- Must visit
La Ferme aux Crocodiles
Crocodile reserve with educational displays on reptiles and biodiversity. Not a classic museum, but a major visitor site with strong scientific content.
Cheapest price on 18 Sept
£32
Average ticket price on 18 Sept
£32
Fastest journey on 18 Sept
2 h 12 m
Average journey duration on 18 Sept
2 h 12 m
Trains on 18 Sept
2
Distance
132 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Marseille to Pierrelatte is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Marseille to Pierrelatte will cost around £32 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £32.
On Fri 18 Sept, we found 2 trains from Marseille to Pierrelatte, including 2 direct services.
These direct trains cover the 132 km distance in an average of 2 h 12 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 2 h 12 m .
The slowest trains will take 2 h 12 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.




Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Marseille to Pierrelatte among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the coach, with an average ticket price of £15 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 2h 35m. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £15, while a train costs an average of £33.
Distance: 132 km
Most popular Train | Coach | Driving |
|---|---|---|
£33 Average Price | £15 Average Price Cheapest | £30 Average Price (fuel + tolls) |
2h 35m Average total duration Fastest 2h 5m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 48m Average total duration 4h 18m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 37m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
![]() Most popular train company | ![]() Most popular bus company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
This is compared to other travel options from Marseille to Pierrelatte:
A coach is £18 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Marseille to Pierrelatte costing on average £33.
Other travel options to Pierrelatte take longer:
Coach takes on average 4h 18m.
Tickets start at around £33 compared to roughly £30 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about £-3.21. The journey takes 2h 5m versus 1h 37m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can work, read, or sleep along the way rather than spending the time behind the wheel. You'll also save the hassle of parking at the other end.
Driving is worth it if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group, or want to stop somewhere en route.
The table below shows live departures for Marseille to Pierrelatte trains for today, Thursday 17 September. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
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![]() | 13:40 Marseille | 2h12 | 15:52 Pierrelatte | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 14:40 Marseille | 2h12 | 16:52 Pierrelatte | 0 changesdirect | |
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Trains from Marseille to Pierrelatte run on average 9 times per day, taking around 2h 5m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £31 but you can travel from only £10 by coach.
There are 5 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 05:19, the last at 21:12. The fastest train covers the 132 km distance in 2h 3m.
Distance 132 km |
Average train duration 2h 5m |
Cheapest ticket price £31 |
Trains per day 9 |
Direct trains 5 |
Fastest train 2h 3m |
First train 5:19 |
Last train 21:12 |
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Discover the best of Pierrelatte — top attractions, local food, transport tips, budget advice, and currency essentials. Plan your perfect Pierrelatte trip today.
Crocodile reserve with educational displays on reptiles and biodiversity. Not a classic museum, but a major visitor site with strong scientific content.
Contemporary exhibition venue in Pierrelatte presenting rotating art shows and cultural programming, suitable for a short local arts visit.
Nearby archaeology museum presenting finds and interpretation linked to the Tricastin area, useful for regional historical context.
Pleasant central square for a pause between sights, framed by everyday town life and close to shops, civic buildings and the old centre.
Historic centre streets around the old town invite a gentle walk, with traditional façades, small squares and views towards the rock.
Open area around the town’s rock landmark, giving one of the most characteristic local walking settings and useful photo opportunities.
A Provençal vegetable stew of tomatoes, courgettes, aubergines, peppers and olive oil. A regional staple across Drôme Provençale, prized for ripe summer produce.
A savoury tart from nearby southern Drôme and Provence, traditionally filled with onions, anchovies and olives. It reflects the strong Mediterranean influence of the area.
An olive spread made with black olives, capers, anchovies and olive oil. Common as an apéritif in the region, served on bread or with vegetables.
Established dining spot near the centre serving polished French cuisine with seasonal ingredients and a quieter, more refined atmosphere.
Traditional French restaurant in Pierrelatte known for regional dishes, a warm dining room and a dependable neighbourhood reputation.
Casual Italian and Mediterranean restaurant popular for pizzas and hearty mains in a relaxed setting suited to families and groups.
Moderate for France: accommodation and dining are usually cheaper than in major tourist cities, while local transport and everyday costs stay fairly reasonable.
Service is usually included. Round up or leave 5-10% for very good restaurant service. Small change for cafés is fine; taxis may be rounded up.
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Marseille to Pierrelatte 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 Pierrelatte, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

Most Marseille to Pierrelatte trains use the Marseille Saint-Charles to Pierrelatte station pair. Use this guide to compare Marseille and Pierrelatte 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.
Pierrelatte 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 and drink options are available at Pierrelatte.
Free.
Ticket office support is available at Pierrelatte. Information desks are located in the main hall.
Luggage storage is available at Pierrelatte. Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Pierrelatte: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Pierrelatte: Bike Parking.
Accessibility facilities are available at Pierrelatte: Ramps, restrooms.
Nearby hotels include Hotel du Centre, Hotel Azur.
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