
1st Class
- Free Wi-Fi
- Power plugs
- Wide seats
- In seat restaurant service
- Quiet zone
- Luggage
- Entertainment portal
Cheapest price on 18 Sept
£74
Average ticket price on 18 Sept
£77
Fastest journey on 18 Sept
3 h 48 m
Average journey duration on 18 Sept
3 h 50 m
Trains on 18 Sept
2
Distance
315 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Bellegarde-sur-Valserine to Marseille is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Bellegarde-sur-Valserine to Marseille will cost around £77 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £74.
On Fri 18 Sept, we found 2 trains from Bellegarde-sur-Valserine to Marseille, including 2 direct services.
These direct trains cover the 315 km distance in an average of 3 h 50 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 3 h 48 m .
The slowest trains will take 3 h 51 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.




Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Bellegarde-sur-Valserine to Marseille among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the coach, with an average ticket price of £49 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 3h 40m. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £49, while a flight costs an average of £451.
Distance: 315 km
Most popular Train | Flight | Coach | Driving |
|---|---|---|---|
£77 Average Price | £451 Average Price | £49 Average Price Cheapest | £96 Average Price (fuel + tolls) |
3h 40m Average total duration Fastest 3h 10m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 5m Average total duration 3h 5m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* | 7h 34m Average total duration 7h 4m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 20m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
This is compared to other travel options from Bellegarde-sur-Valserine to Marseille:
A coach is £28 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Bellegarde-sur-Valserine to Marseille costing on average £77.
A coach is £402 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Bellegarde-sur-Valserine to Marseille costing on average £451.
Other travel options to Marseille take longer:
Train takes on average 3h 10m.
Coach takes on average 7h 4m.
The journey is about 1h 10m faster (3h 10m by train vs 4h 20m by car) and roughly £20 cheaper once you factor in fuel and tolls (£77 vs £96). You'll also arrive in the city centre rather than hunting for parking, and you can work, read, or watch the landscape go by instead of concentrating on the road.
Direct services run with SNCF | TGV Lyria.
Driving is still worth considering if you want to stop along the way or need a car once you arrive.
The table below shows live departures for Bellegarde-sur-Valserine to Marseille trains for today, Thursday 17 September. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
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96574+ 9580 | Delayed 18:00 Bellegarde | 3h49 | 20:04 20:04Marseille Saint-Charles | 1 change | |
96578+ 5124 | 20:00 Bellegarde | 3h52 | 23:52 Marseille Saint-Charles | 1 change | |
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Trains from Bellegarde-sur-Valserine to Marseille run on average 7 times per day, taking around 3h 10m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £29 but you can travel from only £22 by coach.
There are 1 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 05:55, the last at 22:05. The fastest train covers the 315 km distance in 2h 57m.
Distance 315 km |
Average train duration 3h 10m |
Cheapest ticket price £29 |
Trains per day 7 |
Direct trains 1 |
Fastest train 2h 57m |
First train 5:55 |
Last train 22:05 |
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Best time to book 2 days |
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Major museum of Mediterranean civilisations with striking modern architecture, exhibitions, and sea-facing walkways.
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Historic harbour lined with boats, quays, and ferries; a lively base for walks, views, and city atmosphere.
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Marseille Saint-Charles -> Vieux-Port, Marseille
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Bellegarde-sur-Valserine 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 Bellegarde-sur-Valserine to Marseille trains use the Bellegarde to Marseille Saint-Charles station pair. Use this guide to compare Bellegarde-sur-Valserine and Marseille train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
Bellegarde has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Car Rental, Information Desk and Luggage Carts.
Food options include: Restaurant Le Terminus, Café de la Gare
Free. ATMs are available in the train station.
Ticket office support is available at Bellegarde. Information desks are located in the main hall.
Luggage storage is available at Bellegarde. Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Bellegarde: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Bellegarde: Bike Parking, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Bellegarde: Elevators, ramps, restrooms.
Nearby hotels include Hotel Hermance, Hôtel Pierre Blanche, Hôtel Kyriad Bellegarde.
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.
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