Getting There:
- Airport (Marseille Provence, MRS): about 27 km northwest, served by flights from major cities. The airport shuttle is now line A1; line 91 was renamed in August 2025. Check the airport’s current fare before travel.
- Train (Gare Saint-Charles): Central location with connections to Paris (3 hours TGV), Lyon, Barcelona, and Mediterranean coast
- Buses: Long-distance coaches connect to regional destinations with budget operators
Local Transport:
- The 2026 RTM fare sheet lists a single ticket at €1.70, a 24-hour pass at €5.20, and a 72-hour pass at €10.80. Efficient and reliable network
- Walking: City center easily walkable; neighborhoods interconnected by pedestrian streets
- Taxis: Available at major sites; metered system standard. Apps like Uber operate in city
- The 2026 listed adult return fare to one island (If or Frioul) is €17.70.
Parking: Street parking limited and metered (expensive); use paid garages. Many hotels offer parking discounts.
✈️ Airport Transfer
Marseille Provence Airport (MRS) to city center:
- Shuttle Bus (Navette): The airport lists line A1 as departing every 10 minutes from 7:00 to 20:00; frequency varies outside that window, journey takes about 25 minutes for €10
- Train + Shuttle: Free shuttle to Vitrolles Aéroport Marignane station then regional train to Saint-Charles in about 20 minutes total, tickets from €5
- Taxi: Roughly 30 minutes to city center with a fixed daytime rate around €55, higher at night and weekends
- Private Transfer: Pre-booked door-to-door car service takes about 25-30 minutes and costs around €70-90