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Compare train, bus, and flight for Thionville to Marseille
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Thionville to Marseille among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $56. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 5h 51m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.2 - 0.6kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $56, and a train costs an average of $108.
Distance: 421 miles (678 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$202 Average price | $118 Average price Cheapest | $242 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
6h 21m Average total duration Fastest 5h 51m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 12h 24m Average total duration 11h 54m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 8h 4m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.2 - 0.6kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.7 - 1.7kg 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 Thionville to Marseille:
A bus is $29 (€23) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Thionville to Marseille costing on average $147 (€117).
A bus is $85 (€68) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Thionville to Marseille costing on average $202 (€162).
Other travel options to Marseille take longer:
Train takes on average 5h 51m.
Bus takes on average 11h 54m.
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How to get from Thionville to Marseille by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Thionville to Marseille is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
FlixBus · FlixBus4:20 PM16h40Thionville, Gare SNCF9:00 AMMarseille, Gare de Marseille-Saint-Charles$1301One-way1 transfer
Cheapest
FlixBus · FlixBus4:20 PM16h40Thionville, Gare SNCF9:00 AMMarseille, Gare de Marseille-Saint-Charles$1301One-way1 transfer
Fastest
LH10868:10 AM1h35Frankfurt am Main Airport9:45 AMMarseille Provence Airport$2641One-way0 transfers
Other options
2872 · 61294:34 PM6h23Thionville10:57 PMMarseille Saint-Charles$1591One-way1 transfer
2870 · 61232:34 PM6h23Thionville8:57 PMMarseille Saint-Charles$2041One-way1 transfer
9879 · 553711:43 AM8h02Thionville7:45 PMMarseille Saint-Charles$2201One-way1 transfer
FlixBus · FlixBus4:20 AM13h40Thionville, Gare SNCF6:00 PMMarseille, Gare de Marseille-Saint-Charles$1391One-way1 transfer
FlixBus · FlixBus1:05 PM17h15Thionville, Gare SNCF6:20 AMMarseille, Gare de Marseille-Saint-Charles$1381One-way1 transfer
LH10909:00 PM1h35Frankfurt am Main Airport10:35 PMMarseille Provence Airport$2641One-way0 transfers
LH10884:20 PM1h35Frankfurt am Main Airport5:55 PMMarseille Provence Airport$3141One-way0 transfers
SN2608 · SN35979:00 AM3h45Frankfurt am Main Airport12:45 PMMarseille Provence Airport$3191One-way1 transfer
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This is compared to other travel options from Thionville to Marseille:
A bus is $29 (€23) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Thionville to Marseille costing on average $147 (€117).
A bus is $85 (€68) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Thionville to Marseille costing on average $202 (€162).
Other travel options to Marseille take longer:
Train takes on average 5h 51m.
Bus takes on average 11h 54m.
- Around 39 flights per day.
- Around 5 trains per day.
- Around 4 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Thionville and Marseille as scheduled services by train, bus, and flight can vary by season or day of the week.
- Flights mostly depart from Frankfurt am Main Airport and arrive in Marseille Provence Airport.
- Trains mostly depart from Thionville and arrive in Marseille Saint-Charles.
- Buses mostly depart from Thionville, Gare SNCF and arrive in Marseille, Gare de Marseille-Saint-Charles.
- Travel with BlaBlaCar, FlixBus, Réseau interurbain Moselle - Fluo to go to Marseille by bus.
- Travel with SNCF | TGV INOUI, Luxembourg Railways (CFL) to go to Marseille by train.
- 0 direct trains per day with Luxembourg Railways (CFL).
- 1 direct buses per day with BlaBlaCar.
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