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Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Marseille to La Ciotat among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the train, with an average ticket price of £9 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 54m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.0 - 0.0kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a train costs an average of £9, while a train costs an average of £9.
Distance: 23 km
Most popular Train | Driving |
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£9 Average Price Cheapest | £7 Average Price (fuel + tolls) |
54m Average total duration Fastest 24m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 36m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.0 - 0.0kg CO2 emissions Lowest | - CO2 emissions |
 Most popular train company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
Compare the available ways to get from Marseille to La Ciotat, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.
You'll arrive about 12m sooner (24m by train vs 36m by car). Tickets start at around £9 compared to roughly £7 in fuel and tolls — so you're paying a bit more, but getting hours of your day back, a city-centre arrival, and the freedom to work or relax instead of drive.
Driving makes more sense if you're travelling as a group (where fuel costs split several ways), want to stop along the way, or need a car once you arrive.
How to get to La Ciotat from Marseille by train, bus, flight or ferry.
The best way to travel from Marseille to La Ciotat is by taking a train because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
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The most popular day trips by train from La Ciotat are Marseille, Aix-en-Provence, Toulon, Cassis and Bandol. Find out what you can do in these day trip destinations and how to book your train from La Ciotat on Omio.
Marseille is France's oldest city, known for its busy Mediterranean port and multicultural energy. The Vieux-Port, Le Panier and the sea give it a rugged, sunlit character.
Aix-en-Provence is known for its elegant old town, fountains and ties to Cézanne. Its leafy streets, markets and café life give the city a refined but relaxed Provençal character.
Toulon is a Mediterranean port city known for its naval base, rugby culture and the slopes of Mont Faron above the harbour. Its old town, markets and seafront give it a lively, local character that feels more working city than polished resort.
Cassis is a small Provençal seaside town known for its colourful harbour, calanques and white wine. With waterfront cafés, narrow streets and limestone cliffs nearby, it feels relaxed and distinctly maritime.
Bandol is a smart seaside town on the Var coast, known for its harbour, beaches and full-bodied Bandol wines. It mixes a polished marina atmosphere with Provençal markets and an easy-going Mediterranean rhythm.
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However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Marseille and La Ciotat as scheduled services by coach and train can vary by season or day of the week.
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