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Compare train, bus, and flight for Marseille to Madrid
Omio recommends booking the flight as it is the most popular option from Marseille to Madrid 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 4h 52m. 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 flight costs an average of $24.
Distance: 507 miles (817 km)
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Most popular Flight | Train | Bus | Driving |
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$288 Average price | $286 Average price | $90 Average price Cheapest | $252 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
7h 52m Average total duration Fastest 4h 52m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 8h 21m Average total duration 7h 51m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 13h 57m Average total duration 13h 27m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 11h 7m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
2.5 - 4.9kg CO2 emissions | 0.2 - 0.7kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.8 - 2.0kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
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This is compared to other travel options from Marseille to Madrid:
A bus is $196 (€161) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Marseille to Madrid costing on average $286 (€235).
A bus is $198 (€163) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Marseille to Madrid costing on average $288 (€237).
Other travel options to Madrid take longer:
Train takes on average 7h 51m.
Bus takes on average 13h 27m.
Travel optionsfrom Marseille to Madrid
How to get from Marseille to Madrid by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Marseille to Madrid is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
51020 · 48217:25 AM17h15Marseille, Gare de Marseille-Saint-Charles12:40 AMMadrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses$581One-way1 transfer
Cheapest
51020 · 48217:25 AM17h15Marseille, Gare de Marseille-Saint-Charles12:40 AMMadrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses$581One-way1 transfer
Fastest
IB11746:15 AM1h50Marseille Provence Airport8:05 AMMadrid Barajas Airport$2911One-way0 transfers
Other options
Normal11:15 PM17h30Marseille, Gare de Marseille-Saint-Charles4:45 PMMadrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses$711One-way0 transfers
Normal1:15 PM17h30Marseille, Gare de Marseille-Saint-Charles6:45 AMMadrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses$711One-way0 transfers
482110:10 AM14h30Marseille, Gare de Marseille-Saint-Charles12:40 AMMadrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses$741One-way0 transfers
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LH11126:05 AM6h15Marseille Provence Airport12:20 PMMadrid Barajas Airport$3071One-way1 transfer
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LH112011:00 AM8h50Marseille Provence Airport7:50 PMMadrid Barajas Airport$3071One-way1 transfer
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LH11146:05 AM10h05Marseille Provence Airport4:10 PMMadrid Barajas Airport$3071One-way1 transfer
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This is compared to other travel options from Marseille to Madrid:
A bus is $196 (€161) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Marseille to Madrid costing on average $286 (€235).
A bus is $198 (€163) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Marseille to Madrid costing on average $288 (€237).
Other travel options to Madrid take longer:
Train takes on average 7h 51m.
Bus takes on average 13h 27m.
- Around 29 flights per day.
- Around 9 buses per day.
- Around 1 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Marseille and Madrid as scheduled services by train, bus, and flight can vary by season or day of the week.
- Flights mostly depart from Marseille Provence Airport and arrive in Madrid Barajas Airport.
- Trains mostly depart from Marseille Saint-Charles and arrive in Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes.
- Buses mostly depart from Marseille, Gare de Marseille-Saint-Charles and arrive in Madrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses.
- Travel with Ryanair, Iberia, Air Nostrum, Vueling, Malta Air, Air France, Brussels Airlines, Lufthansa, Royal Air Maroc to go to Madrid by flight.
- Travel with BlaBlaCar Bus, FlixBus, Alsa, Union Ivkoni International, Internorte, BlaBlaCar, Gipsyy to go to Madrid by bus.
- Travel with AVE, SNCF | Intercités, SNCF | TGV INOUI, Renfe Viajeros to go to Madrid by train.
- 3 direct flights per day with Ryanair, Iberia, Air Nostrum, Malta Air.
- 3 direct buses per day with BlaBlaCar Bus, FlixBus, Alsa, Union Ivkoni International, Internorte, BlaBlaCar, Gipsyy.
- 1 direct trains per day with AVE, Renfe Viajeros.
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