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Information about the Zurich to Marseille train

Travel by train from Zurich to Marseille. 7 trains run each day: choose between the first train departing Zurich at 5h 19m and the last at 15h 34m, allowing you to cover the 611.43 km distance in as little as 6h 11m.

Cheap train tickets from Zurich to Marseille

How much does a train ticket from Zurich to Marseille cost?

By booking your train ticket early, you will benefit from advantageous fares. When making your booking, you can adjust the dates and times of your departure to travel at the lowest price. Be among the first to know about the best deals by creating an alert in the "Low Prices" section.

How long does a journey on a train from Zurich to Marseille take?

The Zurich to Marseille journey takes just 7h 24m on average.

How long does the fastest train take to travel from Zurich to Marseille?

Allow 6h 11m to travel between Zurich and Marseille on the fastest train.

How many trains run from Zurich to Marseille each day?

Every day, you can choose from the 7 trains that run on the Zurich – Marseille journey.

Are there direct trains or connecting trains between Zurich and Marseille?

It is possible to travel between Zurich and Marseille on Connecting train(s).

What is the distance between Zurich and Marseille by train?

By train, about 611.43 km separate Marseille from Zurich.

What time is the first train from Zurich to Marseille?

The first Zurich to Marseille train departs at 5h 19m.

What time is the last train from Zurich to Marseille?

The last train leaves Zurich at 15h 34m.

To leave Zurich, which station(s) can I depart from?

On this page, you will find trains departing from: ZURICH HB.

At Marseille, which station(s) will I arrive at?

This page lists trains arriving at: MARSEILLE SAINT-CHARLES.

Which train companies operate trains from Zurich to Marseille?

You can complete your journey from Zurich to Marseille on a SBB, TER, TGV INOUI, TGV Lyria, Deutsche Bahn (DB), OUIGO, DB SNCF Voyageurs in cooperation train.

What services are offered on board?

If you travel on an OUIGO train, feel free to bring your pet. Good news: OUIGO offers a fixed fare of 10 euros for all animals, regardless of their weight. If your pet weighs less than 6 kg, it must be transported in a container no larger than 55 x 35 x 25 cm. If your pet weighs more than 6 kg, it must be on a lead and wear a muzzle.

With TGV INOUI, stay connected during your journey: free access for everyone to Wi-Fi and a world of services and content. You can also enjoy power outlets available at every seat.

Thanks to TGV Lyria, small pets can travel in a container with a maximum size of 45 cm x 30 cm x 25 cm, with a ticket at a fixed price of 10 euros. Alternatively, you can travel with your dog on a lead and muzzled for 20 euros. Assistance dogs for disabled or blind passengers can travel free on international journeys.

Save time with SNCF Connect and buy your TER tickets in just a few clicks on our website or app.

How to buy a cheap train ticket from Zurich to Marseille?

The price of a Zurich – Marseille train ticket depends on several factors, such as the rail operator, the travel class, when you buy your ticket, the date and time of departure, and the stations you choose for departure and arrival. However, you can still save money on your train ticket from Zurich to Marseille thanks to promotions or discounts: SNCF cards, national or regional subscriptions, and youth or senior fares. Find out how to buy a cheap train ticket from Zurich to Marseille.

Price of a Zurich – Marseille Train Ticket

For a cheap train ticket from Zurich to Marseille, we recommend exploring the many options available on SNCF Connect: SNCF cards and subscriptions (Cartes Avantage, Carte Liberté, weekly or monthly subscriptions, MAX subscriptions), Prem's tickets, (TGV INOUI, INTERCITÉS), & Interrail Pass.
Some discounts only apply when you book a return journey from Zurich to Marseille with your discount card or subscription.
Depending on the rail operator, you can also choose between different travel classes to go from Zurich to Marseille at the best price.

Promotional Fare for Zurich – Marseille

Throughout the year, you can find occasional promotions and flash sales on train tickets on the SNCF Connect website and app. The latest deals on SNCF Connect are listed on our Promotions page. Be sure to check this page regularly to stay informed about the latest offers and take advantage of them. In the SNCF Connect app, notifications also keep you up to date as soon as new deals are available.

