Paris to Marseille train

Travel by train from Paris to Marseille with TGV INOUI or OUIGO in around 3 hours

Paris - Marseille by TGV INOUI and OUIGO

Are you dreaming of a holiday in Marseille, admiring the scenery from Notre-Dame de la Garde, hiking along the Calanques or strolling around the Old Port? If you want to travel while protecting the planet, hop on a train! It takes a day to drive the 776 kilometres between Paris and Marseille, most of which is on motorways, not to mention the frequent breaks and inevitable traffic jams around big town and cities. However, if you opt for a TGV, you'll arrive in Marseille a mere 3 hours 15 minutes later!

Book a OUIGO online for trips between Paris and Marseille.

Whether for business or pleasure, hop on one of the 26 daily direct trains that travel from Paris to Marseille. Thanks to the high-speed line between Paris Gare de Lyon and Marseille Saint-Charles, the TGV INOUI and OUIGO trains travel at around 300 km/h and will get you to the centre of Marseille in just over 3 hours - far quicker than by car or plane.

Paris - Marseille by high-speed train

With SNCF, the average journey by a Paris-Marseille high-speed train only takes 3h 36m. Are you after a bargain price or superior comfort? SNCF Connect has two options for travelling by TGV between Paris and Marseille.

• OUIGO Paris - Marseille: OUIGO offers low-cost Paris - Marseille train tickets: with OUIGO, SNCF's low-cost high-speed train, you can buy your Paris - Marseille ticket for as little as €19. If you choose the standard OUIGO class (OUIGO Essentiel), you can add optional extras for an even comfier train journey such as Wi-Fi and a power socket, depending on your needs. For an extra €9, you can now take advantage of the services included in the OUIGO PLUS offer.
• TGV INOUI Paris - Marseille: TGV INOUI trains have spacious carriages with comfy seats, onboard Wi-Fi with an entertainment platform, and power sockets. With TGV INOUI, you can take up to 2 pieces of labelled luggage (maximum size 70 x 90 x 50 cm) and 1 piece of labelled hand luggage (maximum size 40 x 30 x 15 cm). You can opt to take a particular piece of labelled luggage if it isn't bigger than 90 x 130 cm (pushchair, folded scooter, musical instrument in a labelled case, a pair of skis in a labelled case, wakeboard or snowboard in a labelled case), or take a large labelled piece of luggage (maximum 70 x 90 x 50 cm) and a piece of hand luggage (maximum 40 x 30 x 15 cm).

Stations served by the Paris - Marseille high-speed train service

• The Paris to Marseille train leaves from Paris Gare de Lyon station, located on Place Louis-Armand, 75012 Paris.
• Marseille Saint-Charles station is located on Square Narvik, 13232 Marseille. The main railway station in Marseille, the capital of the Bouches-du-Rhône department and the Provence-Alpes-Côte-d'Azur region, it is located in the city centre, just 2 km from the Old Port. You can easily walk from the SNCF station to the city centre; just take the main staircase at the station's exit. Bus stops, a metro line and trams to Marseille's various districts are just a stone's throw away.

TGV INOUI Paris - Marseille tickets and timetables

SNCF Connect has 3 types of TGV INOUI tickets:

• The TGV Seconde ticket: A seat with a power socket and unlimited free Wi-Fi access. Tickets can be exchanged or refunded up to 3 days before your departure.
• The TGV Première ticket: Settle down in a reclining seat with more legroom. Certain trains have an 'Espace Calme' (Quiet Carriage), perfect for enjoying a peaceful journey.
• OPTIMUM class is TGV INOUI's premium offer with flexible, ongoing support: tickets that can be exchanged and refunded free of charge even after the train has departed, and on full trains too.

OUIGO high-speed Paris - Marseille train fares

The different fares for a OUIGO journey between Paris and Marseille:

Your OUIGO ESSENTIEL Paris - Marseille train fare

The OUIGO ESSENTIEL fare: travel between Paris and Marseille at over 300 km/h, with single adult fares starting at €19. To get the best deal we recommend you book well in advance, especially for peak travel periods.

Your OUIGO PLUS Paris - Marseille train fare

The OUIGO PLUS offer: would you like a comfier OUIGO Paris - Marseille journey? When you book your OUIGO train, select the OUIGO PLUS offer, which only costs €9 more. The advantages: an extra piece of luggage or an XL bag, choice of seat and a fast-track service. And to top it all, the OUIGO PLUS offer is free for kids under 12!

The advantages of choosing a OUIGO Paris - Marseille high-speed train

The fixed-price fare for children under 12 is €8.

À la carte options on SNCF Connect: extra piece of luggage for €5 (in addition to a suitcase stored under your seat and your hand luggage), travel with your pet for €10, get a seat with a power socket for €3. You can also travel with a pushchair for free!

Fantastic deals for Paris - Marseille train tickets

TGV INOUI train fares on SNCF Connect

To get an even better deal on your SNCF train fares, sign up for the Advantage card, which entitles you and a travel companion to a 30% discount throughout the year (See conditions). Take a minute to compare the different ticket classes to find the best deal. First class tickets are sometimes cheaper or only slightly more expensive than second-class ones! Don't wait until the last minute, it's best to book your low-cost Paris - Marseille train ticket in advance.

Paris - Marseille by train this summer

To get the lowest summer fares for your Paris - Marseille train book your tickets on SNCF Connect. TGV INOUI tickets go on sale 4 months before the train's departure date. OUIGO tickets go on sale up to 9 months in advance. There's always something going on in Marseille: enjoy the 5 Continents Jazz Festival in July, the Festival de Marseille, the exhibitions at the Mucem this summer...

Discover the city of Marseille

A pulsating city in the south-east of France, Marseille is nestled between land and sea. Sometimes referred to as the gateway to the Orient, the city has been a cultural melting pot throughout its history. Your train from Paris to Marseille will whizz you to this southern capital.

Start your visit in the Old Port and wander around the MuCEM, the brand-new Museum of European and Mediterranean Civilisations, which set up home in Fort Saint-Jean and was given a striking architectural mesh revamp. Then enjoy a stroll through the maze of historic streets in Vieux Marseille before climbing up to Notre Dame de La Garde. The "Bonne Mère", as it's nicknamed, overlooks the city from a limestone peak 149 m above sea level and boasts a magnificent panoramic view of the city and the beautiful Gare Saint-Charles.

During warmer months, your low-cost Paris - Marseille train ticket will get you to the ideal set-off point to explore the Calanques: on foot or by boat, magnificent landscapes and the crystal-clear blue waters of the Calanques National Park await. Why not make the most of your visit by taking a diving course?

No trip to Marseille would be complete without a visit to the Velodrome Stadium, a much-loved local venue. And once done, it'll be time to dig into a bouillabaisse, bourride or aïoli, accompanied, of course, by a swig of Pastis.