The average train between Cherbourg and Marseille takes 7h 52m and the fastest train takes 7h 2m. The train service runs several times per day from Cherbourg 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 every 4 hours between Cherbourg and Marseille. The earliest departure is at 5:47 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Cherbourg is at 8:46 PM which arrives into Marseille at 9:24 AM. All services require a transfer at Paris St Lazare and take an average of 7h 52m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Cherbourg to Marseille. However, there are services departing from Cherbourg station and arriving at Marseille station via Paris St Lazare. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 52m.
Cherbourg to Marseille train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), depart from Cherbourg station.
Cherbourg to Marseille train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), arrive at Marseille St Charles station.
Book your Cherbourg to Marseille train tickets online with Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), RATP Metro and TGV inOui.
The distance between Cherbourg and Marseille is 884.3 km. The road distance is 1,121 km.
You can take a train from Cherbourg to Marseille St Charles via Paris St Lazare, Saint-Lazare, Gare de Lyon, and Paris Gare De Lyon in around 6h 53m.