Marseille to Frankfurt by train

How to take the rail journey from Marseille to Frankfurt (Main)

Ride the only direct train from the south of France to Germany, travelling overnight is not an option on this route.

Routes

From Marseille-Saint-Charles to Frankfurt Main Hbf

Journey Summary

From

Marseille

Marseille-Saint-Charles Rail Station Guide

Frankfurt (Main)

Frankfurt (Main) Hbf Rail Station Guide

Travel Time

7hr 56 min

Frequency

Daily

Travel Information

Final Destination: Francfort (French spelling)

The train also calls at: Baden-Baden and Karlsruhe and Mannheim

The train is usually scheduled to depart from Marseille between 08:05 and 08:15.

It is due to arrive in Frankfurt (Main) at 16:01; where particularly convenient connections will be available on to Wien/Vienna, Hamburg and Munchen/Munich.

1 x train per day

Tickets

Book early and save: Yes

**Online bookings open:**up to 6 months ahead of the travel date

The train is usally scheduled to depart from Marseille between 08:05 and 08:15, so target that time when looking up this journey.

Seats will automatically be assigned when booking tickets for this journey, but rail pass users will need to be pay a reservation fee prior to boarding.

It can be particularly worthwhile comparing the prices between booking agents for this journey.

Where to book

Ticket Provider	Approximate Cost
DB Bahn	from €39
DB Bahn Guide DB is the national railway operator in Germany, so its website can be used for booking journeys by German express trains; the ICE and IC trains and it doesn't charge booking fees. It also sells tickets for journeys by direct trains on all international routes from Germany regardless of whether DB is operating the train service. It also sells an extensive range of end-to-end journeys which involve making connections both within Germany and in neighboring countries, but journeys between Germany and Britain cannot be booked on DB. A key feature of DB website worth keeping mind is that it offers 1st class ticket purchasers complimentary seat reservations on journeys both within and to/from Germany. Seat reservations for daytime in both 1st and 2nd class can also be booked separately from tickets. Buying and using tickets for German rail travel The German rail operator DB has refreshed both its website and many of its terms around how German tickets can be booked and used. So this guide has been updated with the new info. Buying and using tickets for German rail travel The German rail operator DB has refreshed both its website and many of its terms around how German t... How to Book Tickets on the DB Website The DB website has recently been completely re-designed, so this guide has been updated. How to Book Tickets on the DB Website The DB website has recently been completely re-designed, so this guide has been updated. Booking and Using Tickets for European journeys involving more than one train What to look out for when purchasing tickets for more complicated European train journeys which involve connecting between trains Booking and Using Tickets for European journeys involving more than one train What to look out for when purchasing tickets for more complicated European train journeys which invo... Using Rail Passes in and to/from Germany All that's good to know about using Eurail and InterRail passes on German train journeys and on international trains to and from Germany Using Rail Passes in and to/from Germany All that's good to know about using Eurail and InterRail passes on German train journeys and on inte...
SNCF Connect	from €39
SNCF Connect Guide SNCF is the national rail operator in France and not so long ago it recently simplified both the range of tickets and the term and conditions of using them. Therefore the cheapest tickets also become more flexible too. Other improvements included a simple integration of travelling with bicycles and rail pass users being able to book reservations for national journeys, without paying booking fees. And it also recently launched SNCF Connect as replacement for its Oui.SNCF booking service. You can set up a low price alert to let you know when the cheapest price is available for a future journey. Something else to look out for is that simplest way of travelling with tickets is to use the SNCF Connect App, as booked tickets can therefore be stored on your mobile device, which can then be shown to the train conductors as proof of purchase. SNCF Connect on Google Play SNCF Connect in the App (Apple) store SNCF also operates RailEurope, which is in effect a dedicated online booking service for making bookings from outside of Europe. If you reside outside of Europe you may discover that SNCF Connect rejects phone numbers or card numbers, but RailEurope won't do so. Though RailEurope will add booking fees when making a purchase How to use SNCF Connect to book train tickets What to look out for when using SNCF Connect, the French national railways booking website, to buy tickets for train journeys within and both from and to France How to use SNCF Connect to book train tickets What to look out for when using SNCF Connect, the French national railways booking website, to buy t... Buying and using Tickets for French rail travel This guide will help you save money, time and confusion. Buying and using Tickets for French rail travel This guide will help you save money, time and confusion. Booking and Using Tickets for European journeys involving more than one train What to look out for when purchasing tickets for more complicated European train journeys which involve connecting between trains Booking and Using Tickets for European journeys involving more than one train What to look out for when purchasing tickets for more complicated European train journeys which invo... Using Rail Passes in and to/from France How to use Eurail and InterRail passes on French train journeys and on international trains to and from France Using Rail Passes in and to/from France How to use Eurail and InterRail passes on French train journeys and on international trains to and f...
Download the SNCF Connect App	from €39
Rail Europe	from €39
Trainline	from €39
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On this journey

Travelling On

A TGV awaits departure from Frankfurt (Main)

DB - SNCF (TGV) Train Guide

Journey Features

High Speed (partial journey)

Good to Know

The train will reverse direction on departure from Strasbourg.

It's not a particularly scenic journey, so having something to watch or read with you is recommended - the only wow factor on this trip comes from the speed.

The train will travel on four high speed lines:

From the outskirts of Marseille to the suburbs of Lyon
From Lyon to Macon
It travels the full length of the LGV Rhin-Rhone
Then on a short stretch of high speed route between Baden-Baden and Karlsruhe.

The train will travel particularly slowly between Strasbourg and the German high speed route, but in some ways this is the most interesting part of the trip, see if you can spot when the train crosses the border.

The train will reverse direction on departure from Strasbourg.

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