Bordeaux-Saint-Jean to Marseille Saint-Charles train with SNCF | Intercités

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The cheapest and fastest trains from Bordeaux-Saint-Jean to Marseille Saint-Charles

Showing times, prices and bookable tickets for 11 Sept

Cheapest price on 11 Sept

£68

Average ticket price on 11 Sept

£151

Fastest journey on 11 Sept

6 h 26 m

Average journey duration on 11 Sept

6 h 27 m

Trains on 11 Sept

18

Distance

504 km

Cheap tickets

The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Bordeaux-Saint-Jean to Marseille Saint-Charles is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.

The average ticket from Bordeaux-Saint-Jean to Marseille Saint-Charles will cost around £151 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £68.

Fast trains

On Fri 11 Sept, we found 18 trains from Bordeaux-Saint-Jean to Marseille Saint-Charles, including 6 direct services.

These direct trains cover the 504 km distance in an average of 6 h 27 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 6 h 26 m .

The slowest trains will take 6 h 27 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.

  • SNCF | Intercités4665
    16:126h27
    Bordeaux-Saint-Jean
    22:39Marseille Saint-Charles
    £681One-way
    0 changes
  • SNCF | Intercités4655
    6:106h26
    Bordeaux-Saint-Jean
    12:36Marseille Saint-Charles
    £681One-way
    0 changes
  • SNCF | Intercités4657
    8:076h37
    Bordeaux-Saint-Jean
    14:44Marseille Saint-Charles
    £771One-way
    0 changes
  • SNCF | Intercités4663
    14:106h26
    Bordeaux-Saint-Jean
    20:36Marseille Saint-Charles
    £771One-way
    0 changes
  • SNCF | Intercités4659
    10:096h28
    Bordeaux-Saint-Jean
    16:37Marseille Saint-Charles
    £771One-way
    0 changes

Travel Information

Compare train, coach and flight for Bordeaux-Saint-Jean to Marseille Saint-Charles

Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Bordeaux-Saint-Jean to Marseille Saint-Charles among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the coach, with an average ticket price of £32 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 5h 50m. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £32, while a flight costs an average of £137.

Distance: 504 km

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Driving

£87

Average Price

£32

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Cheapest

£137

Average Price

£152

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(fuel + tolls)

5h 50m

Average total duration

Fastest

5h 20m

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30m

Additional time*

6h 2m

Average total duration

5h 32m

Onboard

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30m

Additional time*

6h 43m

Average total duration

4h 43m

Onboard

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2h 0m

Additional time*

6h 15m

Average total duration

(door-to-door)

SNCF | Intercités

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Your own car or car rental

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Direct Options

The cheapest way to travel from Bordeaux-Saint-Jean to Marseille Saint-Charles is a coach with an average price of £32.

This is compared to other travel options from Bordeaux-Saint-Jean to Marseille Saint-Charles:

A coach is £55 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Bordeaux-Saint-Jean to Marseille Saint-Charles costing on average £87.

A coach is £105 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Bordeaux-Saint-Jean to Marseille Saint-Charles costing on average £137.

The fastest way to travel from Bordeaux-Saint-Jean to Marseille Saint-Charles is by flight with an average journey time of 4h 43m.

Other travel options to Marseille Saint-Charles take longer:

Train takes on average 5h 20m.

Coach takes on average 5h 32m.

It's helpful to compare your options as there are 3 ways to travel between Bordeaux-Saint-Jean and Marseille Saint-Charles including taking a train, coach and flight.
Take the train. On this route, it beats driving on both time and money.

The journey is about 55m faster (5h 20m by train vs 6h 15m by car) and roughly £65 cheaper once you factor in fuel and tolls (£87 vs £152). 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 | Intercités, Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF).

Driving is still worth considering if you want to stop along the way or need a car once you arrive.

Live departures

Bordeaux-Saint-Jean to Marseille Saint-Charles train times

The table below shows live departures for Bordeaux-Saint-Jean to Marseille Saint-Charles trains for today, Thursday 10 September. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.

