How to travel from Marseille to Madrid, Spain

The distance between Marseille and Madrid is around 849km (527 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly which takes around 2h 35m.

4 routes found

We've found 4 different ways to get from Marseille to Madrid by train, bus, car and plane. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

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Fly

Fly from Marseille (MRS) to Madrid (MAD).

  • Duration2h 35m
  • Flight time1h 45m
  • Typical cost
    €95($95)
Operated byRyanair+ 2 others
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Train

Take the train to Madrid-Puerta De Atocha.

  • Duration7h 45m
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    €110($110)
💰 Cheapest
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Bus

Take the bus to Madrid.

  • Duration14hrs
  • Departstwice daily
  • Typical cost
    €60($60)
Operated byFlixBus+ 1 others
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Drive

Drive to Madrid.

  • Duration10h 25m
  • Distance1,094km (680 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Marseille and Madrid

There are several options for getting from Marseille to Madrid by train, bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €60 ($60) and will take around 14hrs. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and arrive in approximately 2h 35m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €95 ($95).

The distance between Marseille and Madrid is around 849km (527 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 816km (507 miles)

It takes around 7h 45m to get from Marseille and Madrid by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 10h 25m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Marseille to Madrid is to fly which takes around 2h 35m and will set you back approx €95 ($95).

The cheapest way to travel between Marseille and Madrid, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around €60 ($60) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Marseille and Madrid. It typically takes around 7h 45m and departs once daily.

Yes there is a direct train service that runs between Marseille and Madrid with no changeovers required. The train runs once daily and takes 7h 45m.

Renfe SNCF run train services between Marseille and Madrid. Trains depart once daily and will take around 7h 45m, however, this may vary depending on the particular service and whether it runs express or stops all stations.

Bus travel

Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Marseille and Madrid. It typically takes around 14hrs and departs 4 times a week.

Yes there is a direct bus service that runs between Marseille and Madrid with no changeovers required. The bus runs 4 times a week and takes 14hrs.

FlixBus run regular bus services between Marseille and Madrid. Buses run 4 times a week and take around 14hrs on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

Yes you can fly from Marseille and Madrid. Flights depart from Marseille (MRS) and arrive at Madrid (MAD). The flight takes around 1h 45m.

Yes there is a direct flight between Marseille and Madrid with no stop-overs required. Flights typically take around 1h 45m.

Ryanair, Iberia and Vueling Airlines fly between Marseille and Madrid. Flights depart from Marseille (MRS) and and arrive into Madrid (MAD). These flights usually take around 1h 45m.

The flight from Marseille to Madrid typically takes around 1h 45m. Flights depart from Marseille (MRS) and and arrive into Madrid (MAD).

The closest major airport to Madrid is Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport (MAD) (MAD) which is approximately 14km (9 miles) from Madrid. Zaragoza Airport (ZAZ) (ZAZ) and Vitoria Airport (VIT) (VIT) are also nearby and might be a better alternative airport depending on where you are flying from.

Drive yourself

Yes it is possible to drive from Marseille and Madrid. The distance is around 1,094km (680 miles) by road and it will take around 10h 25m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Marseille to Madrid is to take the train which takes, on average, 7h 45m and will usually cost around €110 ($110).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Marseille and Madrid

Transport options from Marseille to Madrid
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Fly
2h 35m
€95($95)
5 times a day849km (527 miles)
Train
7h 45m
€110($110)
once daily1,152km (716 miles)
Bus
14hrs
€60($60)
twice daily1,129km (701 miles)
Drive
10h 25m
€200($200)
on demand1,094km (680 miles)

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Airports near Madrid

The following major airports near Madrid offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Spain and internationally.

MAD
Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport (MAD)
International Airport
Distance
14km (9 miles) from Madrid
ZAZ
Zaragoza Airport (ZAZ)
Domestic Airport
Distance
265km (165 miles) from Madrid
VIT
Vitoria Airport (VIT)
Domestic Airport
Distance
286km (178 miles) from Madrid