The cheapest and fastest trains from Madrid to Marseille
- Cheapest price on Nov 07
- €105
- Average ticket price on Nov 07
- €125
- Fastest journey on Nov 07
- 8 h 40 m
- Average journey duration on Nov 07
- 10 h 21 m
- Trains on Nov 07
- 8
- Distance
- 817 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Madrid to Marseille is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Madrid to Marseille will cost around €125 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only €105.
On Sat, Nov 07, we found 8 trains from Madrid to Marseille, including 1 direct services.
On Sat, Nov 07 the direct trains cover the 817 km distance in an average of 10 h 21 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 8 h 40 m .
On Sat, Nov 07 the slowest trains will take 12 h 18 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.
0972512:50 PM 8h40 Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes 9:30 PM Marseille Saint-Charles €105 1 One-way 0 transfers
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097258:50 AM 12h40 Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes 9:30 PM Marseille Saint-Charles €118 1 One-way 1 transfer
06111+
0972511:22 AM 10h08 Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes 9:30 PM Marseille Saint-Charles €118 1 One-way 1 transfer
06011+
097259:57 AM 11h33 Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes 9:30 PM Marseille Saint-Charles €123 1 One-way 1 transfer
06121+
0972512:22 PM 9h08 Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes 9:30 PM Marseille Saint-Charles €128 1 One-way 1 transfer
0972512:50 PM 8h40 Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes 9:30 PM Marseille Saint-Charles €105 1 One-way 0 transfers
06121+
0972512:22 PM 9h08 Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes 9:30 PM Marseille Saint-Charles €128 1 One-way 1 transfer
06111+
0972511:22 AM 10h08 Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes 9:30 PM Marseille Saint-Charles €118 1 One-way 1 transfer
06011+
097259:57 AM 11h33 Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes 9:30 PM Marseille Saint-Charles €123 1 One-way 1 transfer
06091+
097259:12 AM 12h18 Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes 9:30 PM Marseille Saint-Charles €132 1 One-way 1 transfer
Journey information
Overview: Train from Madrid to Marseille
Trains from Madrid to Marseille run on average 8 times per day, taking around 8h 3m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at €21 but you can travel from only €17 by flight.
There are 1 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 00:10, the last at 17:28. The fastest train covers the 817 km distance in 7h 35m.
Distance 817 km |
Average train duration 8h 3m |
Cheapest ticket price €21 |
Trains per day 8 |
Direct trains 1 |
Fastest train 7h 35m |
First train 12:10 AM |
Last train 5:28 PM |
Cheapest Month Sep |
Cheapest Day Tue |
High Season Jul - Sep |
Low Season Jan - Mar |
Busiest Day Thu |
Least Busy Day Sun |
Best time to book 77 days |
Live departures
Madrid to Marseille train times
The table below shows live departures for Madrid to Marseille trains for today, Friday, November 6. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
06261+ 09725 | 6:09 AM Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes | 15h23 | 9:32 PM Marseille Saint-Charles | 1 transfer | |
06071+ 09725 | 7:22 AM Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes | 14h10 | 9:32 PM Marseille Saint-Charles | 1 transfer | |
06081+ 09725 | 8:22 AM Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes | 13h10 | 9:32 PM Marseille Saint-Charles | 1 transfer | |
06281+ 09725 | 8:50 AM Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes | 12h42 | 9:32 PM Marseille Saint-Charles | 1 transfer | |
06091+ 09725 | 9:12 AM Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes | 12h20 | 9:32 PM Marseille Saint-Charles | 1 transfer | |
06011+ 09725 | 9:57 AM Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes | 11h35 | 9:32 PM Marseille Saint-Charles | 1 transfer | |
06111+ 09725 | 11:22 AM Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes | 10h10 | 9:32 PM Marseille Saint-Charles | 1 transfer | |
06121+ 09725 | 12:22 PM Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes | 9h10 | 9:32 PM Marseille Saint-Charles | 1 transfer | |
09725 | 12:50 PM Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes | 8h42 | 9:32 PM Marseille Saint-Charles | 0 transfersDirect | |
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popular train stations
Popular train stations from Madrid to Marseille
Most Madrid to Marseille trains use the Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes to Marseille Saint-Charles station pair. Use this guide to compare Madrid and Marseille train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
Which Madrid station do trains to Marseille leave from?
Getting to Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes from Madrid city centre
Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes is 1 km from Madrid city centre. Public transport options include:
Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes train station facilities and services
Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental, and Information Desk.
Food and drink
Food options include: Passion Food, La Barrila, Enrique Tomás, Pic Nic, Foodissimo!, PureGusto, Burger King
Wi-Fi and ATMs
Free WiFi in the station and on all Renfe trains. ATMs are in various points at the station.
Tickets and information
The ticket office is open Mon - Sun: 10:00 - 20:00. Information desks are on the ground floor of the main concourse.
Luggage and lost property
Luggage storage is open daily from 05:30 to 22:00. Lost and found is available at the station.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Bike and car services
Available at Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes: Wheelchair parking, adapted elevators, adapted platforms, lobby shopping area.
Shops, hotels and contact
Nearby hotels include 60 Balconies Urban Stay, Only YOU Hotel Atocha, SLEEP’N Atocha.
Which Marseille station do trains from Madrid arrive at?
Getting to Marseille Saint-Charles from Marseille city centre
Marseille Saint-Charles train station facilities and services
Marseille Saint-Charles has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental, and Information Desk.
Food and drink
Food options include: Caffe San Carlo, DAKAO, Espressamente Illy, EXKi, McDonald's, Monop'Daily, Starbucks, Casa Di Pasta, Chatime, PAUL
Wi-Fi and ATMs
Free, unlimited Wi-Fi is available throughout the station. ATMs are located between track M and the bus station at the Honnorat exit.
Tickets and information
The ticket office is open Mon - Sun: 09:00 - 18:00. Information desks are located on level -1 of the station, entrances via the station or via Bd Bourdet.
Luggage and lost property
Luggage storage is the lockers are located on Boulevard Bourdet, on level 0 of the station. Service is provided by La Bag Mobile.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Marseille Saint-Charles: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Bike and car services
Available at Marseille Saint-Charles: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Marseille Saint-Charles: Accès Plus is a service offered to passengers with disabilities or reduced mobility who need assistance at the station. For more information email [email protected] or call +33 890640650.
Shops, hotels and contact
Nearby hotels include Adagio Access Marseille-Saint Charles, Holiday Inn Express Marseille-Saint Charles, Hotel Les Bords De Me.
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