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ProviderDepartsDurationArrivesChanges
Tickets
SNCF | TGV INOUI8422 · 61555:40 Bordeaux-Saint-Jean
6h34
12:14 Marseille Saint-Charles1 change
SNCF | TGV INOUI8422 · 61735:40 Bordeaux-Saint-Jean
6h34
12:14 Marseille Saint-Charles1 change
SNCF | Intercités4655
On time
6:10 Bordeaux-Saint-Jean
6h26
12:36 Marseille Saint-Charles
0 changesdirect
SNCF | TGV INOUI8478 · 61756:46 Bordeaux-Saint-Jean
6h28
13:14 Marseille Saint-Charles1 change
SNCF | TGV INOUI8500 · 61097:12 Bordeaux-Saint-Jean
6h47
13:59 Marseille Saint-Charles1 change
SNCF | Intercités46578:07 Bordeaux-Saint-Jean
6h37
14:44 Marseille Saint-Charles0 changesdirect
SNCF | Intercités465910:09 Bordeaux-Saint-Jean
6h28
16:37 Marseille Saint-Charles0 changesdirect
SNCF | TGV INOUI12254 · 617710:47 Bordeaux-Saint-Jean
6h27
17:14 Marseille Saint-Charles1 change
SNCF | Intercités466112:10 Bordeaux-Saint-Jean
6h28
18:38 Marseille Saint-Charles0 changesdirect
SNCF | TGV INOUI12264 · 611712:12 Bordeaux-Saint-Jean
6h42
18:54 Marseille Saint-Charles1 change
SNCF | TGV INOUI8508 · 612112:46 Bordeaux-Saint-Jean
7h11
19:57 Marseille Saint-Charles1 change
SNCF | Intercités466314:10 Bordeaux-Saint-Jean
6h26
20:36 Marseille Saint-Charles0 changesdirect
SNCF | TGV INOUI12260 · 615314:46 Bordeaux-Saint-Jean
6h27
21:13 Marseille Saint-Charles1 change
SNCF | TGV INOUI8582 · 6279 · 531615:49 Bordeaux-Saint-Jean
6h41
22:30 Marseille Saint-Charles2 changes
SNCF | Intercités466516:12 Bordeaux-Saint-Jean
6h27
22:39 Marseille Saint-Charles0 changesdirect
SNCF | TGV INOUI8414 · 5338 · 512417:08 Bordeaux-Saint-Jean
6h44
23:52 Marseille Saint-Charles2 changes
SNCF | TGV INOUI8416+SNCF | Intercités de nuit5781+ZOU!88140617:46 Bordeaux-Saint-Jean
13h10
6:56 Marseille Saint-Charles2 changes
SNCF | Intercités de nuit3740+SNCF | TGV INOUI6103+SNCF TER | Operated by SNCF Voyageurs 1187F41 (866363)21:03 Bordeaux-Saint-Jean
13h54
10:57 Marseille Saint-Charles2 changes

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Journey information

Overview: Train from Bordeaux-Saint-Jean to Marseille Saint-Charles

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Trains from Bordeaux-Saint-Jean to Marseille Saint-Charles run on average 8 times per day, taking around 5h 20m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £32 but you can travel from only £18 by coach.

There are 4 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 04:10, the last at 20:34. The fastest train covers the 504 km distance in 6h 26m.

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 £18
Distance
504 km
Average train duration
5h 20m
Cheapest ticket price
£32
Trains per day
8
Direct trains
4
Fastest train
6h 26m
First train
4:10
Last train
20:34
Cheapest Month
Jan
Cheapest Day
Tue
High Season
Jul - Sept
Low Season
Jan - Mar
Busiest Day
Fri
Least Busy Day
Thu
Best time to book
5 days
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 £18

Train companies: SNCF | Intercités, SNCF | TGV INOUI, SNCF | Intercités de nuit, Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF) from Bordeaux-Saint-Jean to Marseille Saint-Charles trainsSNCF | Intercités, SNCF | TGV INOUI, SNCF | Intercités de nuit, Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF) trains will get you between Bordeaux-Saint-Jean and Marseille Saint-Charles from £18. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.

