Marseille to Barcelona train with AVE

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The cheapest and fastest trains from Marseille to Barcelona

Showing times and prices for 17 Jul

Cheapest price

£118

Average price

£138

Fastest journey

4 h 34 m

Average duration

4 h 50 m

Trains per day

2

Distance

339 km

Cheap tickets

The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Marseille to Barcelona is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.

The average ticket from Marseille to Barcelona will cost around £138 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £118.

Fast trains

Of the 2 trains that leave Marseille for Barcelona every day 1 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.

These direct trains cover the 339 km distance in an average of 4 h 50 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 4 h 34 m .

The slowest trains will take 5 h 6 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.

AVE09730
08:044h34
Marseille Saint-Charles
12:38Barcelona Sants
£1181One-way
0 changes
SNCF Intercités4758+TGV INOUI9713
09:235h06
Marseille Saint-Charles
14:29Barcelona Sants
£1581One-way
1 change

Travel Information

Compare train, coach and flight for Marseille to Barcelona

Omio recommends booking the coach as it is the most popular option from Marseille to Barcelona among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £13. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 2h 57m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.1 - 0.3kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £13, and a flight costs an average of £40.

Distance: 339 km

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Flight

£112

Average Price

£34

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Cheapest

£136

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5h 20m

Average total duration

4h 50m

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30m

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7h 56m

Average total duration

7h 26m

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30m

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5h 57m

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2h 57m

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3h 0m

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0.1 - 0.3kg

CO2 emissions

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0.3 - 0.8kg

CO2 emissions

1.0 - 2.0kg

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Marseille to Barcelona train times

Showing trains for tomorrow, Thursday 17 July
Last updated at 20:27
ProviderDepartsDurationArrivesChanges
Tickets
RenfeAVE09730
On time
06:04 Marseille Saint-Charles
4h34
10:38 Barcelona Sants
0 changesdirect
sncf-intercites4758+sncf-tgv-inoui971307:23 Marseille Saint-Charles
5h06
12:29 Barcelona Sants1 change

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How far in advance should I book train tickets from Marseille to Barcelona?

The best time to book your train from Marseille to Barcelona is 77 days before departure. See how prices for trains change on the Marseille to Barcelona route.
Prices are for one-way tickets for one passenger from Marseille to Barcelona per month. Insights are sourced from fares found by Omio users in the last 12 months. Current prices may differ as prices vary depending on the time of day, class or how far in advance you book your train from Marseille to Barcelona.

Journey information

Overview: Train from Marseille to Barcelona

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Trains from Marseille to Barcelona run on average 3 times per day, taking around 4h 50m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £59 but you can travel from only £13 by coach.
Fares are the lowest economy prices found on Omio. Early booking often means lower prices. Prices change daily and are subject to availability. Discount cards, coach trips, and booking fees are not included.
Price information
Cheapest alternative travel mode
Coach from £13
Distance
339 km
Average train duration
4h 50m
Cheapest ticket price
£59
Trains per day
3
Direct trains
1
Fastest train
4h 34m
First train
00:22
Last train
21:57
Fares are the lowest economy prices found on Omio. Early booking often means lower prices. Prices change daily and are subject to availability. Discount cards, coach trips, and booking fees are not included.
Price information
Cheapest alternative travel mode
Coach from £13

Train providers: AVE, Renfe AVE INT and TGV INOUI trains Marseille to Barcelona

Travel between Marseille and Barcelona from £47 with Omio’s train partners AVE, Renfe AVE INT and TGV INOUI! You can find the best timetables and tickets when comparing and booking the most popular route for you.

Enjoy a quick and easy journey on a train between Marseille and Barcelona with AVE, the high-speed train from Renfe, the main Spanish rail operator and official travel partner of Omio. Search all AVE train timetables and tickets on Omio to find the best deals for a train between Marseille and Barcelona covering the 210 miles (339 km) distance. Look out for ticket options like Promo, Promo +, and Flexible to find the most convenient Marseille to Barcelona train ride for you. Renfe AVE even offers discount cards for regular customers, such as the Renfe Gold Card and the + Renfe Youth 50 Card, which can be used when buying AVE tickets on Omio.

