The average train between Marseille and Basel takes 8h 36m and the fastest train takes 5h 33m. The train service runs several times per day from Marseille to Basel. 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 3 times a day between Marseille and Basel. The earliest departure is at 8:09 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Marseille is at 3:56 PM which arrives into Basel at 6:15 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 8h 36m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Marseille to Basel. However, there are services departing from Marseille station and arriving at Basel station via Mulhouse Ville. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 36m.
Marseille to Basel train services, operated by TGV inOui, depart from Marseille St Charles station.
Marseille to Basel train services, operated by TGV inOui, arrive at Mulhouse Ville station.
Book your Marseille to Basel train tickets online with TGV inOui and Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF).
The distance between Marseille and Basel is 503.7 km. The road distance is 739 km.
TGV inOui operates a train from Marseille St Charles to Mulhouse Ville hourly. Tickets cost CHF 140–230 and the journey takes 4h 41m.