There are 5 ways to get from La Ciotat to Fos-sur-Mer by bus, train, car, or taxi
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Line 79 bus, line 34 bus, line 2 bus
best- Take the bus from Office de Tourisme to Castellane Schweitzerbus 79
- Take the bus from Marseille, Gare de Marseille-Saint-Charles to Pôle d'Echangebus 34
- Take the bus from Pem Mtg to Maraisbus 2
3h 32m€17–22Drive 77.9 km
cheapest- Drive from La Ciotat to Fos-sur-Mercar 77.9 km
1h 4m€15–22Train
- Take the train from La Ciotat-Ceyreste to Marseille Saint-Charlestrain C6 / ...
- Take the train from Marseille Saint-Charles to Port-de-Bouctrain C4
4h 7m€22–31Taxi
- Take the taxi from La Ciotat to Fos-sur-Mertaxi 77.9 km
1h 4m€190–230Train, line 34 bus, line 2 bus
- Take the train from La Ciotat to Marseille St Charlestrain Ter
- Take the bus from Marseille, Gare de Marseille-Saint-Charles to Pôle d'Echangebus 34
- Take the bus from Pem Mtg to Maraisbus 2
3h 37m€16–23
La Ciotat to Fos-sur-Mer by bus, foot, and subway
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from La Ciotat to Fos-sur-Mer is to train and line 34 bus and line 2 bus which costs €15 - €23 and takes 3h 37m.
The fastest way to get from La Ciotat to Fos-sur-Mer is to drive which takes 1h 4m and costs €14 - €22.
No, there is no direct bus from La Ciotat to Fos-sur-Mer. However, there are services departing from Office de Tourisme and arriving at Marais via Marseille, Gare de Marseille-Saint-Charles and Pem Mtg. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 32m.
No, there is no direct train from La Ciotat to Fos-sur-Mer. However, there are services departing from La Ciotat-Ceyreste and arriving at Port-de-Bouc via Marseille Saint-Charles. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 7m.
The distance between La Ciotat and Fos-sur-Mer is 86 km. The road distance is 77.9 km.
The best way to get from La Ciotat to Fos-sur-Mer without a car is to line 79 bus and line 34 bus and line 2 bus which takes 3h 32m and costs €16 - €22.
It takes approximately 3h 32m to get from La Ciotat to Fos-sur-Mer, including transfers.
La Ciotat to Fos-sur-Mer bus services, operated by Lecar Aix-Marseille, depart from Office de Tourisme station.
La Ciotat to Fos-sur-Mer train services, operated by Zou! Lignes Express Régionales, depart from La Ciotat-Ceyreste station.
The best way to get from La Ciotat to Fos-sur-Mer is to line 79 bus and line 34 bus and line 2 bus which takes 3h 32m and costs €16 - €22. Alternatively, you can train, which costs €22 - €35 and takes 4h 7m.
What companies run services between La Ciotat, France and Fos-sur-Mer, France?
You can take a bus from Office de Tourisme to Marais via Castellane Schweitzer, Castellane, Saint-Charles, Marseille, Gare de Marseille-Saint-Charles, Pôle d'Echange, and Pem Mtg in around 3h 32m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Port de Plaisance to Centre Ville via Gare La Ciotat-Ceyreste, La Ciotat-Ceyreste, Marseille Saint-Charles, Port-de-Bouc, and Sncf PDB in around 4h 7m.
- Phone
- +33 4 13 94 30 50
- Website
- Zou! Lignes Express Régionales
Train from La Ciotat-Ceyreste to Marseille Saint-Charles
- Ave. Duration
- 31 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €9–13
- Website
- Zou! Lignes Express Régionales
Train from Marseille Saint-Charles to Port-de-Bouc
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 4m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €11–16
- Website
- Zou! Lignes Express Régionales
Rome2Rio's guide to Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +33 1 84 94 36 35
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
Train from La Ciotat to Marseille St Charles
- Ave. Duration
- 31 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €6–11
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
- Phone
- 0 800 713 137
- Website
- Lecar Aix-Marseille
Bus from Office de Tourisme to Castellane Schweitzer
- Ave. Duration
- 55 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €5–8
- Schedules at
- Lecar Aix-Marseille
Bus from Marseille, Gare de Marseille-Saint-Charles to Pôle d'Echange
- Ave. Duration
- 51 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- €7–10
- Schedules at
- Lecar Aix-Marseille
Bus from Marseille, Gare de Marseille-Saint-Charles to Pôle d'Echange
- Ave. Duration
- 51 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- €7–10
- Schedules at
- Lecar Aix-Marseille
- Phone
- +33 4 91 99 99 00
- Website
- Ouest Étang
Bus from Pem Mtg to Marais
- Ave. Duration
- 29 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €2
- Schedules at
- Ouest Étang
Bus from Pem Mtg to Marais
- Ave. Duration
- 29 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €2
- Schedules at
- Ouest Étang
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Booking & Getting There
La Ciotat to Fos-sur-Mer bus services, operated by Lecar Aix-Marseille, arrive at Castellane Schweitzer station.
La Ciotat to Fos-sur-Mer train services, operated by Zou! Lignes Express Régionales, arrive at Marseille Saint-Charles station.
Yes, the driving distance between La Ciotat to Fos-sur-Mer is 78 km. It takes approximately 1h 4m to drive from La Ciotat to Fos-sur-Mer.
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