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Marseille to Paris Bullet Train Tickets & Timetable

The Marseille to Paris train runs mainly on TGV INOUI and OUIGO high-speed services between Marseille Saint-Charles and Paris Gare de Lyon. Direct trains use the LGV Mediterranee, LGV Rhone-Alpes, and LGV Sud-Est, with some services calling at Aix-en-Provence TGV, Avignon TGV, Lyon Part-Dieu, or Valence TGV. The rail distance is about 750 km. The fastest direct TGV takes about 3 hours 03 minutes, while slower direct services usually take around 3 hours 20 minutes to 3 hours 35 minutes depending on stops. There are usually around 20 to 25 direct departures per day in one direction, with First and Second Class on TGV INOUI and single-class low-cost seating on OUIGO. One-way fares from Marseille to Paris start from about €19 ($21 USD) for the lowest advance OUIGO fares and can rise to around €150 ($162 USD) for flexible TGV INOUI First Class fares. Prices shown are starting from; final fares depend on class, time of booking, and availability. Rail Monsters accepts bookings 6 to 12 months ahead; book earlier for French school holidays, Christmas, and July-August travel.

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Seats

Marseille

Paris

Each ticket has information about

Departure Time

Travel time

Arrival Time

Changes

Brand name / Train type

Ticket price

Morning trains

05:18

MarseilleMarseille St-Charles

3h 20m

08:38

ParisParis Gare de Lyon

Direct

TGV Inoui 6102

from

166 USD

3h 20m, Direct

05:18

MarseilleMarseille St-Charles

08:38

ParisParis Gare de Lyon

from

166 USD

Direct

TGV Inoui 6102

06:03

MarseilleMarseille St-Charles

3h 19m

09:22

ParisParis Gare de Lyon

Direct

TGV Inoui 6136

from

166 USD

3h 19m, Direct

06:03

MarseilleMarseille St-Charles

09:22

ParisParis Gare de Lyon

from

166 USD

Direct

TGV Inoui 6136

Day trains

12:03

MarseilleMarseille St-Charles

3h 19m

15:22

ParisParis Gare de Lyon

Direct

TGV Inoui 6116

from

166 USD

3h 19m, Direct

12:03

MarseilleMarseille St-Charles

15:22

ParisParis Gare de Lyon

from

166 USD

Direct

TGV Inoui 6116

12:12

MarseilleMarseille St-Charles

3h 50m

16:02

ParisCharles de Gaulle Airport (CDG, Paris)

Direct

TGV Inoui 9866

from

115 USD

3h 50m, Direct

12:12

MarseilleMarseille St-Charles

16:02

ParisCharles de Gaulle Airport (CDG, Paris)

from

115 USD

Direct

TGV Inoui 9866

Evening trains

18:27

MarseilleMarseille St-Charles

3h 35m

22:02

ParisCharles de Gaulle Airport (CDG, Paris)

Direct

OUIGO 7836

from

133 USD

3h 35m, Direct

18:27

MarseilleMarseille St-Charles

22:02

ParisCharles de Gaulle Airport (CDG, Paris)

from

133 USD

Direct

OUIGO 7836

18:47

MarseilleMarseille St-Charles

3h 4m

21:51

ParisParis Gare de Lyon

Direct

TGV Inoui 6168

from

166 USD

3h 4m, Direct

18:47

MarseilleMarseille St-Charles

21:51

ParisParis Gare de Lyon

from

166 USD

Direct

TGV Inoui 6168

First train

05:12

Last train

21:32

Travel duration

3h 48m

Daily departures

Departure station

Marseille

Changes

direct

Arrival station

Paris

Ticket price

$30

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Marseille to Paris Route Overview

The Marseille to Paris TGV links the Mediterranean coast with the French capital without changing trains. North of Marseille, the line climbs out of Provence and crosses the Rhone valley before joining the high-speed route through Burgundy toward Paris. A distinctive feature is the contrast between the approach through the dry limestone hills near Aix-en-Provence TGV and the later high-speed run across open farmland south of the capital. Seats are reserved on both TGV INOUI and OUIGO, so the ticket is tied to a specific train rather than an open departure.

