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The cheapest and fastest trains from Bologna to Marseille
Showing times and prices for 06 Dec
Cheapest price
£81
Average price
£115
Fastest journey
9 h 27 m
Average duration
10 h 18 m
Trains per day
28
Distance
495 km
Cheap tickets
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Bologna to Marseille is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Bologna to Marseille will cost around £115 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £81.
Fast trains
To travel from Bologna to Marseille you need to make at least 3 changes.
Regionale TTPER 2070 · Regionale Veloce 3368+
86048+
616806:3311h59
Bologna Centrale18:32Marseille Saint-Charles
£811One-way
3 changes
Regionale TTPER 2070 · Regionale Veloce 3368+86056 · 1749006:3313h30
Bologna Centrale20:03Marseille Saint-Charles
£831One-way
3 changes
Regionale Veloce TTPER 2466 · Regionale Veloce 3025 · Regionale Veloce 3376+8606609:5012h14
Bologna Centrale22:04Marseille Saint-Charles
£871One-way
4 changes
Regionale Veloce TTPER 2466 · Regionale Veloce 3025 · Regionale Veloce 3376+8607409:5013h51
Bologna Centrale23:41Marseille Saint-Charles
£871One-way
4 changes
Regionale Veloce TTPER 2466 · Regionale Veloce 3025 · Regionale Veloce 3376+8607209:5013h13
Bologna Centrale23:03Marseille Saint-Charles
£871One-way
4 changes
FRECCIAROSSA 1000 9514+
Intercity 641+86072 · 1749613:369h27
Bologna Centrale23:03Marseille Saint-Charles
£1341One-way
3 changes
FRECCIAROSSA 1000 9514+Intercity 641+86074 · 1749813:3610h05
Bologna Centrale23:41Marseille Saint-Charles
£1341One-way
3 changes
FRECCIAROSSA 9512+Intercity 637+86056 · 1749009:3610h27
Bologna Centrale20:03Marseille Saint-Charles
£1391One-way
3 changes
FRECCIAROSSA 9520+
FRECCIABIANCA 8619+Regionale Veloce 3376+8606611:3610h28
Bologna Centrale22:04Marseille Saint-Charles
£1391One-way
4 changes
FRECCIAROSSA 9574+Intercity 659+86048+616807:3111h01
Bologna Centrale18:32Marseille Saint-Charles
£1271One-way
3 changes
Travel Information
Compare train, coach and flight for Bologna to Marseille
Omio recommends booking the coach as it is the most popular option from Bologna to Marseille among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £25. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 2h 32m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the coach is your best bet as it emits only 0.5 - 1.2kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £25, and a train costs an average of £188.
Distance: 495 km
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| Train | Most popular Coach | Flight |
|---|---|---|
£188 Average Price | £55 Average Price Cheapest | £165 Average Price |
10h 28m Average total duration 9h 58m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 10h 32m Average total duration 10h 2m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 32m Average total duration Fastest 2h 32m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* |
- CO2 emissions | 0.5 - 1.2kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 1.5 - 3.0kg CO2 emissions |
Most popular train company |  Most popular bus company |  Most popular airline |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
Live departures
Bologna to Marseille train times
The table below shows live departures for Bologna to Marseille trains for tomorrow, Saturday 6 December. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
Last updated at 15:42
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Regionale TTPER 2066+Intercity 633+86056 · 17490 | 04:00 Bologna Centrale | 15h03 | 19:03 Marseille Saint-Charles | 3 changes | |
| Regionale TTPER 2066+Intercity 633+86048+6168 | On time 04:00 Bologna Centrale | 13h32 | 17:32 Marseille Saint-Charles | 3 changes | |
| Regionale TTPER 2066+Intercity 633+86062 · 17492 | 04:00 Bologna Centrale | 16h03 | 20:03 Marseille Saint-Charles | 3 changes | |
