The average train between Basel and Marseille takes 9h 55m and the fastest train takes 6h 15m. The train service runs several times per day from Basel to Marseille. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Trains run twice daily between Basel and Marseille. The earliest departure is at 12:54 PM in the afternoon, and the last departure from Basel is at 7:30 PM which arrives into Marseille at 3:05 PM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 9h 55m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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19h 35m • 1 change

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19h 40m • 1 change
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No, there is no direct train from Basel to Marseille. However, there are services departing from Basel station and arriving at Marseille station via Marseille St Charles. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 55m.
Basel to Marseille train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), depart from Mulhouse Ville station.
Basel to Marseille train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), arrive at Marseille St Charles station.
Book your Basel to Marseille train tickets online with Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF) and TGV inOui.
The distance between Basel and Marseille is 503.7 km. The road distance is 743 km.
TGV inOui operates a train from Mulhouse Ville to Marseille St Charles every 2 hours. Tickets cost €160–250 and the journey takes 5h 4m.