Marseilles Airport Bus
Marseilles Provence Airport or Aéroport de Marseille Provence (MRS) is an airport located 27 km northwest of Marseille. It is the fifth busiest French airport by passenger traffic and the third largest for cargo traffic. According to the latest statistics, the airport handled a little over 9 million passengers.
If you’re flying to this airport, the following guide will present you with all the necessary information to prepare for your arrival.
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How to get from Marseilles Airport to Marseilles
Airport shuttle bus
The shuttle bus Navette Marseille Aeroport (line 91) to the Marseille Saint Charles (train station) departs every 15-20 mins to and from the railway station and a single ticket costs 8.30€ (children under 11 – 4,15€). You can buy tickets at the airport ticket counter and online on the website.
Train
The closest train station to Marseille Provence Airport is called Vitrolles-Aerport Marseilles Provence train station and it can be reached by a shuttle bus (ticket costs 1.20€) which departs from bus platform nr.5. A single ticket for second class to Marseille costs €5.20.
RTM or Régie des transports de Marseille is the local public transportation operator and it manages all the means of transportation in Marseilles (tramway, metro, bus):
- One way ticket costs 1,70€ and it is valid for 1 hour; if it’s bought on board buses then it costs 2€
- Possibility of buying two-trips ticket (3.50€) and ten-trips ticket (14.10€)
- One ticket is valid for any means of public transport
Taxi service
Considering the fact that shuttle bus is the only way to get to the city centre by using public transport, it gets full very quickly, so you might get yourself a taxi. There are 86 cars at your disposal 24 hours a day and 7 days a week. You will pay around 50-60€ to Marseille. (the prices refer to the official airport taxis, the other ones may cost even more, so be careful)
Transfer
To reach your accommodation in Marseille or the surrounding area, or to go to some other city, the most hassle-free way is to book a door-to-door transfer.
To explore transfers to the most popular destinations, visit Marseille Airport taxi & transfer page.
You will find a list of the most popular transfer routes from Marseille Airport below where you can pre-book your private transfer and pay on arrival.
- NOTE: The prices displayed in the table above are per person (Minibus for up to 8 Passengers) and NOT per vehicle.
Renting a car at Marseille airport
If you prefer reaching and exploring the city by yourself, you should rent a car online or do it on the spot. Most car rental companies like Europcar, Enterprise, etc. are situated in the airport area.
Renting a bus at Marseille airport
In case you are coming with a larger group of people, the best option is to rent a bus prior to your arrival. After doing so, the bus rental companies will inform you of the pick-up point.
Direct routes from Marseille Airport
From MRS to Aix en Provence: to get from the airport to Aix en Provence you can take a bus which runs daily every half an hour. The departure is from the airport platform and tickets can be bought either at the airport ticket office or directly from the driver. The price of the bus fare is 8,60€.
From MRS to Avignon:
- Take the shuttle bus from Marseille Airport to Vitrolles Airport station (less than 5 minutes)
- You can purchase the train ticket at the airport and it will cover the shuttle. NOTE: the shuttle only picks up passengers 10 minutes before train departure.
- Once you arrive at Vitrolles Airport station, go to the platform no.3 (at least 20 mins before the departure)
- One-way ticket costs 17,70€
From MRS to Montpellier: train to Montpellier also departs from Vitrolles Airport station, approximately 11 times a day (platform no.3) and the ticket costs 26,70€.
Airlines at Marseille Airport
Arrivals and departures from the airport are domestic and international flights. Some of the most popular flights are those to Paris – Charles de Gaulle, Paris – Orly, London – Stansted, as well as Prague, Berlin and Luxembourg.
Most frequent airlines are Ryanair, Volotea and easyJet.
Amenities and services
This airport has a few amenities and services that will make waiting for a flight easier and hassle-free.
- VIP lounges
- Exchange office
- Lost and Found
- Information desk
- Car parks
- Restaurants and Cafes
Accommodation near Marseille Airport
There are several hotels situated in the airport area:
Hotel Ibis Budget Aéroport Marseille Provence (2*) – 900m from the airport; offers free Wi-Fi, free parking, has access for disabled people
Best Western Hotel (3*) – 1km from the airport; offers free Wi-Fi, free parking, has access for disabled people and outdoor pool
Hotel Pullman Marseille Provence Aeroport (4*) – 1,2 km from the airport; offers free Wi-Fi, free parking, has access for disabled people, outdoor pool, room service.
