Marseille (Provence)

The cruise terminal is in the industrial area in the north of the port, far from the Vieux-Port, and you can't walk into town. On cruise days a free port shuttle runs to La Joliette (next to the Les Terrasses du Port shopping centre); from there it's a 15–20 minute walk along Rue de la République to the Vieux-Port.

• Free shuttle + walkRecommended

  Time: About 40 min to the Vieux-Port|Approx. price: Free

  The shuttle stops at La Joliette; from there walk along Rue de la République to the Vieux-Port

• Taxi

  Time: About 20 min|Approx. price: Approx. €20–30 per car

  Taxis wait outside the terminal; worth it for a group

• Cruise shuttle

  Time: 20–30 min|Approx. price: Depends on the ship

  Some ships run a paid shuttle straight to the Vieux-Port

Times and stops for the free shuttle are posted at the terminal; allow at least an hour and a half to get back to the ship.

Embarking in Marseille? Marseille Provence Airport is north of the city, about 30–40 minutes' drive from the terminal.

• TaxiRecommended

  Time: 30–40 min|Approx. price: Metered fare

  Easiest with luggage: it takes you to the terminal

• Airport bus + taxi

  Time: Approx. 1 h|Approx. price: Bus approx. €15 per person, plus the taxi

  The bus goes to Saint-Charles station; from there it's a 15–20 minute taxi ride to the terminal

The port of Marseille has several terminals: follow your boarding documents. If you arrive by train, it's about 15–20 minutes by taxi from Saint-Charles.