How to get from Madrid to Marseille
- 816 km as the crow flies
- Fastest: flight, 1h 45m
- 1 bus departures a day with FlixBus
Compare the train, bus and flight options. Then check them for your own date.
At a glance
Fastest
14h 55m
direct
Bus
€35
Calculated by Routavio, refreshed 10 Oct 2026
Start with the whole journey.
We compared the ways to travel from Madrid to Marseille. The most useful door-to-door route takes 14h 55m by bus with no transfer. The two cities are about 816 km apart in a straight line. The price and operators below come from a real route search.
This is the lowest fare we have recorded for this route in the last 14 days.
816 km
Which way suits you?
| Transport | Observed fare | Duration and scope | Detail |
|---|---|---|---|
| Flight | €116Checked Oct 5 | 1h 45mFlight only | See Flight details |
| Train | €114Omio catalogue, Oct 10 | 8h 42mdirect | See Train details |
| Bus | €30Omio catalogue, Oct 10 | 14h 55mdirect | See Bus details |
- Flight€116Checked Oct 51h 45m · Flight onlySee Flight details
- Train€114Omio catalogue, Oct 108h 42m · directSee Train details
- Bus€30Omio catalogue, Oct 1014h 55m · directSee Bus details
These figures were observed on different days. This table is not a live price ranking for your date.
Madrid to Marseille: cheapest or fastest?
All from the same recent search. Pick a tab: the legs, the timing and the difference from the others all change with it.
- 1Madrid Barajas → Marseillebus
FlixBus·14h 55m
The best balance of price and time we found on this route.
Which date should you go?
The amounts on each day are fares seen earlier, not live offers. A day with no figure is one we have not priced, not one without a service.
Departures from Madrid to Marseille
FlixBus runs 1 scheduled departures a day, the first at 19:05 and the last at 19:05.
| Operator | Departures a day | First | Last |
|---|---|---|---|
| FlixBusbus | 1 | 19:05 | 19:05 |
| Renfetrain | 1 | 12:50 | 12:50 |
| BlaBlaCar Busbus | 24 | — | — |
All departuresFlixBus
- 19:05
All departuresRenfe
- 12:50
Departure times come from operator timetables and are local time at the origin. Where a row shows no times, the frequency is the operator's own and the timetable is not published to us. Times can change on holidays and at short notice; confirm with the operator before you travel.
Departure and arrival
Ticket prices on this route
What each way of travelling costs, as the operator publishes it. These describe the route rather than a date you pick, and they refresh once a day. Booking opens at our partner Omio.
Omio last refreshed these on Sat, Oct 10
Operators seen on these journeys
FlixBusMadrid Barajas-MarseilleBook →
RyanairMadrid–Barajas-Marseille ProvenceSee live options and dates →
RenfeMadrid-MarseilleBook →On this route you travel with FlixBus, Ryanair, Renfe; Routavio does not add a booking fee.
How the trip from Madrid to Marseille works
Start with a FlixBus bus from Madrid Barajas to Marseille, about 14h 55m. In total it's roughly €35 over 14h 55m, direct, no transfers.
Madrid to Marseille: common questions
How long does it take to get from Madrid to Marseille?
The most useful route takes about 14h 55m by bus, with no transfer.
When is the first bus from Madrid to Marseille?
The first bus with FlixBus leaves at 19:05 and the last at 19:05, from Madrid Barajas, according to the published timetable.
How many bus departures a day are there from Madrid to Marseille?
1 a day with FlixBus, between 19:05 and 19:05.
Which station does the bus from Madrid to Marseille leave from?
Madrid Barajas with FlixBus, according to the published timetable.
When is the first train from Madrid to Marseille?
The first train with Renfe leaves at 12:50 and the last at 12:50, according to the published timetable.
How many train departures a day are there from Madrid to Marseille?
1 a day with Renfe, between 12:50 and 12:50.
How far is Marseille from Madrid?
About 816 km in a straight line. The real route on the ground or in the air is longer.
How much does Madrid to Marseille cost?
On the upcoming dates we checked, the cheapest fare ranged from €35 to €58. Run a live search for your own date to see today's price.
Which operators run Madrid to Marseille?
On this route you travel with FlixBus, Ryanair, Renfe.
Can you get from Madrid to Marseille without flying?
Yes. A ground route by train takes about 9h 10m.
What is the cheapest way to get from Madrid to Marseille?
Usually a flexible date, or leaving from a nearby airport. A live search puts every option for your dates side by side.
Can I book directly?
Yes. Routavio sends you straight to the operator or an independent third-party provider. We never add a booking fee. The final fare and availability are confirmed by that provider.
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Sources and method
Routes are calculated by Routavio's multimodal engine from operator timetables and flight data. Durations come from timetables, and prices are the most recent observation, not a guarantee.
Operators: FlixBus
Route calculated: 10 Oct 2026