For other options nearby, check below:
Marseilles Airport FAQs
No, the shuttle bus is very frequent (every 30 minutes), but in case you missed them all, you can always call an official airport taxi which operates 24/7. During the night, the price for the ride to Marseille is 60€.
Yes, of course. The best way to do so is to take the shuttle bus which takes you directly from the airport to the city centre (St. Charles train station) and it is the most convenient way of transportation. If you don’t want to carry your luggage with you all day, simply leave it in the luggage storage at the airport for the price of 15€ a day. The storage is located at the terminal 1, right before the security area.
Of course. There is a wide range of direct lines to other cities, such as Nice, Toulon, Saint Tropez, Cannes and others. You can check the timetable for each city on the official website of Marseille Airport, or you can check the most popular bus routes at getbybus.com like e.g. Marseilles to Cannes, Marseilles to Montpellier.
Yes, there are several exchange offices and ATMs at the airport, working 24/7, but it would be better to exchange the money before the trip and have some euros on you since the rate will be a lot higher on the spot and no currency other than euro is accepted.
Where and how can I buy i ticket from Train station in Marseille to Airport in Marseille?
Dear Annika,
Tickets to Marseille Airport can be bought at the ticket office at the train station and on SNCF vending machines (credit card only).
Best regards,
Melani, GBB Team
hi arriving at Marseille airport on the 14th July. I would like to take the shuttle bus to the train station in Marseille.
Should I book in advance
Is it easy to find the bus station from the airport
When I arrive at station will there be taxis to take us to our hotel( Hotel Dieu)
What’s the likely cost of taxi from station to hotel
Thanks
Dear Helen,
You can either book the ticket for shuttle online or buy it directly at the airport. The shuttle bus will take You to Marseille Gare Saint-Charles (train station). Generally, there should be taxis waiting in front of the station. Your accommodation is around 2 kilometres from the station so I assume it should not cost more than €10. In any case, please check the price with the driver before getting in the taxi to avoid being overpriced.
Best regards!
Melani, GBB Team
Flying in to Marseille 7/13and need to get to Aix and flying out Monday 7/16. Ant tips would be appreciated!
Dear Angie,
You can either go to Aix-En-Provence – Beauvall (one of Aix’s districts but it’s a bit outside the city centre) directly from Marseille Airport by LER17. Or You can combine Ouibus shuttle to Marseille train station (Gare Routière Saint-Charles) and then from Marseille to Aix-En-Provence.
Best regards!
Melani, GBB Team
Hi, I plan to arrive in Marseille Provence and take the free shuttle to Vitrolles Aéroport Marseille-Provence TER (Airport) trainstation. From there take the train to Toulon. Do you recommend this option? Is there a schedule available for this shuttle? Why is this option not mentioned on this site?
Dear Michel,
It’s true, there is a free shuttle bus to Vitrolles train station but we didn’t put it in the blog post because there’s no regular schedule for this shuttle. The shuttle departures from Marseille Airport are in accordance with trains passing through Vitrolles. You can take a risk and opt for Vitrolles but I would recommend to go to the main train station in Marseille because it has more departures and schedules.
Best regards!
Melani, GBB Team
is it easy to get a bus/coach from the Airport to the Cruise Terminal? Any help/comments would be great thanks
Dear Shirley,
There is no direct line from the airport to the cruise port. What I suggest is to take a shuttle to the central station (St Charles) and then take a taxi (it should not cost more than €10) or take a metro but you’ll need to transfer once.
Best regards!
Melani, GBB Team
We shall be arriving at Marseille on Sept 9th at 23.00hrs. Do you think we shall miss the last shuttle bus to Gare St. Charles please? At what time does the last shuttle bus leave the airport? Thank you.
Dear Sonia,
The last bus from the airport departs at 00:10. You can check here the timetable of departures.
Best regards!
Melani, GBB Team
I am travelling to Marseille. I booked online bus shuttle ticket from St Charles to Airport departure at 0410 hrs.
The ticket do not show any departure time. How do I confirm my seat for 0410 hrs shuttle
Dear Basab,
You will need to contact directly the website where You booked Your online ticket.
