The cheapest and fastest trains from Marseille to Châteauroux
Cheapest price
£71
Average price
£132
Fastest journey
5 h 55 m
Average duration
8 h 5 m
Trains per day
5
Distance
486 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Marseille to Châteauroux is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Marseille to Châteauroux will cost around £132 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £71.
Of the 5 trains that leave Marseille for Châteauroux every day 5 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
These direct trains cover the 486 km distance in an average of 8 h 5 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 5 h 55 m .
The slowest trains will take 15 h 19 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, train and flight for Marseille to Châteauroux
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Marseille to Châteauroux among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £28. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 1h 20m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £28, and a flight costs an average of £23.
Distance: 486 km
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£105 Average Price | £59 Average Price Cheapest | £125 Average Price |
7h 43m Average total duration 7h 13m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 14h 20m Average total duration 13h 50m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 20m Average total duration Fastest 1h 20m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* |
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Live departures
Marseille to Châteauroux train times
The table below shows live departures for Marseille to Châteauroux trains for today, Wednesday 12 November. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
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![]() | 07:45 Marseille | 8h00 | 15:45 Châteauroux | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 13:00 Marseille | 6h38 | 19:38 Châteauroux | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 19:32 Marseille | 13h08 | 08:40 Châteauroux | 0 changesdirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Marseille to Châteauroux
Trains from Marseille to Châteauroux run on average 4 times per day, taking around 7h 13m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £49 but you can travel from only £23 by flight.
The earliest train runs at 05:18, the last at 22:06. The fastest train covers the 486 km distance in 6h 6m.
Distance 486 km |
Average train duration 7h 13m |
Cheapest ticket price £49 |
Trains per day 4 |
Fastest train 6h 6m |
First train 05:18 |
Last train 22:06 |
Train companies: TGV INOUI, SNCF Intercités de nuit , SNCF Intercités, SNCF from Marseille to Châteauroux trainsTGV INOUI, SNCF Intercités de nuit , SNCF Intercités, SNCF trains will get you between Marseille and Châteauroux from £23. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
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FAQs: Marseille to Châteauroux train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Marseille to Châteauroux 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 Châteauroux, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

popular train stations
Important Stations and Airports in Marseille and Châteauroux
- 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
- 6:00 AM - 10:00 PM Monday - Sunday
- Free
- Parking is available near the station, with access from Square Stalingrad.
- Le Café de la Banque
- La Table de l'Ours
- Outside the main entrance.
- €0.50
- Kyriad Marseille Blancarde Timone
- Ibis Marseille Timone
- Hotel Azur
- Located near the main entrance
- 115 places, covered
- Located near the main entrance
- Free
- Hall 1: main entrance, platforms 1-3 for regional and local trains
- Hall 2: access to metro and tramway connections
- Metro: Line 1
- Tramway: Line T1
- Bus: Several lines available
- 6:00 AM - 8:00 PM Monday - Friday
- 8:00 AM - 6:00 PM Saturday
- 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM Sunday
- Free
- The car park is open 7 days a week, 24 hours. Access via Rue de la Gare.
- Steak House
- Le Bistrot Gourmand
- Outside the main entrance.
- Ramps, restrooms.
- €0.50
- Hotel Ibis Châteauroux
- Best Western Plus Hôtel Colbert
- Hotel de la Gare
- Located in the main hall
- 200 places, covered
- Avis
- Europcar
- Located in the main hall
- Free
- Hall 1: main entrance, platforms for regional and local trains
- Hall 2: ticket office and waiting area
- Bus: Several lines available
- Taxi services available
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