The average train between Cologne and Marseille takes 9h 52m and the fastest train takes 7h 54m. The train service runs several times per day from Cologne 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 3 times a day between Cologne and Marseille. The earliest departure is at 6:39 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Cologne is at 4:43 PM which arrives into Marseille at 12:58 AM. All services require a transfer at Paris Nord and take an average of 9h 52m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Cologne to Marseille. However, there are services departing from Cologne station and arriving at Marseille station via Paris Nord. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 52m.
Cologne to Marseille train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), depart from Köln Hbf station.
Cologne to Marseille train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), arrive at Marseille St Charles station.
Book your Cologne to Marseille train tickets online with Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), TGV inOui and Trenitalia.
The distance between Cologne and Marseille is 857.3 km. The road distance is 1,279 km.
You can take a train from Köln Hbf to Marseille St Charles via Paris Nord and Paris Gare De Lyon in around 7h 44m.