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Train timetable info Marseille-Basel

Travel by train from Marseille to Basel. 9 trains run each day: choose between the first train departing Marseille at 6h 00m and the last at 21h 31m, allowing you to cover the 772 km distance in as little as 5h 31m.

Cheap train tickets Marseille Basel

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

To get the best price for a train ticket, we recommend booking several months in advance. Save on the cost of your journey by staying flexible with the date and time of your departure. To be notified of the best offers, you can create an alert in the "Low Prices" section.

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

The Marseille to Basel journey takes just 7h 04m on average.

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

The fastest train can complete the journey from Marseille to Basel in 5h 31m.

How many trains run from Marseille to Basel each day?

9 trains complete the Marseille to Basel journey each day.

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

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

What is the distance between Marseille and Basel by train?

The train journey between Marseille and Basel, covers around 772 km.

What time is the first train from Marseille to Basel?

If you’re an early riser, you can catch the Marseille to Basel train at 6h 00m.

What time is the last train from Marseille to Basel?

The last train departs Marseille at 21h 31m.

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

The trains listed on this page depart from: MARSEILLE SAINT-CHARLES, MARSEILLE BLANCARDE.

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

The trains shown on this page arrive at: BASEL SBB.

Which train companies operate trains from Marseille to Basel?

Journeys from Marseille to Basel are operated by TGV INOUI, TGV Lyria, TGV INOUI Brussels, TER, DB SNCF Voyageurs in cooperation, Intercités.

What services are offered on board?

If you travel on INTERCITÉS, you can bring your bicycle on board. Depending on your journey, a paid reservation may be required.

If you travel on TGV INOUI with young children, enjoy the nursery area and its changing table. You can also warm bottles in the bar carriage.

With TGV Lyria, enjoy a bar carriage offering cold and hot drinks, sweet and savoury snacks, as well as varied gourmet dishes made from local and seasonal products. In PREMIÈRE SIGNATURE class, you can enjoy a meal served on a plate at your seat.

All our TER trains are equipped to accommodate passengers with reduced mobility: use the Assist'enGare service, the free station welcome and assistance service for TER trains.

Planning a train trip from Marseille to Basel?

Check timetables, compare prices and book directly your train ticket from Marseille to Basel on SNCF Connect. An easy and simple way to get your train ticket.

How to find a cheap train ticket from Marseille to Basel?

There is several methods to save and get a cheaper train ticket:

  • Book in advance on SNCF Connect website; You can easily set up an alert 3 to 6 months before your departure to get the best price.
  • Take a look at our Deals page which offers a selection of the best on-going promotions, low prices and good deals! Who knows? You might find a good deal to travel from Marseille to Basel.
  • Be flexible on your travel dates and adapt to off-peak times to find a cheaper train ticket. Indeed, note that train tickets during rush hour are the most expensive as well as those issued during school holidays.
  • Get a discount card to benefit from low prices on selected trains from Marseille to Basel

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

The price of a Marseille – Basel 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 Marseille to Basel 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 Marseille to Basel.

Price of a Marseille – Basel Train Ticket

On the SNCF Connect website and app, you can find various subscriptions, discount cards and special fares to get a cheap train ticket from Marseille to Basel: SNCF cards and subscriptions, (Cartes Avantage, Carte Liberté, weekly or monthly subscriptions, MAX subscriptions, TER subscription), Prem's tickets, Interrail Pass, and more.
Depending on the rail operator, you can choose a different class to travel from Marseille to Basel at the lowest fare.

Promotional Fare for Marseille – Basel

Looking for a promotion on your train ticket from Marseille to Basel? Keep an eye out all year round. The latest deals and flash sales are listed on our dedicated SNCF Connect Promotions page. Feel free to subscribe to our newsletter in your customer account to stay informed about upcoming offers and enjoy our low prices. If you have the app, remember to enable notifications, as well.

Last-minute Marseille – Basel Train

The best way to pay less for your Marseille to Basel 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 Marseille to Basel, 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 Marseille to Basel 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 Marseille - Basel. On certain journeys, we also offer alternative routes, or trips to or from nearby stations, allowing you to compare times and prices.

