How to travel from Marseille to Madrid

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Compare train, bus, and flight for Marseille to Madrid

Omio recommends booking the flight as it is the most popular option from Marseille to Madrid 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 4h 52m. 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 flight costs an average of €20.

Distance: 817 km

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€237

Average price

€235

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€74

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7h 52m

Average total duration

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4h 52m

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8h 21m

Average total duration

7h 51m

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30m

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13h 57m

Average total duration

13h 27m

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30m

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2.5 - 4.9kg

CO2 emissions

0.2 - 0.7kg

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0.8 - 2.0kg

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from Marseille to Madrid

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

Our recommendation

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

  • AlsaNormal · Normal
    11:15 PM15h20
    Marseille, Gare de Marseille-Saint-Charles
    2:35 PMMadrid, Terminal de autobuses T4 (Aeropuerto de Madrid)
    471One-way
    1 transfer

Cheapest

  • AlsaNormal · Normal
    11:15 PM15h20
    Marseille, Gare de Marseille-Saint-Charles
    2:35 PMMadrid, Terminal de autobuses T4 (Aeropuerto de Madrid)
    471One-way
    1 transfer

Fastest

  • IberiaIB1174
    6:15 AM1h50
    Marseille Provence Airport
    8:05 AMMadrid Barajas Airport
    1091One-way
    0 transfers

Other options

  • AVE09730
    8:01 AM8h17
    Marseille Saint-Charles
    4:18 PMMadrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes
    1501One-way
    0 transfers
  • AVE09730+iryo06014
    8:01 AM8h36
    Marseille Saint-Charles
    4:37 PMMadrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes
    2071One-way
    1 transfer
  • AVE09730+iryo06150
    8:01 AM9h51
    Marseille Saint-Charles
    5:52 PMMadrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes
    2071One-way
    1 transfer
  • AlsaNormal · Normal
    11:15 PM17h35
    Marseille, Gare de Marseille-Saint-Charles
    4:50 PMMadrid, Terminal de autobuses T4 (Aeropuerto de Madrid)
    471One-way
    1 transfer
  • Gipsyy
    11:15 PM17h45
    Marseille
    5:00 PMMadrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses
    601One-way
    0 transfers
  • AlsaNormal
    11:15 PM17h30
    Marseille, Gare de Marseille-Saint-Charles
    4:45 PMMadrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses
    621One-way
    0 transfers
  • IberiaIB1170
    12:40 PM1h50
    Marseille Provence Airport
    2:30 PMMadrid Barajas Airport
    1351One-way
    0 transfers
  • ITAAZ337 · AZ64
    7:15 PM4h55
    Marseille Provence Airport
    12:10 AMMadrid Barajas Airport
    1831One-way
    1 transfer
  • ITAAZ337 · AZ58
    7:15 PM15h30
    Marseille Provence Airport
    10:45 AMMadrid Barajas Airport
    1831One-way
    1 transfer

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FAQs: Travel from Marseille to Madrid

Travel to Madrid 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 Marseille to Madrid.

FAQs
There are 3 options to travel between Marseille and Madrid including taking a train, bus, and flight.
The cheapest way to travel from Marseille to Madrid is a bus with an average price of €74.

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

A bus is €161 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Marseille to Madrid costing on average €235.

A bus is €163 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Marseille to Madrid costing on average €237.

The fastest way to travel from Marseille to Madrid is by flight with an average journey time of 4h 52m.

Other travel options to Madrid take longer:

Train takes on average 7h 51m.

Bus takes on average 13h 27m.

The Marseille to Madrid distance is approximately 817 km.
The average frequency per day from Marseille to Madrid is:
  • Around 29 flights per day.
  • Around 9 buses per day.
  • Around 1 trains per day.

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