
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 Nice to Toulon among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the coach, with an average ticket price of £13 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 2h 17m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.0 - 0.1kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £13, while a train costs an average of £28.
Distance: 126 km
Most popular Train | Coach | Driving |
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£28 Average Price | £13 Average Price Cheapest | £37 Average Price (fuel + tolls) |
2h 17m Average total duration Fastest 1h 47m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 35m Average total duration 2h 5m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 40m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.1 - 0.3kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
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Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
Compare the available ways to get from Nice to Toulon, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.
This is compared to other travel options from Nice to Toulon:
A coach is £15 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Nice to Toulon costing on average £28.
Other travel options to Toulon take longer:
Coach takes on average 2h 35m.
Tickets start at around £28 compared to roughly £37 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about £10. The journey takes 1h 47m versus 1h 40m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can work, read, or sleep along the way rather than spending the time behind the wheel. You'll also save the hassle of parking at the other end.
Driving is worth it if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group, or want to stop somewhere en route.
How to get to Toulon from Nice by train, bus, flight or ferry.
The best way to travel from Nice 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.
Travel to Toulon easily. Whether you want fast, cheap or something entirely different, our travel experts have collected everything you need to know so you can find the best option from Nice to Toulon.

This is compared to other travel options from Nice to Toulon:
A coach is £15 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Nice to Toulon costing on average £28.
Other travel options to Toulon take longer:
Coach takes on average 2h 35m.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Nice and Toulon as scheduled services by coach and train can vary by season or day of the week.
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