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Port guide: compare transport from Marseille

Marseille, France 12 transport option(s) compared
60 min Recommended return before ship
Port exit : Average

Marseille

Port call at Marseille (France). Getting out of the port area takes a little planning, and the town centre is mainly served by Public shuttle. The cheapest option, Free shuttle from the port to La Joliette, is free, and the fastest takes around 20 min. A ship shuttle is also available, at around 20,00 €.

Extensive port with industrial terminal area. The city centre is far from the cruise terminal.

Marseille Provence Cruise Terminal
Cheapest option Free Free shuttle from the port to La Joliette
Fastest option 20 min Taxi to the Old Port
Simplest option Free shuttle from the port to La Joliette Very simple
Ship shuttle 20,00 € Please contact the company for further information.

Practical tips

  • Follow the green line on the ground
  • Download the RTM map
  • Keep your bank card

Warnings

  • Long walk with luggage
  • Queue on return
  • Allow a wide safety margin

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Best option summary

By choosing your cruise line's official shuttle, you opt for complete peace of mind: even if it isn't the cheapest option, this transfer is treated as an excursion, which means the ship will wait for the shuttle before setting sail.

Ship shuttle 20,00 €

Please contact the company for further information.

Recommended local alternative Free shuttle from the port to La Joliette

Free - 25 min - Approximately every 30 minutes on stopover days, 9am-5pm

Free and adapted for cruise passengers to leave the port

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Choose whether you want to stay near the port, reach a connection, or go on a longer excursion.

Transport options

12 option(s) shown for Marseille

Free shuttle from the port to La Joliette

La Joliette / city centre access

Public shuttle Near the port
Estimated cost Free
Estimated duration 25 min
Frequency Approximately every 30 minutes on stopover days, 9am-5pm
Complexity Very simple
Main advantage

Free and adapted for cruise passengers to leave the port

Attention point

Does not drop off directly at the Old Port; limited opening hours

Accessibility : Good

Practical tip : Direct A-B route; we recommend that you walk, take the metro or tram to the centre.

Source : Port de Marseille Fos; Office de Tourisme de Marseille

RTM 35T bus to La Joliette

La Joliette

Bus Near the port
Estimated cost 1,80 €
Estimated duration 25 min
Frequency Approximately every 20 to 30 minutes according to RTM timetable
Complexity Very simple
Main advantage

Official direct link between cruise terminal and city centre

Attention point

Can be loaded on busy days

Accessibility : Good

Practical tip : Direct A-B route; line 35T Terminal Croisières - Joliette, check RTM timetable on the day of your stopover.

Source : RTM; Port de Marseille Fos

Taxi to the Old Port

Old Port / Quai des Belges

Taxi Near the port
Estimated cost 25,00 €
Estimated duration 20 min
Frequency Available at the terminal or on call
Complexity Very simple
Main advantage

Direct and practical to reach the tourist heart of Marseille

Attention point

More expensive than shuttle or bus; traffic possible

Accessibility : Good

Practical tip : Direct A-B route; ask for the fare or check the meter before departure

Source : Port de Marseille Fos; Office de Tourisme de Marseille; taxis locaux

Taxi to Marseille Saint-Charles station

Marseille Saint-Charles station

Taxi Station / airport
Estimated cost 25,00 €
Estimated duration 20 min
Frequency Available at the terminal or by reservation
Complexity Very simple
Main advantage

Direct and practical with luggage or reserved train

Attention point

More expensive than bus + metro

Accessibility : Good

Practical tip : Direct A-B route; recommended if SNCF departure is nearby or if luggage is bulky

Source : Port de Marseille Fos; SNCF Gares & Connexions; taxis locaux

Taxi to Marseille Provence Airport

Marseille Provence Airport

Taxi Station / airport
Estimated cost 55,00 €
Estimated duration 25 min
Frequency Available at the terminal or by reservation
Complexity Very simple
Main advantage