Best regards!
Melani, GBB Team
I am arriving to the marseilles airport at 11:30 at night. What is the closest hotel/motel within walking distance from the airport ? Is there a free shuttle that can take me to the hotel and what are the hours for drop off and pickup since my flight the next morning is at 6 am so i have to be at the airport at 4:30
Dear Hansen,
There are several hotels in the proximity of Marseilles Airport, you can check them under the section “FAQ – bus and transport from Marseilles airport”
Best regards!
Melani, GBB Team
How long is the shuttle bus ride form the st. Charles train station to the airport in the early morning? We need to be at the airport at 7:30 in the morning.
Thanks!
Elena
Dear Elena,
You can check the timetable of departures which is linked under the section “Airport shuttle bus”. Time travel of the bus is 40 minutes.
Best regards!
Melani, GBB Team
We fly into Marseille Airport at 12.55 pm on Oct 8 I have booked the 16.18 train from Saint Charles Marseille to Agde. Can we get on the train at Vitrolles station or do we have to go into Marseille St Charles to catch it?
Regards
Roz
Dear Roz,
We do not have that information unfortunately, I suggest to contact directly train company, the contact info should be stated on the ticket or on their website.
Best regards!
Melani, GBB Team
I am being dropped off at Marseille Airport. I want to get to CDG by train. How do I get from airport to Aix-en-Provence TGV to get train to CDG? Or should I go back to Marseille Gare St Charles?
Dear Rick,
There’s a direct train line (TGV 9864 in the direction Brussels) from Aix-en-Provence TGV to Charles de Gaulle Airport. Journey lasts around three hours.
Best regards,
Melani GBB Team
I am trying to find affordable transport from Contignac to the airport on 22 July 2019 for a 10 AM flight.
Dear Jane,
I advise you to book a private transfer as it is the best option to get from Contignac to Marseilles Airport.
Best regards,
Melani GBB Team
Hi
I will arriving at Marseille Airport by 12.00 on 25 Feb and I want to know what’s the best and cheapest transport form Marseille to Aid an province
Merci
Dear Douik,
As it is stated in the text, the best way to reach Aix en Provence is by direct bus from Marseille Airport. The bus departs every 30 minutes.
Best regards,
Melani GBB Team
Best way to get from marseille airport to 280 blvd. Michelet during day.
Dear Marty,
First you need to reach Marseille St Charles train station (either by train or by shuttle bus) and then take metro line M2 to Perier, exit and take bus B1 to
Michelet Bousquet.
Best regards,
Melani GBB Team
I need to get to saint Charles station from the airport. Wish is the most direct route ? Train or Bus?
Dear Emma,
I suggest you take the shuttle bus (line 91) from Marseilles Airport to St Charles train station. Travel time is 40 minutes.
Best regards,
Melani GBB Team
Hello, I am arriving to Terminal 1A at 23:00, my mum at terminal 2. Are the terminals far away by walking? do you think we could catch the last bus at 23:30?
Dear Agnieszka,
I think there should be no problem because you have 30 minutes between flight arrival and bus departure.
Best regards
Melani GBB Team
Please tell me how I can get from Marseille Airport to Marseille Cruise terminal please? And how far and how much will it cost? What are the mode on transportation?
Thanks
Dear Trinh,
You can either use a combination of train,metro and bus or by taxi. First you need to reach Gare St. Charles (main train station) and then catch metro M2 to Joliette, exit then transfer to bus line 35 and drive to Littoral Gourret. Or you can just grab a taxi which will cost around €40-50.
Best regards
Melani GBB Team
Hello,
I am flying into Marseille airport next week with a group of friends and we will need to get to the train station, going to Nice.
What is the best way to get to the train station?
Do you know how much trains to Nice will cost roughly? and what’s the quickest route?
Many thanks
Dear Emily,
As it is already stated in the text: The shuttle bus Navette Marseilles Aeroport (line 91) to the Marseille Saint Charles (train station) departs every 15-20 mins to and from the railway station.
Unfortunately, we do not have information about train ticket prices to Nice. We suggest to consult the info desk at Saint Charles station.
