There are 7 ways to get from Marseille to Madrid-Puerta De Atocha by train, bus, car, plane or night bus
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Train • 7h 43m
Cheapest option
Fly from Marseille • 5h 9m
5 alternative options
Bus • 14h 33m
Bus via Madrid • 18h 13m
Drive • 10h 20m
Night bus to Nice, fly • 7h 14m
Train to Lyon, fly • 6h 16m
Marseille to Madrid-Puerta De Atocha by train
The train journey time between Marseille and Madrid-Puerta De Atocha is around 7h 43m and covers a distance of around 1146 km. The fastest train normally takes 7h 43m. Operated by Renfe SNCF, the Marseille to Madrid-Puerta De Atocha train service departs from Marseille St Charles and arrives in Madrid-Puerta De Atocha. Typically seven trains run weekly, although weekend and holiday schedules can vary so check in advance.
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Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Marseille to Madrid-Puerta De Atocha is to fly which costs €26 - €130 and takes 5h 9m.
The quickest way to get from Marseille to Madrid-Puerta De Atocha is to fly which costs €26 - €130 and takes 5h 9m.
No, there is no direct bus from Marseille to Madrid-Puerta De Atocha. However, there are services departing from Marseille and arriving at Estación De Atocha via Estación Sur. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 14h 33m.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Marseille St Charles and arriving at Madrid-Puerta De Atocha. Services depart once daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 7h 43m.
It is 817 km from Marseille to Madrid-Puerta De Atocha. It is approximately 1092.5 km to drive.
The best way to get from Marseille to Madrid-Puerta De Atocha without a car is to train which takes 7h 43m and costs €85 - €130.
The train from Marseille St Charles to Madrid-Puerta De Atocha takes 7h 43m including transfers and departs once daily.
Marseille to Madrid-Puerta De Atocha bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Marseille station.
Marseille to Madrid-Puerta De Atocha train services, operated by Renfe SNCF, depart from Marseille St Charles station.
The best way to get from Marseille to Madrid-Puerta De Atocha is to train which takes 7h 43m and costs €85 - €130. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €50 - €65 and takes 14h 33m, you could also fly, which costs €26 - €130 and takes 5h 9m.
- Distance: 816.7 km
- Duration: 7h 43m
What companies run services between Marseille, France and Madrid-Puerta De Atocha, Spain?
Renfe SNCF operates a train from Marseille St Charles to Madrid-Puerta De Atocha once daily. Tickets cost €85 - €130 and the journey takes 7h 43m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Marseille to Madrid 4 times a week. Tickets cost €50 - €65 and the journey takes 14h 20m. Union Ivkoni - Unibus also services this route 3 times a week.
- Website
- iberia.com
Flights from Marseille to Madrid
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 50m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €45 - €210
Flights from Marseille to Madrid via Barcelona
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 45m
- When
- Monday, Wednesday and Thursday
- Estimated price
- €45 - €210
Flights from Nice to Madrid
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 2m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €35 - €180
Flights from Nice to Madrid via Barcelona
- Ave. Duration
- 4h
- When
- Sunday
- Estimated price
- €60 - €230
Flights from Lyon to Madrid
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 54m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €60 - €180
Flights from Lyon to Madrid via Barcelona
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 7m
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday
- Estimated price
- €75 - €240
- Website
- vueling.com
Flights from Marseille to Madrid via Barcelona
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 45m
- When
- Monday, Wednesday and Thursday
- Estimated price
- €45 - €210
Flights from Nice to Madrid via Barcelona
- Ave. Duration
- 4h
- When
- Sunday
- Estimated price
- €60 - €230
Flights from Lyon to Madrid via Barcelona
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 6m
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday
- Estimated price
- €75 - €240
- Website
- easyjet.com
Flights from Nice to Madrid via Geneva
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 55m
- When
- Sunday
- Estimated price
- €70 - €270
Flights from Lyon to Madrid
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 55m
- When
- Sunday
- Estimated price
- €65 - €130
- Website
- airfrance.com
Flights from Nice to Madrid via Paris CDG
- Ave. Duration
- 5h
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €85 - €310
Flights from Lyon to Madrid via Paris CDG
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 15m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €90 - €320
- Website
- ryanair.com
Flights from Marseille to Madrid
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 45m
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, Friday and Sunday
- Estimated price
- €19 - €140
- Website
- flytap.com
Flights from Nice to Madrid via Lisbon
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 50m
- When
- Friday
- Estimated price
- €50 - €240
- Phone
- +34 902 320 320
- comunicacion@renfe.es
- Website
- renfe-sncf.com
Train from Marseille St Charles to Madrid-Puerta De Atocha
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 43m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €85 - €130
- Website
- renfe-sncf.com
France’s high-speed TGV train network runs at speeds of up to 320km/h connecting major cities across France and into neighbouring countries. All TGV tickets include a seat reservation; seating is 1+2 in 1st class, 2+2 in 2nd class. Popular routes include Paris to Marseille and Paris to Strasbourg. Most TGVs have a cafe area, power points at each seat and WiFi.
