- Must visit
Mucem
Major museum of Mediterranean civilisations with striking modern architecture, exhibitions, and sea-facing walkways.
Cheapest price on 08 Sept
£10
Average ticket price on 08 Sept
£17
Fastest journey on 08 Sept
46 m
Average journey duration on 08 Sept
54 m
Trains on 08 Sept
19
Distance
74 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Arles to Marseille is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Arles to Marseille will cost around £17 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £10.
On Tue 08 Sept, we found 19 trains from Arles to Marseille, including 19 direct services.
These direct trains cover the 74 km distance in an average of 54 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 46 m .
The slowest trains will take 59 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.
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886557Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Arles to Marseille among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the train, with an average ticket price of £16 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 1h 31m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.0 - 0.1kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a train costs an average of £16, while a coach costs an average of £19.
Distance: 74 km
Most popular Train | Coach | Driving |
|---|---|---|
£16 Average Price Cheapest | £19 Average Price | £13 Average Price (fuel + tolls) |
1h 31m Average total duration Fastest 1h 1m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 51m Average total duration 1h 21m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 10m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
![]() Most popular train company | ![]() Most popular bus company | Your own car or car rental |
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 Arles to Marseille:
A train is £3 less than a coach for this route with tickets for a coach from Arles to Marseille costing on average £19.
Other travel options to Marseille take longer:
Coach takes on average 1h 21m.
You'll arrive about 9m sooner (1h 1m by train vs 1h 10m by car). Tickets start at around £16 compared to roughly £13 in fuel and tolls — so you're paying a bit more, but getting hours of your day back, a city-centre arrival, and the freedom to work or relax instead of drive.
Direct services run with ZOU!, SNCF TER | Operated by SNCF Voyageurs 1187, SNCF | Intercités, TER, TER liO | Operated by SNCF Voyageurs 1187, Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF).
Driving makes more sense if you're travelling as a group (where fuel costs split several ways), want to stop along the way, or need a car once you arrive.
The table below shows live departures for Arles to Marseille trains for today, Monday 7 September. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
17703 | Delayed 13:39 15:09Arles station | 0h59 | 14:38 14:38Marseille Saint-Charles | 0 changesdirect | |
879545 | On time 16:27 Arles station | 1h07 | 17:34 Marseille Saint-Charles | 0 changesdirect | |
876542 | On time 16:42 Arles station | 0h56 | 17:38 Marseille Saint-Charles | 0 changesdirect | |
879547 | On time 17:11 Arles station | 1h07 | 18:18 Marseille Saint-Charles | 0 changesdirect | |
886581 | On time 18:10 Arles station | 0h59 | 19:09 Marseille Saint-Charles | 0 changesdirect | |
876546 | On time 18:42 Arles station | 0h56 | 19:38 Marseille Saint-Charles | 0 changesdirect | |
879563 | 19:22 Arles station | 1h06 | 20:28 Marseille Saint-Charles | 0 changesdirect | |
17705 | 20:09 Arles station | 0h59 | 21:08 Marseille Saint-Charles | 0 changesdirect | |
879569 | 21:27 Arles station | 1h07 | 22:34 Marseille Saint-Charles | 0 changesdirect | |
| Tuesday 8 September | |||||
879507 | 6:10 Arles station | 0h59 | 7:09 Marseille Saint-Charles | 0 changesdirect | |
879515 | 7:11 Arles station | 0h58 | 8:09 Marseille Saint-Charles | 0 changesdirect | |
886557 | 8:11 Arles station | 0h59 | 9:10 Marseille Saint-Charles | 0 changesdirect | |
876534 | 8:44 Arles station | 0h55 | 9:39 Marseille Saint-Charles | 0 changesdirect | |
879527 | 9:09 Arles station | 1h11 | 10:20 Marseille Saint-Charles | 0 changesdirect | |
17701 | 10:09 Arles station | 0h59 | 11:08 Marseille Saint-Charles | 0 changesdirect | |
886565 | 11:33 Arles station | 0h59 | 12:32 Marseille Saint-Charles | 0 changesdirect | |
879533 | 12:10 Arles station | 1h09 | 13:19 Marseille Saint-Charles | 0 changesdirect | |
879539 | 13:10 Arles station | 1h10 | 14:20 Marseille Saint-Charles | 0 changesdirect | |
4657 | 13:52 Arles station | 0h52 | 14:44 Marseille Saint-Charles | 0 changesdirect | |
886569 | 14:13 Arles station | 1h06 | 15:19 Marseille Saint-Charles | 0 changesdirect | |
17703 | 15:09 Arles station | 0h59 | 16:08 Marseille Saint-Charles | 0 changesdirect | |
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Trains from Arles to Marseille run on average 13 times per day, taking around 1h 1m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £10 if you book in advance.