| Regionale TTPER 2070 · Regionale Veloce 3368+86048+6168 | On time 05:33 Bologna Centrale | 11h59 | 17:32 Marseille Saint-Charles | 3 changes | |
| Regionale TTPER 2070 · Regionale Veloce 3368+86056 · 17490 | 05:33 Bologna Centrale | 13h30 | 19:03 Marseille Saint-Charles | 3 changes | |
| Regionale TTPER 2070+Intercity 659+86048+6168 | On time 05:33 Bologna Centrale | 11h59 | 17:32 Marseille Saint-Charles | 3 changes | |
| FRECCIAROSSA 9574+Intercity 659+86056 · 17490 | 06:31 Bologna Centrale | 12h32 | 19:03 Marseille Saint-Charles | 3 changes | |
| FRECCIAROSSA 9574+Intercity 659+86062 · 17492 | 06:31 Bologna Centrale | 13h32 | 20:03 Marseille Saint-Charles | 3 changes | |
| FRECCIAROSSA 9574+Intercity 659+86048+6168 | On time 06:31 Bologna Centrale | 11h01 | 17:32 Marseille Saint-Charles | 3 changes | |
| Regionale Veloce TTPER 2462+Intercity 637+86066 · 17494 | 06:50 Bologna Centrale | 14h14 | 21:04 Marseille Saint-Charles | 3 changes | |
| Regionale Veloce TTPER 2462+Intercity 637+86056 · 17490 | 06:50 Bologna Centrale | 12h13 | 19:03 Marseille Saint-Charles | 3 changes | |
| Regionale Veloce TTPER 2462+Intercity 637+86062 · 17492 | 06:50 Bologna Centrale | 13h13 | 20:03 Marseille Saint-Charles | 3 changes | |
| FRECCIAROSSA 9512+Intercity 637+86062 · 17492 | 08:36 Bologna Centrale | 11h27 | 20:03 Marseille Saint-Charles | 3 changes | |
| FRECCIAROSSA 9512+Intercity 637+86066 · 17494 | 08:36 Bologna Centrale | 12h28 | 21:04 Marseille Saint-Charles | 3 changes | |
| FRECCIAROSSA 9512+Intercity 637+86056 · 17490 | 08:36 Bologna Centrale | 10h27 | 19:03 Marseille Saint-Charles | 3 changes | |
| Regionale Veloce TTPER 2466 · Regionale Veloce 3025 · Regionale Veloce 3376+86066 | 08:50 Bologna Centrale | 12h14 | 21:04 Marseille Saint-Charles | 4 changes | |
| Regionale Veloce TTPER 2466 · Regionale Veloce 3025 · Regionale Veloce 3376+86074 | 08:50 Bologna Centrale | 13h51 | 22:41 Marseille Saint-Charles | 4 changes | |
| Regionale Veloce TTPER 2466 · Regionale Veloce 3025 · Regionale Veloce 3376+86072 | 08:50 Bologna Centrale | 13h13 | 22:03 Marseille Saint-Charles | 4 changes | |
| FRECCIAROSSA 9516+Regionale Veloce 3227 · Regionale 22959+86066 | 09:36 Bologna Centrale | 11h28 | 21:04 Marseille Saint-Charles | 4 changes | |
| FRECCIAROSSA 9516+Regionale Veloce 3131+86072 · 17496 | 09:36 Bologna Centrale | 12h27 | 22:03 Marseille Saint-Charles | 3 changes | |
| FRECCIAROSSA 9516+Regionale Veloce 3131+86074 · 17498 | 09:36 Bologna Centrale | 13h05 | 22:41 Marseille Saint-Charles | 3 changes | |
| FRECCIAROSSA 9520+FRECCIABIANCA 8619+Regionale Veloce 3376+86074 | 10:36 Bologna Centrale | 12h05 | 22:41 Marseille Saint-Charles | 4 changes | |
| FRECCIAROSSA 9520+FRECCIABIANCA 8619+Regionale Veloce 3376+86072 | 10:36 Bologna Centrale | 11h27 | 22:03 Marseille Saint-Charles | 4 changes | |
| FRECCIAROSSA 9520+FRECCIABIANCA 8619+Regionale Veloce 3376+86066 | 10:36 Bologna Centrale | 10h28 | 21:04 Marseille Saint-Charles | 4 changes | |
| Regionale Veloce TTPER 2470+Intercity 641+86072 · 17496 | 10:50 Bologna Centrale | 11h13 | 22:03 Marseille Saint-Charles | 3 changes | |
| Regionale Veloce TTPER 2470+Intercity 641+86074 · 17498 | 10:50 Bologna Centrale | 11h51 | 22:41 Marseille Saint-Charles | 3 changes | |
| FRECCIAROSSA 1000 9514+Intercity 641+86072 · 17496 | 12:36 Bologna Centrale | 9h27 | 22:03 Marseille Saint-Charles | 3 changes | |
| FRECCIAROSSA 1000 9514+Intercity 641+86074 · 17498 | 12:36 Bologna Centrale | 10h05 | 22:41 Marseille Saint-Charles | 3 changes | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Bologna to Marseille
Italy
France
Trains from Bologna to Marseille run on average 1 times per day, taking around 9h 58m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £188 but you can travel from only £25 by coach.