Contact Details
- Phone
- 0033 892 353535
- Website
- en.oui.sncf
Train from Marseille-Saint-Charles to Lyon Saint-Exupéry TGV
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 27m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €55 - €70
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
- 2nd Class
- €55 - €70
- 1st Class
- €55 - €70
One of Europe’s leading bus companies, Flixbus serves 2000+ destinations in 29 countries, including Germany, France, Italy, Austria, the Netherlands and Croatia and into Scandinavia and eastern Europe, as well as some US cities. Coaches have toilets, free WiFi and power outlets, plus snacks and drinks for purchase on board. Flixbus is a good choice for the budget-conscious traveller; purchase tickets in advance for the cheapest fares (note: there is no option to reserve a seat in advance).
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Contact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- service@flixbus.com
- Website
- flixbus.de
Bus from Marseille to Madrid
- Ave. Duration
- 14h 20m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Estimated price
- €50 - €65
- Website
- flixbus.co.uk
Night bus from Marseille to Nice Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 15m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- €11 - €15
- Website
- flixbus.co.uk
Frequently asked questions
- Website
- bustickets.distribusion.com
Bus from Marseille Saint Charles Bus Station to Madrid Mendez Alvaro Estacion Sur
- Ave. Duration
- 18h 30m
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Schedules at
- bustickets.distribusion.com
A Spanish subsidiary of National Express, ALSA provides bus and coach services across Spain and neighbouring countries including Portugal, France, Germany, the Netherlands, Italy, Poland and Malta. Founded in 1923, ALSA values service and the customer experience. Buses are equipped with communal TV screens showing movies, individual behind-seat screens, ALSA radio, app for books and music, and free WiFi. ALSA services are accessible to people with disabilities, and guide dogs are welcome on all journeys. There are three types of tickets on offer (Frequent Traveller Pass, Share Pass and ALSA Pass), along with discounts for senior citizens, students and children.
Contact Details
- Phone
- +34 902 42 22 42
- alsa@alsa.es
- Website
- alsa.es
Bus from Marsella to Madrid
- Ave. Duration
- 17h 30m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €90 - €130
- Website
- alsa.com
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More Questions & Answers
The quickest flight from Marseille Airport to Madrid Airport is the direct flight which takes 1h 45m.
Marseille to Madrid-Puerta De Atocha bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Madrid station.
Marseille to Madrid-Puerta De Atocha train services, operated by Renfe SNCF, arrive at Madrid-Puerta De Atocha station.
Yes, the driving distance between Marseille to Madrid-Puerta De Atocha is 1093 km. It takes approximately 10h 20m to drive from Marseille to Madrid-Puerta De Atocha.
Ryanair, Vueling Airlines and Iberia offer flights from Marseille Airport to Madrid Airport.
Book your Marseille to Madrid-Puerta De Atocha train tickets online with Omio.
There are 1483+ hotels available in Madrid-Puerta De Atocha. Prices start at €87 per night.
The best way to get from Marseille to Marseille Airport is to bus which takes 25 min and costs €6 - €9.