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Train from Paris to Marseille

The fastest train from Paris to Marseille takes 3h04, and 13 of the 13 daily connections we found run without a change. Below: every connection, how punctual the route really is, and practical tips.

Fastest journey3h04
Connections a day13
Direct trains13
Within 15 min82%

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Our travel advice

Our pick

Take the 09:10 train: 3h04 without a change.

The timetable at a glance

First train06:03
Last train18:10
Fastest journey3h04
Average journey3h19
Longest journey3h21
Without changing13 of 13

Departures per hour from Paris

  • Departures: 7 in the morning, 3 in the afternoon and 3 in the evening.
  • Operators: SNCF.

From our timetable data for a regular Tuesday; departure times in local Paris time.

All connections on a regular day

Departure times are local time in Paris, arrival times local time in Marseille.

DepartsArrivesDurationChange atTrains
06:0309:243h21direct633A
SNCF
06:3809:573h19direct631B
SNCF
07:3810:573h19direct631B
SNCF
09:1012:143h04direct631A
SNCF
09:3812:573h19direct631B
SNCF
10:1013:143h04direct631A
SNCF
11:3814:573h19direct631B
SNCF
12:3815:563h18direct633A
SNCF
14:3817:573h19direct631B
SNCF
15:3818:563h18direct631B
SNCF
17:2220:353h13direct631A
SNCF
17:3820:573h19direct631B
SNCF
18:1021:163h06direct631B
SNCF

Route map

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TGV punctuality by SNCF

Paris Lyon → Marseille St Charles · 1,628 scheduled trains, July 2026, August 2026, September 2026.

Arrived within 15 min82%
Avg. delay (all trains)10.9 min
Cancelled1.0%

Source: SNCF, Régularité mensuelle TGV par liaisons (ODbL).

Train or plane?

Estimate
TrainPlane
Door to door± 3h29± 4h05
CO₂ per person± 23 kg± 90 kg
ArrivalCity centreAirport

Train: fastest connection plus 25 minutes to and from the station. Plane: flight time plus 40 minutes taxiing and 2.5 hours for airport transfers, check-in and security. CO₂: UK Government GHG Conversion Factors 2025 (DESNZ).

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Frequently asked questions

How long is the train from Paris to Marseille?

The fastest train takes 3h04; the typical journey is 3h19.

Is there a direct train from Paris to Marseille?

Yes. 13 of the 13 connections we found on a regular Tuesday run without a change.

What time is the first and last train from Paris to Marseille?

On a regular Tuesday the first connection leaves at 06:03 and the last at 18:10 (Paris time).

Which station does the train from Paris to Marseille leave from?

The fastest connection leaves from Paris Gare de Lyon Hall 1 - 2 and arrives at Marseille Saint-Charles.

Is the TGV from Paris to Marseille usually on time?

According to SNCF, 82% of trains arrived less than 15 minutes late (July 2026, August 2026, September 2026).

Where can I book a train ticket to Marseille?

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Timetables: our own journey planner (MOTIS) on open timetable data from SNCF, DB (DELFI), NS (OpenOV), NMBS/SNCB, Eurostar, SBB/opentransportdata.swiss, Trenitalia France and Renfe. Method and sources.

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