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 €38. 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 €38, and a flight costs an average of €37.

Distance: 817 km

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€175

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€176

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€72

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8h 21m

Average total duration

7h 51m

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5h 38m

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2h 38m

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16h 5m

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0.2 - 0.7kg

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2.5 - 4.9kg

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0.8 - 2.0kg

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from Madrid to Marseille

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

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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
12:14AM16h45
Madrid, Terminal de autobuses T4 (Aeropuerto de Madrid)
04:59PMMarseille, Gare de Marseille-Saint-Charles
451One-way
1 transfer

Cheapest

AlsaNormal · Normal
12:14AM16h45
Madrid, Terminal de autobuses T4 (Aeropuerto de Madrid)
04:59PMMarseille, Gare de Marseille-Saint-Charles
451One-way
1 transfer

Fastest

IberiaIB1173
09:35PM1h45
Madrid Barajas Airport
11:20PMMarseille Provence Airport
2161One-way
0 transfers

Other options

iryo06121+AVE09725
12:22PM9h08
Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes
09:30PMMarseille Saint-Charles
1381One-way
1 transfer
iryo06111+AVE09725
11:22AM10h08
Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes
09:30PMMarseille Saint-Charles
1381One-way
1 transfer
iryo06281+AVE09725
08:50AM12h40
Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes
09:30PMMarseille Saint-Charles
1381One-way
1 transfer
FlixBusFlixBus
07:05PM14h55
Madrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses
10:00AMMarseille, Gare de Marseille-Saint-Charles
1001One-way
0 transfers
FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus
08:50PM23h10
Madrid, Terminal de autobuses T4 (Aeropuerto de Madrid)
08:00PMMarseille, Gare de Marseille-Saint-Charles
811One-way
2 transfers
easyJetU21704+ZOU!17496
04:30PM6h33
Madrid Barajas Airport
11:03PMMarseille Saint-Charles
1241One-way
1 transfer
IberiaIB1211+TGV INOUI6866
10:00AM7h59
Madrid Barajas Airport
05:59PMMarseille Saint-Charles
1651One-way
1 transfer
IberiaIB1211+TGV INOUI6168
10:00AM8h33
Madrid Barajas Airport
06:33PMMarseille Saint-Charles
1671One-way
1 transfer

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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.

FAQs
There are 3 options to travel between Madrid and Marseille including taking a bus, train, and flight.
The cheapest way to travel from Madrid to Marseille is a flight with an average price of €37.

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

A flight is €1 less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Madrid to Marseille costing on average €38.

A flight is €2 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Madrid to Marseille costing on average €39.

The fastest way to travel from Madrid to Marseille is by flight with an average journey time of 1h 45m.

Other travel options to Marseille take longer:

Train takes on average 8h 1m.

Bus takes on average 14h 55m.

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 8 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 bus, train, 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 Airlines, Air France, KM Malta Airlines, Lufthansa, Brussels Airlines, Stobart Air, GetJet Airlines to go to Marseille by flight.
  • Travel with AVE, TGV INOUI, Renfe Viajeros, iryo to go to Marseille by train.
  • Travel with BlaBlaCar Bus, FlixBus, Alsa, BlaBlaCar, Ourbus 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 , KM Malta Airlines.
  • 1 direct trains per day with AVE, Renfe Viajeros.
  • 3 direct buses per day with BlaBlaCar Bus, FlixBus, Alsa, BlaBlaCar, Ourbus.
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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