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Cologne to Marseille trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Cologne and Marseille takes 9h 1m and the fastest train takes 7h 17m. The train service runs several times per day from Cologne 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.

9h 1m
Duration
1,279 km
Distance
€355
Average price
3 times a day
Frequency

Train via Paris

best
  1. Take the train from Köln Hbf to Paris Nordtrain train Tha
  2. Take the train from Paris Gare De Lyon to Marseille St Charlestrain train Tgv
7h 35m
€265–533

Cologne to Marseille train times

Trains run 3 times a day between Cologne and Marseille. The earliest departure is at 6:39 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Cologne is at 6:44 PM which arrives into Marseille at 9:25 AM. All services require a transfer at Paris Nord and take an average of 9h 1m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Frequently asked questions

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  • Distance: 1,278.9 km
  • Duration: 9h 1m

What companies run services between Cologne, Germany and Marseille, France?

You can take a train from Köln Hbf to Marseille St Charles via Paris Nord and Paris Gare De Lyon in around 7h 35m.

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