--- title: "Trains from Marseille to Paris | EveryRail" description: "Direct Marseille to Paris trains run up to 24 times daily, taking as little as 3 hours 3 minutes, with OUIGO fares from EUR 16." image: "https://everyrail.com/api/route-image/marseille-to-paris/" --- [Home]()[Europe by train]()[France]()Marseille to Paris by train [Home]()[Europe by train]()[France]()Marseille to Paris by train **Share** - - [Share on WhatsApp]() - [Share on X]() - [Share on Facebook]() - [Share by email]() **On this page** - [About Marseille to Paris by train]() - [Where to book]() - [Find places to stay in Paris]() - [Frequently asked questions]() - [More routes]() [Book now]() Last updated September 2026 # Marseille to Paris by train Direct Marseille to Paris trains run up to 24 times daily, taking as little as 3 hours 3 minutes, with OUIGO fares from EUR 16. ![Notre-Dame gargoyle overlooking Paris and the Eiffel Tower at sunset]() Origin [Marseille]() Destination [Paris]() Country [France]() [Marseille]() to [Paris]() is one of France's busiest rail corridors, with direct trains running all day and the fastest covering the distance in just over three hours. ## Marseille to Paris train at a glance | Detail | What to expect | | --- | --- | | Fastest direct journey | 3 hours 3 minutes | | Average journey time | 3 hours 57 minutes | | Direct trains per day | Up to 24, on the current SNCF Connect timetable | | First and last departures | Around 06:03 and 21:32 from Marseille | | Departure station | Marseille Saint-Charles | | Arrival station | Paris Gare de Lyon | | Distance | 671 kilometres | | Starting fares | From EUR 16, OUIGO advance | | Operators | OUIGO and TGV INOUI, both run by SNCF Voyageurs | Every train on this corridor is direct, so there is no need to plan a connection or a platform change partway through. Most of the run is on France's high-speed LGV network, which is why the fastest OUIGO and TGV INOUI departures land at just over three hours despite the 671 kilometre distance. It is not a scenic route in the way an Alpine or coastal line is; roughly 95 percent of it runs at high speed through cuttings and open countryside, so treat it as a fast, practical link rather than a sightseeing trip. ## OUIGO or TGV INOUI: which to book Both brands belong to [SNCF Voyageurs]() and share the same Marseille Saint-Charles to Paris Gare de [Lyon]() corridor, but they are priced and equipped differently. OUIGO is the low-cost option, with fares starting from EUR 16 and a no-frills setup: seats are fixed, and extras like additional luggage, a chosen seat, or travelling with a pet cost more on top of the base fare. Children under 12 travel on a fixed EUR 8 fare, and a pushchair rides free. TGV INOUI costs more but includes two pieces of luggage and a hand bag in the ticket price, a bar car partway down the train, and a choice of Standard or the flexible OPTIMUM class, which allows free changes and refunds even on a full train. If your plans could shift, that flexibility is worth pricing against OUIGO's cheaper but stricter fare before you book. A handful of Intercites services also run this corridor. They are the slower, classic option, taking around 7 hours 53 minutes into Paris Austerlitz rather than Gare de Lyon, and worth knowing about only if the high-speed fares spike on your travel date and the extra time is an acceptable trade for a lower fare. ## Stations at each end Marseille Saint-Charles is the departure point for both OUIGO and TGV INOUI services, and it sits close to the city centre with metro and tram connections. Most trains arrive at Paris Gare de Lyon, also a central terminus with direct Metro and RER links. A few OUIGO departures instead serve Marne-la-Vallee Chessy, next to Disneyland Paris, or Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport, so check your specific arrival station when you book rather than assuming every train ends at Gare de Lyon. ## Fares, reservations and rail passes A seat reservation is compulsory on every train on this route, and it is bundled into your ticket price automatically when you book a standard fare. Interrail and Eurail pass holders can now use their pass on both TGV INOUI and OUIGO, since a July 2026 change brought OUIGO into the pass network; before that date OUIGO was excluded. The reservation stays compulsory for pass holders too, is paid separately on top of the pass, and can currently only be booked through the Eurail or Interrail reservation service rather than through OUIGO or SNCF Connect. OUIGO's EUR 16 fare is its own advertised floor for advance Standard tickets, not a fixed price