How to get from Marseille to Madrid by train, bus or flight.
The best way to travel from Marseille to Madrid 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 | $78 - $121 | |
Cheapest mode | Bus • $78 (€70) • 16 h 30 min | |
Fastest mode | Flight • $121 (€108) • 1 h 45 min | |
Popular travel companies | BlaBlaCar Bus or Ryanair |
Take a bus or flight to travel 507 miles (817 km) between Marseille and Madrid. If speed is a priority, then a flight is the best option with an average duration of 1 h 45 min; whereas, if saving money is more important, then a bus is the best option with prices starting as low as $78 (€70). The most popular travel companies which serve this journey are BlaBlaCar Bus or Ryanair among others. Travelers can even take a direct bus or flight from Marseille to Madrid.
You can travel by train, bus or flight for as low as $40 (€36). When you search for schedules and tickets, Omio will show you the best route.
Renfe-SNCF is a joint venture between Spain's Renfe and France's SNCF, offering high-speed rail services between the two countries. The trains run at speeds of up to 300 km/h, with departures every two hours. Renfe-SNCF offers three types of trains: the AVE, the TGV and the EuroMed. The AVE is the fastest, with a journey time of just over three hours between Madrid and Paris. The TGV is slightly slower, but still offers a comfortable journey. The EuroMed is the slowest, but is the most affordable option. Renfe-SNCF offers a range of ticket types, including single, return and group tickets. Onboard facilities include comfortable seating, free Wi-Fi, power sockets and a selection of snacks and drinks. The most popular routes for Renfe-SNCF are Madrid to Paris, Barcelona to Marseille and Madrid to Lyon.
FlixBus is one of Europe's leading low-cost travel companies, founded in Germany and offering long-distance travel services in Europe and the U. S. FlixBus also operates overnight travel on select routes throughout Europe. Standard amenities on FlixBus include free Wi-Fi, power outlets to charge your phone, tablet or laptop during long travel journeys, extra legroom, luggage space and toilets. You can even purchase snacks and drinks onboard. FlixBus offers only the Standard ticket for all its routes, which allows you to bring one carry-on luggage and one checked bag per person. Additional fees apply for extra luggage and specific seat reservations, such as if you want to book an Extra Seat, Table Seat or the Panorama Seat.
Vueling is one of Spain’s leading low-cost airlines where you can choose between Basic, Optima or Time Flex tickets for your next travel to Madrid from Marseille.
There are 2 options to travel between Marseille and Madrid including taking a bus or flight.
The cheapest way to go to Madrid from Marseille is by taking a bus, which costs on average $78 (€70).
This is compared to other ways of getting from Marseille to Madrid:
A bus is $43 (€38) less than a flight with an average ticket price of $121 (€108) from Marseille to Madrid.
The fastest way from Marseille to Madrid is by flight with an average journey time of 1 h 45 min.
There are alternative travel options to Madrid that take longer:
Bus takes 16 h 30 min on average.
You should expect to travel around 507 miles (817 km) between Marseille and Madrid.
The average frequency per day from Marseille to Madrid is:
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your journey to Madrid from 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 from Marseille to Madrid:
The following travel companies offer services from Marseille to Madrid:
Yes, there are direct routes from Marseille to Madrid with the following travel companies:
Direct services to Madrid 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 journey.
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