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Vatican Museums
World-renowned Vatican collections with Raphael Rooms and the Sistine Chapel, essential for art and Church history.
Cheapest price
£221
Average price
£272
Fastest journey
12 h 55 m
Average duration
13 h 51 m
Trains per day
7
Distance
602 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Marseille to Rome is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Marseille to Rome will cost around £272 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £221.
To travel from Marseille to Rome you need to make at least 2 changes.
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9955Omio recommends booking the flight as it is the most popular option from Marseille to Rome among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £46. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 3h 45m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.2 - 0.5kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £46, and a train costs an average of £160.
Distance: 602 km
| Train | Most popular Flight | Coach |
|---|---|---|
£160 Average Price | £85 Average Price | £67 Average Price Cheapest |
11h 40m Average total duration 11h 10m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 6h 45m Average total duration Fastest 3h 45m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 10h 4m Average total duration 9h 34m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
0.2 - 0.5kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 1.8 - 3.6kg CO2 emissions | 0.6 - 1.5kg CO2 emissions |
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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
The table below shows live departures for Marseille to Rome trains for tomorrow, Friday 21 August. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
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12554+ FRECCIAROSSA 1000 9281+ 9955 | 6:34 Marseille Saint-Charles | 15h15 | 21:49 Rome Termini | 2 changes | |
12554+ FRECCIAROSSA 1000 9281+ 9947 | 6:34 Marseille Saint-Charles | 13h16 | 19:50 Rome Termini | 2 changes | |
12554+ FRECCIAROSSA 1000 9281+ 9951 | 6:34 Marseille Saint-Charles | 14h16 | 20:50 Rome Termini | 2 changes | |
FRECCIAROSSA 1000 6140 · FRECCIAROSSA 1000 9281+ 9947 | 6:55 Marseille Saint-Charles | 12h55 | 19:50 Rome Termini | 2 changes | |
FRECCIAROSSA 1000 6140 · FRECCIAROSSA 1000 9281+ 9951 | 6:55 Marseille Saint-Charles | 13h55 | 20:50 Rome Termini | 2 changes | |
FRECCIAROSSA 1000 6140 · FRECCIAROSSA 1000 9281+ 9959 | 6:55 Marseille Saint-Charles | 15h50 | 22:45 Rome Termini | 2 changes | |
FRECCIAROSSA 1000 6140 · FRECCIAROSSA 1000 9281+ 9955 | 6:55 Marseille Saint-Charles | 14h54 | 21:49 Rome Termini | 2 changes | |
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Trains from Marseille to Rome run on average 1 times per day, taking around 11h 10m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £160 but you can travel from only £17 by flight.
The earliest train runs at 00:01, the last at 18:05. The fastest train covers the 602 km distance in 18h 32m.
Distance 602 km |
Average train duration 11h 10m |
Cheapest ticket price £160 |
Trains per day 1 |
Fastest train 18h 32m |
First train 0:01 |
Last train 18:05 |
High Season Jul - Sept |
Low Season Jan - Mar |
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Best time to book 4 days |
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World-renowned Vatican collections with Raphael Rooms and the Sistine Chapel, essential for art and Church history.
Superb Capitoline collections on Michelangelo's square, showcasing ancient sculpture, bronzes, and Rome's civic history.
Outstanding gallery in a villa setting, celebrated for Bernini sculptures and masterpieces by Caravaggio and Raphael.
Baroque square with fountains and lively street life, ideal for people-watching and a classic Rome atmosphere.
Famous staircase linking Piazza di Spagna to Trinità dei Monti, beloved for city scenes and elegant surroundings.
Bohemian quarter of lanes, piazzas, and nightlife, popular for evening strolls, local character, and riverside charm.
Roman pasta with guanciale, egg yolk, Pecorino Romano and black pepper. A city icon prized for its rich sauce and no cream tradition.
Pasta in a sharp, savoury sauce of guanciale, tomato and Pecorino Romano. A classic Roman favourite with roots in local trattoria cooking.
Simple Roman pasta made with Pecorino Romano and black pepper. It shows the city’s love of bold flavour from few ingredients.
Michelin-starred restaurant by the Colosseum serving refined Roman cuisine in an elegant setting. Best for a fine-dining splurge.
Historic Trastevere trattoria known for classic Roman pasta and warm old-school rooms. A dependable choice for traditional local dishes.
Long-running Testaccio restaurant specialising in Roman quinto quarto and pasta. Informal, authentic and popular with locals and visitors.
Moderate for a major Western European capital. Hotels in central areas are pricey, but dining and public transport are often cheaper than in Paris or London.
Service is often included or covered by a coperto. Rounding up or leaving 5-10% is appreciated in restaurants. In cafés, small change is enough; taxis are usually rounded up.
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