for every departure; the cheapest seats sell out first, and prices on the calendar climb well above that on busier dates. TGV INOUI does not publish a comparable flat starting fare on this corridor, so budget it as the pricier of the two brands and compare both before booking if your dates are flexible. ## Onboard: luggage and pets TGV INOUI includes up to two pieces of luggage, each no larger than 70 by 90 by 50 centimetres, plus one hand bag up to 40 by 30 by 15 centimetres, in the ticket price. OUIGO caps you to one suitcase stored under the seat plus hand luggage as standard, and charges extra for anything more, which matters if you are travelling with sports gear or a second case. Both brands allow pets. On TGV INOUI, a small pet in a closed carrier up to 45 by 30 by 25 centimetres costs EUR 7, a larger muzzled and leashed pet also costs a flat EUR 7, and a guide dog travels free. OUIGO charges a flat EUR 10 per pet regardless of size, booked as an a la carte option when you buy your ticket. ## Check before you travel This corridor has no active disruption or engineering notice as of September 2026. Marseille to Paris is one of France's busiest domestic lines, run entirely by SNCF Voyageurs' own brands, which makes it less exposed to the kind of cross-border disruption that can affect an international service. Departure times shift slightly by season, so confirm your exact time when you book rather than relying on today's timetable. ## Where to book ### Train tickets - Omio Omio connects you with over 1,000 transport providers - trains, buses, flights, and more - to simplify your travel planning. [Check times & prices]() - Rail Europe Rail Europe is a leading travel tech company specializing in European train bookings for over 15,000 travel professionals worldwide. - Trainline Trainline sells rail and coach tickets worldwide on behalf of major UK and European transport companies. ### Train service - [Ouigo]() Ouigo is SNCF’s low-cost train service offering affordable high-speed travel in France, Spain, and Belgium with simplified onboard amenities. [Official website]() [Check times & prices]() - [SNCF Voyageurs]() SNCF is France’s state-owned rail operator, running high-speed, regional, and international TGV services across Europe. [Official website]() [Check times & prices]() ## Find places to stay in Paris [![Bright bedroom with white bedding and a breakfast tray on the bed]()**Browse stays in Paris**Hotels and apartments via Booking.com]() ## Frequently asked questions ### How long does the train from Marseille to Paris take? The fastest direct trains take 3 hours 3 minutes, and the average journey is closer to 3 hours 57 minutes. The exact time depends on which of the day's departures you book and whether it is OUIGO, TGV INOUI, or the slower Intercites service. ### Are there direct trains from Marseille to Paris? Yes. Every OUIGO and TGV INOUI departure on the current SNCF Connect timetable runs direct, with up to 24 trains a day and no connection needed. ### How much does the Marseille to Paris train cost? OUIGO advertises fares from EUR 16, though the cheapest seats sell out first. TGV INOUI does not publish a comparable flat starting fare and typically costs more, so compare both if your travel dates are flexible. ### Which stations do Marseille to Paris trains use? Trains leave from Marseille Saint-Charles. Most arrive at Paris Gare de Lyon, though some OUIGO departures instead serve Marne-la-Vallee Chessy or Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport. ### Do I need a seat reservation, even with a rail pass? Yes, on both TGV INOUI and OUIGO. The reservation is compulsory and bundled into a standard ticket automatically, and Interrail and Eurail pass holders pay a separate reservation fee on top of the pass instead of a full fare, currently only bookable through the Eurail or Interrail reservation service rather than through OUIGO or SNCF Connect. ## More routes [![Notre-Dame gargoyle overlooking Paris and the Eiffel Tower at sunset]()Amsterdam to ParisAmsterdam to Paris by Eurostar: direct trains in around 3 hours 15 to 3 hours 35 minutes. Around 10 direct departures daily, from Centraal to Gare du Nord. Advance Standard fares from €35.]()[![Notre-Dame gargoyle overlooking Paris and the Eiffel Tower at sunset]()Barcelona to ParisTGV inOui trains run directly from Barcelona Sants to Paris Gare de Lyon. The journey takes roughly 6 hours 44 to 50 minutes over 1,073 km. Advance second-class fares start from around €39 when booked early; first class from around €59. 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