How to travel from Marseille to Madrid

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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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Driving

$293

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$291

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$92

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Cheapest

$256

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7h 52m

Average total duration

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4h 52m

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8h 21m

Average total duration

7h 51m

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30m

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13h 57m

Average total duration

13h 27m

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11h 7m

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2.5 - 4.9kg

CO2 emissions

0.2 - 0.7kg

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0.8 - 2.0kg

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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.

The cheapest way to travel from Marseille to Madrid is a bus with an average price of $92 (€74).

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

A bus is $199 (€161) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Marseille to Madrid costing on average $291 (€235).

A bus is $201 (€163) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Marseille to Madrid costing on average $293 (€237).

The fastest way to travel from Marseille to Madrid is by flight with an average journey time of 4h 52m.

Other travel options to Madrid take longer:

Train takes on average 7h 51m.

Bus takes on average 13h 27m.

It's helpful to compare your options as there are 3 ways to travel between Marseille and Madrid including taking a train, bus, and flight.
We recommend using the flight as it is the most popular way to get from Marseille to Madrid among Omio's users.

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from Marseille to Madrid

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

Our recommendation

bus

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

  • AlsaNormal
    11:15 PM17h30
    Marseille, Gare de Marseille-Saint-Charles
    4:45 PMMadrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses
    $721One-way
    0 transfers

Cheapest

  • AlsaNormal
    11:15 PM17h30
    Marseille, Gare de Marseille-Saint-Charles
    4:45 PMMadrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses
    $721One-way
    0 transfers

Fastest

  • RyanairFR 5337
    3:25 PM1h50
    Marseille Provence Airport
    5:15 PMMadrid Barajas Airport
    $1801One-way
    0 transfers

Other options

  • AVE09730+iryo06190
    8:01 AM14h09
    Marseille Saint-Charles
    10:10 PMMadrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes
    $1821One-way
    1 transfer
  • AVE09730+iryo06014
    8:01 AM8h36
    Marseille Saint-Charles
    4:37 PMMadrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes
    $1961One-way
    1 transfer
  • AVE09730+iryo06150
    8:01 AM9h51
    Marseille Saint-Charles
    5:52 PMMadrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes
    $1981One-way
    1 transfer
  • Gipsyy
    11:15 PM17h45
    Marseille
    5:00 PMMadrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses
    $741One-way
    0 transfers
  • BlaBlaCar Bus4349
    11:15 PM17h30
    Marseille, Gare de Marseille-Saint-Charles
    4:45 PMMadrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses
    $771One-way
    0 transfers
  • Infobus
    11:15 PM17h30
    Marseille, Gare de Marseille-Saint-Charles
    4:45 PMMadrid
    $801One-way
    0 transfers
  • IberiaIB1172
    5:55 PM1h50
    Marseille Provence Airport
    7:45 PMMadrid Barajas Airport
    $1931One-way
    0 transfers
  • IberiaIB1174
    6:15 AM1h50
    Marseille Provence Airport
    8:05 AMMadrid Barajas Airport
    $2221One-way
    0 transfers
  • SNCF | TGV INOUI6805+IberiaIB1214
    10:18 AM10h37
    Marseille Saint-Charles
    8:55 PMMadrid Barajas Airport
    $2261One-way
    1 transfer

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How to get from Marseille to Madrid

The Best Way According to our Users

When it comes to choosing a method of transportation from Marseille to Madrid, 66,67% 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 Marseille to Madrid, 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 Marseille to Madrid

Travel to Madrid 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 Marseille to Madrid.

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There are 3 options to travel between Marseille and Madrid including taking a train, bus, and flight.
The cheapest way to travel from Marseille to Madrid is a bus with an average price of $92 (€74).

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

A bus is $199 (€161) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Marseille to Madrid costing on average $291 (€235).

A bus is $201 (€163) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Marseille to Madrid costing on average $293 (€237).

The fastest way to travel from Marseille to Madrid is by flight with an average journey time of 4h 52m.

Other travel options to Madrid take longer:

Train takes on average 7h 51m.

Bus takes on average 13h 27m.

The distance from Marseille to Madrid is approximately 507 miles (817 km).
The average frequency per day from Marseille to Madrid is:
  • 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.

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Marseille to Madrid:
  • 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.
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Marseille to Madrid, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with AVE, SNCF | Intercités, SNCF | TGV INOUI, Renfe Viajeros to go to Madrid by train.
  • Travel with BlaBlaCar Bus, FlixBus, Alsa, Union Ivkoni International, Internorte, BlaBlaCar, Gipsyy to go to Madrid by bus.
  • Travel with Ryanair, Iberia, Air Nostrum, Vueling, Malta Air, Air France, Brussels Airlines, Lufthansa, Royal Air Maroc to go to Madrid by flight.
Yes, there are direct services available from Marseille to Madrid with the following travel companies:
  • 1 direct trains per day with AVE, Renfe Viajeros.
  • 3 direct buses per day with BlaBlaCar Bus, FlixBus, Alsa, Union Ivkoni International, Internorte, BlaBlaCar, Gipsyy.
  • 3 direct flights per day with Ryanair, Iberia, Air Nostrum, Malta Air.
Omio customers who travel from Marseille to Madrid often also extend their vacation to go to Barcelona, Valencia, Seville, Málaga, Paris. Omio can help you plan your trip by finding the best connections between Madrid and these popular destinations at a great price.
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