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MRS → Marseille Saint-Charles Station & Old Port Updated for 2026

How to Get from Marseille Airport (MRS) to Marseille Saint-Charles Station

Distance 27 km
Fastest 25 min
From €6.20 (~$6.75)
Top Pick Direct Airport Shuttle (Navette L91) / TER Train
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Marseille Provence Airport (MRS) in Marignane is located 27 km northwest of central Marseille. The Navette Marseille Aéroport (Bus Line 91 / A1) is the standard express choice, running every 10-15 minutes directly via the highway to Marseille Saint-Charles TGV Station in 25-30 minutes for €15.00 one way (€26.00 return; youth under 26 is €7.00). Alternatively, a free bus shuttle plus TER train via Vitrolles costs just €6.20 and takes 30-35 minutes.

Marseille Provence Airport (MRS) is France's third busiest regional airport, serving Provence and the Mediterranean coast. Transport into Marseille Saint-Charles is frequent and well-organized, with direct motorway shuttles and regional rail connections.

All Transfer Options Compared (2026 Fares)

Transport Option Typical Time 2026 Fare Frequency Best For Booking / Info
Navette Marseille Aéroport (Direct Shuttle Bus L91 / A1) Best Overall
25–30 min
€15.00
~$16.30 / €15.00
 Every 10-15 min Most travelers—fastest, most frequent, and drops right at Saint-Charles TGV station See Boarding Steps ↓
Free Shuttle Bus + SNCF TER Train (via Vitrolles Aéroport) Cheapest
30–35 min
€6.20
~$6.75 / €6.20
 Every 30-40 min Budget travelers, students, and passengers avoiding highway traffic See Boarding Steps ↓
Official Airport Taxi / Uber Fastest
25–30 min
€55 - 70
~$60 - $76 / €55 - €70
 Continuous queue Families, travelers with heavy luggage, and late-night arrivals (after 01:30) Book Marseille Transfer

Detailed Step-by-Step Transfer Options

Option #1 Best Overall

Navette Marseille Aéroport (Direct Shuttle Bus L91 / A1)

€15.00 ~$16.30 / €15.00
Travel time 25–30 min
Frequency Every 10-15 min
Operating hours 04:10 - 01:30 daily
Where to buy tickets At airport bus ticket counters, automated machines, or tap card on bus.
Main advantage: Departs every 10-15 min; direct highway route taking 25-30 min; contactless card payment; free Wi-Fi.
Keep in mind: Subject to morning peak traffic entering Marseille on the A7 motorway.

Step-by-step from arrivals:

  1. Follow the "Gare Routière / Bus Station" signs between Terminals 1 and 2.
  2. Buy a €15.00 ticket or tap your contactless payment card at the bus door.
  3. Stow your luggage and take a seat.
  4. Ride directly along the A7 motorway.
  5. Disembark at the Saint-Charles bus station upper level.
Option #2 Cheapest

Free Shuttle Bus + SNCF TER Train (via Vitrolles Aéroport)

€6.20 ~$6.75 / €6.20
Travel time 30–35 min
Frequency Every 30-40 min
Operating hours 06:00 - 21:30 daily
Where to buy tickets SNCF ticket machines at the airport bus station or via SNCF Connect app.
Main advantage: Cheaper (€6.20); immune to motorway traffic jams; comfortable TER double-decker trains.
Keep in mind: Requires taking a 5-minute shuttle bus from the terminal to Vitrolles station.

Step-by-step from arrivals:

  1. Board the free airport shuttle bus at Platform 5 to Vitrolles Aéroport station (5 min).
  2. At Vitrolles station, buy a €6.20 TER ticket to Marseille Saint-Charles.
  3. Board the TER train toward Marseille.
  4. Arrive at Marseille Saint-Charles in roughly 20-25 minutes.
Option #3 Fastest

Official Airport Taxi / Uber

€55 - 70 ~$60 - $76 / €55 - €70
Travel time 25–30 min
Frequency Continuous queue
Operating hours 24/7 continuous
Where to buy tickets Join the official taxi queue outside Terminal 1.
Main advantage: Door-to-door delivery anywhere in Marseille or the Old Port; official flat tariffs.
Keep in mind: Significantly more expensive than the €10 bus.

Step-by-step from arrivals:

  1. Walk out of arrivals to the designated official taxi rank.
  2. Inform driver of your hotel destination.
  3. Confirm flat rate tariff (~€55 day, ~€65-€70 night).
  4. Pay driver via card or cash upon arrival.
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Tickets, Luggage & Late-Night Arrivals

How Tickets & Payments Work

Buy Navette tickets (€15.00) at the dedicated outdoor ticket office between Terminal 1 and 2, at ticket machines, online at store.aeroport.fr, or tap a contactless credit card on the bus reader. TER train tickets (€6.20) are available at SNCF machines or the SNCF Connect app.

Traveling with Suitcases

Navette L91 buses have designated interior luggage racks and under-coach storage. Saint-Charles station has left-luggage lockers.

Arriving After Midnight

Navette L91 runs from 04:10 until 01:30 daily. Between 01:30 and 04:10, official taxis are available 24/7 outside arrivals with regulated fixed tariffs (€55 day / €65-€70 night).

Common Mistakes & Airport Scams to Avoid

  • Accepting rides from unlicensed drivers calling out "Taxi Marseille" inside terminal corridors—always join the official taxi rank outside.
  • Forgetting that Marseille Saint-Charles station has direct metro line M1 connecting directly to the Old Port (Vieux-Port) in just 2 stops.
  • Not realizing youth (under 26) and groups get discounted fares on the Navette airport shuttle.
  • Only take official taxis from the marked taxi rank between Terminal 1 and 2. Regulated day flat rates to central Marseille are approximately €55-€60 (night rate ~€70). Never accept rides from touts inside the terminal.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

How long does the bus take from Marseille Airport to Saint-Charles?

The Navette L91 express bus takes 25 to 30 minutes via the A7 motorway, departing every 10-15 minutes.

What is the official taxi fare from Marseille Airport to central Marseille?

The official regulated fare is approximately €55 during daytime and €65-€70 between 19:00 and 07:00.