The cheapest and fastest trains from Paris Gare de Lyon to Marseille Saint-Charles
Cheapest price
£65
Average price
£120
Fastest journey
3 h 4 m
Average duration
3 h 4 m
Trains per day
21
Distance
658 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Paris Gare de Lyon to Marseille Saint-Charles is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Paris Gare de Lyon to Marseille Saint-Charles will cost around £120 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £65.
Of the 21 trains that leave Paris Gare de Lyon for Marseille Saint-Charles every day 20 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
These direct trains cover the 658 km distance in an average of 3 h 4 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 3 h 4 m .
The slowest trains will take 3 h 5 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.
FRECCIAROSSA 1000 61476:093h26Paris Gare de Lyon9:35Marseille Saint-Charles£651One-way0 changes
FRECCIAROSSA 1000 611919:183h28Paris Gare de Lyon22:46Marseille Saint-Charles£901One-way0 changes
FRECCIAROSSA 1000 611315:103h19Paris Gare de Lyon18:29Marseille Saint-Charles£901One-way0 changes
6605+
97567:524h19Paris Gare de Lyon12:11Marseille Saint-Charles£1091One-way1 change
612919:383h19Paris Gare de Lyon22:57Marseille Saint-Charles£1131One-way0 changes
615318:103h04Paris Gare de Lyon21:14Marseille Saint-Charles£1251One-way0 changes
617714:103h04Paris Gare de Lyon17:14Marseille Saint-Charles£1661One-way0 changes
617510:103h04Paris Gare de Lyon13:14Marseille Saint-Charles£1251One-way0 changes
61739:103h05Paris Gare de Lyon12:15Marseille Saint-Charles£1251One-way0 changes
61559:103h05Paris Gare de Lyon12:15Marseille Saint-Charles£1661One-way0 changes
Travel Information
Compare train, coach and flight for Paris Gare de Lyon to Marseille Saint-Charles
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Paris Gare de Lyon to Marseille Saint-Charles among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £21. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 2h 4m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £21, and a flight costs an average of £44.
Distance: 658 km
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Live departures
Paris Gare de Lyon to Marseille Saint-Charles train times
The table below shows live departures for Paris Gare de Lyon to Marseille Saint-Charles trains for today, Saturday 6 June. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
6193+ 17703 | On time 10:05 Paris Gare de Lyon | 6h03 | 16:08 Marseille Saint-Charles | 1 change | |
6109 | 11:00 Paris Gare de Lyon | 5h24 | 16:24 Marseille Saint-Charles | 0 changesdirect | |
6111 | 11:50 Paris Gare de Lyon | 4h54 | 16:44 Marseille Saint-Charles | 0 changesdirect | |
6177 | 12:42 Paris Gare de Lyon | 4h32 | 17:14 Marseille Saint-Charles | 0 changesdirect | |
12337+ 4661 | 13:18 Paris Gare de Lyon | 5h19 | 18:37 Marseille Saint-Charles | 1 change | |
6115 | 14:28 Paris Gare de Lyon | 4h56 | 19:24 Marseille Saint-Charles | 0 changesdirect | |
6619 · 12177 | 15:00 Paris Gare de Lyon | 4h49 | 19:49 Marseille Saint-Charles | 1 change | |
6117 | 15:52 Paris Gare de Lyon | 4h48 | 20:40 Marseille Saint-Charles | 0 changesdirect | |
6123 | 16:50 Paris Gare de Lyon | 4h54 | 21:44 Marseille Saint-Charles | 0 changesdirect | |
6627 · 9835 | 17:50 Paris Gare de Lyon | 4h44 | 22:34 Marseille Saint-Charles | 1 change | |
6127 | 18:38 Paris Gare de Lyon | 4h30 | 23:08 Marseille Saint-Charles | 0 changesdirect | |
| Sunday 7 June | |||||
FRECCIAROSSA 1000 6147 | 6:09 Paris Gare de Lyon | 3h26 | 9:35 Marseille Saint-Charles | 0 changesdirect | |
6103 | 7:38 Paris Gare de Lyon | 3h19 | 10:57 Marseille Saint-Charles | 0 changesdirect | |
6605+ 9756 | 7:52 Paris Gare de Lyon | 4h19 | 12:11 Marseille Saint-Charles | 1 change | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Paris Gare de Lyon to Marseille Saint-Charles
Trains from Paris Gare de Lyon to Marseille Saint-Charles run on average 12 times per day, taking around 6h 6m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £30 but you can travel from only £21 by coach.
There are 10 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 04:09, the last at 20:25. The fastest train covers the 658 km distance in 3h 5m.
Distance 658 km |
Average train duration 6h 6m |
Cheapest ticket price £30 |
Trains per day 12 |
Direct trains 10 |
Fastest train 3h 5m |
First train 4:09 |
Last train 20:25 |
Cheapest Month Sept |
Cheapest Day Mon |
High Season Apr - Jun |
Low Season Jan - Mar |
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Least Busy Day Sat |
Train companies: SNCF | TGV INOUI, Trenitalia, SNCF | Intercités de nuit, Regionale, Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF) from Paris Gare de Lyon to Marseille Saint-Charles trainsSNCF | TGV INOUI, Trenitalia, SNCF | Intercités de nuit, Regionale, Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF) trains will get you between Paris Gare de Lyon and Marseille Saint-Charles from £21. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
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FAQs: Paris Gare de Lyon to Marseille Saint-Charles train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Paris Gare de Lyon to Marseille Saint-Charles 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 Marseille Saint-Charles, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

popular train stations
Important Stations and Airports in Paris Gare de Lyon and Marseille Saint-Charles
- Mon - Sun: 04:45 - 01:30
- Free unlimited WiFi.
- Luggage lockers are available daily from 06:15 to 22:00. They are located on the first level in Hall 3 on the Rue de Bercy side of the station.
- Le Train Bleu
- La Fabrique Cookies
- The Grand Comptoir
- Café Pierre Hermé
- Paul
- Starbucks
- Golden Brioche
- Mezzo di Pasta
- McDonald's
- The Prem1er Café
- & many more
- Full accessibility services for all types of disabilities throughout the station, including digital and electronic orientation systems.
- Hôtel Parisianer
- Hôtel Locomo
- Hôtel Marceau Bastille
- Mon - Sun: 04:45 - 01:30
- Located in Hall 1.
- Metro lines: 1, 14
- Bus lines: 24, 57, 61, 63, 72, 77, 91
- Train lines: TGV, RER A, RER D, Transilien R
- 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
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