Travel time

3h 48m

Train type

Fastest trip

3h 2m

Longest trip

10h 22m

Marseille

Marseille is France's oldest major city and the main rail hub of Provence. Marseille Saint-Charles station sits above the city center, with metro connections to the Old Port and regional trains along the Cote Bleue and toward Nice.

Marseille St-Charles

Marseille-Saint-Charles, Square Narvik, Saint-Charles, 1st Arrondissement, Marseille, Bouches-du-Rhône, Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur, Metropolitan France, 13001, France

Marseille Blancarde

Marseille-Blancarde, Parvis Jean d'Ormesson, La Blancarde, 4th Arrondissement, Marseille, Bouches-du-Rhône, Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur, Metropolitan France, 13004, France

3h 48m

Paris

Paris is the national rail hub of France and the endpoint for high-speed trains from the southeast. Marseille trains arrive at Paris Gare de Lyon, on the Right Bank near Bastille, with metro, RER, bus, and taxi links across the city.

Paris Gare de l'Est

Paris-East Station, Place du 11 Novembre 1918, Quartier Saint-Vincent-de-Paul, 10th Arrondissement, Paris, Ile-de-France, Metropolitan France, 75010, France

Paris-Charles de Gaulle Airport

Station

Paris Austerlitz

Paris-Austerlitz Station, 85, Quai d'Austerlitz, Quartier de la Salpêtrière, 13th Arrondissement, Paris, Ile-de-France, Metropolitan France, 75013, France

Paris Montparnasse

Paris-Montparnasse Station, Allée de la 2e Division Blindée, Quartier Necker, 15th Arrondissement, Paris, Ile-de-France, Metropolitan France, 75015, France

Paris Gare de Lyon

Paris-Lyon Station, Place Louis Armand, Quartier des Quinze-Vingts, 12th Arrondissement, Paris, Ile-de-France, Metropolitan France, 75012, France

Paris Gare de l’Est

Station

Paris St-Lazare

Paris-Saint Lazarus Station, 13, Rue d'Amsterdam, Quartier de l'Europe, 8th Arrondissement of Paris, Paris, Ile-de-France, Metropolitan France, 75008, France

Paris Gare du Nord

Paris Gare du Nord, Rue Demarquay, Quartier Saint-Vincent-de-Paul, 10th Arrondissement, Paris, Ile-de-France, Metropolitan France, 75010, France

Paris Bercy Bourgogne-Pays d'Auvergne

Paris-Bercy-Bourgogne-Pays d'Auvergne Station, Rampe d'accès à la gare de Bercy, Quartier de Bercy, 12th Arrondissement, Paris, Ile-de-France, Metropolitan France, 75012, France

Disneyland Paris

Station

Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG, Paris)

Aéroport Charles de Gaulle 2 TGV (RER), Circuit 2, Tremblay-en-France, Le Raincy, Seine-Saint-Denis, Ile-de-France, Metropolitan France, 95716, France

Paris Bercy Bourg. Pays d'Auv.

Station

Available Ticket Classes

TGV INOUI between Marseille and Paris offers Second Class and First Class. Second Class has reserved seats, power sockets on many trainsets, luggage racks, and access to the cafe-bar where fitted. First Class has wider seating, more legroom, quieter cars on many services, and reserved seats as standard. OUIGO services on this route use a low-cost model with one main seating class; extras such as larger luggage, seat choice, and some services may carry additional fees depending on the fare selected.

from

$59

2nd Class

from

$86

1st Class

Practical Information for TGV Travelers

TGV luggage rules apply on Marseille to Paris trains, with stricter paid options on OUIGO for some larger items. Label bags before boarding and keep them within the train's storage areas.

Luggage Allowance

On TGV services in France, passengers may usually bring 2 large pieces with a maximum size of 130 cm each, plus 1 item of hand baggage. OUIGO includes a smaller allowance in the base fare, and larger bags may need to be added when booking.

Storage Facilities

TGV Duplex and single-deck trainsets have overhead racks for smaller bags, luggage shelves near car entrances, and spaces between seat backs for compact suitcases. Keep aisles and vestibule doors clear during the Marseille to Paris trip.

