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Brussels to Marseille train tickets
Take the train from Brussels to Marseille via Paris. Book your ticket with Eurostar now.
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We won’t be running our Eurostar Sun trains this year. But you can still reach Avignon, Valence, Marseille or Aix-en-Provence by catching a connecting train in Brussels, Lille or Paris. And you can still get the best Eurostar and SNCF deals on up to 14 connections. This includes connecting trains from Brussels to Marseille in around 5hrs 41mins or from Amsterdam to Marseille in around 7hrs 46mins.
To find out more, visit our connections page.
How do I travel from Brussels to Marseille on an indirect train?
Planning a trip to the South of France ? Travel from Brussels to Marseille by high speed train with Eurostar and SNCF TGV INOUI. And you can book the entire journey with us. Just take a Eurostar train from Brussels to Paris and change to a TGV train to Marseille. The total journey will take about 5h41min.
Departing from Brussels Midi
Brussels Midi Station is just a short walk from the city centre and is well connected by the Brussels Métro, tram lines, and a number of bus routes.
When to arrive
Please arrive 20 minutes before departure. Check our recommended arrival times when planning your journey.
Travel documents
You don't need a passport but It's worth bringing an identity document though, as customs do random spot checks from time to time.
Station facilities
Before you jump on your train, you can browse a few shops or grab a drink or food from a café.
Connecting in Paris between Gare du Nord and Gare de Lyon
When travelling to the south of France, you'll need to use public transport to travel between Paris Gare du Nord and Gare de Lyon when changing trains. The journey takes around 30 minutes.
Here's what to do:
1. When you arrive at Paris Gare du Nord, buy a ticket at a ticket machine or a ticket desk. If the queues are long, you can also buy a ticket using the Île-de-France Mobilités or Bonjour RATP app.
2. Follow signs to RER Line D and board a train towards Melun or Corbeil-Essonnes.
3. Get off the train at Gare de Lyon.
4. Follow signs for the TGV platforms.
5. Board your TGV train to your final destination - boarding starts around 20 minutes before departure and the doors close 2 minutes before.
Arriving at Marseille Saint-Charles
Your train will arrive at Marseille St Charles station, which is right in the heart of Marseille. As there are no border checks upon arrival, you can simply hop off the train and leave the station. And to get to where you're going, you'll have easy access to the city's buses, trams and metros.
If you want to explore more of the South of France, hire a car directly at the station from Hertz and enjoy a discount as a Eurostar customer.
Looking for a hotel in Marseille? Find the best options here.
Onboard experience and travel classes
Hop on board and enjoy free wi-fi, at-seat plug sockets, tasty food, and a generous luggage allowance. And if your plans change, you'll have more flexibility than ever before. View our fares, fees, and conditions.
Eurostar Standard
Your fast and flexible way to travel from city to city. Take up to two pieces of luggage and one small daypack, and pop to Eurostar Café for light bites, snacks,and drinks.
Eurostar Plus
Choose a little extra – including more space to work or relax. Take up to two pieces of luggage and one small daypack, and kick back in extra comfy seats.
Eurostar Premier
Our signature Eurostar experience for business and pleasure. Unwind in our exclusive lounges, speed through our priority ticket gates, and savour our onboard fine-dining experience.
Package deals Marseille
Book Train + Hotel to save on your stay. Plan your trip from route to room with Eurostar.
FAQs
Overall the indirect train journey between Brussels and Marseille takes 5h41 min.
You can directly cancel or exchange your journey on Manage Your Booking on eurostar.com.
For compensation for delays or cancellations on either your Eurostar or SNCF train, please read our dedicated FAQ.
As we're part of the HOTNAT scheme, rest assured that we'll help you get to your final destination if you miss your connecting train. Speak to a member of staff on your delayed train. They will give you a form to prove that you missed your train because of disruption. To learn more about what to do in case of a missed connection, go to our Connections page.
Unfortunately, no. In case of a delay on either your Eurostar or TGV INOUI train, you'll be able to hop on the next available train (HOTNAT) at no extra cost. To learn more about HOTNAT, go to our Connections page.
To book free assistance for your connecting journey, please visit our Accessible Travel Hub. Please note that neither Eurostar nor SNCF can provide assistance for transfers between stations. If you require assistance between two stations, please refer to the RATP accessibility page.
You can take a connecting train to many destinations in the south of France. Our most popular destinations include Marseille, Valence, Aix-en-Provence and Avignon, Toulouse, Montpellier and Nice. Find out more on our destinations page.
We won’t be running our Eurostar Sun trains this year. But you can still reach Avignon, Valence, Marseille or Aix-en-Provence by catching a connecting train in Brussels, Lille or Paris. To find out more, visit our South of France holidays page.
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