The cheapest and fastest trains from Zurich to Marseille
Cheapest price
£85
Average price
£144
Fastest journey
6 h 11 m
Average duration
7 h 14 m
Trains per day
4
Distance
516 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Zurich to Marseille is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Zurich to Marseille will cost around £144 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £85.
Of the 4 trains that leave Zurich for Marseille every day 4 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
These direct trains cover the 516 km distance in an average of 7 h 14 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 6 h 11 m .
The slowest trains will take 8 h 15 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.
8:347h40Zurich16:14Marseille£851One-way0 changes
12:346h11Zurich18:45Marseille£1041One-way0 changes
14:346h50Zurich21:24Marseille£1701One-way0 changes
7:598h15Zurich16:14Marseille£2161One-way0 changes
12:346h11Zurich18:45Marseille£1041One-way0 changes
14:346h50Zurich21:24Marseille£1701One-way0 changes
8:347h40Zurich16:14Marseille£851One-way0 changes
7:598h15Zurich16:14Marseille£2161One-way0 changes
Travel Information
Compare train, coach and flight for Zurich to Marseille
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Zurich to Marseille 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 2h 31m. 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 £28, and a flight costs an average of £80.
Distance: 516 km
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Most popular Train | Flight | Coach |
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£166 Average Price | £183 Average Price | £51 Average Price Cheapest |
7h 21m Average total duration 6h 51m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 31m Average total duration Fastest 2h 31m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 12h 45m Average total duration 12h 15m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
0.2 - 0.5kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 1.5 - 3.1kg CO2 emissions | 0.5 - 1.3kg CO2 emissions |
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Live departures
Zurich to Marseille train times
The table below shows live departures for Zurich to Marseille trains for today, Friday 1 May. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
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9218+ 5537 | On time 11:34 Zurich HB | 8h11 | 19:45 Marseille Saint-Charles | 1 change | |
9226+ 9580 | 15:34 Zurich HB | 6h12 | 21:46 Marseille Saint-Charles | 1 change | |
| Saturday 2 May | |||||
![]() | 7:59 Zurich | 8h15 | 16:14 Marseille | 0 changesdirect | |
This is the last train of the day. | |||||
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Zurich to Marseille
Trains from Zurich to Marseille run on average 3 times per day, taking around 6h 51m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £85 but you can travel from only £28 by coach.
The earliest train runs at 00:02, the last at 21:32. The fastest train covers the 516 km distance in 6h 11m.
Distance 516 km |
Average train duration 6h 51m |
Cheapest ticket price £85 |
Trains per day 3 |
Fastest train 6h 11m |
First train 0:02 |
Last train 21:32 |
Cheapest Month Nov |
Cheapest Day Tue |
High Season Jul - Sept |
Low Season Jan - Mar |
Busiest Day Fri |
Least Busy Day Mon |
Best time to book 7 days |
Train companies: SNCF | TGV INOUI, SBB, SNCF | TGV Lyria, SNCF TER | Operated by SNCF Voyageurs 1187, Swiss Railways (SBB/CFF/FFS) from Zurich to Marseille trainsSNCF | TGV INOUI, SBB, SNCF | TGV Lyria, SNCF TER | Operated by SNCF Voyageurs 1187, Swiss Railways (SBB/CFF/FFS) trains will get you between Zurich and Marseille from £28. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
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Swiss Railways (SBB/CFF/FFS)
FAQs: Zurich to Marseille train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Zurich to Marseille 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, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

popular train stations
Important Stations and Airports in Zurich and Marseille
- 6:00 AM - 10:00 PM Monday - Sunday
- Free
- The car park is open 24/7. Access via Gessnerallee and Sihlquai.
- Restaurant Au Premier
- Brasserie Federal
- Outside the main entrance.
- Elevators, ramps, restrooms.
- CHF 2
- Hotel Schweizerhof Zürich
- Hotel St. Gotthard
- Central Plaza Hotel
- Cost CHF 12
- Located in the main hall
- Located in the main hall
- 1,300 places, mostly covered
- Avis
- Europcar
- Hertz
- Located in the main hall
- Free
- Hall 1: main entrance, platforms 3-18 for long-distance trains
- Hall 2: S-Bahn platforms 21-24
- Hall 3: underground S-Bahn platforms 41-44
- Tram: Lines 3, 4, 6, 7, 10, 13, 14
- Bus: Several lines available
- S-Bahn: Lines S2, S3, S5, S6, S7, S8, S9, S11, S12, S15, S16, S24
- 6:00 AM - 10:00 PM Monday - Sunday
- Free
- The car park is open 7 days a week. Access is available from Mühlebachstrasse.
- Outback Lodge
- Tibits
- Outside the main entrance.
- Ramps, restrooms.
- CHF 2
- Hotel Opera Zurich
- Small Luxury Hotel Ambassador Zurich
- Hotel Seehof
- Located in the main hall
- 1000 places, covered
- Europcar
- Hertz
- Located in the main hall
- Free
- Hall 1: main entrance, platform 1-3 for S-Bahn trains
- Hall 2: platform 4 for regional trains
- Tram: Line 11, Line 15
- Bus: Several lines available
- S-Bahn: Lines S3, S5, S6, S7, S9, S12, S16
- 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
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