There are 4 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 32m€53–169Train (Renfe)
- Take the train from Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes to Marseille St Charlestrain 9725
8h 42m€140–220Bus
- Take the bus from Madrid to Marseillebus FlixBus N1138
14h 55m€95–160Drive 1,057.9 km
- Drive from Madrid to Marseillecar 1,057.9 km
10h 39m€168–242
Madrid to Marseille by train (Renfe)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Madrid to Marseille is to fly which costs €50 - €170 and takes 4h 32m.
The fastest way to get from Madrid to Marseille is to fly which takes 4h 32m and costs €50 - €170.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Madrid and arriving at Marseille. Services depart twice daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 14h 55m.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes and arriving at Marseille St Charles. Services depart twice daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 8h 42m.
The distance between Madrid and Marseille is 833 km. The road distance is 1057.9 km.
The best way to get from Madrid to Marseille without a car is to train which takes 8h 42m and costs €140 - €220.
It takes approximately 4h 32m 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 32m and costs €50 - €170. Alternatively, you can train, which costs €140 - €220 and takes 8h 42m, you could also bus, which costs €95 - €160 and takes 14h 55m.
What companies run services between Madrid, Spain and Marseille, France?
Iberia, Ryanair, and Vueling Airlines fly from Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport (MAD) to Marseille Provence Airport (MRS) 4 times a day. Alternatively, Renfe Viajeros operates a train from Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes to Marseille St Charles twice daily. Tickets cost €140–220 and the journey takes 8h 42m.
- Website
- iberia.com
Flights from Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport to Marseille Provence Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 45m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €45–140
Flights from Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport to Marseille Provence Airport via Barcelona
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 30m
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- €45–140
- Website
- vueling.com
Flights from Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport to Marseille Provence Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 45m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €45–140
Flights from Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport to Marseille Provence Airport via Barcelona
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 30m
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- €45–140
- Website
- ryanair.com
Flights from Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport to Marseille Provence Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 45m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €45–150
Rome2Rio's guide to Renfe Viajeros
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +34 91 232 03 20
- Website
- renfe.com
Train from Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes to Marseille St Charles
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 42m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €140–220
- Website
- https://www.renfe.com/es/en
Rome2Rio's guide to FlixBus
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- [email protected]
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.fr
Bus from Madrid to Marseille
- Ave. Duration
- 14h 55m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €95–160
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.co.uk
- Phone
- +34 910 207 007
- Website
- alsa.es
Bus from Madrid to Marseille
- Ave. Duration
- 18h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €95–140
- Schedules at
- alsa.es
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More Questions & Answers
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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