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Nice to Marseille Train Tickets & Timetable

Nice to Marseille trains depart from Nice-Ville and arrive at Marseille Saint-Charles, running west along the Marseille-Ventimiglia coastal line. Direct services include SNCF TER regional trains and TGV INOUI services that continue beyond Marseille on some departures. Common intermediate stops include Antibes, Cannes, Saint-Raphael-Valescure, Les Arcs-Draguignan, Toulon, and sometimes Aubagne. The rail distance is about 224 km, with the fastest direct trains taking about 2 hours 31 minutes and slower stopping services taking around 2 hours 45 minutes to just over 3 hours. There are usually around 20 to 25 direct departures per day in one direction, with second class and first class available on TGV INOUI and standard regional seating on TER. One-way fares start from about €19 ($21 USD) for advance TGV or promotional regional fares and can rise to around €55 ($60 USD) for more flexible or late-booked tickets. 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 on the Riviera.

23Jun

Seats

Nice

Marseille

Each ticket has information about

Departure Time

Travel time

Arrival Time

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Brand name / Train type

Ticket price

Morning trains

06:57

NiceNice Ville

2h 34m

09:31

MarseilleMarseille St-Charles

Direct

TGV Inoui 5516

from

7265 USD

2h 34m, Direct

06:57

NiceNice Ville

09:31

MarseilleMarseille St-Charles

from

7265 USD

Direct

TGV Inoui 5516

06:57

NiceNice Ville

2h 34m

09:31

MarseilleMarseille St-Charles

Direct

TGV Inoui 12176

from

7265 USD

2h 34m, Direct

06:57

NiceNice Ville

09:31

MarseilleMarseille St-Charles

from

7265 USD

Direct

TGV Inoui 12176

Day trains

15:10

NiceNice Ville

2h 49m

17:59

MarseilleMarseille St-Charles

Direct

OUI 6866

from

6054 USD

2h 49m, Direct

15:10

NiceNice Ville

17:59

MarseilleMarseille St-Charles

from

6054 USD

Direct

OUI 6866

15:56

NiceNice Ville

2h 37m

18:33

MarseilleMarseille St-Charles

Direct

SNCF 6168

from

5881 USD

2h 37m, Direct

15:56

NiceNice Ville

18:33

MarseilleMarseille St-Charles

from

5881 USD

Direct

SNCF 6168

First train

05:57

Last train

15:56

Travel duration

2h 37m

Daily departures

Departure station

Nice

Changes

direct

Arrival station

Marseille

Ticket price

$40

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Exchange and cancellation rules depend on the fare selected for the Nice to Marseille route. TGV INOUI fares often vary by flexibility level, while TER conditions are tied to the regional ticket rules.

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Nice to Marseille Route Overview

The Nice to Marseille rail route follows one of France's most recognizable coastal corridors, with sea views on sections between Nice, Antibes, Cannes, and Saint-Raphael before the line turns inland toward Toulon and Marseille. Seats on the left side when traveling west from Nice often give the better Mediterranean views on the early part of the trip. TGV INOUI tickets are train-specific with assigned seats, while TER regional tickets are usually less restrictive and do not normally include seat reservations. Direct trains use the same coastal approach into Marseille Saint-Charles, a terminus station set above the city center with a short walk or metro ride to the Old Port.

Travel time

2h 37m

Train type

Fastest trip

2h 32m

Longest trip

2h 49m

Nice

Nice is the main city of the Cote d'Azur, with the Promenade des Anglais, Vieux Nice, and the port area close to the center. Nice-Ville station sits on Avenue Thiers and is served by tram, local buses, TER trains, and long-distance SNCF services.

Nice Ville

Station

Nice-Ville

Station

2h 37m

Marseille

Marseille is France's oldest major city, known for the Old Port, Le Panier, the Corniche, and ferry links across the Mediterranean. Marseille Saint-Charles is the city's principal rail station, with metro lines M1 and M2 connecting to the Old Port, La Joliette, and onward urban transport.

