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Cologne to Marseille trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Cologne and Marseille takes 11h 18m and the fastest train takes 8h 7m. 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.

11h 18m
Duration
1,290 km
Distance
€322
Average price
Twice daily
Frequency

Cologne to Marseille train times

Trains run twice daily between Cologne and Marseille. The earliest departure is at 9:43 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Cologne is at 9:42 PM which arrives into Marseille at 12:25 PM. All services require a transfer at Bruxelles Midi and take an average of 11h 18m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Monday, November 9, 2026

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    EurostarTGV inOui8h 7m • 1 change
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    Arrives next day

    Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)TGV inOui14h 43m • 1 change

Departing Tuesday, November 10, 2026

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    Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)TGV inOui9h 3m • 1 change
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    Arrives next day

    Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)TGV inOui14h 43m • 1 change

Departing Wednesday, November 11, 2026

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    Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)TGV inOui9h 3m • 1 change
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    Arrives next day

    Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)TGV inOui14h 43m • 1 change

Departing Thursday, November 12, 2026

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    Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)TGV inOui9h 3m • 1 change
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    Arrives next day

    Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)TGV inOui15h 23m • 1 change

Departing Friday, November 13, 2026

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    EurostarTGV inOui8h 7m • 1 change
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    Arrives next day

    Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)TGV inOui15h 23m • 1 change

Departing Saturday, November 14, 2026

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    EurostarTGV inOui8h 9m • 1 change
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    Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)TGV inOui8h 24m • 1 change
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    Arrives next day

    Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)TGV inOui15h 23m • 1 change

Departing Sunday, November 15, 2026

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    EurostarTGV inOui8h 7m • 1 change

Frequently asked questions

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  • Distance: 1,289.7 km
  • Duration: 11h 18m

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

You can take a train from Köln Hbf to Marseille St Charles via Bruxelles Midi and Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi in around 8h 33m.

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