The cheapest and fastest trains from Calais to Marseille
Cheapest price
£80
Average price
£129
Fastest journey
5 h 31 m
Average duration
8 h 25 m
Trains per day
5
Distance
892 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Calais to Marseille is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Calais to Marseille will cost around £129 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £80.
Of the 5 trains that leave Calais 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 892 km distance in an average of 8 h 25 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 5 h 31 m .
The slowest trains will take 12 h 58 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 Calais to Marseille
Omio recommends booking the coach as it is the most popular option from Calais to Marseille among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £75. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 1h 40m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £75, and a flight costs an average of £33.
Distance: 892 km
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| Train | Most popular Coach | Flight |
|---|---|---|
£101 Average Price | £83 Average Price Cheapest | £160 Average Price |
9h 28m Average total duration 8h 58m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 15h 39m Average total duration 15h 9m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 40m Average total duration Fastest 1h 40m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* |
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Live departures
Calais to Marseille train times
The table below shows live departures for Calais to Marseille trains for today, Friday 5 December. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
![]() | 13:31 Calais | 7h26 | 20:57 Marseille | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 15:13 Calais | 6h35 | 21:48 Marseille | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 15:16 Calais | 6h32 | 21:48 Marseille | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 15:38 Calais | 7h14 | 22:52 Marseille | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 16:07 Calais | 6h34 | 22:41 Marseille | 0 changesdirect |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Calais to Marseille
Trains from Calais to Marseille run on average 6 times per day, taking around 8h 58m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £57 but you can travel from only £33 by flight.
The earliest train runs at 05:16, the last at 22:07. The fastest train covers the 892 km distance in 6h 32m.
Distance 892 km |
Average train duration 8h 58m |
Cheapest ticket price £57 |
Trains per day 6 |
Fastest train 6h 32m |
First train 05:16 |
Last train 22:07 |
Train companies: TGV INOUI, SNCF Intercités de nuit , SNCF from Calais to Marseille trainsTGV INOUI, SNCF Intercités de nuit , SNCF trains will get you between Calais and Marseille from £33. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
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FAQs: Calais to Marseille train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Calais 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 Calais and Marseille
- 6:00 AM - 8:00 PM Monday - Sunday
- Free
- Parking is available at the station with 24/7 access.
- Le Channel
- Au Cote d'Argent
- Outside the main entrance.
- Elevators, ramps.
- €0.50
- Hotel Meurice
- Holiday Inn Calais
- Hotel de la Plage
- Located in the main hall
- 50 places, covered
- Avis
- Europcar
- Hertz
- Located in the main hall
- Free
- Hall 1: main entrance, platform 1-3 for trains to regional and local destinations
- Bus: Several lines available
- Balad'in free bus service connects to various parts of the city.
- 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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