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.
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.
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No, there is no direct train from Cologne to Marseille. However, there are services departing from Köln Hbf station and arriving at Marseille St Charles station via Bruxelles Midi station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 18m.
Cologne to Marseille train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), depart from Köln Hbf station.
Cologne to Marseille train services, operated by TGV inOui, arrive at Marseille St Charles station.
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The distance between Cologne and Marseille is 857.3 km. The road distance is 1004 km.
You can take a train from Köln Hbf to Marseille St Charles via Bruxelles Midi and Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi in around 8h 33m.