How to Book Train Travel From Marseille to Paris
Book your next trip in France by train to cut down on your travel. You'll spend time in the country's most populated areas when you ride from Marseille to Paris with a rail pass. Follow these steps to book your ticket.
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Instructions
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Book Train Travel From Marseille to Paris
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Buy your tickets through the Rail Europe Web site (see Resources below), or call (888) 382-RAIL.
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Use the extensive network of rail lines when you reach these cities. Both Paris and Marseille offer metro systems as well as bus transportation.
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Get the right price for your ticket. You can upgrade your ticket to include meals and other amenities, but economy class tickets will always be much cheaper.
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Check the policies of the train you're traveling on. Most rail lines require that you confirm your reservations in advance.
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Check the time within 20 minutes of departure. Most train platforms don't post departure times any earlier.
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Plan your trip in sections. You cannot decide at the last minute to get off a train during a stop and catch another train at a different time. You must book in advance to leave a train and reboard later.
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Book your travel on the high-speed rail up to 2 months in advance.
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Bring coins for the luggage machines in the stations. Most accept only exact change.
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Rent your entertainment. The train that travels from Marseille to Paris rents DVDs, computer games and board games.
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Tips & Warnings
Book your train tickets online to see the most recent timetables from Marseille to Paris.
There is little difference between first class and second class. The seats are roomier in first class, and there are usually plugs provided for computer use. You also can arrange a taxi from first class for no additional charge.
Board the train early to nab a seat by the window.
If you forget something on the train, you must return to the train station to find out if they have been recovered. No phone numbers are available to inquire about lost belongings.