SNCF | Intercités

About
SNCF Intercités is the brand used by France's national railway company, SNCF, for its non-high-speed, long and medium-distance services on the classic rail network. Established in 2006, it encompasses routes not served by the TGV network, including both day and overnight trains. Intercités connects major regional cities and offers an alternative for destinations not on the high-speed lines, such as Paris to Clermont-Ferrand, Bordeaux to Marseille, and Nantes to Lyon. These trains are known for being comfortable and air-conditioned, with services like luggage space and, on some lines, Wi-Fi.
Luggage & cancellation policy
Average SNCF | Intercités Duration
6h 26m
Cheapest SNCF | Intercités Price
£32
Luggage included
1 piece of hand luggage and 2 pieces of luggage free of charge
Luggage storage
Luggage racks at the end of carriages and overhead storage
Cancellation Policy
Cancellation possible according to ticket conditions
Refund
Full refund if train cancelled by SNCF
Amenities on board the train
Wifi
Food sold onboard
Bar-buffet car with snacks and drinks, or trolley service depending on route
Seat reservation
Optional seat reservation, additional fee applies. Free in 1st class
Toilets
USB plugs
Accessibility
Wheelchair spaces available, assistance service must be booked 48h in advance
Pets
Small pets in carriers travel free. Dogs require paid ticket. Guide dogs free
Quiet zone

What's included in each class

Compare SNCF | Intercités classes and the amenities included in each one.

1st Class
  • Power plugs
  • Wide seats
  • Luggage
2nd Class
  • Power plugs
  • Luggage

SNCF | TGV INOUI

About
SNCF's TGV INOUI is a premium high-speed train service operating across France and to other European cities. Launched in 2017, it aims to provide an enhanced travel experience with greater comfort, connectivity, and services compared to traditional TGV services. TGV INOUI trains offer features like adjustable seats, electrical outlets, fold-down tables, and dedicated luggage spaces. Passengers can enjoy onboard Wi-Fi and access to the TGV INOUI portal for entertainment and journey information. The service also includes a \Bistro TGV INOUI\" for dining, with options for online ordering. SNCF is also introducing a new generation of TGV INOUI trains from 2026, which will be more modular, energy-efficient, and 97% recyclable."
Luggage & cancellation policy
Average SNCF | TGV INOUI Duration
6h 28m
Cheapest SNCF | TGV INOUI Price
£125
SNCF | TGV INOUI frequency
1 a day
Luggage included
1 hand luggage + 2 pieces of luggage free of charge
Luggage storage
Overhead racks, end of carriages, between seats
Cancellation Policy
Refund conditions depend on ticket type
Refund
Full refund if train canceled
Amenities on board the train
Wifi
Food sold onboard
Restaurant car (not all trains), at-seat service in 1st class, snack bar/cafe
Seat reservation
Second class: Optional, additional fee. First class: Included in ticket price
Toilets
USB plugs
Accessibility
Wheelchair spaces, accessible toilets, boarding assistance available
Pets
Small pets in carriers: Free. Large dogs: Paid ticket required. Guide dogs: Free
Quiet zone

SNCF | Intercités de nuit

About
SNCF Intercités de nuit is the regular overnight train service offered by France's national railway company, SNCF, since 2012. These trains, primarily using Corail coaches, provide a time-effective way to travel across France, connecting Paris to various destinations in the south, including the Alps, the Côte d'Azur, and the Pyrenees. Passengers can choose from reclining seats, 6-berth couchettes in second class, or 4-berth couchettes in first class, with the option to book an entire compartment for privacy. Services can include Wi-Fi, pre-ordered meals, and even shower access at select stations for first-class travelers. Popular routes include Paris to Nice, Toulouse, Briançon, and Lourdes.
Luggage & cancellation policy
Average SNCF | Intercités de nuit Duration
12h 23m
Cheapest SNCF | Intercités de nuit Price
£108
Luggage included
1 piece of hand luggage and 2 pieces of luggage included
Luggage storage
Luggage racks at the end of carriages and overhead storage
Cancellation Policy
Refund policies vary by ticket type
Refund
Full refund provided for canceled trains
Amenities on board the train
Food sold onboard
Vending machine with snacks and drinks available
Seat reservation
Seat reservation included in ticket price
Toilets
USB plugs
Accessibility
Wheelchair spaces available, staff assistance for boarding/disembarking
Pets
Small pets in carriers travel free, larger dogs require paid ticket
Quiet zone

What's included in each class

Compare SNCF | Intercités de nuit classes and the amenities included in each one.