Marseille St-Charles

Station

Marseille Blancarde

Station

Practical Information for TGV INOUI and TER Travelers

Luggage rules differ slightly by train type, but passengers must be able to carry and store their own bags. Label luggage before boarding French domestic trains.

Luggage Allowance

On TGV INOUI, passengers may bring 2 large items plus 1 hand item, provided each bag can be carried and stored safely. TER services on the Nice to Marseille route have no formal checked luggage system, so bags must fit in onboard storage and not block aisles or doors.

Storage Facilities

TGV INOUI trains have overhead racks, end-of-car luggage shelves, and spaces between some seat backs. TER trains usually provide overhead racks for smaller bags and open floor-level areas near doors, which fill quickly during commuter periods around Cannes, Toulon, and Marseille.

Special Items

Folded bicycles, skis, and musical instruments may travel if packed and kept within available storage space. Non-folding bicycles are accepted only on selected TER services subject to space, while TGV bicycle carriage requires the correct bike option or a fully dismantled and bagged bike.

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Nice to Marseille Map

The Nice to Marseille route uses the Marseille-Ventimiglia line west from Nice-Ville through Antibes, Cannes, Saint-Raphael-Valescure, Les Arcs-Draguignan, Toulon, and Aubagne before reaching Marseille Saint-Charles. The line runs close to the Mediterranean between Nice and the Esterel coast, then crosses inland sections of Var and the approaches to Provence. Direct trains cover about 224 km.

Rail vs Bus vs Plane

Train

Changes

Travel time

Price from

Departures

Rating

Train

SNCF

Changes

Direct

Travel time

2h 35m

Price from

$40

Departures

113

Rating

Train

TGV Inoui

Changes

Direct

Travel time

2h 33m

Price from

$41

Departures

Rating

Train

OUI

Changes

Direct

Travel time

2h 49m

Price from

$27

Departures

Rating

The train links Nice-Ville and Marseille Saint-Charles without airport transfers, and direct departures run throughout the day. Intercity buses between Nice and Marseille usually take around 3 hours 15 minutes to 4 hours 30 minutes depending on traffic near Aix-en-Provence and Marseille. Flying is rarely useful for this city pair because there are limited direct air options and airport access at Nice and Marseille adds time at both ends. Rail also has a lower carbon footprint than flying or driving on this Mediterranean corridor.

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Travel time

Price range

Travel time

Price range

Travel time

Price range

Winner

Train

Apprx.

2h 37m

$40-$66

Bus

Apprx.

3h 45m

$10-$35

Flight

Apprx.

55m

$80-$250

FAQ about the Nice - Marseille Route

How much is the train from Nice to Marseille?

One-way Nice to Marseille fares start from about €19 ($21 USD) for advance TGV or promotional regional fares and can rise to around €55 ($60 USD) for more flexible or late-booked tickets. Prices shown are starting from; final fares depend on class, time of booking, and availability.

How long is the train from Nice to Marseille?

The fastest direct trains from Nice-Ville to Marseille Saint-Charles take about 2 hours 31 minutes. TER services with more stops usually take around 2 hours 45 minutes to just over 3 hours. The rail distance is about 224 km.

How fast is the train from Nice to Marseille?

TGV INOUI trainsets are built for up to 300 km/h (186 mph), but the Nice to Marseille section mainly uses the classic coastal line, where speeds are lower. TER services use regional rolling stock and make more stops, so average speeds are lower than TGV INOUI on the same route.

How to book Nice to Marseille train tickets?

Book Nice to Marseille train tickets on Rail Monsters by choosing your travel date, comparing direct TGV INOUI and TER departures, and selecting the fare that matches your plans. Rail Monsters accepts bookings 6 to 12 months ahead, and the iOS and Android apps can store booking details and e-tickets.

Does a rail pass cover Nice to Marseille?

Eurail and Interrail passes are valid on eligible SNCF services between Nice and Marseille. TGV INOUI requires a seat reservation supplement, while TER regional trains generally do not require a reservation. Rail Monsters sells individual tickets for this route.

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