There are 5 ways to get from Madrid to Marseille by plane, train (Renfe), bus, or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Fly
best- Fly from Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport (MAD) to Marseille Provence Airport (MRS)plane MAD - MRS
4h 46m€48–230Train (Renfe)
- Take the train from Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes to Marseille St Charlestrain 9725
9h 48m€142–212Bus
- Take the bus from Madrid to Marseillebus FlixBus N1138
16h 10m€101–151Drive 1,057.8 km
- Drive from Madrid to Marseillecar 1,057.8 km
10h 39m€200–289Bus via Callao
- Take the bus from Estación Sur de Autobuses to Marseille - Saint-Charles Bus Stationbus BlaBlaCar Bus
17h 5m€93–154
Madrid to Marseille by subway and train (Renfe)
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Madrid to Marseille is to fly which costs €45 - €230 and takes 4h 46m.
The fastest way to get from Madrid to Marseille is to fly which takes 4h 46m and costs €45 - €230.
No, there is no direct bus from Madrid to Marseille. However, there are services departing from Neptuno and arriving at Marseille via Madrid. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 16h 10m.
No, there is no direct train from Madrid to Marseille. However, there are services departing from Estación de Sol Metro and arriving at Marseille St Charles via Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 48m.
The distance between Madrid and Marseille is 842 km. The road distance is 1057.8 km.
The best way to get from Madrid to Marseille without a car is to train which takes 9h 48m and costs €140 - €220.
It takes approximately 4h 46m to get from Madrid to Marseille, including transfers.
Madrid to Marseille bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Madrid station.
Madrid to Marseille train services, operated by Renfe Viajeros, depart from Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes station.
The best way to get from Madrid to Marseille is to fly which takes 4h 46m and costs €45 - €230. Alternatively, you can train, which costs €140 - €220 and takes 9h 48m, you could also bus, which costs €100 - €160 and takes 16h 10m.
What companies run services between Madrid, Spain and Marseille, France?
Iberia and Ryanair fly from Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport (MAD) to Marseille Provence Airport (MRS) 3 times a day. Alternatively, Renfe Viajeros operates a train from Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes to Marseille St Charles once daily. Tickets cost €140–210 and the journey takes 8h 42m.
- Website
- iberia.com
Flights from Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport to Marseille Provence Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 46m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €40–160
- Website
- ryanair.com
Flights from Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport to Marseille Provence Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 45m
- When
- Sunday
- Estimated price
- €45–190
Rome2Rio's guide to Renfe Viajeros
Contact Details
- Phone
- +34 91 232 03 20
- Website
- Renfe Viajeros
Train from Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes to Marseille St Charles
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 42m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €140–210
- Website
- Renfe Viajeros
Rome2Rio's guide to FlixBus
Contact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- [email protected]
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from Madrid to Marseille
- Ave. Duration
- 14h 55m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €100–150
- Website
- Flixbus
- Phone
- +3 318 576 2228
- Website
- BlaBlaCar Bus
Bus from Estación Sur de Autobuses to Marseille - Saint-Charles Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 15h 20m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- €90–150
- Website
- BlaBlaCar Bus
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Booking & Getting There
Madrid to Marseille bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Marseille station.
Madrid to Marseille train services, operated by Renfe Viajeros, arrive at Marseille St Charles station.
Yes, the driving distance between Madrid to Marseille is 1058 km. It takes approximately 10h 39m to drive from Madrid to Marseille.
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