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Musée de la Ville
Town museum inside the old city, presenting Briançon's history, mountain life, and the story of its fortifications.
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Marseille to Briançon is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Marseille to Briançon will cost around £39 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £39.
On Mon 02 Nov, we found 3 trains from Marseille to Briançon, including 3 direct services.
These direct trains cover the 205 km distance in an average of 4 h 42 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 4 h 34 m .
The slowest trains will take 4 h 48 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.
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Trains from Marseille to Briançon run on average 2 times per day, taking around 4h 43m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £37 but you can travel from only £25 by coach.
There are 2 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 04:41, the last at 20:30. The fastest train covers the 205 km distance in 4h 15m.
Distance 205 km |
Average train duration 4h 43m |
Cheapest ticket price £37 |
Trains per day 2 |
Direct trains 2 |
Fastest train 4h 15m |
First train 4:41 |
Last train 20:30 |
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Cheapest Day Tue |
High Season Jul - Sept |
Low Season Apr - Jun |
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Best time to book 14 days |
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The table below shows live departures for Marseille to Briançon trains for today, Sunday 1 November. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
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17402 | 7:41 Marseille Saint-Charles | 4h34 | 12:15 Briançon | 0 changesdirect | |
17410 | 16:41 Marseille Saint-Charles | 4h48 | 21:29 Briançon | 0 changesdirect | |
17418 · 17369 | 18:41 Marseille Saint-Charles | 5h08 | 23:49 Briançon | 1 change | |
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Town museum inside the old city, presenting Briançon's history, mountain life, and the story of its fortifications.
Interpretive visit space within Briançon's fortified heritage, explaining military engineering and urban development of the site.
Contemporary art centre with changing exhibitions in a historic military setting, blending heritage and current artistic work.
Briançon's historic upper town of ramparts, steep lanes, colourful houses, and landmark churches; ideal for walking and views.
Promenade beside the fortified walls, valued for panoramic views and an accessible way to appreciate the military landscape.
Main square in the old town, lined with historic buildings and a practical stop for exploring the fortified centre on foot.
A hearty Alpine gratin of potatoes, onions and Tomme cheese from the Hautes-Alpes, baked until golden; a classic mountain comfort dish.
Traditional potato gratin from nearby Gap and Briançon, layered with cream, garlic and local cheese; simple, rich and typical of the region.
Melted Alpine cheese served with charcuterie, potatoes and pickles. Common in mountain restaurants around Briançon and central to winter dining.
Cosy restaurant focused on French and Alpine cooking, suitable for a relaxed dinner with regional wines and seasonal dishes.
Traditional mountain restaurant serving Savoyard and Alpine specialities in a warm chalet-style setting near the old town.
Well-known casual address for pizzas, grills and regional dishes, with a lively atmosphere convenient for central Briançon.
Moderate for the French Alps: lodging can be pricey in ski season, but everyday dining and local transport are manageable versus larger resort towns.
Service is usually included. Round up or leave 5-10% for excellent restaurant service; round up taxi fares and leave small change in cafés.
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Gare de Briançon -> Place du Général Éberlé, Briançon
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Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Marseille to Briançon 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 Briançon, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

Most Marseille to Briançon trains use the Marseille Saint-Charles to Briançon station pair. Use this guide to compare Marseille and Briançon train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like 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 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.
Briançon is 1 km from Briançon city centre. Public transport options include:
Briançon has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Parking, Dining, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Information Desk and Luggage Carts.
Food options include: Restaurant Margherita, McDonald's Briançon
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Ticket office support is available at Briançon. Information desks are located in the main hall.
Luggage storage is available at Briançon. Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Briançon: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Briançon: Bike Parking.
Accessibility facilities are available at Briançon: Elevators, ramps.
Nearby hotels include Hotel de la Chaussée, Hôtel Edelweiss, Hôtel Vauban Briançon.
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