How to get from Madrid to Marseille by train, bus or 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.
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Distance | 507 miles (817 km) | |
Available travel modes | Bus or flight | |
Ticket price range | $68 - $86 | |
Cheapest mode | Bus • $68 (€59) • 16 h 20 min | |
Fastest mode | Flight • $86 (€75) • 1 h 55 min | |
Popular travel companies | BlaBlaCar Bus or Ryanair |
Take a bus or flight to travel 507 miles (817 km) to Marseille from Madrid. If speed is a priority, then a flight is the best option with an average duration of 1 h 55 min; whereas, if saving money is more important, then a bus is the best option with prices starting as low as $68 (€59). The most popular travel companies which serve this route are BlaBlaCar Bus or Ryanair among others. Travelers can even take a direct bus or flight from Madrid to Marseille.
You can travel by train, bus or flight for as low as $50 (€44). When you search for schedules and tickets, Omio will show you the best route.
Looking for a comfortable way to travel from Madrid to Marseille? Reserve your Renfe AVE travel to Marseille from Madrid with Omio today! Renfe is Spain’s national travel company that offers a wide variety of connections throughout the country as well as France and Portugal, including the Madrid to Marseille journey. Omio shows you current AVE schedules and tickets to cover the 507 miles (817 km) distance. You can choose from ticket options like Promo, Promo + or Flexible for the best deals on this route. Renfe discount cards, such as the Renfe Gold Card and the + Renfe Youth 50 Card, can also be applied when purchasing your AVE ticket on Omio.
As the main high-speed travel service in Spain, AVE provides amenities like a restaurant, bathrooms, WiFi access, and onboard entertainment on its routes. AVE covers long distances and connects major cities in Spain in just a few hours thanks to its high speed. These travel can reach speeds up to 192 mph (310 kmh) on select routes, making AVE travel one of the fastest in the entire world. AVE offers all travelers ultimate comfort, flexibility and convenience, and on Omio you can book AVE tickets in a few steps!
BlaBlaCar Bus (formerly known as Ouibus or iDBUS) is a popular French travel company from France operating long-distance services in 10 countries in Europe and connecting over 300 destinations. It is a subsidiary of the French carpooling service, BlaBlaCar. Standard amenities on BlaBlaCar Bus include toilets, air conditioning, USB and power outlets for charging phones, tablets and laptops during long travel journeys, extra legroom and adjustable seats. There is also free Wi-Fi available on select routes. The only ticket type from BlaBlaCar Bus is the Standard ticket, which allows each traveler to bring one carry-on bag and up to two checked bags.
Air France is France's leading airline offering flights within and outside Europe; you can choose different ticket types for your travel between Madrid and Marseille including: Economy Light, Economy Standard, Economy Flex, Premium Economy and Business.
There are 2 travel options from Madrid to Marseille: bus or flight.
The cheapest way to get from Madrid to Marseille is by taking a bus with average ticket prices of $68 (€59) compared to other travel options to Marseille:
Taking a bus costs $18 (€16) less than taking a flight, which average ticket prices of $86 (€75).
The fastest way from Madrid to Marseille is by flight with an average journey time of 1 h 55 min.
There are alternative travel options to Marseille that take longer:
Getting to Marseille by bus takes 16 h 20 min on average.
Marseille is approximately 507 miles (817 km) away from Madrid.
The average frequency per day from Madrid to Marseille is:
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your journey between Madrid and Marseille as scheduled services by bus or flight can vary by season or day of the week.
These are the most popular departure and arrival points when traveling from Madrid to Marseille:
The following travel companies offer services from Madrid to Marseille:
Yes, there are direct routes from Madrid to Marseille with the following travel companies:
Direct services to Marseille tend to save you time and add more convenience as you won't need to transfer at another stop in between, so it's worth paying attention to before booking tickets for your trip.
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