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Mucem
Major museum of Mediterranean civilisations with striking modern architecture, exhibitions, and sea-facing walkways.
Cheapest price on 28 Oct
£41
Average ticket price on 28 Oct
£70
Fastest journey on 28 Oct
2 h 24 m
Average journey duration on 28 Oct
2 h 50 m
Trains on 28 Oct
11
Distance
212 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Grenoble to Marseille is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Grenoble to Marseille will cost around £70 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £41.
To travel from Grenoble to Marseille you need to make at least one change.
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17626Trains from Grenoble to Marseille run on average 10 times per day, taking around 2h 57m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £30 but you can travel from only £11 by coach.
The earliest train runs at 05:33, the last at 21:32. The fastest train covers the 212 km distance in 2h 4m.
Distance 212 km |
Average train duration 2h 57m |
Cheapest ticket price £30 |
Trains per day 10 |
Fastest train 2h 4m |
First train 5:33 |
Last train 21:32 |
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Cheapest Day Tue |
High Season Apr - Jun |
Low Season Oct - Dec |
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Least Busy Day Sun |
Best time to book 28 days |
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The table below shows live departures for Grenoble to Marseille trains for today, Tuesday 27 October. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
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17636+ 9580 | Delayed 18:21 Gare de Grenoble | 3h28 | 20:59 20:59Marseille Saint-Charles | 1 change | |
885185+ 5316 | On time 19:39 Gare de Grenoble | 2h51 | 22:30 Marseille Saint-Charles | 1 change | |
17642+ 5124 | 20:21 Gare de Grenoble | 3h31 | 23:52 Marseille Saint-Charles | 1 change | |
| Wednesday 28 October | |||||
33151+ 6801 | 5:50 Grenoble Gare Routière | 2h24 | 8:14 Marseille Saint-Charles | 1 change | |
17506+ 6805 | 7:29 Gare de Grenoble | 2h35 | 10:04 Marseille Saint-Charles | 1 change | |
17684+ 9810 | 8:51 Gare de Grenoble | 3h34 | 12:25 Marseille Saint-Charles | 1 change | |
17512+ 408715+ 9810 | 9:30 Gare de Grenoble | 2h55 | 12:25 Marseille Saint-Charles | 2 changes | |
17646+ 5332 | 9:51 Gare de Grenoble | 3h33 | 13:24 Marseille Saint-Charles | 1 change | |
17626+ 9830 | 15:21 Gare de Grenoble | 3h25 | 18:46 Marseille Saint-Charles | 1 change | |
17628+ 5537 | 16:21 Gare de Grenoble | 3h26 | 19:47 Marseille Saint-Charles | 1 change | |
96642 · 17705 | 17:05 Gare de Grenoble | 4h03 | 21:08 Marseille Saint-Charles | 1 change | |
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Major museum of Mediterranean civilisations with striking modern architecture, exhibitions, and sea-facing walkways.
Contemporary art museum in Borély Park, showing modern and post-war works in a bright, updated setting.
Fine arts museum in the Palais Longchamp, featuring paintings, sculptures, and decorative works from several centuries.
Historic harbour lined with boats, quays, and ferries; a lively base for walks, views, and city atmosphere.
Broad historic avenue linking the Old Port and central districts, busy with shops, façades, and everyday city life.
Popular seafront corniche with coastal panoramas, beaches, and an easy walk or drive between key viewpoints.
A rich Provençal fish stew from Marseille, made with Mediterranean rockfish and served with rouille and bread. It is the city’s signature dish.
A garlicky emulsion of olive oil and salt, traditionally served with salt cod and vegetables. A staple of Provençal and Marseille home cooking.
A saffron-scented rice dish cooked with squid, mussels and other seafood. It reflects Marseille’s port heritage and Mediterranean flavours.
Refined seafood restaurant by the Vallon des Auffes, known for bouillabaisse and polished service in a classic Marseille setting.
Simple, well-known spot in L’Estaque for panisses and other local fried snacks, with an unfussy and authentic neighbourhood feel.
Busy traditional address near the Old Port serving Provençal specialities and seafood in a lively, historic brasserie atmosphere.
Moderate for France: dining and hotels are cheaper than Paris, but summer stays and seafront areas raise costs. Public transport is reasonable.
Service is usually included. Round up or leave 5-10% for excellent restaurant service. Taxis are often rounded up. In cafés, small change is appreciated but not expected.
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Most Grenoble to Marseille trains use the Gare de Grenoble to Marseille Saint-Charles station pair, with some services arriving at Marseille-Blancarde. Use this guide to compare Grenoble and Marseille train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
Gare de Grenoble 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 options include: Restaurant Le Gratin Dauphinois, Le Petit Bouche
Free. ATMs are available in the train station.
Ticket office support is available at Gare de Grenoble. Information desks are located in the main hall.
Luggage storage is available at Gare de Grenoble. Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Gare de Grenoble: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Gare de Grenoble: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Gare de Grenoble: Ramps, restrooms.
Nearby hotels include Residhotel Central Gare, ibis Styles Grenoble Centre Gare, Hotel Europole.
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 options include: Caffe San Carlo, DAKAO, Espressamente Illy, EXKi, McDonald's, Monop'Daily, Starbucks, Casa Di Pasta, Chatime, PAUL
Free, unlimited Wi-Fi is available throughout the station. ATMs are located between track M and the bus station at the Honnorat exit.
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 storage is the lockers are located on Boulevard Bourdet, on level 0 of the station. Service is provided by La Bag Mobile.
Available at Marseille Saint-Charles: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Marseille Saint-Charles: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
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.
Nearby hotels include Adagio Access Marseille-Saint Charles, Holiday Inn Express Marseille-Saint Charles, Hotel Les Bords De Me.
Marseille-Blancarde is 2 km from Marseille city centre. Public transport options include:
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 options include: Le Café de la Banque, La Table de l'Ours
Free.
Ticket office support is available at Marseille-Blancarde. Information desks are located near the main entrance.
Luggage storage is available at Marseille-Blancarde. Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Marseille-Blancarde: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Marseille-Blancarde: Bike Parking, Bike Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Marseille-Blancarde.
Nearby hotels include Kyriad Marseille Blancarde Timone, Ibis Marseille Timone, Hotel Azur.
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