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Library-museum founded from a scholar’s collection, known for manuscripts, art and cabinet displays in a historic learned setting.
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Marseille to Carpentras is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Marseille to Carpentras will cost around £25 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £22.
On Mon 02 Nov, we found 3 trains from Marseille to Carpentras, including 3 direct services.
These direct trains cover the 88 km distance in an average of 1 h 41 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 1 h 41 m .
The slowest trains will take 1 h 41 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 Carpentras run on average 10 times per day, taking around 1h 18m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £19 but you can travel from only £6 by coach.
The earliest train runs at 05:16, the last at 21:38. The fastest train covers the 88 km distance in 57m.
Distance 88 km |
Average train duration 1h 18m |
Cheapest ticket price £19 |
Trains per day 10 |
Fastest train 57m |
First train 5:16 |
Last train 21:38 |
Cheapest Month Jun |
Cheapest Day Sun |
High Season Jul - Sept |
Low Season Jan - Mar |
Busiest Day Thu |
Least Busy Day Mon |
Best time to book 14 days |
Use these quick route answers to check fares, travel time, departure options, and direct services before booking from Marseille to Carpentras.
The table below shows live departures for Marseille to Carpentras 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
12183+ 879322 | 8:12 Marseille Saint-Charles | 1h41 | 9:53 Carpentras station | 1 change | |
6850+ 879332 | 10:21 Marseille Saint-Charles | 1h32 | 11:53 Carpentras station | 1 change | |
9866+ 879342 | 12:12 Marseille Saint-Charles | 1h41 | 13:53 Carpentras station | 1 change | |
6120+ 879352 | 14:03 Marseille Saint-Charles | 1h50 | 15:53 Carpentras station | 1 change | |
12182+ 879360 | 15:56 Marseille Saint-Charles | 1h27 | 17:23 Carpentras station | 1 change | |
12374+ 879362 | 16:04 Marseille Saint-Charles | 1h49 | 17:53 Carpentras station | 1 change | |
6866+ 879372 | 18:14 Marseille Saint-Charles | 1h39 | 19:53 Carpentras station | 1 change | |
6132+ 879378 | 19:12 Marseille Saint-Charles | 1h41 | 20:53 Carpentras station | 1 change | |
6144+ 879388 | 21:03 Marseille Saint-Charles | 1h50 | 22:53 Carpentras station | 1 change | |
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Library-museum founded from a scholar’s collection, known for manuscripts, art and cabinet displays in a historic learned setting.
Town museum in a grand former bishop’s palace, presenting archaeology, fine art and local history collections in refined interiors.
Art space and museum venue hosting temporary exhibitions and cultural displays inside the Hôtel-Dieu complex in central Carpentras.
Main square lined with historic buildings and cafés, a practical base for exploring the old town and watching daily local life.
Historic quarter around the synagogue, valued for its narrow streets and strong sense of Carpentras’s layered religious history.
Shaded boulevard on the edge of the centre, pleasant for a walk and useful for appreciating the town’s 19th-century urban layout.
Candied cherries and melon from nearby Apt, folded into rich almond cake. A festive Provençal speciality linked to regional fruit growing and pâtisserie.
Dark summer cherries preserved in syrup or liqueur style. Carpentras and the Comtat Venaissin are closely tied to cherry growing and traditional preserves.
A Provençal vegetable stew of courgettes, aubergines, peppers, tomatoes and olive oil. It is a regional staple across Vaucluse in the summer.
Refined Provençal restaurant in central Carpentras, known for seasonal produce and a polished but relaxed dining room.
Traditional restaurant serving Provençal and French cuisine in an old-town setting, suited to a relaxed lunch or dinner.
Well-known brasserie style address for traditional French dishes, generous portions and a lively local atmosphere.
Moderate for Provence. Hotels and dining cost less than Nice or Avignon; local buses are cheap, but summer stays and market-area restaurants raise costs.
Service is usually included. Round up or leave 5-10% for very good restaurant service. Taxis may be rounded up. In cafés, small change is appreciated but not expected.
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Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Marseille to Carpentras 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 Carpentras, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

Most Marseille to Carpentras trains use the Marseille Saint-Charles to Carpentras station pair. Use this guide to compare Marseille and Carpentras 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.
Carpentras has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Parking, Dining, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Information Desk and Luggage Carts.
Food options include: La Perle d'Asie, Le Galusha
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Ticket office support is available at Carpentras. Information desks are located in the main hall.
Luggage storage is available at Carpentras.
Available at Carpentras: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Carpentras: Bike Parking.
Accessibility facilities are available at Carpentras: Ramps.
Nearby hotels include Best Western Le Comtadin, Hotel du Fiacre, Safari Hotel Restaurant Hibiscus.
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