes on average 6h 21m.
Bus takes on average 9h 11m.
Tickets start at around $86 (€70) compared to roughly $121 (€99) in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $35 (€29). The journey takes 8h 41m versus 5h 44m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can use the time productively rather than spending it behind the wheel. No parking to sort, no fuel stops, and most coaches have Wi-Fi and power outlets.
Driving is worth considering if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group (where fuel costs split several ways), or want the flexibility to stop along the way.
Travel optionsfrom Tarragona to Marseille
How to get from Tarragona to Marseille by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Tarragona to Marseille is by taking a flight because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
VY15088:00 AM1h15Barcelona El Prat Airport9:15 AMMarseille Provence Airport$751One-way0 transfers
Cheapest
- VY15088:00 AM1h15Barcelona El Prat Airport9:15 AMMarseille Provence Airport$751One-way0 transfers
Fastest
- VY15088:00 AM1h15Barcelona El Prat Airport9:15 AMMarseille Provence Airport$751One-way0 transfers
Other options
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097252:56 PM6h34Tarragona station9:30 PMMarseille Saint-Charles$1441One-way1 transfer- 18126+097252:26 PM7h04Tarragona station9:30 PMMarseille Saint-Charles$1441One-way1 transfer
- 15012+097251:56 PM7h34Tarragona station9:30 PMMarseille Saint-Charles$1441One-way1 transfer
FlixBus · FlixBus1:05 AM11h35Tarragona, Estación de Autobuses12:40 PMMarseille, Gare de Marseille-Saint-Charles$1311One-way1 transfer
LH1811 · LH226411:50 AM5h20Barcelona El Prat Airport5:10 PMMarseille Provence Airport$2391One-way1 transfer
LH4129+LH22649:05 AM8h05Barcelona El Prat Airport5:10 PMMarseille Provence Airport$2391One-way1 transfer- LH1819 · LH22647:55 AM9h15Barcelona El Prat Airport5:10 PMMarseille Provence Airport$2391One-way1 transfer
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This is compared to other travel options from Tarragona to Marseille:
A bus is $62 (€50) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Tarragona to Marseille costing on average $147 (€121).
A bus is $99 (€81) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Tarragona to Marseille costing on average $185 (€151).
Other travel options to Marseille take longer:
Train takes on average 6h 21m.
Bus takes on average 9h 11m.
- Around 27 flights per day.
- Around 2 buses per day.
- Around 1 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Tarragona and Marseille as scheduled services by train, bus, and flight can vary by season or day of the week.
- Flights mostly depart from Barcelona El Prat Airport and arrive in Marseille Provence Airport.
- Trains mostly depart from Camp de Tarragona and arrive in Marseille Saint-Charles.
- Buses mostly depart from Tarragona, Estación de Autobuses and arrive in Marseille, Gare de Marseille-Saint-Charles.
- Travel with BlaBlaCar Bus, FlixBus, BlaBlaCar, Empresa Plana to go to Marseille by bus.
- Travel with AVE, Renfe Viajeros, Renfe to go to Marseille by train.
- Travel with Vueling, Volotea to go to Marseille by flight.
- 0 direct buses per day with BlaBlaCar.
- 1 direct trains per day with AVE.
- 1 direct flights per day with Vueling.
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