
Day trip from Toulon to Marseille by train
Why visit Marseille for the day?
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.
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Metz to Toulon among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the coach, with an average ticket price of £72 For those with little time, consider booking a flight, which has an average total journey time of 3h 34m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.2 - 0.6kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £72, while a flight costs an average of £181.
Distance: 667 km
Most popular Train | Coach | Flight | Driving |
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£131 Average Price | £72 Average Price Cheapest | £181 Average Price | £183 Average Price (fuel + tolls) |
7h 11m Average total duration 6h 41m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 14h 37m Average total duration 14h 7m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 34m Average total duration Fastest 1h 34m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* | 8h 17m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.2 - 0.6kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.7 - 1.7kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
Compare the available ways to get from Metz to Toulon, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.
This is compared to other travel options from Metz to Toulon:
A coach is £59 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Metz to Toulon costing on average £131.
A coach is £109 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Metz to Toulon costing on average £181.
Other travel options to Toulon take longer:
Train takes on average 7h 11m.
Coach takes on average 14h 37m.
The journey is about 1h 36m faster (6h 41m by train vs 8h 17m by car) and roughly £53 cheaper once you factor in fuel and tolls (£131 vs £183). You'll also arrive in the city centre rather than hunting for parking, and you can work, read, or watch the landscape go by instead of concentrating on the road.
Driving is still worth considering if you want to stop along the way or need a car once you arrive.
How to get to Toulon from Metz by train, bus, flight or ferry.
The best way to travel from Metz to Toulon is by taking a coach because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
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The most popular day trips by train from Toulon are Marseille, Corsica (Island), Aix-en-Provence, Nice and Cannes. Find out what you can do in these day trip destinations and how to book your train from Toulon 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.

Nice is a Mediterranean city on the Côte d'Azur known for the Promenade des Anglais and Vieux Nice. Pebble beaches, busy markets and French-Italian character give it a relaxed but lively feel.

Cannes is a refined Riviera city on the Côte d’Azur, known for the Cannes Film Festival and the seafront promenade of La Croisette. Behind its polished image, Le Suquet and local markets add an older, more lived-in character.
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This is compared to other travel options from Metz to Toulon:
A coach is £59 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Metz to Toulon costing on average £131.
A coach is £109 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Metz to Toulon costing on average £181.
Other travel options to Toulon take longer:
Train takes on average 7h 11m.
Coach takes on average 14h 37m.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Metz and Toulon as scheduled services by train, coach and flight can vary by season or day of the week.
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