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 31m€43–208Train (Renfe)
- Take the train from Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes to Marseille St Charlestrain 9725
8h 42m€140–210Bus
- Take the bus from Estación Sur de Autobuses to Marseille - Saint-Charles Bus Stationbus BlaBlaCar Bus
15h 20m€75–150Drive 1,057.8 km
- Drive from Madrid to Marseillecar 1,057.8 km
10h 39m€173–250
Madrid to Marseille by train (Renfe)
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Madrid to Marseille is to fly which costs €40 - €210 and takes 4h 31m.
The fastest way to get from Madrid to Marseille is to fly which takes 4h 31m and costs €40 - €210.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Estación Sur de Autobuses and arriving at Marseille - Saint-Charles Bus Station station. Services depart every four hours, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 15h 20m.
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 1057.8 km.
The best way to get from Madrid to Marseille without a car is to train which takes 8h 42m and costs €140 - €210.
It takes approximately 4h 31m to get from Madrid to Marseille, including transfers.
Madrid to Marseille bus services, operated by BlaBlaCar Bus, depart from Estación Sur de Autobuses 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 31m and costs €40 - €210. Alternatively, you can train, which costs €140 - €210 and takes 8h 42m, you could also bus, which costs €75 - €150 and takes 15h 20m.
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) 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 €140–210 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
- €40–160
- Website
- ryanair.com
Flights from Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport to Marseille Provence Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 45m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €40–180
Rome2Rio's guide to Renfe Viajeros
Contact DetailsContact 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
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €140–210
- Website
- Renfe Viajeros
- 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
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- €75–130
- Website
- BlaBlaCar Bus
Rome2Rio's guide to FlixBus
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- [email protected]
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from Estación Sur de Autobuses to Marseille - Saint-Charles Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 14h 55m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €95–150
- Website
- Flixbus
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Booking & Getting There
Madrid to Marseille bus services, operated by BlaBlaCar Bus, arrive at Marseille - Saint-Charles Bus 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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