Direct and convenient after disembarking with luggage

Attention point

More expensive than bus or train

Accessibility : Good

Practical tip : Direct A-B route; booking in advance recommended for connecting flights

Source : Port de Marseille Fos; Aéroport Marseille Provence; taxis locaux

Bus + metro to Vieux-Port

Old Port / Quai des Belges

Bus Near the port
Estimated cost 1,80 €
Estimated duration 40 min
Frequency Frequent according to RTM timetable
Complexity Simple
Main advantage

Allows you to reach the tourist heart of Marseille at low cost

Attention point

Requires a connection or a walk from Joliette

Accessibility : Good

Practical tip : Direct A-B route on the map; in practice, take 35T to Joliette then metro/tram or walk to Vieux-Port

Source : RTM; Office de Tourisme de Marseille

Metro via Joliette to Saint-Charles

Marseille Saint-Charles station

Metro Station / airport
Estimated cost 1,80 €
Estimated duration 45 min
Frequency Frequent according to RTM timetable
Complexity Simple
Main advantage

Convenient for getting to the SNCF station from the port

Attention point

First take the shuttle or the 35T bus to Joliette

Accessibility : Good

Practical tip : Direct A-B route on the map; in practice, go to Joliette then take the M2 metro to Saint-Charles

Source : RTM; SNCF Gares & Connexions; Port de Marseille Fos

VTC to Vieux-Port

Old Port / Quai des Belges

Private car (VTC) Near the port
Estimated cost 30,00 €
Estimated duration 20 min
Frequency On request via application or private booking
Complexity Simple
Main advantage

Price known in advance and route geolocated

Attention point

Pick-up may need to be adjusted according to port access

Accessibility : Good

Practical tip : Direct A-B route; place the pick-up point at the authorised terminal exit

Source : Uber; Port de Marseille Fos; Office de Tourisme de Marseille

Taxi to Notre-Dame de la Garde

Notre-Dame de la Garde

Taxi Near the port
Estimated cost 35,00 €
Estimated duration 30 min
Frequency Available at the terminal or by reservation
Complexity Simple
Main advantage

Direct route to the main panorama of Marseille

Attention point

Higher cost than public transport; traffic possible

Accessibility : Good

Practical tip : Direct A-B route; very practical for avoiding connections and the climb to the basilica

Source : Port de Marseille Fos; Office de Tourisme de Marseille;

VTC to Marseille Provence Airport

Marseille Provence Airport

Private car (VTC) Station / airport
Estimated cost 60,00 €
Estimated duration 25 min
Frequency On request via application or private booking
Complexity Simple
Main advantage

Direct transfer with price known in advance

Attention point

Availability and prices vary according to cruise numbers

Accessibility : Good

Practical tip : Direct A-B route; check the exact pick-up point in the application

Source : Uber; Aéroport Marseille Provence; Port de Marseille Fos

Train to Aix-en-Provence Centre

Aix-en-Provence Centre station

Train Distant excursion
Estimated cost 9,00 €
Estimated duration 80 min
Frequency Regular TER trains from Marseille Saint-Charles
Complexity Intermediate
Main advantage

Easy excursion to Aix-en-Provence without a car

Attention point

Need to get to Saint-Charles before the train

Accessibility : Good

Practical tip : Direct A-B route on the map; in practice, go to Saint-Charles then TER to Aix-en-Provence Centre

Source : SNCF TER; RTM; Port de Marseille Fos

Train to Cassis

Cassis train station

Train Distant excursion
Estimated cost 8,00 €
Estimated duration 85 min
Frequency Regular TER trains from Marseille Saint-Charles
Complexity Plan ahead
Main advantage

A car-free trip to Cassis and the calanques

Attention point

Cassis train station far from Cassis port; local bus or taxi required

Accessibility : Acceptable

Practical tip : Direct A-B route on the map; in practice, go to Saint-Charles then TER to Cassis, then local shuttle.

Source : SNCF TER; RTM; Office de Tourisme de Cassis

Indicative data based on local sources and field estimates.