The earliest train runs at 00:20, the last at 18:10. The fastest train covers the 495 km distance in 9h 3m.
Fares are the lowest economy prices found on Omio. Early booking often means lower prices. Prices change daily and are subject to availability. Discount cards, coach trips, and booking fees are not included.
Price information
Cheapest alternative travel mode
Coach from £25
Distance 495 km |
Average train duration 9h 58m |
Cheapest ticket price £188 |
Trains per day 1 |
Fastest train 9h 3m |
First train 00:20 |
Last train 18:10 |
Fares are the lowest economy prices found on Omio. Early booking often means lower prices. Prices change daily and are subject to availability. Discount cards, coach trips, and booking fees are not included.
Price information
Cheapest alternative travel mode
Coach from £25
Train companies: Intercity, SNCF TER, Frecciarossa from Bologna to Marseille trainsIntercity, SNCF TER, Frecciarossa trains will get you between Bologna and Marseille from £25. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
Intercity
About
Trenitalia Intercity is a high-speed train service operated by the Italian national railway company, Trenitalia. It operates throughout the country, with services running from early morning to late evening. The Intercity trains come in two types: the Intercity Plus, which is the fastest and most comfortable, and the Intercity, which is slightly slower but still offers a comfortable journey. Onboard facilities include air conditioning, power sockets, Wi-Fi, and a bar service. There are several ticket types available, including Standard, Super Economy, and Business. The most popular routes for Trenitalia Intercity are from Rome to Milan, Naples to Florence, and Turin to Venice.
Luggage & cancellation policy
Luggage included
2 pieces of luggage up to 30kg total
Luggage storage
Overhead racks and designated luggage areas at end of carriages
Cancellation Policy
According to ticket conditions
Refund
Full refund provided
Amenities on board the train
Wifi
Food sold onboard
Restaurant car with hot meals and snacks, trolley service in some trains. But do not count on the presence of a buffet car. So if having access to food and drink on the train is important to you, it’s best to bring your own refreshments onboard.
Seat reservation
Seat reservation included in ticket price for most routes
Toilets
USB plugs
Accessibility
Wheelchair spaces and accessible toilets available
Pets
Small pets in carriers allowed free, larger dogs require paid ticket
Quiet zone
SNCF TER
About
SNCF TER (Transport Express Régional) is the regional train service operated by France's national railway company, SNCF. It provides low-cost travel within France's regions, connecting towns and areas not served by high-speed trains. Each French region independently manages its own TER network, offering various ticket types, including discount cards and special fares. TER trains are used by over 800,000 passengers daily and are a popular choice for both commuters and tourists exploring France's diverse landscapes.
