How to travel from Madrid to Marseille

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Compare train, bus, and flight for Madrid to Marseille

Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Madrid to Marseille among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from €35. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 2h 38m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.2 - 0.7kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €35, and a train costs an average of €135.

Distance: 817 km

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Bus

€229

Average price

€228

Average price

€63

Average price

Cheapest

8h 22m

Average total duration

7h 52m

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30m

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5h 38m

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2h 38m

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3h 0m

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16h 37m

Average total duration

16h 7m

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30m

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0.2 - 0.7kg

CO2 emissions

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2.5 - 4.9kg

CO2 emissions

0.8 - 2.0kg

CO2 emissions

SNCF | TGV INOUI

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Ryanair

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from Madrid to Marseille

How to get from Madrid to Marseille by train, bus or flight.

Our recommendation

bus

The best way to travel from Madrid to Marseille is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.

  • AlsaNormal · Normal
    11:59 PM16h26
    Madrid, Intercambiador de Avenida de América
    4:25 PMMarseille, Gare de Marseille-Saint-Charles
    351One-way
    1 transfer

Cheapest

  • AlsaNormal · Normal
    11:59 PM16h26
    Madrid, Intercambiador de Avenida de América
    4:25 PMMarseille, Gare de Marseille-Saint-Charles
    351One-way
    1 transfer

Fastest

  • IberiaIB1173
    9:35 PM1h45
    Madrid Barajas Airport
    11:20 PMMarseille Provence Airport
    1961One-way
    0 transfers

Other options

  • AVE09725
    12:50 PM8h40
    Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes
    9:30 PMMarseille Saint-Charles
    1251One-way
    0 transfers
  • iryo06261+AVE09725
    6:09 AM15h21
    Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes
    9:30 PMMarseille Saint-Charles
    1281One-way
    1 transfer
  • iryo06011+AVE09725
    9:57 AM11h33
    Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes
    9:30 PMMarseille Saint-Charles
    1391One-way
    1 transfer
  • AlsaNormal · Normal
    10:45 PM17h40
    Madrid, Terminal de autobuses T4 (Aeropuerto de Madrid)
    4:25 PMMarseille, Gare de Marseille-Saint-Charles
    351One-way
    1 transfer
  • AlsaNormal · Normal
    1:15 AM15h10
    Madrid, Terminal de autobuses T4 (Aeropuerto de Madrid)
    4:25 PMMarseille, Gare de Marseille-Saint-Charles
    391One-way
    1 transfer
  • AlsaNormal · Normal
    12:14 AM16h11
    Madrid, Terminal de autobuses T4 (Aeropuerto de Madrid)
    4:25 PMMarseille, Gare de Marseille-Saint-Charles
    391One-way
    1 transfer
  • ITAAZ61 · AZ336
    11:35 AM6h50
    Madrid Barajas Airport
    6:25 PMMarseille Provence Airport
    2051One-way
    1 transfer
  • Brussels AirlinesSN3732 · SN3597
    6:20 AM6h25
    Madrid Barajas Airport
    12:45 PMMarseille Provence Airport
    2611One-way
    1 transfer
  • IberiaIB1169
    10:15 AM1h45
    Madrid Barajas Airport
    12:00 PMMarseille Provence Airport
    2611One-way
    0 transfers

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FAQs: Travel from Madrid to Marseille

Travel to Marseille easily. Whether you want fast, cheap or something entirely different, our travel experts have collected everything you need to know so you can find the best option from Madrid to Marseille.

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There are 3 options to travel between Madrid and Marseille including taking a train, bus, and flight.
The cheapest way to travel from Madrid to Marseille is a bus with an average price of €63.

This is compared to other travel options from Madrid to Marseille:

A bus is €166 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Madrid to Marseille costing on average €228.

A bus is €166 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Madrid to Marseille costing on average €229.

The fastest way to travel from Madrid to Marseille is by flight with an average journey time of 2h 38m.

Other travel options to Marseille take longer:

Train takes on average 7h 52m.

Bus takes on average 16h 7m.

The Madrid to Marseille distance is approximately 817 km.
The average frequency per day from Madrid to Marseille is:
  • Around 38 flights per day.
  • Around 10 buses per day.
  • Around 1 trains per day.

However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Madrid and Marseille as scheduled services by train, bus, and flight can vary by season or day of the week.

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Madrid to Marseille:
  • Flights mostly depart from Madrid Barajas Airport and arrive in Marseille Provence Airport.
  • Trains mostly depart from Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes and arrive in Marseille Saint-Charles.
  • Buses mostly depart from Madrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses and arrive in Marseille, Gare de Marseille-Saint-Charles.
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Madrid to Marseille, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with Ryanair, Iberia, Air Nostrum, Vueling, Malta Air, Air France, Lufthansa, Brussels Airlines, Airhub Airlines, GetJet Airlines to go to Marseille by flight.
  • Travel with AVE, SNCF | TGV INOUI, Renfe Viajeros to go to Marseille by train.
  • Travel with BlaBlaCar Bus, Alsa, FlixBus, Union Ivkoni International, Gipsyy, BlaBlaCar to go to Marseille by bus.
Yes, there are direct services available from Madrid to Marseille with the following travel companies:
  • 3 direct flights per day with Ryanair, Iberia, Air Nostrum, Malta Air.
  • 1 direct trains per day with AVE, Renfe Viajeros.
  • 3 direct buses per day with BlaBlaCar Bus, Alsa, FlixBus, Union Ivkoni International, Gipsyy, BlaBlaCar.
Omio customers who travel from Madrid to Marseille often also extend their vacation to go to Paris, Barcelona, Nice, London, Lisbon. Omio can help you plan your trip by finding the best connections between Marseille and these popular destinations at a great price.

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