The Vieux-Port of Marseille and Fort Saint-Jean

Transfers from Marseille Provence Airport

On the shore of the Étang de Berre, halfway between Marseille and Aix-en-Provence: your chauffeur is waiting when you land, whatever the hour.

IATA code MRSMunicipality MarignaneDistance from the Vieux-Port ≈ 25 km

Fixed price, everything includedVAT, tolls, luggage: the price you see is the price you pay.
Flight trackingYour chauffeur adjusts the time if your flight lands early or late.
60 min free waiting timeTime to collect your luggage without rushing.
Free cancellationUp to 24 hours before pick-up.

From Marseille Airport

8 destinations served

Distances and journey times are taken from the road route, excluding traffic. The price for each vehicle class appears as soon as you enter your date.

The airport

Marseille Provence Airport

Marseille Provence Airport serves Marseille, Aix-en-Provence and the whole of Provence. Central Marseille is just under half an hour away on the A7 when the traffic is flowing; peak hours can double that.

IATA codeMRS

MunicipalityMarignane

Distance from the Vieux-Port≈ 25 km

Distance from Aix-en-Provence≈ 26 km

Meeting point

Where to find your chauffeur

1Collect your luggage and leave the arrivals hall for your flight.
2Your chauffeur is waiting with a board bearing your name.
3He walks you to the vehicle, parked close by.

Your chauffeur’s name and phone number are sent to you before you arrive.

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How do you get to central Marseille from Marseille Airport?

Marseille Provence Airport lies about twenty kilometres north-west of Marseille, linked to Saint-Charles station by a direct shuttle and, via Vitrolles station, by the TER regional rail network.

Shuttle bus, TER train or taxi from Marignane?
Mode	Time	Prices	Advantages	Drawbacks
A1 shuttle to Marseille Saint-Charles station A direct link between the terminal building and the Saint-Charles coach station, on the rue Honnorat side. Departures every 10 minutes from 7 h to 20 h and every 20 minutes off-peak, with service running from about 3 h 30 to 1 h 15. A one-way fare of €15 is quoted for 2026 by the Marseille tourist office; the journey time varies a great deal with traffic on the A7. Source: marseille-tourisme.com	25 to 50 min	€15	Direct link, no changes	Departures far apart, timed to the flights A single drop-off point, then a connection
TER from Vitrolles-Aéroport-Marseille-Provence station The Vitrolles-Aéroport-Marseille-Provence TER station is served by up to 73 trains a day to Marseille Saint-Charles. It is linked to the airport coach station (bay 5) by the LeBus 13 shuttle, which runs 7 days a week all year with around fifty return runs a day, for a journey of about 5 minutes. TER tickets are bought online or from the machines; the airport publishes no fare. Source: marseille.aeroport.fr	Variable	Not published	Unaffected by traffic Frequent departures	Suitcases to carry up and down stairs A change of line, then a walk to the address
Taxi from the terminal 1 rank Taxi rank in front of terminal 1, with 86 vehicles available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. No flat fare to central Marseille is published: the journey is charged at the per-kilometre rates set by prefectural order for the Bouches-du-Rhône. Source: marseille.aeroport.fr	Variable	On the meter	Available without booking Door to door	Metered fare, known only on arrival Queues at peak times
Novalia private chauffeurRecommended	30 min	Fixed price, everything included	Fixed price: tolls, VAT and luggage included Meet and greet at baggage reclaim Flight tracking and 60 min of free waiting time Door to door, child seat on request	Must be booked in advance.

Public transport times and fares are taken from the operators’ official websites and given as a guide: they may change without notice. The Novalia price is fixed and known before payment.

Your arrival

From landing to your door, without waiting

You book in two minutes
Route, date, vehicle: the fixed price appears before you pay.
We track your flight
Early or late, the pick-up time adjusts on its own.
Met at the exit
Your chauffeur is waiting with a board bearing your name.
Straight to your address
Door to door, no detours, at the agreed price.

Most requested

From Marseille Airport

30 min

Marseille Airport Central Marseille

25 kmfixed price

A square in the historic centre of Aix-en-Provence

30 min

Marseille Airport Aix-en-Provence

26 kmfixed price

A calanque near Cassis with boats at anchor

1 h

Marseille Airport Cassis

49 kmfixed price

55 min

Marseille Airport La Ciotat

57 kmfixed price

1 h 05

Marseille Airport Avignon

83 kmfixed price

1 h 15

Marseille Airport Toulon

88 kmfixed price

The coloured façades of Saint-Tropez harbour

2 h 05

Marseille Airport Saint-Tropez

146 kmfixed price

The Nice diving board at sunset, below the Colline du Château

2 h 25

Marseille Airport Central Nice

200 kmfixed price

A chauffeur’s advice

What we know about Marseille Airport

For Cassis and the calanques, a van is the better choice if you are travelling with beach or diving gear.

Frequently asked questions

About transfers from Marseille Airport

How long does it take from Marseille Airport to the Vieux-Port?

About 30 minutes with clear roads, often 45 minutes to an hour at peak times. The price is fixed when you book.

Is the price shown final?

Yes. The price shown is the price you pay: VAT, tolls, luggage and free waiting time included. Traffic changes nothing.

Do the chauffeurs speak English?

Yes: Novalia chauffeurs speak French and English. The welcome in the arrivals hall and the conversation during the journey happen in either language. The confirmation, the name board and the tracking link are written, so they can be read and translated at any time.

Can I cancel free of charge?

Yes, up to 24 hours before the pick-up time: you are refunded in full. After that, the fare remains payable.

Vehicles

Vehicles available at Marseille Airport

Four classes, from a straightforward transfer to an eight-seat van. A fixed price for each class, shown before payment.

All ranges

Economy

3 3

Toyota Corolla, Škoda Octavia or similar

A recent sedan, air-conditioned and spotless, for everyday journeys: city centre, train station, airport.

Book Economy

Sedan

Recommended

3 3

Mercedes E-Class, BMW 5 Series or similar

Leather, chilled water, USB-C charging and a chauffeur in uniform: the sedan for a business meeting as much as for a five-star hotel.

Book Sedan

First Class Van

Premium

6 6

Mercedes V-Class or similar

Leather seats, tinted windows, room for the luggage: the choice of teams, families and yacht crews.

Book First Class Van

Standard Van

8 8

Mercedes Vito Tourer, Ford Tourneo Custom or similar

For groups of eight: one chauffeur, one price, everyone arrives together.

Book Standard Van

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The price you see is the price you pay

The price is calculated for your exact journey, then signed: it cannot change between the quote and the payment. VAT, tolls and free waiting time included, with no night or luggage surcharge.

No surprise charges: the card is debited once only, at the time of booking.