How to get from Madrid to Marseille
On Routavio you can compare the ways from Madrid to Marseille by price and travel time.
- 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
1h 45m
direct
Flight
€156
Cheapest
14h 50m
direct
Bus
€58
Calculated by Routavio, refreshed 19 Oct 2026
Start with the whole journey.
We compared the ways to travel from Madrid to Marseille. The most useful option is a flight; the flight itself takes 1h 45m, not counting the trip to and from the airports. The two cities are about 816 km apart in a straight line. The price and operators below come from a real route search.
This fare comes from a search on October 19, 2026 and has not been refreshed since. Run a live search for today's price.
816 km
Which way suits you?
| Transport | Observed fare | Duration and scope | Detail |
|---|---|---|---|
| Flight | €156Checked Oct 19 | 1h 45mFlight only | See Flight details |
| Train | €105Omio catalogue, Oct 20 | 8h 42mdirect | See Train details |
| Bus | €19Omio catalogue, Oct 20 | 14h 50mdirect | See Bus details |
- Flight€156Checked Oct 191h 45m · Flight onlySee Flight details
- Train€105Omio catalogue, Oct 208h 42m · directSee Train details
- Bus€19Omio catalogue, Oct 2014h 50m · 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?
Pick a tab: the legs, the timing and the difference from the others all change with it.
- 1Madrid–Barajas → Marseille Provenceflight
Iberia·1h 45m
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 Tue, Oct 20
Operators seen on these journeys
IberiaMadrid–Barajas-Marseille ProvenceSee live options and dates →
BlaBlaCar BusMadrid Barajas-MarseilleBook →
RenfeMadrid-MarseilleBook →On this route you travel with Iberia, BlaBlaCar Bus, Renfe; Routavio does not add a booking fee.
How the trip from Madrid to Marseille works
Start with a Iberia flight from Madrid to Marseille, about 1h 45m. In total it's roughly €156 over 1h 45m, direct, no transfers.
Madrid to Marseille: common questions
How long does it take to get from Madrid to Marseille?
The most useful option is a flight; the flight itself takes about 1h 45m. Getting to and from the airports is on top of that.
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 €33 to €58. Run a live search for your own date to see today's price.
Are there direct flights from Madrid to Marseille?
Yes. The best option we found flies without a transfer and takes about 1h 45m.
How long is the flight from Madrid to Marseille?
About 1h 45m, and that is the flight itself. Getting to and from the airports is on top of it.
What are the airport codes for Madrid and Marseille?
Madrid is MAD and Marseille is MRS, so this route is usually written MAD to MRS.
Which operators run Madrid to Marseille?
On this route you travel with Iberia, BlaBlaCar Bus, Renfe.
Can you get from Madrid to Marseille without flying?
Yes. A ground route by train takes about 8h 44m.
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: Iberia
Route calculated: 19 Oct 2026
Prices checked: 19 Oct 2026