1st Class
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Power plugs
  • Wide seats
  • Food available
  • Extra legroom
  • Luggage
2nd Class
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Power plugs
  • Food available
  • Luggage

Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)

Luggage & cancellation policy
Average Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF) Duration
6h 26m
Cheapest Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF) Price
£162
Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF) frequency
6 a day

FAQs: Bordeaux-Saint-Jean to Marseille Saint-Charles train

Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Bordeaux-Saint-Jean to Marseille Saint-Charles 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 Saint-Charles, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

FAQs
The cost of a train ticket from Bordeaux-Saint-Jean to Marseille Saint-Charles can vary. The cheapest tickets are usually available from £32, while the average price tends to be around £87.
The train journey from Bordeaux-Saint-Jean to Marseille Saint-Charles covers a distance of 504 km and takes approximately 6h 26m. Trains run 8 per day.
The train distance from Bordeaux-Saint-Jean to Marseille Saint-Charles is 504 km.
The first train from Bordeaux-Saint-Jean to Marseille Saint-Charles leaves at 4:10.
The last train from Bordeaux-Saint-Jean to Marseille Saint-Charles departs at 20:34.
Trains from Bordeaux-Saint-Jean to Marseille Saint-Charles run approximately 8 times per day.
Yes, there is a high-speed train service from Bordeaux-Saint-Jean to Marseille Saint-Charles.
Yes, there is a direct train between Bordeaux-Saint-Jean and Marseille Saint-Charles. The service operates 4 times per day, provided by SNCF | Intercités, Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF).
To get from Bordeaux-Saint-Jean to Marseille Saint-Charles, you can choose from several travel options including train, coach and flight.
Yes, there is a night train from Bordeaux-Saint-Jean to Marseille Saint-Charles.
The cheapest way to get from Bordeaux-Saint-Jean to Marseille Saint-Charles is by coach, costing approximately £18.
Booking trains from Bordeaux-Saint-Jean to Marseille Saint-Charles in advance is advisable, especially during peak travel seasons or for long journeys, to ensure availability and secure better fares.
The train journey from Bordeaux Saint-Jean to Marseille Saint-Charles offers diverse scenery, including picturesque vineyards, rolling hills, and glimpses of the Mediterranean coast, making it a visually appealing trip.
A day trip from Bordeaux Saint-Jean to Marseille Saint-Charles is not feasible as the journey takes 6h 26m and the distance is 504 km. Trains run 8 times per day.
Yes, you can take the train from Bordeaux-Saint-Jean to Marseille Saint-Charles.

popular train stations

Important Stations and Airports in Bordeaux-Saint-Jean and Marseille Saint-Charles

Most Bordeaux-Saint-Jean to Marseille Saint-Charles trains use the Bordeaux Saint-Jean to Marseille Saint-Charles station pair. Use this guide to compare Bordeaux-Saint-Jean and Marseille Saint-Charles train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.

Departure train stations in Bordeaux
Arrival train stations in Marseille
Bordeaux Saint-JeanRue Charles Domercq, 33800 Bordeaux, France+33 556916470WifiLockersParkingDiningATMTaxisAccessibilityWCHotelTicket OfficeBike ParkingBike RentalCar RentalInformation Desk
City-centre transport

Getting to Bordeaux Saint-Jean from Bordeaux city centre

Bordeaux Saint-Jean is 2 km from Bordeaux city centre. Public transport options include:

Bus4211, 421, 4210 · 17m · £3 · every ~2 min
G, 1 · 18m · £2 · every ~19 min
TramC, D · 11m · £2 · every ~27 min
F · 13m · £2 · every ~11 min

Bordeaux Saint-Jean train station facilities and services

Bordeaux Saint-Jean 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 and drink

Food options include: Baillardran, Starbucks, Café Ritazza, Le Grand Comptoir, Metsens, PAUL, Factory & Co, Brioche Dorée, Costa Coffee, McDonald's

Wi-Fi and ATMs

Free Wi-Fi available everywhere in the station and its surroundings. ATMs are aTM machine is in Hall 3 forecourt.

Tickets and information

The ticket office is open Mon - Sun: 09:00 - 19:00. Information desks are open daily from 09:00 to 18:00, located in the Sales area of Hall 1 on Level 0.

Luggage and lost property

Luggage storage is there are automatic luggage lockers located in Hall 2, Level 0 near the toilets.

Parking, taxis and toilets

Available at Bordeaux Saint-Jean: Parking, Taxis, WC.

Bike and car services

Available at Bordeaux Saint-Jean: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.

Accessibility

Accessibility facilities are available at Bordeaux Saint-Jean: Accessibility available with elevator, ramp or step-free access, barrier-free toilets, services to assist disabled passengers.

Shops, hotels and contact

Nearby hotels include Hotel Regina, Best Western Plus Gare Saint Jean, Hotel La Zoologie.

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