Ouigo or TGV INOUI: the choice in one table
| OUIGO | TGV INOUI | |
|---|---|---|
| Advertised price | From 16 euros adult, 8 euros child under 12 | Higher, varies by date |
| Duration | About 3h30 | 3h04 for the fastest |
| Paris station | Gare de Lyon or Marne-la-Vallée Chessy (also CDG Airport on ouigo.com) | Gare de Lyon |
| Included luggage | 1 cabin bag (55 x 35 x 25 cm) + 1 small bag (40 x 30 x 15 cm) | 2 bags (70 x 90 x 50 cm maximum) + 1 hand bag (40 x 30 x 15 cm) |
| Wi-Fi and sockets | OUIGO Plus option at 9 euros (Wi-Fi) | Socket and Wi-Fi at every seat |
| Changes | 19 euros per traveller, or OUIGOFLEX at 9 euros for unlimited changes | Second-class ticket exchangeable up to 3 days before departure |
On SNCF Connect, the price calendar on 8 November 2026 showed Ouigo tickets between 15 and 25 euros for most days from 9 to 29 November. These are "from" prices, subject to availability.
Duration, times and stations
- Distance: about 742 km.
- Frequency: 24 trains a day, all direct.
- First and last departure from Paris: 6:03am and 8:09pm (SNCF Connect, 8 November 2026).
- Departure: Paris Gare de Lyon, Place Louis-Armand, 75012. See our hotels near Gare de Lyon and the guide to Paris stations.
- Arrival: Marseille Saint-Charles, the main station, about 2 km from the Old Port. You reach the centre on foot by the main exit staircase; metro, tram and buses leave from the station.
To reach Gare de Lyon from central Paris, see our guide to the Paris metro and RER.
Luggage and Ouigo options
The Ouigo Essentiel ticket includes one cabin bag and one small bag. Options cost:
- OUIGO Plus: 9 euros (seat choice, extra or XL bag, Wi-Fi; free for under-12s).
- Extra or XL bag: 5 euros per bag.
- Seat choice: from 3 euros.
- Pet: 10 euros.
Children under 12 travel at a fixed fare of 8 euros on Ouigo. Arrive at the station 30 minutes before departure; access to the train is guaranteed until 5 minutes before.
Common mistakes
- Taking a Ouigo from Marne-la-Vallée Chessy without realising: the station is east of Paris, near Disneyland Paris. Check the departure station before paying.
- Forgetting the fees: an extra bag or a ticket change can cancel the saving on a 16-euro ticket.
- Buying too late: the lowest prices are found early, and SNCF Connect advises booking as soon as sales open.
- Arriving at the last minute: Ouigo doors close 5 minutes before departure.
What to do on arrival in Marseille
Marseille is easy to explore on foot from Saint-Charles: the Old Port is 2 km away. If you arrive late or leave early, sleeping near the station saves transfers: you can find hotels around Saint-Charles on Booking. For more train weekends, read our weekend ideas from Paris by train; for further afield in Europe, see Paris to Barcelona by train.
Frequently asked questions
How long is the Paris to Marseille train? 3h04 for the fastest, 3h24 on average.
Are there direct trains? Yes, all 24 daily trains are direct.
How much is a ticket? From 16 euros on Ouigo (8 euros for a child); more on TGV INOUI.
Which station in Marseille? Marseille Saint-Charles.
Do you need to book in advance? It is recommended: the lowest prices go early.
The Paris Authority editorial team, 08/11/2026.
