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Cologne to Marseille trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Cologne and Marseille takes 8h 58m and the fastest train takes 7h 16m. 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.

8h 58m
Duration
1,279 km
Distance
€356
Average price
4 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 36m
€265–547

Cologne to Marseille train times

Trains run 4 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 8h 58m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Frequently asked questions

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  • Distance: 1,278.9 km
  • Duration: 8h 58m

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 36m.

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