Companies serving Marseille - Basel

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

TGV INOUI

With TGV INOUI, you can travel at speeds up to 320 km/h from Marseille to Basel on an extremely comfy train - perfect for holidays and business trips. Take advantage of free Wi-Fi from Marseille to Basel: you can access content and services via the TGV INOUI portal. Each carriage has plenty of luggage space, so you can quickly and easily settle down in your seat. Enjoy the buffet car which serves a range of food and drinks. Your tickets can be exchanged or refunded, depending on the conditions, up to 3 days before your departure.

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Classes of rail companies serving Marseille - Basel

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

TGV INOUI

Enjoy all the comforts of an TGV INOUI train if you're travelling from Marseille to Basel and choose from a selection of classes.

2nd Class

  • Comfy, reclining seats with a power socket, reading light, and small table.
  • Free Wi-Fi and multimedia portal
  • Space to store your luggage

1st Class

  • Wide, reclining seats with extra legroom and an individual power socket, reading light, and small table
  • Quiet zones
  • Choose your seat from the seating plan when booking
  • Free Wi-Fi and multimedia portal
  • Space to store your luggage

OPTIMUM (routes to and from Paris) :

  • Flexible tickets: free exchanges and refunds up to 30 minutes after departure
  • Access to the TGV INOUI Grand Voyageur Le Club station lounges
  • Wide, reclining seats with extra legroom and an individual power socket, reading light, and small table
  • Quiet zones (carriage at the end of the train to minimise disruptions)
  • Premium dedicated Customer Service
  • Free Wi-Fi and multimedia portal
  • Space to store your luggage

All on-board services provided by companies operating Marseille - Basel

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

TGV INOUI

  • Hold a ticket

    Book your tickets at a guaranteed price for a limited time. You're free to complete your purchase whenever you've made your decision.

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  • Travel in comfort

    Renovated trainsets, electrical sockets, a bar... You'll enjoy a wonderful journey on board our train.

  • Travel connected

    Free access to wifi and extensive services on the Wifi portal, such as the online order at the Bistro.

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  • Travel in first class

    With rows of 3 seats instead of 4, extra legroom, and wider seat cushions and backrests, First Class is designed for your comfort and peace of mind.

  • Travel with a staff that takes care of you

    At your service, attentive, ... Our team ensures your well-being and offers you exclusive services.

  • Space for your luggage

    In each coach, luggage storage is provided to facilitate your on-board installation. For your bulky baggage, take advantage of the home delivery option.

  • Travel with your bike

    Do not want to bike to your destination? Just click on" more criteria "and select" I'm traveling with my bike "when booking. You can take your bike for only €10!

  • Nursury space for baby's

    Especially designed for people with young children, the nursery area allows you to enjoy a changing table and bottles can be heated by TGV bar car.

  • Travel with your pet

    Book the train ticket at the same time as yours, by clicking on the "more criteria" button then on "Travel with your pet", then select the number of animals and their size.

  • Your office at 300 km/h

    On certain trains, you have free access to a space to work, this space is located between two cars of 2nd class. It allows you to work on a table with an electric socket and to have more space.

  • To travel further

    Before your departure, or once arrived at the platform, our exclusive services allow you to continue your journey to your final destination: My rental Avis, My Driver, My Luggage.

  • A gourmet break?

    We are waiting for you at the Bistro, a redesigned, more user-friendly space, with a menu of dishes prepared by chefs, vegetarian products, organic products and the best of the local producers.

  • New gestures

    Our baristas and cleaners ensure your well-being throughout your trip. For our Business PREMIÈRE customers, press and a drink are offered at the platform.

  • Don't queue at the Bistro

    Log in to the Wifi portal and let yourself be guided to order online. You can then pick them up at the Bistro without queuing.

  • A world of services via the portal

    Make your life easier with connected services on our trains from the Wifi portal: follow your journey, consut the remaining time or access content and games that will make you forget about the time.