Special Items

Folded bicycles in a cover, skis, snowboards, and musical instruments may travel if they fit within accepted luggage dimensions. Fully assembled bicycles require a train and fare that specifically allow bike reservations, which are limited on high-speed services.

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Marseille to Paris Map

The Marseille to Paris route starts at Marseille Saint-Charles, runs north via Aix-en-Provence TGV and Avignon TGV, then joins the Rhone corridor near Valence and Lyon. Most direct trains continue on the LGV Sud-Est through Le Creusot and the Burgundy countryside before entering Paris at Gare de Lyon. Views shift from limestone hills north of Marseille to Rhone valley plains and open farmland south of Paris.

Rail vs Bus vs Plane

Train

Changes

Travel time

Price from

Departures

Rating

Train

TGV Inoui

Changes

Direct

Travel time

3h 24m

Price from

$30

Departures

581

Rating

Train

OUIGO

Changes

Direct

Travel time

3h 29m

Price from

$42

Departures

179

Rating

Train

Intercités de nuit

Changes

Direct

Travel time

9h 24m

Price from

$58

Departures

Rating

The TGV from Marseille Saint-Charles to Paris Gare de Lyon links city centers in just over 3 hours on the fastest departures. Long-distance buses between Marseille and Paris usually take 10 to 12 hours and often use outlying coach stations in Paris. Flights from Marseille Provence Airport to Paris take about 1 hour 25 minutes in the air, but airport transfers, security, and boarding time add several hours to the full trip. Rail also produces lower carbon emissions than flying on this domestic corridor.

Plus, it’s a greener choice, reducing your carbon footprint

Travel time

Price range

Travel time

Price range

Travel time

Price range

Winner

Train

Apprx.

3h 48m

$30-$245

Bus

Apprx.

11h 0m

$20-$70

Flight

Apprx.

1h 25m

$60-$220

Cities at Both Ends

Marseille was founded as Massalia by Greek settlers and remains centered on the Old Port, Le Panier, and Notre-Dame de la Garde; trains leave from Marseille Saint-Charles above the city center. Paris receives the route at Gare de Lyon, with direct access to the Seine, Bastille, the Marais, the Louvre, and major metro and RER lines.

Paris

France's largest rail hub, with high-speed, intercity, regional, overnight, and cross-border services from several terminal stations.

Marseille

Southern France rail hub linking Paris, Lyon, Provence, the Cote d'Azur, Occitanie, and regional Mediterranean routes.

FAQ about the Marseille - Paris Route

How much is the train from Marseille to Paris?

One-way Marseille to Paris train fares start from about €19 ($21 USD) on the lowest advance OUIGO fares and can reach around €150 ($162 USD) for flexible TGV INOUI First Class fares. Prices shown are starting from; final fares depend on class, time of booking, and availability.

How fast is the TGV from Marseille to Paris?

TGV trains on the Marseille to Paris route run at up to 300 km/h (186 mph) on the LGV Mediterranee, LGV Rhone-Alpes, and LGV Sud-Est high-speed lines. Average speed is lower because of station approaches, curves, and any scheduled stops.

How to book Marseille to Paris train tickets?

Book Marseille to Paris train tickets on Rail Monsters by selecting your travel date, departure time, and TGV INOUI or OUIGO option. Rail Monsters accepts bookings 6 to 12 months ahead, and the iOS and Android apps can be used to manage tickets and check real-time train information.

How long is the train from Marseille to Paris?

The fastest direct TGV from Marseille Saint-Charles to Paris Gare de Lyon takes about 3 hours 03 minutes. Other direct TGV INOUI and OUIGO services usually take around 3 hours 20 minutes to 3 hours 35 minutes depending on the number of intermediate stops.

Does a Eurail pass cover Marseille to Paris?

Eurail and Interrail passes can be used on TGV INOUI trains between Marseille and Paris, but a paid seat reservation is required and passholder places can be limited. OUIGO services are generally not covered by these passes. Rail Monsters sells individual tickets for this route.

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