Taxi fares follow the kilometric rates set by prefectoral decree, but they are metered rather than fixed - so the number that matters is the tariff, not a headline price.
Shuttle bus - best value
The airport shuttle (line A1) to Gare Saint-Charles:
- Price: €15 one-way and €25 return for adults; €7 for ages 12-25, €5 for ages 6-11, free under 6 (airport ticket terms published 1 July 2026)
- Journey: 30 to 50 minutes in normal traffic
- Frequency: Every 10 minutes between 07:00 and 20:00, every 20 minutes otherwise
- First/last from the airport: 04:05 and 01:50 (the Saint-Charles last departure of 01:15 is listed for May to October only - check your date)
- Buy tickets: Online, at the ticket office (card or cash), on board with a contactless bank card, or from the driver when the office is closed
The shuttle serves Gare Saint-Charles, Marseille's main station.
Aix-en-Provence shuttle (line A2): A separate bus runs to Aix every 30 minutes and takes about 30 minutes to Aix-Centre. First departure from the airport 05:35, last 23:05 plus extra departures at 23:40 and 00:25. A single to Aix gare routière is €15 (€25 return); a single to Aix TGV is €6.
Taxi - metered, with an official estimate
The airport publishes only an estimate for taxis, not a flat fare. Its own estimate is about 60 EUR by day and 70 EUR at night to reach Marseille or Aix, excluding extras such as baggage and tolls (Marseille Provence Airport, checked October 2026). The taxi station is in front of Terminal 1, takes cash or card, and operates 24/7. Confirm with the driver before you set off.
| Destination | Airport's day estimate | Airport's night estimate |
|---|---|---|
| Marseille center (any arrondissement) | ~€60 | ~€70 |
| Aix-en-Provence center | ~€60 | ~€70 |
Fixed-price private transfer
MRS Marseille City Center
From€67for 2 passengers
4 passengers: €67 per vehicle, about €17 per person
- Fixed price, no meter
- Flight tracked
- 60 min free waiting
- Driver meets you at arrivals
- Free cancellation up to 24 h before pickup
Other destinations
Extra charges: The airport notes its estimate excludes supplements such as baggage and tolls. Ask the driver what applies before you set off.
Pre-booked transfer
| Vehicle | Price to Marseille | Price to Aix |
|---|---|---|
| Economy sedan | Fixed price quoted at booking | Fixed price quoted at booking |
| Comfort sedan | Fixed price quoted at booking | Fixed price quoted at booking |
| Minivan | Fixed price quoted at booking | Fixed price quoted at booking |
| Luxury sedan | Fixed price quoted at booking | Fixed price quoted at booking |
A transfer has a price agreed up front and is arranged in advance.
Full comparison
| Transport | Cost | Time to center | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shuttle bus | €15 one-way | 30-50 min | To Gare Saint-Charles |
| Taxi (day) | ~€60 (airport estimate) | Depends on traffic | Metered, door-to-door |
| Taxi (night) | ~€70 (airport estimate) | Depends on traffic | Metered |
| Transfer (sedan) | Fixed, quoted at booking | Depends on traffic | Meet & greet |
| Transfer (minivan) | Fixed, quoted at booking | Depends on traffic | Groups, families |
No metro, limited rail
There is no rail line into the airport. The Vitrolles-Aéroport Marseille Provence TER station is reached by the LeBus13 shuttle from quai 5 (about 5 minutes). For most arrivals the A1 and A2 shuttles, taxis, transfers or car rental are the practical choices; rental desks are on the car park level in front of Terminal 1.
Going further in Provence
| Destination | Transfer cost |
|---|---|
| Cassis | Fixed, quoted at booking |
| La Ciotat | Fixed, quoted at booking |
| Arles | Fixed, quoted at booking |
| Avignon | Fixed, quoted at booking |
| Toulon | Fixed, quoted at booking |
| Nice | Fixed, quoted at booking |
Sources (checked 2026-10-17)
- Shuttle A1 fares (€15 single, €25 return, youth/child fares), A2 fares (€15 to Aix gare routière, €6 to Aix TGV): https://store.marseille.aeroport.fr/media/file/eb/bc/fca46ac0b1f102f1dea280387cf5.pdf
- Shuttle A1 frequency, first/last departures, 30-50 min, ticket sales: https://www.marseille.aeroport.fr/parkings-et-acces/acces/bus/marseille-gare-st-charles
- Shuttle A2 every 30 min, about 30 min, first/last departures: https://www.marseille.aeroport.fr/parkings-et-acces/acces/bus/aix-en-provence
- Taxi estimate €60 day / €70 night, excluding baggage and tolls: https://aide.marseille.aeroport.fr/hc/fr/articles/360000459812-Quel-est-le-tarif-en-taxi-pour-rejoindre-Marseille-ou-Aix
- Taxi station location, payment, 24/7, prefectoral kilometric rates: https://www.marseille.aeroport.fr/parkings-et-acces/acces/taxis
- Vitrolles TER station and LeBus13 shuttle: https://www.marseille.aeroport.fr/parkings-et-acces/acces/trains
- Car rental desks: https://www.marseille.aeroport.fr/parkings-et-acces/acces/location-de-voitures
Frequently Asked Questions
What's the cheapest way from Marseille Airport to the city?
The A1 shuttle bus: €15 one-way to Gare Saint-Charles (€25 return), 30 to 50 minutes in normal traffic. It is far below the airport's taxi estimate of about €60 by day.
Is the Marseille Airport taxi fare fixed?
No - the airport publishes only an estimate. Its own estimate is about 60 EUR by day and 70 EUR at night to reach Marseille or Aix, excluding extras such as baggage and tolls (Marseille Provence Airport, checked October 2026). Taxis charge the kilometric rates set by prefectoral decree, so confirm with the driver before you set off.
Is there a bus from Marseille Airport to Aix-en-Provence?
Yes. Line A2 runs to Aix every 30 minutes and takes about 30 minutes. A single to Aix gare routière is €15 (€25 return); the first departure from the airport is 05:35 and the last 23:05, with extra departures at 23:40 and 00:25.