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How to get fromPenzance to Marseilleby train (Eurostar, TGV, Trenitalia), car, car ferry, train, plane, train (Eurostar, TGV), or car train

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There are 10 ways to get from Penzance to Marseille by train (Eurostar, TGV, Trenitalia), car, car ferry, train, plane, train (Eurostar, TGV), or car train

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  1. Train via Paris

    best
    1. Take the train from Penzance to London Paddingtontrain train
    2. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Paris Nordtrain train Eil
    3. Take the train from Paris Gare De Lyon to Marseille St Charlestrain train Tgv
    12h
    €394–802

  2. Train to Newquay Cornwall Airport, fly

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Penzance to Trurotrain train
    2. Fly from Newquay Cornwall Airport (NQY) to Marseille Provence Airport (MRS)plane plane NQY - MRS
    11h 28m
    €94–300

  3. Drive, car ferry

    1. Drive from Penzance to Poolecar car
    2. Take the car ferry from Poole to Port of Cherbourgcarferry car ferry
    3. Drive from Port of Cherbourg to Marseillecar car
    19h 3m
    €249–716

  4. Train

    1. Take the train from Penzance to London Paddingtontrain train
    2. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Lille Europetrain train Eil
    3. Take the train from Lille Europe to Marseille St Charlestrain train Tgv
    13h 57m
    €451–800

  5. Train #2

    1. Take the train from Penzance to Birmingham New Streettrain train
    2. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to London Eustontrain train
    3. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Lille Europetrain train Eil
    4. Take the train from Lille Europe to Marseille St Charlestrain train Tgv
    15h 26m
    €509–832

  6. Drive, Eurotunnel

    1. Drive from Penzance to Folkestonecar car
    2. Take the car train from Folkestone to Calais-Fréthuncartrain train
    3. Drive from Calais-Fréthun to Marseillecar car
    16h 26m
    €395–518

  7. Train to Exeter, fly

    1. Take the train from Penzance to Exeter St Davidstrain train
    2. Fly from Exeter (EXT) to Marseille Provence Airport (MRS)plane plane EXT - MRS
    10h 40m
    €158–370

  8. Train to London Heathrow Airport, fly

    1. Take the train from Penzance to London Paddingtontrain train
    2. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Marseille Provence Airport (MRS)plane plane LHR - MRS
    9h 52m
    €273–617

  9. Train, train to Bristol Airport, fly

    1. Take the train from Penzance to Plymouthtrain train
    2. Take the train from Plymouth to Bristol Temple Meadstrain train
    3. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Marseille Provence Airport (MRS)plane plane BRS - MRS
    9h 39m
    €166–399

  10. Train, train to London Gatwick Airport, fly

    1. Take the train from Penzance to Readingtrain train
    2. Take the train from Reading to Gatwick Airporttrain train
    3. Fly from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Marseille Provence Airport (MRS)plane plane LGW - MRS
    11h 3m
    €231–467

Penzance to Marseille by train and subway

Calendar81Weekly Services
Duration12hAverage Duration
Ticket€394Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,693.2 km
  • Duration: 12h

What companies run services between Penzance, England and Marseille, France?

You can take a train from Penzance to Marseille St Charles via London Paddington, Paddington, King's Cross St. Pancras station, London St Pancras Intl, Paris Nord, and Paris Gare De Lyon in around 12h.

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