Travel and Transportation

Airports

Marseille Provence Airport (MRS)
Location: 27 km (17 miles) from the city center
Transportation Options:

• Airport Shuttle: The shuttle bus connects the airport to Marseille's Saint Charles Station. (Approximately 25 minutes)
• Taxi or Ride Sharing: Taxis are available directly outside the airport terminals (Average ride: 30 minutes)
• Car Rental: Various car rental services are available at the airport. 

By Train

• High-Speed TGV: From Paris, Lyon, Nice and other major cities, high-speed TGV trains serve Marseille.  A TGV ride from Paris to Marseille takes approvimately three hours.

Train Station

The city's central station is just a short distance from Old Port.

Marseille Saint-Charles
Square Narvik, 13232 Marseille, France

Public Transportation

RTM - Régie des transports métropolitains

• Metro: Two metro lines (M1 and M2) run across the city, covering major areas and landmarks.
• Bus: Marseille has an extensive bus network that reaches all parts of the city, including the Old Port and beach areas.
• Tram: Three tram lines (T1, T2, and T3) are available and are particularly useful for getting around the city center.

​​​​Tickets: Single tickets, 24-hour passes and weekly passes are available and are valid across all RTM transportation. Tickets can be purchased at metro stations or via the RTM mobile app.

Bus Station

Marseille Bus Terminal
Rue Jacques Bory, 13003 Marseille, France

Getting Around

Whether on foot, by bike, by public transit or by tourist shuttle, there are several sustainable transports to get around and visit the region's attractions responsibly. Discover tips for visiting the region without a car and for reducing your carbon footprint as much as possible.

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