Renfe covers around 9,300 miles (15, 000 km) between national and international routes, among which are its AVE routes that connect the main cities of Spain. AVE trains are well-known among travellers for providing ultimate comfort, flexibility and convenience. Their trains are the most popular of Renfe’s fleet due to their high speeds reaching up to 192 mph (310 kmh) on select routes. They are also popular with travellers due to their premium services onboard, such as a restaurant, toilets, WiFi access, and entertainment.

FAQs: Marseille to Barcelona train

FAQs: Travel by train from Marseille to Barcelona easily. Whether you want fast, cheap or something entirely different, our travel experts have collected everything you need to know so you can find the best option from Marseille to Barcelona.
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Important Stations and Airports in Marseille and Barcelona

Marseille
Barcelona
The major train station for departures in Marseille is Marseille Saint-Charles. Find all the information you need to know about services, amenities and connections at Marseille Saint-Charles for your trip from Marseille to Barcelona.
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information
phone
Phone Number
ticketOfficeHours
Ticket Office Hours
  • Mon - Sun: 09:00 - 18:00
Wifi
Wifi
  • Free, unlimited Wi-Fi is available throughout the station.
Lockers
Lockers
  • The lockers are located on Boulevard Bourdet, on level 0 of the station. Service is provided by La Bag Mobile.
Dining
Dining
  • Caffe San Carlo
  • DAKAO
  • Espressamente Illy
  • EXKi
  • McDonald's
  • Monop'Daily
  • Starbucks
  • Casa Di Pasta
  • Chatime
  • PAUL
Accessibility
Accessibility
  • 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.
Hotel
Hotel
  • Adagio Access Marseille-Saint Charles
  • Holiday Inn Express Marseille-Saint Charles
  • Hotel Les Bords De Me
Ticket Office
Ticket Office
  • Mon - Sun: 09:00 - 18:00
Information Desk
Information Desk
  • Located on level -1 of the station, entrances via the station or via Bd Bourdet.
Public transport options for Marseille Saint-Charles
  • 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
The major train station for arrivals in Barcelona is Barcelona Sants. Find all the information you need to know about services, amenities and connections at Barcelona Sants for your journey to Barcelona from Marseille.
Amenities at train station
WifiWifi
LockersLockers
ParkingParking
DiningDining
ATMATM
TaxisTaxis
AccessibilityAccessibility
WCWC
HotelHotel
Lost and Found OfficeLost and Found Office
Ticket OfficeTicket Office
Bike ParkingBike Parking
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phone
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Ticket Office Hours
  • Mon - Sun: 06:00 - 22:00
ticketOfficeHours
Distance to city center
1 km
Wifi
Wifi
  • Hotspots in and near restaurants.
Lockers
Lockers
  • Staffed and automatic. Open daily from 05:30 to 21:00.
Dining
Dining
  • McDonald’s
  • Caffe di Fiore
  • Ars Café
  • Café de l'Estació
  • Café de l’Estació Deli
  • Lavazza
  • Como
  • Peter's
  • Tutti Frutti
  • Enrique Tomás
  • & many more
Accessibility
Accessibility
  • All areas of the station have full disability access facilities.
Hotel
Hotel
  • Apartments Eixample
  • Apartment Guell
  • Sweet Inn Callao
Ticket Office
Ticket Office
  • Mon - Sun: 06:00 - 22:00
Information Desk
Information Desk
  • Located in various locations inside the station.
Public transport options for Barcelona Sants
  • Metro lines: L3, L5
  • Bus lines: A1, A2
  • Train lines: AVE, Alvia, Euromed, Talgo, Trenhotel, TGV, Avant, Intercity, R1, R2, R2 Nord, R2 Sud, R3, R4, RG1, R11, R12, R13, R14, R15, R16, R17

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