Best regards,
Melani GBB Team
Dear Melani,
On Friday August 2nd 2019 (next week) my friend and I will arrive from Amsterdam to Marseille Provance Airport at 17:35 according to the flight schedule. We need to collect our check in suitcases and then go straight to the Vitrolles Aéroport Marseille-Provence TER to take a train to Orange at 17:25.
Do you have tips on how we can get to the train station quickest? I read about the free shuttle that leaves according to train departures, what time should we be at the shuttle at platform nr. 5 in order to catch the train from 17:25? Also, do you know the platform for the Orange train?
We need to find out all about the routing so we can go as fast as possible and catch this train, thank you very much!
Dear Coco,
Unfortunately we do not have the precise information about shuttle nor train departures. We advise you to try and get the info at info desk at Marseille Airport.
Best regards,
Melani GBB Team
I am sorry, our arrival at Marseille airport is
16:35
Train to Orange leaves
17:25
Best, Coco
Does the price for the shuttle bus between St Charles and the Airport (Euro 8.30) include luggage? Or does the bus charge extra if we have large suitcases.
Dear Steven,
Yes, the transportation of luggage is included in the ticket price.
Best regards,
Melani GBB Team
Hi,
Could you please tell me if I can travel by train from Marseille airport directly to Cavaillon? If so can I purchase the train tickets in the airport? Sadly I do not speak French.
Kind regards.
Dear Alex,
It is possible to travel by train to Cavaillon from Marseille Airport, however, the train departs from Vitrolles Aéroport Marseille Provence train station and makes a stop/transfer in Avignon.
Best regards,
Melani GBB Team
Hi we are travelling to Marseille airport and need to get to,the cruise port can you please tell me route mode of transport and approx costs. Thank you
Dear Agnes,
There is no direct line from the airport to the cruise port. What I suggest is to take a shuttle to the central station (St Charles) and then take a taxi (it should not cost more than €10) or take a metro but you’ll need to transfer once.
Best regards!
Melani, GBB Team
Hi we are coming at 23:00 is there will be any bus to Marseilles
Dear Nugzari,
There are shuttle bus departures from the airport at 23:30, 23:50 and the last one at 00:10.
Best regards,
Melani GBB Team
Hello,
Can I pay for a return ticket from the airport to Marseille and use the return from Aix en Provence to the airport?
Regards
Giuseppe
Dear Giuseppe,
I am afraid that is not possible, but it is best to check directly with the bus carrier.
Best regards,
Melani GBB Team
Hi melani,
Can I get location of bus 91 stop on airport map? We are arriving quite late and do not want to loose time in searching.
Thanks
Dear George,
Bus line 91 departs from the platform 6.
Best regards,
Melani GBB Team
We are arriving to Terminal 2 at 11:30 at night . Can We spend the night in some of the Terminals.
Thanks
Dear Nikolas,
You can check the blog post for the accommodation options near Marseille Airport.
Best regards,
Melani GBB Team
Please we are returning our car tomorrow July 21 at Marseille airport. We need to get to Avignon Central station that same day. I see there is a shuttle from the airport to the TER station. Does TER have a direct trip? Can the tickets be purchased at the Airport from platform #5? Than go directly to platform #3 at the TER train station. Is this correct?
Dear Bev,
yes, you can reach TER station with a shuttle bus from the airport. There is a direct train from TER station to Gare d’Avignon Centre. The tickets can be purchased at the airport from SNCF vending machines, directly at the train station, or online on SNCF’s official website.
Best regards,
GBB Team
Hi, is there a location where exactly the shuttle bus 91 departs from Marseille st Charles ? We need to get to MRS airport really early morning and would like to take the 4:30 am bus shuttle. I could not find the exact departure point from St. Charles.
Thanks .
Dear Samridh,
yes, the shuttle bus makes a stop right across the terminal building on a separate lane. You will notice the signs as soon as you exit the building.
Best regards,
Maja, GBB Team
Can you catch the 13 bus from the airport to the centre of Marseille?
Hi Mike,
unfortunately no, the bus line no. 13 takes you to Vitrolles, not Marseille.
However, bus line no. 91 takes you to Marseille Saint Charles (train station).
Best regards,
GBB Team
Marseille airport bus to Marseille Train station L091. Where do buy my ticket? Can you buy it on the bus? Cheers
Hi David,
You can buy tickets at the airport ticket counter and online on the website.
Best,
GBB Team