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Mucem
Major museum of Mediterranean civilisations with striking modern architecture, exhibitions, and sea-facing walkways.
Trains from Naples to Marseille run on average 2 times per day, taking around 11h 51m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £37 but you can travel from only £15 by flight.
The earliest train runs at 00:19, the last at 20:00. The fastest train covers the 781 km distance in 11h 26m.
Distance 781 km |
Average train duration 11h 51m |
Cheapest ticket price £37 |
Trains per day 2 |
Fastest train 11h 26m |
First train 0:19 |
Last train 20:00 |
Cheapest Month Nov |
Cheapest Day Sat |
High Season Jul - Sept |
Low Season Jan - Mar |
Busiest Day Fri |
Least Busy Day Mon |
Best time to book 1 day |
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Major museum of Mediterranean civilisations with striking modern architecture, exhibitions, and sea-facing walkways.
Contemporary art museum in Borély Park, showing modern and post-war works in a bright, updated setting.
Fine arts museum in the Palais Longchamp, featuring paintings, sculptures, and decorative works from several centuries.
Historic harbour lined with boats, quays, and ferries; a lively base for walks, views, and city atmosphere.
Broad historic avenue linking the Old Port and central districts, busy with shops, façades, and everyday city life.
Popular seafront corniche with coastal panoramas, beaches, and an easy walk or drive between key viewpoints.
A rich Provençal fish stew from Marseille, made with Mediterranean rockfish and served with rouille and bread. It is the city’s signature dish.
A garlicky emulsion of olive oil and salt, traditionally served with salt cod and vegetables. A staple of Provençal and Marseille home cooking.
A saffron-scented rice dish cooked with squid, mussels and other seafood. It reflects Marseille’s port heritage and Mediterranean flavours.
Refined seafood restaurant by the Vallon des Auffes, known for bouillabaisse and polished service in a classic Marseille setting.
Simple, well-known spot in L’Estaque for panisses and other local fried snacks, with an unfussy and authentic neighbourhood feel.
Busy traditional address near the Old Port serving Provençal specialities and seafood in a lively, historic brasserie atmosphere.
Moderate for France: dining and hotels are cheaper than Paris, but summer stays and seafront areas raise costs. Public transport is reasonable.
Service is usually included. Round up or leave 5-10% for excellent restaurant service. Taxis are often rounded up. In cafés, small change is appreciated but not expected.
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Marseille Saint-Charles -> Vieux-Port, Marseille
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Most Naples to Marseille trains use the Napoli Centrale to Marseille Saint-Charles station pair. Use this guide to compare Naples and Marseille train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
Napoli Centrale is 2 km from Naples city centre. Public transport options include:
Napoli Centrale has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Ticket Office, Car Rental and Information Desk.
Food options include: Tentazioni Cafe, Burger King, VyTA Boulangerie, Time Cafè, Caffè Toraldo, Chalet Ciro, Cibiamo, Chef Express, Eccellenze Della Costiera, 100 Montaditos, & more
Free WiFi throughout the station. ATMs are located at various points in the station.
The ticket office is open Mon - Sun: 05:50 - 21:10. Information desks are located on the ground floor in the main concourse.
Luggage storage is kiPoint luggage storage is located close to Platform 2, open daily from 06:00 to 23:00. .
Available at Napoli Centrale: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Napoli Centrale: Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Napoli Centrale: The station is fully accessible. The Sala Blu office provides services and assists customers with disabilities. .
Nearby hotels include Grand Hotel Europa, Starhotels Terminus, B&B Hotel Napoli.
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.
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