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 €38. 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 €38, and a train costs an average of €39.

Distance: 507 miles (817 km)

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€179

Average price

€171

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€71

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Cheapest

8h 21m

Average total duration

7h 51m

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30m

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5h 38m

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2h 38m

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3h 0m

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16h 5m

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15h 35m

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0.2 - 0.7kg

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2.5 - 4.9kg

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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

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

BlaBlaCar Bus3167 · 4705
08:30PM16h10
Madrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses
12:40PMMarseille, Gare de Marseille-Saint-Charles
$671One-way
1 transfer

Cheapest

BlaBlaCar Bus3167 · 4705
08:30PM16h10
Madrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses
12:40PMMarseille, Gare de Marseille-Saint-Charles
$671One-way
1 transfer

Fastest

IberiaIB1169
10:20AM1h45
Madrid Barajas Airport
12:05PMMarseille Provence Airport
$3021One-way
0 transfers

Other options

iryo06091+AVE09725
09:22AM12h08
Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes
09:30PMMarseille Saint-Charles
$1691One-way
1 transfer
iryo06281+AVE09725
08:50AM12h40
Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes
09:30PMMarseille Saint-Charles
$1691One-way
1 transfer
iryo06081+AVE09725
08:22AM13h08
Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes
09:30PMMarseille Saint-Charles
$1691One-way
1 transfer
BlaBlaCar Bus34152 · 51047
08:35AM17h35
Madrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses
02:10AMMarseille, Gare de Marseille-Saint-Charles
$751One-way
1 transfer
FlixBusFlixBus
07:05PM14h55
Madrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses
10:00AMMarseille, Gare de Marseille-Saint-Charles
$1041One-way
0 transfers
AlsaNormal
11:30PM17h29
Madrid, Terminal de autobuses T4 (Aeropuerto de Madrid)
04:59PMMarseille, Gare de Marseille-Saint-Charles
$1371One-way
0 transfers
IberiaIB1211+ZOU!17486
10:00AM8h03
Madrid Barajas Airport
06:03PMMarseille Saint-Charles
$2231One-way
1 transfer
IberiaIB1211+ZOU!17488
10:00AM9h03
Madrid Barajas Airport
07:03PMMarseille Saint-Charles
$2231One-way
1 transfer
IberiaIB1211+TGV INOUI6866
10:00AM7h59
Madrid Barajas Airport
05:59PMMarseille Saint-Charles
$2281One-way
1 transfer

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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 flight with an average price of $46 (€37).

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

A flight is $1 (€1) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Madrid to Marseille costing on average $48 (€38).

A flight is $3 (€2) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Madrid to Marseille costing on average $49 (€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 Iberia, Ryanair, Air Nostrum , Vueling Airlines, Air France, KM Malta Airlines, Brussels Airlines, Lufthansa, Stobart Air, GetJet Airlines to go to Marseille by flight.
  • Travel with BlaBlaCar Bus, FlixBus, Alsa, BlaBlaCar, Ourbus to go to Marseille by bus.
  • Travel with AVE, TGV INOUI, Renfe Viajeros, iryo to go to Marseille by train.
Yes, there are direct services available from Madrid to Marseille with the following travel companies:
  • 3 direct flights per day with Iberia, Ryanair, Air Nostrum , KM Malta Airlines.
  • 3 direct buses per day with BlaBlaCar Bus, FlixBus, Alsa, BlaBlaCar, Ourbus.
  • 1 direct trains per day with AVE, Renfe Viajeros.
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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