The average train between Basel and Marseille takes 7h 35m and the fastest train takes 5h 17m. 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 4 times a day between Basel and Marseille. The earliest departure is at 5:45 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Basel is at 7:24 PM which arrives into Marseille at 3:04 PM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 7h 35m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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6h 2m • 1 changeWant to know about travelling from Basel to Marseille? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.
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 7h 35m.
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 737 km.
TGV inOui operates a train from Mulhouse Ville to Marseille St Charles every 4 hours. Tickets cost €130–200 and the journey takes 4h 38m. Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF) also services this route twice daily.