Private chauffeur transfer Marseille Airport → Central Marseille
25 km, about 30 min excluding traffic. On the A7 to the edge of Marseille, then the Vieux-Port, Saint-Charles station or the business district.
- Route
- Marseille Airport → Central Marseille
- Distance
- 25 kmby road, excluding traffic
- Duration
- ≈ 30 minexcluding traffic
- Prices
- On requestreply within 2 hours
- Flight tracking
- In real timethe pick-up time adjusts
- Free waiting time
- 60 min at the airport, 15 min elsewhere
- Cancellation
- Freeup to 24 h before
Distance and duration measured on the road route
Marseille Airport → Central Marseille: your fixed price
Choose a class to see the exact price for your date. The amount shown is the amount you pay.
Taxi, public transport or private chauffeur?
| Mode | Prices | Duration | What it means for you |
|---|---|---|---|
| Novalia private chauffeurRecommended | Fixed priceshown before payment | ≈ 30 mindoor to door | Price fixed at booking, tolls and luggage included; name board at the exit, flight tracking, free waiting time, free cancellation up to 24 h before. |
| Taxi | On the meteramount known on arrival | Variabledepending on traffic | No flat fare published for this destination: the ride is charged by the meter, at the regulated rate of the département. Source: marseille.aeroport.fr |
| A1 shuttle to Marseille Saint-Charles station | €15operator’s fare | 25 to 50 minto the stop | To a stop, not to your door: you are then left with the walk or a connection, suitcases included. Reduced service in the evening and on Sundays. Source: marseille-tourisme.com |
Taxi and public transport fares taken from official websites, for guidance only: they may change without notice. All the options from the airport. The Novalia price is fixed and known before payment.
- Road distance
- 25 km
- Duration excluding traffic
- ≈ 30 min
What to know about this route
Tolls, traffic and drop-off: what is specific to this journey, written by the people who drive it.
Route and tolls
On the A7 to the edge of Marseille, then the Vieux-Port, Saint-Charles station or the business district.
Tolls are included in the price shown. The chauffeur chooses the road according to the traffic of the moment; the price does not change.
Traffic and best times
For a cruise, give the name of the ship: the terminal depends on the operator.
At peak times or on busy travel days, allow some margin — the price stays fixed. Your chauffeur tracks your flight and leaves at the right time.
Drop-off at the exact address
Hotel, villa, port, station or conference venue: give the address when booking, the chauffeur knows the access routes.
- Vieux-Port
- Saint-Charles station
- Euroméditerranée
- Cruise terminal
- Notre-Dame de la Garde
- Vélodrome
Central Marseille
From Marignane airport the A7 reaches the centre of Marseille in under half an hour when the traffic is clear. The chauffeur drops you at the Vieux-Port, at Saint-Charles station, in the Euroméditerranée business district or at the cruise terminal.
The liners berth at the Grand Port Maritime, north of the centre: give the name of the ship and the time you disembark and we will allow for the wait.
The Vieux-Port, Saint-Charles station, Euroméditerranée and the cruise terminals.
How your transfer works
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.
Marseille Airport → Central Marseille
Answers to the questions we are asked most about this journey.
How long does it take to get from Marseille Airport to Marseille city centre?
Allow about 30 min for the 25 km, excluding traffic. On the A7 to the edge of Marseille, then the Vieux-Port, Saint-Charles station or the business district. At peak times or during major events the journey can take longer; the price does not move.
How much does a transfer between Marseille Airport and Marseille city centre cost?
The price is fixed and depends on the vehicle you choose: it appears as soon as you enter your date, before you pay. It covers VAT, tolls, luggage and the free waiting time.
Where does my chauffeur meet me at Marseille Airport?
Collect your luggage and come out of the arrivals hall for your flight. Your chauffeur is waiting with a name board and walks you to the car, parked close by. The chauffeur’s name and number are sent to you before you arrive.
How do I get dropped off at Marseille Chanot?
Marseille Chanot — Palais des Congrès et des Expositions is reached directly from Marseille Airport. Give the venue name when you book; your chauffeur knows the way in.
Can I be dropped at the cruise terminal in central Marseille?
Yes. Marseille Provence Cruise Terminal, Terminals A to E, môle Léon-Gourret — access via gate 4: give it as the arrival address and the price shown does not change. Allow plenty of time on a sailing day — access around a port is filtered as the ships come in.
How many passengers and suitcases can I bring?
Up to 3 passengers and 3 suitcases in Economy or Sedan, 6 in the First Class Van and 8 in the Standard Van. Flag skis, pushchairs or golf bags when you book. You are only shown the vehicles that take your group.
How much is a taxi from Marseille Airport to Marseille city centre?
Marseille Airport publishes no flat taxi fare: the ride is metered at the département’s regulated rate, and the amount is only known on arrival. Our transfer is a fixed price, quoted before you pay and unchanged afterwards, tolls and luggage included.
Is there a shuttle or a bus from Marseille Airport to Marseille city centre?
Marseille Airport is served by public transport: the A1 shuttle to Marseille Saint-Charles station (25 to 50 min, €15), TER trains from Vitrolles-Aéroport-Marseille-Provence station (variable). None of them drops you at an address: there is still a connection to make, then the walk to the door with your suitcases. Full details of the routes and official fares are on the Marseille Airport page.
Can I book the return from Marseille city centre to Marseille Airport?
Yes. Add the return when you choose your vehicle, or make a separate booking from central Marseille. Allow enough time between the pick-up and your flight.
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Your fixed price in seconds, your chauffeur at the arrivals exit.