Luggage & cancellation policy
Luggage included
One piece of hand luggage and one suitcase included
Luggage storage
Overhead racks, under seats, and designated areas at train ends
Cancellation Policy
Refund policies vary by ticket type
Refund
Full refund provided for canceled trains
Amenities on board the train
Wifi
Food sold onboard
Snack bar or food trolley service on some routes, vending machines available
Seat reservation
Optional seat reservation for additional fee, included in some first-class tickets
Toilets
USB plugs
Accessibility
Wheelchair spaces, accessible toilets, ramps for boarding, assistance service available
Pets
Small pets in carriers travel free, larger dogs require paid ticket, guide dogs travel free
Quiet zone
Frecciarossa
About
Step on board a Frecciarossa train and relax as you travel across Italy. Trenitalia’s Frecciarossa high-speed trains make around 200 connections across the country each day and are renowned for their comfort, speed, and reduced environmental impact. Reaching speeds of up to 186 mph (300 km/h), they connect major destinations such as Rome, Florence, Milan, Venice, and Naples quickly and efficiently. When booking your Frecciarossa journey, you can choose between four classes: Standard, Premium, Business, and Executive. While each class offers different levels of comfort, all provide free Wi-Fi access, power outlets, air conditioning, bathrooms, luggage storage, onboard entertainment, and restaurant and bar services. Ticket options include Super Economy, Economy, and Base, making it easy to find the right balance of comfort and price for your trip.
Luggage & cancellation policy
Average Duration
9h 3m
Cheapest Price
£187
Frecciarossa frequency
1 a day
Luggage included
1 carry-on bag and 1 suitcase per passenger
Luggage storage
Overhead racks, dedicated luggage areas at carriage ends, under seats
Cancellation Policy
Refund policy depends on ticket type
Refund
Full refund provided for canceled trains
Amenities on board the train
Wifi
Food sold onboard
Restaurant car with full meals, bar service with snacks and beverages, at-seat service in Executive class
Seat reservation
Included in Executive class, optional fee for other classes
Toilets
USB plugs
Accessibility
Wheelchair spaces, accessible toilets, assistance service available
Pets
Small pets in carriers travel free, larger dogs require paid ticket and muzzle, service animals free
Quiet zone
FAQs: Bologna to Marseille train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Bologna 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.
To fully experience Marseille, plan to spend around three to four days exploring its key attractions, such as the Old Port, Notre-Dame de la Garde, and the Calanques National Park.
In Marseille, visitors can explore the historic Old Port with its vibrant markets and seafood restaurants, and enjoy the panoramic views from the Basilique Notre-Dame de la Garde. Discover the breathtaking Calanques National Park, perfect for hiking and boat tours, and wander through Le Panier, the city's oldest district with charming streets and artisan shops. Additionally, the MuCEM offers diverse cultural exhibits, while the Château d'If provides a glimpse into history on its island location.
The train distance from Bologna to Marseille is 495 km.
To get from Bologna to Marseille, you can choose from several travel options including train, coach and flight.
The first train from Bologna to Marseille leaves at 0:20.
The last train from Bologna to Marseille departs at 18:10.
The train journey from Bologna to Marseille offers scenic views, particularly as it travels through the picturesque landscapes of Northern Italy and the French Riviera, providing glimpses of charming countryside, rolling hills, and coastal vistas.
Trains from Bologna to Marseille run approximately 1 times per day.
Booking trains from Bologna to Marseille in advance is advisable, especially during peak travel seasons or for long journeys, to ensure availability and secure better fares.
Yes, there is a high-speed train service from Bologna to Marseille.
Unfortunately, there is no direct train service currently available from Bologna to Marseille.
There is no night train service from Bologna to Marseille.
The cost of a train ticket from Bologna to Marseille can vary. The cheapest tickets are usually available from £188, while the average price tends to be around £188.
The cheapest way to get from Bologna to Marseille is by coach, costing approximately £25.
The train from Bologna to Marseille takes 9h 3m and runs once a day.
Yes, you can take the train from Bologna to Marseille.
A day trip from Bologna to Marseille is not feasible as the journey takes 9h 3m and covers a distance of 495 km. The frequency is 1 per day for trains.
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