The cheapest and fastest trains from Chamonix-Mont-Blanc to Marseille
Cheapest price
£102
Average price
£138
Fastest journey
9 h 58 m
Average duration
10 h
Trains per day
2
Distance
315 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Chamonix-Mont-Blanc to Marseille is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Chamonix-Mont-Blanc to Marseille will cost around £138 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £102.
Of the 2 trains that leave Chamonix-Mont-Blanc for Marseille every day 2 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
These direct trains cover the 315 km distance in an average of 10 h but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 9 h 58 m .
The slowest trains will take 10 h 2 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 coach, flight and train for Chamonix-Mont-Blanc to Marseille
Omio recommends booking the coach as it is the most popular option from Chamonix-Mont-Blanc to Marseille among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £20. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 5h 49m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £20, and a flight costs an average of £68.
Distance: 315 km
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| Train | Most popular Coach | Flight |
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£165 Average Price | £38 Average Price Cheapest | £166 Average Price |
6h 19m Average total duration Fastest 5h 49m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 7h 21m Average total duration 6h 51m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 10h 41m Average total duration 7h 41m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
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Overview: Train from Chamonix-Mont-Blanc to Marseille
Trains from Chamonix-Mont-Blanc to Marseille run on average 2 times per day, taking around 5h 49m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £78 but you can travel from only £20 by coach.
The earliest train runs at 05:56, the last at 22:05. The fastest train covers the 315 km distance in 6h 10m.
Distance 315 km |
Average train duration 5h 49m |
Cheapest ticket price £78 |
Trains per day 2 |
Fastest train 6h 10m |
First train 05:56 |
Last train 22:05 |
Train companies: SNCF | TGV Lyria, SNCF TER from Chamonix-Mont-Blanc to Marseille trainsSNCF | TGV Lyria, SNCF TER trains will get you between Chamonix-Mont-Blanc and Marseille from £20. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
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SNCF TER
FAQs: Chamonix-Mont-Blanc to Marseille train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Chamonix-Mont-Blanc 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 Chamonix-Mont-Blanc and Marseille
- 8:00 AM - 6:00 PM Monday - Sunday
- Free
- Parking is available near the station with limited spaces.
- La Calèche
- Le Panier des 4 Saisons
- Outside the main entrance.
- Elevators, ramps, restrooms.
- €0.50
- Hotel Le Morgane
- Hotel Mont-Blanc
- Alpina Eclectic Hotel
- Located in the main hall
- 50 places, covered
- Located in the main hall
- Free
- Hall 1: main entrance, platform 1-2 for regional trains
- Hall 2: ticket office and waiting area
- Bus: Several lines available
- Train: Regional trains to Saint-Gervais-les-Bains
- The car park is open and available at the entrance to Chamonix.
- The Aiguille du Midi is a cable car station with access to the summit terrace at 3842m, offering views of Mont Blanc.
- Bus: Local bus services available to Chamonix
- 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
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