How to travel from Madrid to Marseille

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Compare train, bus, and flight for Madrid to Marseille

Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Madrid to Marseille among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $43. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 2h 38m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.2 - 0.7kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $43, and a train costs an average of $48.

Distance: 507 miles (817 km)

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Bus

$225

Average price

$208

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$86

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Cheapest

8h 21m

Average total duration

7h 51m

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30m

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5h 38m

Average total duration

Fastest

2h 38m

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3h 0m

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16h 5m

Average total duration

15h 35m

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30m

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0.2 - 0.7kg

CO2 emissions

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2.5 - 4.9kg

CO2 emissions

0.8 - 2.0kg

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Iberia

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from Madrid to Marseille

How to get from Madrid to Marseille by train, bus or flight.

Our recommendation

flight

The best way to travel from Madrid to Marseille is by taking a flight because it’s the best combination of price and speed.

  • IberiaIB1173
    9:35 PM1h45
    Madrid Barajas Airport
    11:20 PMMarseille Provence Airport
    $541One-way
    0 transfers

Cheapest

  • IberiaIB1173
    9:35 PM1h45
    Madrid Barajas Airport
    11:20 PMMarseille Provence Airport
    $541One-way
    0 transfers

Fastest

  • IberiaIB1173
    9:35 PM1h45
    Madrid Barajas Airport
    11:20 PMMarseille Provence Airport
    $541One-way
    0 transfers

Other options

  • iryo06011+AVE09725
    9:57 AM11h33
    Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes
    9:30 PMMarseille Saint-Charles
    $2981One-way
    1 transfer
  • AVE09725
    12:50 PM8h40
    Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes
    9:30 PMMarseille Saint-Charles
    $3081One-way
    0 transfers
  • iryo06111+AVE09725
    11:22 AM10h08
    Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes
    9:30 PMMarseille Saint-Charles
    $3031One-way
    1 transfer
  • BlaBlaCar Bus3187 · 51019
    8:30 PM17h05
    Madrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses
    1:35 PMMarseille, Gare de Marseille-Saint-Charles
    $681One-way
    1 transfer
  • InternorteNormal
    7:00 AM14h50
    Madrid, Terminal de autobuses T4 (Aeropuerto de Madrid)
    9:50 PMMarseille, Gare de Marseille-Saint-Charles
    $1341One-way
    0 transfers
  • AlsaNormal
    7:00 AM14h50
    Madrid, Terminal de autobuses T4 (Aeropuerto de Madrid)
    9:50 PMMarseille, Gare de Marseille-Saint-Charles
    $1341One-way
    0 transfers
  • IberiaIB1171
    3:35 PM1h45
    Madrid Barajas Airport
    5:20 PMMarseille Provence Airport
    $731One-way
    0 transfers
  • RyanairFR 5338
    2:15 PM1h45
    Madrid Barajas Airport
    4:00 PMMarseille Provence Airport
    $1191One-way
    0 transfers
  • IberiaIB1169
    10:15 AM1h45
    Madrid Barajas Airport
    12:00 PMMarseille Provence Airport
    $1531One-way
    0 transfers

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How to get from Madrid to Marseille

The Best Way According to our Users

When it comes to choosing a method of transportation from Madrid to Marseille, 71,43% of our customers do not hesitate to choose the flight as their preferred way to travel. Nowadays, passengers who want to fly around Europe have more options than ever before. With dozens of budget airlines covering several routes which connect to virtually all European countries, taking a flight to reach your desired destination is easy and inexpensive. The low fares and the short flight time are, among others, some of the reasons why our users choose the airplane as the best way to get from Madrid to Marseille, even if they have to face baggage limitations and long lines at check-in and security control. You can book your flights with Omio to make sure you are always taking the fastest route or getting the best deal. You can also add extra luggage and book securely with several methods of payment such as Apple Pay, PayPal and more.

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FAQs: Travel from Madrid to Marseille

Travel to Marseille easily. Whether you want fast, cheap or something entirely different, our travel experts have collected everything you need to know so you can find the best option from Madrid to Marseille.

FAQs
There are 3 options to travel between Madrid and Marseille including taking a train, bus, and flight.
The cheapest way to travel from Madrid to Marseille is a bus with an average price of $43 (€35).

This is compared to other travel options from Madrid to Marseille:

A bus is $2 (€2) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Madrid to Marseille costing on average $46 (€37).

A bus is $5 (€4) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Madrid to Marseille costing on average $48 (€39).

The fastest way to travel from Madrid to Marseille is by flight with an average journey time of 1h 45m.

Other travel options to Marseille take longer:

Train takes on average 8h 14m.

Bus takes on average 14h 55m.

The distance from Madrid to Marseille is approximately 507 miles (817 km).
The average frequency per day from Madrid to Marseille is:
  • Around 38 flights per day.
  • Around 8 buses per day.
  • Around 1 trains per day.

However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Madrid and Marseille as scheduled services by train, bus, and flight can vary by season or day of the week.

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Madrid to Marseille:
  • Flights mostly depart from Madrid Barajas Airport and arrive in Marseille Provence Airport.
  • Trains mostly depart from Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes and arrive in Marseille Saint-Charles.
  • Buses mostly depart from Madrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses and arrive in Marseille, Gare de Marseille-Saint-Charles.
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Madrid to Marseille, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with BlaBlaCar Bus, FlixBus, Alsa, BlaBlaCar, Union Ivkoni International to go to Marseille by bus.
  • Travel with AVE, TGV INOUI, Renfe Viajeros, iryo to go to Marseille by train.
  • Travel with Iberia, Ryanair, Air Nostrum, Vueling Airlines, Air France, Malta Air, Brussels Airlines, Lufthansa, Airhub Airlines, GetJet Airlines to go to Marseille by flight.
Yes, there are direct services available from Madrid to Marseille with the following travel companies:
  • 3 direct buses per day with FlixBus, Alsa, BlaBlaCar, Union Ivkoni International.
  • 1 direct trains per day with AVE, Renfe Viajeros.
  • 3 direct flights per day with Iberia, Ryanair, Air Nostrum, Malta Air.
Omio customers who travel from Madrid to Marseille often also extend their vacation to go to Paris, Barcelona, Nice, London, Lisbon. Omio can help you plan your trip by finding the best connections between Marseille and these popular destinations at a great price.
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