Enjoy an extended stay along the exotic Mediterranean coast of southern France by booking a trip from Nice to Marseille by train! You’ll board a lightning-quick SNCF TGV high-speed train and experience a smooth, comfortable journey in either First or Second Class. While en route, you’ll have access to several quality onboard services and amenities including food, drink and WiFi internet. SNCF has just the ticket you need for a restful, relaxed ride to Marseille!

The heart of the historical Provence region, Marseille is the oldest and second-largest city in France. With its distinctive Old Port harbor and ancient Le Panier district, the multicultural Marseille always has a fascinating story to tell. During your stay, be sure to also visit the Notre-Dame de la Garde basilica, 16th-century Fort St. Jean military bastion and Palais Longchamp monument.

Purchase your “SNCF E-Ticket and Reservation” here. After receiving your ticket by email, simply print it out from home and present it at the station before boarding. Now you’re set to travel from Nice to Marseille by train, seat reservation included!

Journey Details

Frequency

Trains departures are typically at 6:57am, 10:00am, 10:57am, 2:57pm, 3:41pm, 4:57pm and 5:23pm, with an average of 8 direct-route departures daily

Travel time

2 hours and 35 minutes (fastest time)

Train stations

Nice Ville and Marseille St. Charles

Train features

SNCF TGV high-speed trains, reaching a maximum speed of 320km/h

SNCF E-ticket fares

The “SNCF E-Ticket and Reservation” is available in adult and child rates, and valid for single trips in either First or Second Class. Choose from two ticket fare options:

SNCF E-Ticket and Reservation - Mid Flex

Refundable up to 1 day prior to the departure date (a cancellation fee applies); non-refundable after departure.

SNCF E-Ticket and Reservation - High Flex

Fully refundable prior to departure; non-refundable after departure.

SNCF E-ticket classes

Second Class

Comfortable, standard-quality seating
Brightly-lit coaches
Friendly, efficient customer service

First Class

Spacious, premium-quality seating for added personal space
Individual power sockets for charging personal electronic devices
Courtesy reading lamp at each seat

SNCF E-ticket discounts

Child discount

Children between the ages of 4 and 11 (inclusive) are eligible for a reduced fare. Children under the age of 4 who do not occupy a seat travel for free.

TGV train services and amenities

Deluxe food and drink service at the TGV Bar, featuring a variety of hot meals, light snacks, sweets and beverages
Luggage storage area next to each seat
WiFi internet access
Designated “family areas” (select trains)
Baby changing facilities

More info

Seat reservations

Your SNCF e-ticket includes travel in a specific seat.

E-Ticket Delivery

Receive your e-ticket as a PDF document by email, which you can print off at home and is valid for travel from Nice to Marseille by train.

Nice to Marseille Train Tickets

Journey Details

Frequency

Travel time

Train stations

Train features

SNCF E-ticket fares

SNCF E-Ticket and Reservation - Mid Flex

SNCF E-Ticket and Reservation - High Flex

SNCF E-ticket classes

Second Class

First Class

SNCF E-ticket discounts

Child discount

TGV train services and amenities

More info

Seat reservations

E-Ticket Delivery

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