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Taking the train from Marseille to Grenoble in 2 hours 33 minutes
Thinking about taking the train from Marseille to Grenoble? We've got you covered.
It usually takes around 3 hours 51 minutes to travel the 212 km from Marseille to Grenoble by train, although you can get there in as little as 2 hours 33 minutes on the fastest services. You'll normally find around 21 trains per day running on this route. You'll need to make 1 change along the way as there aren't any direct services on this line. You can travel on this route with either SNCF or Trenitalia trains. Both train companies run modern comfortable services with plenty of room for luggage.
Train tickets from Marseille to Grenoble start from $42.50 when you book in advance, which can be cheaper than buying them on the day. Start a search in our Journey Planner to check out the latest prices.
Keen to book your train tickets to Grenoble? No need to wait, start a search with us today! If you want to find out a bit more about the journey first, you can find our train schedule below, tips on booking cheap tickets and our FAQs, including first and last train times.
Marseille to Grenoble by train
It takes an average of 3h 51m to travel from Marseille to Grenoble by train, over a distance of around 132 miles (212 km). There are normally 21 trains per day traveling from Marseille to Grenoble and tickets for this journey start from $42.50 when you book in advance.
| First train | 5:04 am | |
|---|---|---|
| Last train | 8:40 pm | |
| Departure station | Marseille | |
| Arrival station | Grenoble | |
| Journey time | From 2h 33m | |
| Distance | 132 miles (212 km) | |
| Frequency | 21 trains per day | |
| Changes | 1 change | |
| Price | From $42.50 | |
| Train and bus operators | BlaBlaCar Bus, Flixbus, SNCF, Trenitalia |
What do people frequently ask about the train journey from Marseille to Grenoble?
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Trenitalia and SNCF trains from Marseille to Grenoble
Trenitalia
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Trenitalia is the national railway company of Italy, with a fleet including high-speed trains (Frecciarossa, Frecciargento and Frecciabianca), Intercity and Intercity night trains and regional trains. Trenitalia offers discounts and special promotions on selected routes, two types of discounted tickets for young people under 30 and people over 60.
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SNCF is the national train operator of France. It operates all domestic trains and routes across France, as well as international services to Spain and Germany. There are three different types of domestic trains that operate under the SNCF banner – TGV (high-speed, full-service trains that connect the major cities in France), Intercités (usually a more frequent stopping service, but with all the amenities), and TER (regional train services with basic onboard facilities).
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How do I find cheap train tickets from Marseille to Grenoble?
If you’re planning a trip to Europe soon, our Trainline team of experts have put together some tips to help you find cheap tickets. Booking on the day in Europe is usually more expensive and costs can vary depending on the time of day, route or travel class.
1. Book in advance
2. Be flexible with your travel times
3. Buy a rail pass
4. Choose a slower or connecting train
5. Look out for train ticket sales and deals
For specific information about how to get your hands on cheap tickets, check out our European train tickets hub.
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