Last-minute Zurich – Marseille Train

The best way to pay less for your Zurich to Marseille train ticket is to book it in advance, for example during sales events. Train tickets are usually released for sale several months ahead. If you are unsure about your travel dates, depending on your route and the rail operator, you can select the option to hold the fare you have found for a set period. Even for a last-minute ticket from Zurich to Marseille, find the lowest price using our train ticket search tool, which displays fares for the next five to seven days at a glance.

Direct train from Zurich to Marseille and alternative routes

Some services may be operated by direct trains as well as trains with connections. Likewise, different rail operators may provide all or part of a journey with different offers. To get a cheap ticket, we recommend checking the best prices shown after a search on SNCF Connect. A direct train does not necessarily guarantee the cheapest fare for Zurich - Marseille. On certain journeys, we also offer alternative routes, or trips to or from nearby stations, allowing you to compare times and prices.

Which companies operate the train from Zurich to Marseille?

If you're travelling from Zurich to Marseille, the following train companies offer direct lines or journeys with a changeover.

SBB

Travel from Zurich to Marseille with Swiss Federal Railways (SBB). SBB is Switzerland’s national rail operator, with an extensive and punctual network connecting cities across the country efficiently. SBB operates a range of services, including high-speed, long-distance and regional trains, all of which can now be booked on the SNCF Connect website and app.

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What travel classes are available on the Zurich to Marseille train?

To travel from Zurich to Marseille, the railway companies listed below offer different classes of comfort.

SBB

Travel from Zurich to Marseille by train with Swiss Federal Railways (SBB). Depending on your journey and the train selected, enjoy 1st or 2nd class comfort on long-distance InterCity (IC) and EuroCity (EC) trains, tilting trains, or the regional network, which includes InterRegio (IR), RegioExpress (RE), and Regio (R) services. Your SBB train ticket Zurich - Marseille allows you to explore Switzerland and its Alpine landscapes with complete peace of mind.

What on-board services are available on the Zurich to Marseille train?

Discover the on-board services provided by various carriers operating the Zurich to Marseille route, either directly or through connections. Click on the carrier to view associated services.

SBB

  • Treats and relaxation at the SBB Restaurant

    Turn your journey into a break: enjoy a selection of carefully chosen meals and drinks at the SBB Restaurant or SBB Bistro, to delight your taste buds even on the train.

  • Free Internet on board and in stations

    Browse free of charge: thanks to SBB WiFi, Internet access is available in many stations and on board mainline trains!

  • Enhanced comfort in 1st class

    Travel with greater ease: in 1st class, you'll enjoy more legroom, individually adjustable seats spaced further apart, outlets in every compartment, 2+1 layouts, as well as "business" and "quiet" areas for greater peace of mind.

  • Transporting your luggage on board the train

    SBB makes it easy to travel with your luggage. You can keep your luggage with you on the train thanks to the numerous storage areas: under or between the seats, in the overhead luggage racks, or in the multi-function compartments of duplex cars. Pictograms indicate luggage and stroller zones.

  • Transporting your bicycle on board the train

    Bicycles are welcome on SBB trains. You can transport your personal bicycle in the areas provided, including in the IC2000 cars on the lower level. Groups of cyclists (10 people or more) can benefit from specially adapted services on booking. Folding bicycles can be transported as hand luggage, without a specific ticket. For other types of bicycles, we recommend checking transport conditions and booking in advance, especially during busy periods.

  • Travelling with your pet

    Small animals, up to the size of a cat, can travel free of charge on SBB trains if they are transported in a closed cage or bag, placed under the seat or in the luggage racks. For dogs, a specific ticket is required and can be purchased via the SNCF Connect application. Dogs must be kept on a leash and remain on the floor during the journey.