There are 12 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 00:40, the last at 22:50. The fastest train covers the 74 km distance in 45m.
Distance 74 km |
Average train duration 1h 1m |
Cheapest ticket price £10 |
Trains per day 13 |
Direct trains 12 |
Fastest train 45m |
First train 0:40 |
Last train 22:50 |
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Major museum of Mediterranean civilisations with striking modern architecture, exhibitions, and sea-facing walkways.
Contemporary art museum in Borély Park, showing modern and post-war works in a bright, updated setting.
Fine arts museum in the Palais Longchamp, featuring paintings, sculptures, and decorative works from several centuries.
Historic harbour lined with boats, quays, and ferries; a lively base for walks, views, and city atmosphere.
Broad historic avenue linking the Old Port and central districts, busy with shops, façades, and everyday city life.
Popular seafront corniche with coastal panoramas, beaches, and an easy walk or drive between key viewpoints.
A rich Provençal fish stew from Marseille, made with Mediterranean rockfish and served with rouille and bread. It is the city’s signature dish.
A garlicky emulsion of olive oil and salt, traditionally served with salt cod and vegetables. A staple of Provençal and Marseille home cooking.
A saffron-scented rice dish cooked with squid, mussels and other seafood. It reflects Marseille’s port heritage and Mediterranean flavours.
Refined seafood restaurant by the Vallon des Auffes, known for bouillabaisse and polished service in a classic Marseille setting.
Simple, well-known spot in L’Estaque for panisses and other local fried snacks, with an unfussy and authentic neighbourhood feel.
Busy traditional address near the Old Port serving Provençal specialities and seafood in a lively, historic brasserie atmosphere.
Moderate for France: dining and hotels are cheaper than Paris, but summer stays and seafront areas raise costs. Public transport is reasonable.
Service is usually included. Round up or leave 5-10% for excellent restaurant service. Taxis are often rounded up. In cafés, small change is appreciated but not expected.
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Marseille Saint-Charles -> Vieux-Port, Marseille
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Arles to Marseille by train. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest train, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Marseille, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

Most Arles to Marseille trains use the Arles to Marseille Saint-Charles station pair, with some services arriving at Marseille-Blancarde. Use this guide to compare Arles and Marseille train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
Arles has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Information Desk and Luggage Carts.
Food options include: La Caravelle, Le Galoubet
Free. ATMs are available in the train station.
Ticket office support is available at Arles. Information desks are located in the main hall.
Luggage storage is available at Arles. Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Arles: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Arles: Bike Parking.
Accessibility facilities are available at Arles: Ramps, restrooms.
Nearby hotels include Hotel Arles Plaza, Best Western Atrium, Hotel Spa Le Calendal.
Marseille Saint-Charles has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental and Information Desk.
Food options include: Caffe San Carlo, DAKAO, Espressamente Illy, EXKi, McDonald's, Monop'Daily, Starbucks, Casa Di Pasta, Chatime, PAUL
Free, unlimited Wi-Fi is available throughout the station. ATMs are located between track M and the bus station at the Honnorat exit.
The ticket office is open Mon - Sun: 09:00 - 18:00. Information desks are located on level -1 of the station, entrances via the station or via Bd Bourdet.
Luggage storage is the lockers are located on Boulevard Bourdet, on level 0 of the station. Service is provided by La Bag Mobile.
Available at Marseille Saint-Charles: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Marseille Saint-Charles: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Marseille Saint-Charles: Accès Plus is a service offered to passengers with disabilities or reduced mobility who need assistance at the station. For more information email [email protected] or call +33 890640650.
Nearby hotels include Adagio Access Marseille-Saint Charles, Holiday Inn Express Marseille-Saint Charles, Hotel Les Bords De Me.
Marseille-Blancarde is 2 km from Marseille city centre. Public transport options include:
Marseille-Blancarde has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Parking, Dining, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Information Desk and Luggage Carts.
Food options include: Le Café de la Banque, La Table de l'Ours
Free.
Ticket office support is available at Marseille-Blancarde. Information desks are located near the main entrance.
Luggage storage is available at Marseille-Blancarde. Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Marseille-Blancarde: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Marseille-Blancarde: Bike Parking, Bike Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Marseille-Blancarde.
Nearby hotels include Kyriad Marseille Blancarde Timone, Ibis Marseille Timone, Hotel Azur.
L'Estaque is 8 km from Marseille city centre. Public transport options include:
L'Estaque has practical services for this route, including Dining, ATM, Accessibility, WC and Bike Parking.
Food and drink options are available at L'Estaque.
ATMs are available at L'Estaque.
Available at L'Estaque: WC.
Available at L'Estaque: Bike Parking.
Accessibility facilities are available at L'Estaque.
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