
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 coach as it is the most popular option from Nîmes to Toulon among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the coach, with an average ticket price of £15 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 2h 30m. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £15, while a train costs an average of £35.
Distance: 150 km
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£15 Average Price Cheapest | £35 Average Price | £42 Average Price (fuel + tolls) |
3h 39m Average total duration 3h 9m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 30m Average total duration Fastest 2h 0m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 3m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
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Compare the available ways to get from Nîmes to Toulon, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.
This is compared to other travel options from Nîmes to Toulon:
A coach is £21 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Nîmes to Toulon costing on average £35.
Other travel options to Toulon take longer:
Coach takes on average 3h 39m.
Tickets start at around £15 compared to roughly £42 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about £28. The journey takes 3h 9m versus 2h 3m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can use the time productively rather than spending it behind the wheel. No parking to sort, no fuel stops, and most coaches have Wi-Fi and power outlets.
Driving is worth considering if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group (where fuel costs split several ways), or want the flexibility to stop along the way.
How to get to Toulon from Nîmes by train, bus, flight or ferry.
The best way to travel from Nîmes 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 Nîmes to Toulon:
A coach is £21 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Nîmes to Toulon costing on average £35.
Other travel options to Toulon take longer:
Coach takes on average 3h 39m.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Nîmes and Toulon as scheduled services by coach and train can vary by season or day of the week.
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