Zurich to Marseille train schedule for Friday 21 August 2026
Departure Arrival Duration Carrier
5h 19m 13h 24m 8h 05m SBB, TER, TGV INOUI
Booking
  • Zurich Hb
    SBB 704
  • Lenzburg
  • Aarau
  • Olten
  • Bern
  • Fribourg/Freiburg
  • Lausanne
  • Renens Vd
  • Morges
  • Nyon
  • Geneve Cornavin
  • Connection: 46 min
  • Geneve Cornavin
    TER 96558
  • Bellegarde-Sur-Valserine Gare
  • Seyssel - Corbonod
  • Culoz
  • Tenay - Hauteville
  • Lyon Part Dieu
  • Connection: 18 min
  • Lyon Part Dieu
    TGV INOUI 12402 - TGV INOUI 5332
  • Avignon Tgv
  • Aix-En-Provence Tgv
  • Marseille Saint-Charles
6h 59m 15h 04m 8h 05m TGV Lyria, TGV INOUI
Booking
  • Zurich Hb
    TGV Lyria 9206
  • Basel Sbb
  • Mulhouse
  • Connection: 1h05
  • Mulhouse
    TGV INOUI 9877 - TGV INOUI 12179
  • Belfort - Montbeliard Tgv
  • Besancon Franche-Comte Tgv
  • Dijon
  • Macon
  • Lyon Part Dieu
  • Valence Tgv Rhone-Alpes Sud
  • Avignon Tgv
  • Aix-En-Provence Tgv
  • Marseille Saint-Charles
7h 59m 15h 04m 7h 05m Deutsche Bahn (DB), TER, TGV INOUI
Booking
  • Zurich Hb
    Deutsche Bahn (DB) 200
  • Basel Sbb
  • Connection: 29 min
  • Basel Sbb
    TER 96218
  • Saint-Louis
  • Mulhouse
  • Connection: 13 min
  • Mulhouse
    TGV INOUI 9877 - TGV INOUI 12179
  • Belfort - Montbeliard Tgv
  • Besancon Franche-Comte Tgv
  • Dijon
  • Macon
  • Lyon Part Dieu
  • Valence Tgv Rhone-Alpes Sud
  • Avignon Tgv
  • Aix-En-Provence Tgv
  • Marseille Saint-Charles
9h 32m 17h 46m 8h 14m SBB, TER, OUIGO
Booking
  • Zurich Hb
    SBB 712
  • Bern
  • Fribourg/Freiburg
  • Lausanne
  • Renens Vd
  • Morges
  • Nyon
  • Geneve Cornavin
  • Connection: 46 min
  • Geneve Cornavin
    TER 96566
  • Bellegarde-Sur-Valserine Gare
  • Seyssel - Corbonod
  • Culoz
  • Amberieu-En-Bugey
  • Lyon Part Dieu
  • Connection: 44 min
  • Lyon Part Dieu
    OUIGO 7835
  • Avignon Tgv
  • Marseille Saint-Charles
11h 34m 19h 24m 7h 50m TGV Lyria, TGV INOUI
Booking
  • Zurich Hb
    TGV Lyria 9218
  • Basel Sbb
  • Mulhouse
  • Belfort - Montbeliard Tgv
  • Connection: 1h04
  • Belfort - Montbeliard Tgv
    TGV INOUI 9879 - TGV INOUI 12189
  • Besancon Franche-Comte Tgv
  • Dijon
  • Macon
  • Lyon Part Dieu
  • Connection: 37 min
  • Lyon Part Dieu
    TGV INOUI 5306
  • Valence Tgv Rhone-Alpes Sud
  • Avignon Tgv
  • Marseille Saint-Charles
13h 34m 19h 45m 6h 11m TGV Lyria, TGV INOUI
Booking
  • Zurich Hb
    TGV Lyria 9222
  • Basel Sbb
  • Mulhouse
  • Dijon
  • Connection: 19 min
  • Dijon
    TGV INOUI 12177 - TGV INOUI 5537
  • Beaune
  • Lyon Part Dieu
  • Avignon Tgv
  • Aix-En-Provence Tgv
  • Marseille Saint-Charles
15h 34m 21h 46m 6h 12m TGV Lyria, DB SNCF Voyageurs in cooperation, TGV INOUI
Booking
  • Zurich Hb
    TGV Lyria 9226
  • Basel Sbb
  • Mulhouse
  • Connection: 16 min
  • Mulhouse
    DB SNCF Voyageurs in cooperation 9580 - TGV INOUI 12180
  • Belfort - Montbeliard Tgv
  • Besancon Franche-Comte Tgv
  • Chalon-Sur-Saone
  • Lyon Part Dieu
  • Avignon Tgv
  • Aix-En-Provence Tgv
  • Marseille Saint-Charles