The cheapest and fastest trains from Calais to Marseille
Cheapest price
£82
Average price
£134
Fastest journey
7 h 19 m
Average duration
8 h 44 m
Trains per day
4
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 £134 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £82.
Of the 4 trains that leave Calais for Marseille every day 4 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 44 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 7 h 19 m .
The slowest trains will take 12 h 54 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.
12:347h23Calais19:57Marseille£821One-way0 changes
16:3712h54Calais5:31Marseille£931One-way0 changes
14:387h19Calais21:57Marseille£1421One-way0 changes
13:387h19Calais20:57Marseille£2181One-way0 changes
14:387h19Calais21:57Marseille£1421One-way0 changes
13:387h19Calais20:57Marseille£2181One-way0 changes
12:347h23Calais19:57Marseille£821One-way0 changes
16:3712h54Calais5:31Marseille£931One-way0 changes
Travel Information
Compare train and flight for Calais to Marseille
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Calais to Marseille among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the train with prices starting from £59. 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 train costs an average of £59, and a flight costs an average of £188.
Distance: 892 km
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9h 29m Average total duration 8h 59m 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 tomorrow, Sunday 19 July. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
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![]() | 12:34 Calais | 7h23 | 19:57 Marseille | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 13:38 Calais | 7h19 | 20:57 Marseille | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 14:38 Calais | 7h19 | 21:57 Marseille | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 16:37 Calais | 12h54 | 5:31 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 59m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £59 if you book in advance.
The earliest train runs at 05:44, the last at 22:07. The fastest train covers the 892 km distance in 6h 12m.
Distance 892 km |
Average train duration 8h 59m |
Cheapest ticket price £59 |
Trains per day 6 |
Fastest train 6h 12m |
First train 5:44 |
Last train 22:07 |
Cheapest Month Jan |
Cheapest Day Sat |
High Season Jul - Sept |
Low Season Oct - Dec |
Busiest Day Wed |
Least Busy Day Wed |
Best time to book 14 days |
Train companies: SNCF | TGV INOUI, SNCF | Intercités de nuit, Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF) from Calais to Marseille trainsSNCF | TGV INOUI, SNCF | Intercités de nuit, Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF) trains will get you between Calais and Marseille from £59. 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
Most Calais to Marseille trains use the Calais Ville to Marseille Saint-Charles station pair, with some services arriving at Marseille-Blancarde. Use this guide to compare Calais and Marseille train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
Which Calais station do trains to Marseille leave from?
Getting to Calais Ville from Calais city centre
Calais Ville train station facilities and services
Calais Ville has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental, Information Desk and Luggage Carts.
Food and drink
Food options include: Le Channel, Au Cote d'Argent
Wi-Fi and ATMs
Free. ATMs are available in the train station.
Tickets and information
Ticket office support is available at Calais Ville. Information desks are located in the main hall.
Luggage and lost property
Luggage storage is available at Calais Ville. Lost and found is available at the station.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Calais Ville: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Bike and car services
Available at Calais Ville: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Calais Ville: Elevators, ramps.
Shops, hotels and contact
Nearby hotels include Hotel Meurice, Holiday Inn Calais, Hotel de la Plage.
Getting to Calais - Fréthun from Calais city centre
Calais - Fréthun is 6 km from Calais city centre. Public transport options include:
Calais - Fréthun train station facilities and services
Calais - Fréthun 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 and drink
Food options include: Le Channel, Restaurant du Golf
Wi-Fi and ATMs
Free. ATMs are available in the train station.
Tickets and information
Ticket office support is available at Calais - Fréthun. Information desks are located in the main hall.
Luggage and lost property
Luggage storage is available at Calais - Fréthun. Lost and found is available at the station.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Calais - Fréthun: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Bike and car services
Available at Calais - Fréthun: Bike Parking, Car Rental.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Calais - Fréthun: Ramps, restrooms.
Shops, hotels and contact
Nearby hotels include Holiday Inn Calais, Hotel Meurice, Hotel de la Plage.
Getting to Les Fontinettes from Calais city centre
Les Fontinettes is 1 km from Calais city centre. Public transport options include:
Les Fontinettes train station facilities and services
Les Fontinettes has practical services for this route, including Dining, ATM, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Bike Parking and Bike Rental.
Food and drink
Food and drink options are available at Les Fontinettes.
Wi-Fi and ATMs
ATMs are available at Les Fontinettes.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Les Fontinettes: WC.
Bike and car services
Available at Les Fontinettes: Bike Parking, Bike Rental.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Les Fontinettes.
Which Marseille station do trains from Calais arrive at?
Getting to Marseille Saint-Charles from Marseille city centre
Marseille Saint-Charles train station facilities and services
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 and drink
Food options include: Caffe San Carlo, DAKAO, Espressamente Illy, EXKi, McDonald's, Monop'Daily, Starbucks, Casa Di Pasta, Chatime, PAUL
Wi-Fi and ATMs
Free, unlimited Wi-Fi is available throughout the station. ATMs are located between track M and the bus station at the Honnorat exit.
Tickets and information
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 and lost property
Luggage storage is the lockers are located on Boulevard Bourdet, on level 0 of the station. Service is provided by La Bag Mobile.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Marseille Saint-Charles: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Bike and car services
Available at Marseille Saint-Charles: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility
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.
Shops, hotels and contact
Nearby hotels include Adagio Access Marseille-Saint Charles, Holiday Inn Express Marseille-Saint Charles, Hotel Les Bords De Me.
Getting to Marseille-Blancarde from Marseille city centre
Marseille-Blancarde is 2 km from Marseille city centre. Public transport options include:
Marseille-Blancarde train station facilities and services
Marseille-Blancarde has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Parking, Dining, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Information Desk and Luggage Carts.
Food and drink
Food options include: Le Café de la Banque, La Table de l'Ours
Wi-Fi and ATMs
Free.
Tickets and information
Ticket office support is available at Marseille-Blancarde. Information desks are located near the main entrance.
Luggage and lost property
Luggage storage is available at Marseille-Blancarde. Lost and found is available at the station.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Marseille-Blancarde: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Bike and car services
Available at Marseille-Blancarde: Bike Parking, Bike Rental.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Marseille-Blancarde.
Shops, hotels and contact
Nearby hotels include Kyriad Marseille Blancarde Timone, Ibis Marseille Timone, Hotel Azur.
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