Train timetables Marseille-Basel Tuesday 7 July 2026
Departure Arrival Duration Carrier
6h 00m 13h 23m 7h 23m TGV INOUI, TGV Lyria
Booking
  • Marseille Saint-Charles
    TGV INOUI 6136
  • Aix-En-Provence Tgv
  • Avignon Tgv
  • Paris - Gare De Lyon - Hall 1 & 2
  • 1h00
  • Paris - Gare De Lyon - Hall 1 & 2
    TGV Lyria 9211
  • Dijon
  • Basel Sbb
6h 33m 12h 08m 5h 35m TGV INOUI, TGV INOUI Brussels, TER
Booking
  • Marseille Saint-Charles
    TGV INOUI 12554 - TGV INOUI Brussels 9854
  • Aix-En-Provence Tgv
  • Avignon Tgv
  • Lyon Part Dieu
  • 12 min
  • Lyon Part Dieu
    TGV INOUI 9898
  • Dijon
  • Besancon Franche-Comte Tgv
  • Belfort - Montbeliard Tgv
  • Mulhouse
  • 25 min
  • Mulhouse
    TER 96217
  • Saint-Louis
  • Basel Sbb
8h 09m 13h 50m 5h 41m DB SNCF Voyageurs in cooperation, TER
Booking
  • Marseille Saint-Charles
    DB SNCF Voyageurs in cooperation 9583
  • Aix-En-Provence Tgv
  • Avignon Tgv
  • Lyon Part Dieu
  • Chalon-Sur-Saone
  • Besancon Franche-Comte Tgv
  • Belfort - Montbeliard Tgv
  • Mulhouse
  • 29 min
  • Mulhouse
    TER 96121
  • Rixheim
  • Habsheim
  • Sierentz
  • Bartenheim
  • Saint-Louis La Chaussee
  • Saint-Louis
  • Basel St. Johann
  • Basel Sbb
9h 45m 15h 26m 5h 41m TGV INOUI, TGV Lyria
Booking
  • Marseille Saint-Charles
    TGV INOUI 12176 - TGV INOUI 5516
  • Aix-En-Provence Tgv
  • Avignon Tgv
  • Lyon Part Dieu
  • Macon
  • Beaune
  • Dijon
  • 35 min
  • Dijon
    TGV Lyria 9213
  • Mulhouse
  • Basel Sbb
10h 47m 17h 35m 6h 48m TGV INOUI, TGV Lyria
Booking
  • Marseille Saint-Charles
    TGV INOUI 6188
  • Paris - Gare De Lyon - Hall 1 & 2
  • 28 min
  • Paris - Gare De Lyon - Hall 1 & 2
    TGV Lyria 9215
  • Belfort - Montbeliard Tgv
  • Mulhouse
  • Basel Sbb
12h 47m 19h 26m 6h 39m TGV INOUI, TGV Lyria
Booking
  • Marseille Saint-Charles
    TGV INOUI 6174
  • Paris - Gare De Lyon - Hall 1 & 2
  • 31 min
  • Paris - Gare De Lyon - Hall 1 & 2
    TGV Lyria 9219
  • Belfort - Montbeliard Tgv
  • Mulhouse
  • Basel Sbb
13h 44m 19h 50m 6h 06m TGV Lyria, TGV INOUI, TER
Booking
  • Marseille Saint-Charles
    TGV Lyria 9752
  • Aix-En-Provence Tgv
  • Avignon Tgv
  • Lyon Part Dieu
  • 33 min
  • Lyon Part Dieu
    TGV INOUI 5500
  • Macon
  • Dijon
  • Besancon Franche-Comte Tgv
  • Belfort - Montbeliard Tgv
  • Mulhouse
  • 10 min
  • Mulhouse
    TER 96141
  • Rixheim
  • Habsheim
  • Sierentz
  • Bartenheim
  • Saint-Louis La Chaussee
  • Saint-Louis
  • Basel St. Johann
  • Basel Sbb
15h 55m 21h 26m 5h 31m TGV INOUI, TGV Lyria
Booking
  • Marseille Saint-Charles
    TGV INOUI 9896 - TGV INOUI 12182
  • Aix-En-Provence Tgv
  • Avignon Tgv
  • Valence Tgv Rhone-Alpes Sud
  • Lyon Part Dieu
  • Chalon-Sur-Saone
  • Dijon
  • 21 min
  • Dijon
    TGV Lyria 9223
  • Mulhouse
  • Basel Sbb
21h 31m 11h 38m 14h 07m Intercités, TGV INOUI, TER
Booking
  • Marseille Blancarde
    Intercités 5772
  • Paris Austerlitz
  • 1h03
  • Paris Est
    TGV INOUI 2407
  • Champagne-Ardenne Tgv
  • Meuse Tgv
  • Strasbourg
  • 22 min
  • Strasbourg
    TER 96249
  • Selestat
  • Colmar
  • Mulhouse
  • Saint-Louis
  • Basel Sbb