How do I get from Marseille airport to Marseille cruise port?

Q: How do I get from Marseille airport to Marseille cruise port?

Bus 35 to the cruise terminal, by Lecar A1 and metro M2: €16.70 for one traveler, 34–68 min. It leaves you at The Terminal Croisières bus stop at Gate 4, a walk from the MPCT terminals, by RTM bus 35 from Joliette. Lecar A1 to Saint-Charles (EUR 15), the M2 two stops to Joliette, then RTM bus 35 to the Terminal Croisières stop at Gate 4: about 45 minutes, with a EUR 1.70 RTM ticket on top of the coach. Bus 35 runs from 04:45 to 20:55 from Joliette, and bus 35T also runs there from 09:40 on some days. From Gate 4 a green line on the ground leads to the terminals.

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Airport to destination · One way · All prices are totals for 1 adult · All service hours

2 ways to Marseille cruise port

For Marseille generally we recommend the Lecar A1 coach to Saint-Charles; for Marseille cruise port the answer changes.

Recommended

The cheapest way in. The Welcome Pickups transfer to Marseille cruise port is 8 minutes quicker for €43.30 more, which is not worth it at this party size.

Bus 35 to the cruise terminal, by Lecar A1 and metro M2

A1M23535T · Transdev for La Métropole Mobilité, and RTM

34–68 min rideEvery 20 min04:25–20:10

The airport bus station (gare routière) between Terminals 1 and 2The Terminal Croisières bus stop at Gate 4

2 changesLuggage space

€16.70total for 1 adult€16.70 eachBuy ticketOn Transdev for La Métropole Mobilité, and RTM

Pickup, hours & luggage

Boards at. The airport bus station (gare routière) between Terminals 1 and 2

Two tickets: the Lecar A1 single, EUR 15, and an RTM single, EUR 1.70, which covers the metro and the bus within 59 minutes (tap a bank card at the gate and on the bus). Children and 12 to 25-year-olds pay the A1's reduced fares.

Luggage. A coach with a hold, then a metro and a city bus without racks.

Hours. The last bus 35 from Joliette leaves at 20:55, and the first at 04:45 (06:00 on Sundays); the A1 and the metro need to be on time to catch them. Bus 35T runs only on some days, from 09:40 to 16:20.

Price for every party size · Fare source

Pre-booked

Welcome Pickups transfer to Marseille cruise port

Driver meets you in arrivals

35 min rideTraffic dependentRuns all night

Driver meets you in arrivals with a name boardThe Marseille cruise port

Non-stop24-hour servicePer vehiclePre-book

€60total for 1 adult€60 eachBook transferPartner link · through Welcome Pickups

Pickup, hours & luggage

Boards at. Driver meets you in arrivals with a name board

EUR 60 for a sedan seating three, fixed when you book. Larger vehicles are quoted when you book.

Price for every party size · Fare source (partner link)

Lecar A1 to Saint-Charles (EUR 15), the M2 two stops to Joliette, then RTM bus 35 to the Terminal Croisières stop at Gate 4: about 45 minutes, with a EUR 1.70 RTM ticket on top of the coach. Bus 35 runs from 04:45 to 20:55 from Joliette, and bus 35T also runs there from 09:40 on some days. From Gate 4 a green line on the ground leads to the terminals.

Ride times exclude walking and waiting. Every way from Provence Airport into Marseille

Your destination

Straight there.

Marseille Provence Cruise Terminal, terminals A to E in the northern port; the small J4 terminal beside the Vieux-Port is a separate place.

Marseille Provence Airport

Follow the signs

The airport bus station (gare routière) between Terminals 1 and 2

Bus 35 to the cruise terminal · 34–68 min

Marseille cruise port

Bus 35 to the cruise terminal serves Marseille cruise port. Bus 13 and TER via Vitrolles station does not.

Arriving late?

Not everything runs around the clock: the Bus 35 to the cruise terminal, by Lecar A1 and metro M2 runs 04:25–20:10. Outside those hours, the Welcome Pickups transfer to Marseille cruise port is what remains. and the board keeps only what is running.

From arrivals to Marseille cruise port

Find the stop

The airport bus station (gare routière) between Terminals 1 and 2. Follow the signs from arrivals.

Choose Bus 35 to the cruise terminal

Check the destination and departure board before boarding.

Arrive at Marseille cruise port

34–68 min. Continue to your accommodation or follow signs for onward transport.

Rather go door to door?

A private car into Marseille: €87 for four

Four pay €66.80 on the cheapest way to Marseille cruise port on this page. The car meets you in arrivals and drives to your door. €87 is what Welcome Pickups charges to the centre of Marseille; it quotes the fare for your own address when you book ahead.

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Continuing by public transport?

Follow the station signs for your onward connection.

Walking to your stay?

Check the address and choose the nearest exit.

Before you travel

Does the Bus 13 and TER via Vitrolles station stop at Marseille cruise port?

No. It runs to Vitrolles-Aéroport Marseille Provence station in 6 to 8 minutes.

Does the Lecar A1 coach to Saint-Charles stop at Marseille cruise port?

No. It runs to The Pôle d'Échanges Saint-Charles bus station.

What if my flight arrives late?

How far is Marseille cruise port from the centre?