The cheapest and fastest trains from Caen to Marseille
Cheapest price
£68
Average price
£111
Fastest journey
6 h 28 m
Average duration
6 h 39 m
Trains per day
5
Distance
789 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Caen to Marseille is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Caen to Marseille will cost around £111 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £68.
Of the 5 trains that leave Caen for Marseille every day 5 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
These direct trains cover the 789 km distance in an average of 6 h 39 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 6 h 28 m .
The slowest trains will take 6 h 53 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.










Travel Information
Compare train, coach and flight for Caen to Marseille
Omio recommends booking the flight as it is the most popular option from Caen to Marseille among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £34. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 1h 35m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £34, and a flight costs an average of £53.
Distance: 789 km
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| Train | Most popular Flight | Coach |
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£94 Average Price | £147 Average Price | £64 Average Price Cheapest |
8h 14m Average total duration 7h 44m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 35m Average total duration Fastest 1h 35m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 14h 29m Average total duration 13h 59m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
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Live departures
Caen to Marseille train times
The table below shows live departures for Caen to Marseille trains for tomorrow, Monday 10 November. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
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![]() | 06:24 Caen | 6h32 | 12:56 Marseille | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 11:46 Caen | 7h11 | 18:57 Marseille | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 13:56 Caen | 6h28 | 20:24 Marseille | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 14:04 Caen | 6h53 | 20:57 Marseille | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 15:55 Caen | 12h38 | 04:33 Marseille | 0 changesdirect |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Caen to Marseille
Trains from Caen to Marseille run on average 8 times per day, taking around 7h 44m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £38 but you can travel from only £34 by coach.
The earliest train runs at 04:59, the last at 22:07. The fastest train covers the 789 km distance in 5h 59m.
Distance 789 km |
Average train duration 7h 44m |
Cheapest ticket price £38 |
Trains per day 8 |
Fastest train 5h 59m |
First train 04:59 |
Last train 22:07 |
Train companies: TGV INOUI, SNCF Intercités de nuit , TER BreizhGo from Caen to Marseille trainsTGV INOUI, SNCF Intercités de nuit , TER BreizhGo trains will get you between Caen and Marseille from £34. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
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FAQs: Caen to Marseille train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Caen 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.

popular train stations
Important Stations and Airports in Caen and Marseille
- 6:00 AM - 10:00 PM Monday - Sunday
- Free
- The car park is open 7 days a week, accessible via Rue de la Gare.
- Le Bistrot de la Gare
- La Ficelle
- Outside the main entrance.
- Elevators, ramps, restrooms.
- €0.50
- Hotel Bristol
- Ibis Styles Caen Centre Gare
- Hotel de la Paix
- Located in the main hall
- 72 places, covered
- Avis
- Europcar
- Located in the main hall
- Free
- Hall 1: main entrance, platform 1-5 for trains to regional and national destinations
- Bus: Lines 12, 12 Express, 30, 31
- Tramway: Line T1, Line T2
- Mon - Sun: 09:00 - 18:00
- Free, unlimited Wi-Fi is available throughout the station.
- The lockers are located on Boulevard Bourdet, on level 0 of the station. Service is provided by La Bag Mobile.
- Caffe San Carlo
- DAKAO
- Espressamente Illy
- EXKi
- McDonald's
- Monop'Daily
- Starbucks
- Casa Di Pasta
- Chatime
- PAUL
- 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.
- Adagio Access Marseille-Saint Charles
- Holiday Inn Express Marseille-Saint Charles
- Hotel Les Bords De Me
- Mon - Sun: 09:00 - 18:00
- Located on level -1 of the station, entrances via the station or via Bd Bourdet.
- Bus lines: 521, 52, 56, 82S, 533, 582, 33, 34, 49, 50, 51
- Metro lines: M1, M2
- Train lines: TGV, iDTGV, OUIGO, TGV Lyria, Eurostar, Thalys
- 6:00 AM - 10:00 PM Monday - Sunday
- Free
- Parking is available near the station, with access from Square Stalingrad.
- Le Café de la Banque
- La Table de l'Ours
- Outside the main entrance.
- €0.50
- Kyriad Marseille Blancarde Timone
- Ibis Marseille Timone
- Hotel Azur
- Located near the main entrance
- 115 places, covered
- Located near the main entrance
- Free
- Hall 1: main entrance, platforms 1-3 for regional and local trains
- Hall 2: access to metro and tramway connections
- Metro: Line 1
- Tramway: Line T1
- Bus: Several lines available
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