Here is what works when you arrive after dark at Marseille Airport.
Last shuttle bus
The airport shuttle (line A1) to Gare Saint-Charles runs late: the airport lists a last departure at about 1:50 AM, with the first departure at 04:05. After 20:00 buses run every 20 minutes. The Saint-Charles last departure of 01:15 is listed for May to October only, so check the timetable for your date on marseille.aeroport.fr. The Aix shuttle (line A2) leaves the airport at 23:05 at the latest, with extra departures at 23:40 and 00:25.
Taxis after dark
The taxi station in front of Terminal 1 operates 24/7. Taxis are metered; the airport's night estimate is about €70 to Marseille center, before extras such as baggage and tolls (Marseille Provence Airport, checked October 2026). Ask the driver to confirm before you set off.
Pre-booked transfer
A transfer (fixed price quoted at booking) reserves your car at a price agreed up front. If flight tracking is included in your booking, the driver follows delays; confirm this when you book. For late arrivals, it fixes the price and pickup in advance.
Night price comparison
| Transport | Night price to center | Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Last shuttle | €15 one-way | Last departure from the airport about 1:50 AM |
| Taxi (metered) | ~€70 (airport night estimate, before extras) | Taxi station open 24/7 |
| Transfer | Fixed, quoted at booking | Reserved at booking |
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
If the shuttle has gone
If the last shuttle has gone, go to the taxi station in front of Terminal 1, or arrange a transfer in advance.
Our recommendation
Landing before the last A1 departure (about 1:50 AM): The shuttle costs €15 one-way.
Landing after the last bus: Take a taxi from the 24/7 station, or pre-book a transfer for a price agreed up front.
Sources (checked 2026-10-17)
- Shuttle A1 first/last departures, frequency, May-October note: https://www.marseille.aeroport.fr/parkings-et-acces/acces/bus/marseille-gare-st-charles
- Shuttle A2 first/last departures: https://www.marseille.aeroport.fr/parkings-et-acces/acces/bus/aix-en-provence
- Shuttle A1 €15 single fare: https://store.marseille.aeroport.fr/media/file/eb/bc/fca46ac0b1f102f1dea280387cf5.pdf
- Taxi night estimate €70, 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 24/7: https://www.marseille.aeroport.fr/parkings-et-acces/acces/taxis
When a private transfer from MRS is the right choice
- Landing after the last train or bus: the driver is booked to your flight number and tracks the real arrival time, so a delay does not cancel the pickup.
- Arrivals after midnight: no searching for a rank or a night surcharge; the price you booked is the price you pay.
- Three or more people: a 4-seat car to Marseille City Center is from €67, about €17 per person, usually level with or below separate public-transport tickets once you count the walk, the wait and the last mile with bags.
MRS → Marseille City Center from €67Fixed price, flight tracked, free cancellation up to 24 h before pickup.
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
Frequently Asked Questions
What time is the last shuttle bus from Marseille Airport?
The airport lists a last A1 departure at about 1:50 AM. The Saint-Charles last departure of 01:15 is listed for May to October only. Check the exact times for your travel date on marseille.aeroport.fr.
Are taxis available at Marseille Airport after midnight?
The taxi station in front of Terminal 1 operates 24/7. Taxis are metered; the airport estimates about €70 to the city center at night, before extras. For certainty, pre-book a transfer.
How do I get from Marseille Airport to the city if I land very late?
The A1 shuttle runs until about 1:50 AM, the taxi station is open 24/7, and a pre-booked transfer is arranged in advance.