Marseille to Zurich by train

Prices explained
Prices explained

At Rail Europe we believe in price transparency. We use real data from Rail Europe searches to estimate the cheapest fares you should be able to find for your journey.

The cheapest price is the lowest fare we've ever found for this journey. These prices can usually be found by searching when booking opens but they vary due to availability, which depends on factors like the day of the week or time of year.

More popular journeys include 30 day advance and 7 day advance prices. These are updated every two weeks using prices we've found by searching exactly 7 or 30 days from the most recent Thursday (we picked Thursday because this is when average prices are usually found).

30 day and 7 day prices fluctuate based on demand and availability at the time of search. For example, the 7-day price in summer is likely to be more expensive than the same journey in winter.

Prices are sourced in GBP and converted to other currencies using the daily market exchange rate.

We're always seeking to improve how price-checking works, and we welcome feedback on how we can make it better.

  1. Cheapest Price €39.92
  2. 30 day advance €132.28
  3. 7 day advance €138.31
  • First train
    06:33
  • Last train
    19:28
  • Avg changes
    1
  • Fastest journey
    6hr 12m
  • Distance
    516 kilometres
  • Trains per day
    32
  • Avg. journey time
    8hr 17m
  • Train operators

Travelling from Marseille to Zurich by train

Want to know how to get from Marseille to Zurich by train? We have gathered for you all the useful information about this trip!

The fastest trains from Marseille to Zurich take around 6 hours and 12 minutes, covering a distance of approximately 516 kilometres.

On weekdays, the first train leaving Marseille is scheduled to depart at around 06:12. The last departure is usually at around 20:14. On Saturdays and Sundays, trains leave Marseille at around 06:26, with the last train leaving at around 17:45. There are frequent services on this particular rail route. On average, there are about 32 trains per day travelling between the two cities. They leave approximately every 3 minutes.

Prices for a single ticket between the two cities start from US$43.00.

We think any time is a great time to visit Zurich, as each season has its own unique charm. Nevertheless, please make sure you check the local weather and average seasonal temperatures at destination before deciding on your holiday.

For more tips to help you plan your journey, check out our help articles, or read our guide to Zurich.

Is there a direct train from Marseille to Zurich?

Trains usually run with a similar frequency on weekends.

How long does it take to travel from Marseille to Zurich?

The Marseille to Zurich train travel takes about 6 hours and 12 minutes, no matter when you leave.

What are the Marseille to Zurich train times and schedule?

If you're travelling on a weekday, you'll find the earliest train to Zurich leaving Marseille at around 06:12 and the last train leaving at around 20:14. At weekends, the first train of the day leaves Marseille at around 06:26, with the final departure at 17:45.

How much is the train ticket from Marseille to Zurich?

The cheapest tickets we've found for trains from Marseille to Zurich are €39.92.

If you book 30 days in advance, tickets will cost around €132, while the price is around €138 if you book 7 days in advance. Booking on the day of travel is likely to be more expensive, so it's worth booking ahead of time if you can, or check our special offers and deals.

When should you book your train tickets from Marseille to Zurich?

Trains for this journey usually open for booking around 6 months in advance. If booking is not yet open for your travel dates, you can set a booking alert and you'll receive an email as soon as the cheapest tickets are released for your train journey.

Help with booking alerts

Which train companies operate between Marseille and Zurich?

More than one train company operates on the route from Marseille to Zurich, so you’ll be travelling with one or more of the following rail operators:

  • IC 1
  • IC 1 10713
  • IC 1 10733
  • IC 1 707
  • IC 1 713
  • IC 1 733
  • IC 5
  • IC 5 535
  • IC 5 537
  • ICE
  • Inter City
  • InterCity
  • Intercity
  • Intercités
  • Lyria
  • TGV
  • Train à grande vit.

You can check which train you’ll be travelling on by looking for the train name in search results.

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Child and youth passengers

The definition of "Child" and "Youth" varies by country and operator. This is why we ask for the age of young passengers.

Sometimes children below a certain age can travel without a seat for free. If you want to guarantee a seat for child passengers, enter '6' as the age of the child.

Read more about child and youth passenger ages. See also youth discounts and railcards.