What is the cheapest way to get from Cologne to Marseille?

The cheapest way to get from Cologne to Marseille is to train and bus which costs €65 - €190 and takes 16h 50m.

What is the fastest way to get from Cologne to Marseille?

The fastest way to get from Cologne to Marseille is to train and fly which takes 4h 55m and costs €95 - €290.

Is there a direct bus between Cologne and Marseille?

No, there is no direct bus from Cologne to Marseille. However, there are services departing from Köln and arriving at Marseille, Gare de Marseille-Saint-Charles via Frankfurt central train station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 17h 28m.

Is there a direct train between Cologne and Marseille?

No, there is no direct train from Cologne to Marseille. However, there are services departing from Köln Hbf and arriving at Marseille St Charles via Paris Nord and Paris Gare De Lyon. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 34m.

How far is it from Cologne to Marseille?

The distance between Cologne and Marseille is 1279 km. The road distance is 1003.8 km.

How do I travel from Cologne to Marseille without a car?

The best way to get from Cologne to Marseille without a car is to train via Paris which takes 7h 34m and costs €75 - €320.

How long does it take to get from Cologne to Marseille?

It takes approximately 7h 34m to get from Cologne to Marseille, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Cologne to Marseille bus from?

Cologne to Marseille bus services, operated by GrandBus, depart from Köln station.

Where do I catch the Cologne to Marseille train from?

Cologne to Marseille train services, operated by Eurostar, depart from Köln Hbf station.

Train, bus or fly from Cologne to Marseille?

The best way to get from Cologne to Marseille is to train via Paris which takes 7h 34m and costs €75 - €320. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 17h 28m, you could also fly, which costs €80 - €250 and takes 6h 44m.

Where does the Cologne to Marseille bus arrive?

Cologne to Marseille bus services, operated by GrandBus, arrive at Frankfurt, Hauptbahnhof FOB station.

Where does the Cologne to Marseille train arrive?

Cologne to Marseille train services, operated by Eurostar, arrive at Paris Nord station.

Can I drive from Cologne to Marseille?

Yes, the driving distance between Cologne to Marseille is 1004 km. It takes approximately 9h 55m to drive from Cologne to Marseille.

How do I get a train ticket from Cologne to Marseille?

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Cologne to Marseille - 9 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 9 ways to get from Cologne to Marseille by train (Eurostar, TGV, Trenitalia), train, bus, car, plane, or train (Eurostar, TGV)

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Train via Paris
best
1. Take the train from Köln Hbf to Paris Nordtrain Tha
2. Take the train from Paris Gare De Lyon to Marseille St Charlestrain Tgv
7h 34m
€77–311
Train, bus
cheapest
1. Take the train from Köln Hbf to Frankfurttrain 49 / ...
2. Take the bus from Frankfurt - Airport Bus Station to Marseille - Saint-Charles Bus Stationbus BlaBlaCar Bus
16h 50m
€68–187
Drive 1,003.8 km
1. Drive from Cologne to Marseillecar 1,003.8 km
9h 55m
€151–218
Train to Düsseldorf International Airport, fly
1. Take the train from Köln Hbf to D-Flughafen Bftrain
2. Fly from Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS) to Marseille Provence Airport (MRS)plane DUS - MRS
4h 55m
€98–286
Train
1. Take the train from Köln Hbf to Bruxelles Miditrain 79
2. Take the train from Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi to Marseille St Charlestrain Tgv
8h 34m
€115–305
Bus
1. Take the bus from Köln to Frankfurt, Hauptbahnhof FOBbus Ivano-Frankivsk
2. Take the bus from Frankfurt central train station to Marseille, Gare de Marseille-Saint-Charlesbus N235
17h 28m
Fly from Cologne Bonn Airport
1. Fly from Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN) to Marseille Provence Airport (MRS)plane CGN - MRS
6h 44m
€83–249
Train to Frankfurt, fly
1. Take the train from Köln Messe/Deutz Bf to Frankfurttrain
2. Fly from Frankfurt (FRA) to Marseille Provence Airport (MRS)plane FRA - MRS
5h 1m
€109–317
Train to Brussels Airport, fly
1. Take the train from Köln Hbf to Brussels-Nordtrain
2. Fly from Brussels Airport (BRU) to Marseille Provence Airport (MRS)plane BRU - MRS
6h 20m
€107–317

Cologne to Marseille by train

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7h 34mAverage Duration

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Distance: 1,279 km
Duration: 7h 34m

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 34m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Köln to Marseille, Gare de Marseille-Saint-Charles via Frankfurt central train station in around 17h 28m.

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