Quick answer
Marseille Provence Airport (MRS) is served by the A1 airport shuttle bus to Gare Saint-Charles (main station): €15 one-way, €25 return, 30 to 50 minutes in normal traffic. Taxis charge the prefectoral kilometric rates and the airport estimates €60 by day and €70 at night to Marseille or Aix, before extras. A pre-booked transfer is a fixed price quoted at booking; see the live From price on this page.
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What actually happens after landing
Marseille Provence Airport has two terminals; the walk from the far end of Terminal 1 to Terminal 2 takes about 6 minutes. The taxi station is in front of Terminal 1, and car rental desks are on the car park level in front of Terminal 1.
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).
Transport options explained honestly
Airport shuttle bus (line A1): Direct to Gare Saint-Charles, Marseille's main station, 30 to 50 minutes in normal traffic, every 10 minutes between 07:00 and 20:00 and every 20 minutes otherwise. First departure from the airport 04:05, last 01:50 (the Saint-Charles last departure of 01:15 is listed for May to October only). Fares: €15 one-way, €25 return, €7 for ages 12-25, €5 for ages 6-11, free under 6. Buy online, at the ticket office (card or cash), on board with a contactless bank card, or from the driver when the office is closed.
Taxi: The airport publishes only an estimate, not a flat fare. Marseille airport taxis charge the kilometric rates set by prefectoral decree. The airport's own estimate is about 60 EUR by day and 70 EUR at night to reach Marseille or Aix, and that estimate excludes extras such as baggage and tolls (Marseille Provence Airport, checked October 2026). The taxi station is in front of Terminal 1, operates 24/7 and accepts cash or bank card. Confirm with the driver before you set off.
Car rental: Desks of the main rental companies are on the car park level in front of Terminal 1.
Pre-booked transfer: fixed price quoted at booking (see the live From price on this page). Driver at arrivals with name sign and meet-and-greet, as set out in your booking, if meet-and-greet is included in your booking.
Train: No train runs to the airport itself. The Vitrolles-Aéroport Marseille Provence TER station is reached by the LeBus13 shuttle in about 5 minutes.
Realistic pricing expectations
| Destination | Taxi | Transfer estimate |
|---|---|---|
| Marseille center (Vieux Port) | ~€60 day / ~€70 night (airport estimate) | Fixed, quoted at booking |
| Gare Saint-Charles | ~€60 day / ~€70 night (airport estimate) | Fixed, quoted at booking |
| Aix-en-Provence | ~€60 day / ~€70 night (airport estimate) | Fixed, quoted at booking |
| Cassis | Metered — ask for an estimate first | Fixed, quoted at booking |
| La Ciotat | Metered — ask for an estimate first | Fixed, quoted at booking |
| Avignon | Metered — ask for an estimate first | Fixed, quoted at booking |
| Toulon | Metered — ask for an estimate first | Fixed, quoted at booking |
Note: Marseille airport taxis charge the kilometric rates set by prefectoral decree; the airport publishes only an estimate, not a flat fare. The airport's own estimate is about 60 EUR by day and 70 EUR at night to reach Marseille or Aix, and that estimate excludes extras such as baggage and tolls (Marseille Provence Airport, checked October 2026). Tariffs are revised periodically, so confirm with the driver before you set off.
Late night arrivals
The A1 shuttle runs late — the airport lists a last departure at about 1:50 AM (the Saint-Charles last departure of 01:15 is listed for May to October only), so check the timetable for your travel date. After that, the taxi station in front of Terminal 1 operates 24/7. The airport's night estimate is about €70 to Marseille center, before extras. A pre-booked transfer reserves a car for your arrival time; give the provider your flight number.
Families and luggage
Do not count on child seats in taxis or on the shuttle bus. Pre-booked transfers can provide child seats on request. Shuttle fares for children are €5 for ages 6-11 and free under 6. If heading to Provence with family, renting a car with child seats is the practical long-term option.
Where you meet the driver
Taxi: The station is in front of Terminal 1.
Transfer: Driver waits in the arrivals hall with your name on a sign, if meet-and-greet is included in your booking.
Car rental: Desks are on the car park level in front of Terminal 1.
Decision helper
- Going to Marseille center: Shuttle bus (€15, 30-50 min) for budget — at €15 per person the fare can be lower than a car, depending on group size. Taxi (~€60 by day, airport estimate) for door-to-door.
- Going to Aix-en-Provence: Shuttle bus to Aix (separate service, A2, €15 one-way). Or taxi/transfer.
- Going to Cassis, Calanques, or Provence: Pre-booked transfer or rental car.
- Family with car seats: Transfer or rental car.
- Late night: Taxi (~€70 night estimate) or pre-booked transfer.
- Solo budget traveler: Shuttle bus.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is there a train from Marseille Airport?
No train runs to the airport. The A1 shuttle takes you to Gare Saint-Charles (main station) in 30 to 50 minutes in normal traffic for €15 one-way. The Vitrolles-Aéroport Marseille Provence TER station can be reached by the LeBus13 shuttle in about 5 minutes.
How much is a taxi from Marseille Airport to the city?
It is not a flat fare. Marseille airport taxis charge the kilometric rates set by prefectoral decree; the airport publishes only an estimate, not a flat fare. The airport's own estimate is about 60 EUR by day and 70 EUR at night to reach Marseille or Aix, and that estimate excludes extras such as baggage and tolls (Marseille Provence Airport, checked October 2026). Tariffs are revised periodically, so confirm with the driver before you set off.
How do I get from Marseille Airport to Aix-en-Provence?
A separate shuttle (line A2) runs to Aix-en-Provence every 30 minutes, taking about 30 minutes. A single to Aix gare routière is €15 (€25 return). A taxi is metered; the airport estimates about €60 by day and €70 at night to Aix.
How often does the Marseille Airport shuttle run?
Line A1 runs every 10 minutes between 07:00 and 20:00 and every 20 minutes otherwise, with a first departure at 04:05 and a last at about 01:50 from the airport. The ride takes 30 to 50 minutes in normal traffic.
Sources (checked 2026-10-17)
- 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 A1 and A2 fares (€15 single, €25 return, youth/child fares): https://store.marseille.aeroport.fr/media/file/eb/bc/fca46ac0b1f102f1dea280387cf5.pdf
- Shuttle A2 every 30 min, about 30 min: 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, 24/7, payment, kilometric rates by prefectoral decree: 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 and companies: https://www.marseille.aeroport.fr/parkings-et-acces/acces/location-de-voitures
- Terminal 1 to Terminal 2 walk about 6 minutes: https://aide.marseille.aeroport.fr/hc/fr/articles/360000462971-Quel-est-le-temps-de-trajet-%C3%A0-pied-entre-le-terminal-1-et-le-terminal-2