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Marseille to Béziers / Beziers by train
How to take the train from Marseille to Beziers by travelling on the faster express trains, which can also be cheaper if you can book ahead
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From Marseille-Saint-Charles to Béziers
Journey Summary
2hr 15min - 2hr 25min (appox) (Intercités trains)
Daily
Tickets
Booking tickets in advance:
Book early and save: Yes
Online bookings open: 3 months ahead of the travel date.
The train service between Marseilles and Béziers is split between these express trains and an alternative service of TER trains.
If you're booking ahead and the limited numbers of discounted tickets for these Intercités trains* are still available - they can be more than €20 cheaper than the TER trains.
The alternative TER trains have a fixed price, so you won't save by booking the TER trains online.
So if you're booking ahead and the departure times suit, target these Intercités trains, they're faster and can be cheaper.
*Tickets are much less likely to be discounted for the RENFE-SNCF train - and that train tends to be the most expensive option on this route
However, when the discounted tickets for these express rains have sold out - the TER trains are then the least expensive option, but only by around €4.
If you're new to booking tickets for train journeys in France, we recommend taking a look at our guide to French train tickets - it should help you save time and money and confusion
Our step by step guide to booking tickets on the PC version on Oui.SNCF (French national railways) website is available HERE.
Booking tickets at the station:
If you will be booking last minute at the station then the alternative TER trains will be cheaper.
Although, as the difference in price is only around €4, it makes sense to take the next available train - particularly as the overall train sevice between Marseille and Beziers isn't particularly frequent.
Rail Pass users:
If you will be travelling in France with a Eurail or InterRail pass you will save money by avoiding these trains and taking those TER trains instead.
Where to book
| Ticket Provider | Approximate Cost | |
|---|---|---|
| Trainline | * | |
| Oui.SNCF | * |
On this journey
Journey Features
Good to Know
Final Destination: Bordeaux (the IC trains); Madrid (the RENFE-SNCF train)
These trains also call at: Nimes and Montpellier
The train service between Marseilles and Béziers is split between -
(i) Intercités trains
(ii) a daily RENFE-SNCF train
(iii) TER trains
The RENE-SNCF train is the first departure of the day and it is around 10 mins faster than the Intercité trains - as it takes the high speed line between Marseille and Nimes.
Though it also tends to be the most expensive option on this route.
There are fewer trains between Marseille and Languedoc than you might expect, so even if you will be buying tickets last minute, look up this journey online before heading to the station.
If you are new to travelling by train in France, our French Train Travel Guide is packed with info and useful links to help ensure you’ll have a stress-free trip.
Final Destination: Bordeaux (the IC trains); Madrid (the RENFE-SNCF train)
These trains also call at: Nimes and Montpellier
The train service between Marseilles and Béziers is split between -
(i) Intercités trains
(ii) a daily RENFE-SNCF train
(iii) TER trains
The RENE-SNCF train is the first departure of the day and it is around 10 mins faster than the Intercité trains - as it takes the high speed line between Marseille and Nimes.
Though it also tends to be the most expensive option on this route.
There are fewer trains between Marseille and Languedoc than you might expect, so even if you will be buying tickets last minute, look up this journey online before heading to the station.
If you are new to travelling by train in France, our French Train Travel Guide is packed with info and useful links to help ensure you’ll have a stress-free trip.
From Marseille-Saint-Charles to Béziers
Journey Summary
2hr 47min - 3hr 9mim (approx) (TER trains)
Daily
Tickets
Book early and save: No (on these TER trains)
Tickets will cost the same price if purchased at the station immediately before departure.
If you're booking ahead and the limited numbers of discounted tickets for the alternative express trains, particularly the Intercites trains are still available - they can be more than €20 cheaper than these TER trains**.
Our step by step guide to booking tickets on the PC version on Oui.SNCF (French national railways) website is available** HERE.
In contrast these TER trains have a fixed price - so you won't save by booking the TER trains online.
However, when those discounted tickets for the IC trains have sold out, these TER trains are then cheaper - but only by around €4.
So if you will be booking last minute at the station, then these TER trains will be cheaper.
Although, as the difference in price compared to the express trains will only be around €4 - it makes sense to take the next available train, particularly as the overall service isn't particularly frequent.
If you're new to booking tickets for train journeys in France, we recommend taking a look at our guide to French train tickets - it should help you save time and money and confusion.
Rail pass users should take these TER trains.
Where to book
| Ticket Provider | Approximate Cost | |
|---|---|---|
| Trainline | * | |
| Oui.SNCF | * |
On this journey
Travelling On
Good to Know
Final Destination: Narbonne or Perpigan
These trains also call at: Nimes and Montpellier
The train service between Marseilles and Béziers comprises these TER trains and faster express train services - which comprises a mix of Intercités services and the daily high speed train which will be heading to Spain.
If you can book ahead, you can make a substantial saving, by targeting the Intercités trains.
There are fewer trains between Marseille and Languedoc than you might expect, so even if you will be buying tickets last minute, look up this journey online before heading to the station.
If you are new to travelling by train in France, our French Train Travel Guide is packed with info and useful links to help ensure you’ll have a stress-free trip.
In good weather and IF the train has clean windows, it can be worth taking a seat on the left, when boarding these trains - there are some sporadic coastal views throughout the journey.
Final Destination: Narbonne or Perpigan
These trains also call at: Nimes and Montpellier
The train service between Marseilles and Béziers comprises these TER trains and faster express train services - which comprises a mix of Intercités services and the daily high speed train which will be heading to Spain.
If you can book ahead, you can make a substantial saving, by targeting the Intercités trains.
There are fewer trains between Marseille and Languedoc than you might expect, so even if you will be buying tickets last minute, look up this journey online before heading to the station.
If you are new to travelling by train in France, our French Train Travel Guide is packed with info and useful links to help ensure you’ll have a stress-free trip.
In good weather and IF the train has clean windows, it can be worth taking a seat on the left, when boarding these trains - there are some sporadic coastal views throughout the journey.
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