How to get to Marseille Saint-Charles Train Station

Travel from Marseille city centre to Marseille St-Charles train station

Marseille is the oldest city in France, found by the Greeks in 600BC. France's second-largest city sits on the Gulf of Lion of the Mediterranean Sea with a backdrop of the stunning rocky hills. The historic port city features a unique fusion of ethnicities and cultures and is a major gateway to southern Europe. Marseille city centre is the city's most bustling neighbourhood and a tourist haven. The city centre is dotted with restaurants, cafes, bistros, shopping stores, and historical attractions.

Marseille boasts an efficient rail system featuring 13 train stations. Marseille St Charles Station is the main train station in the city, located about a mile from the city centre. The station was opened in 1848 and is nestled on a hill, east of the city centre. Travellers can exit the station down its spectacular staircase and take a walk to the city centre, about 15min away. Bus, taxi, and metro connections are also available from Marseille St Charles train station to the city centre. You can get more information about the train station in Marseille by reading the Omio The Window Seat, the Omio magazine.

How far is it from Marseille city centre to Marseille-St-Charles train station?

Marseille St Charles Station is located about 1 mile (1.6 km) from the city centre. The distance from the city centre is walkable, allowing passengers to blend in as locals and experience the beauty of Marseille's architecture. A walk from the train station to the city centre takes about 15min and is convenient even for travellers with luggage. Catching a train to Marseille St Charles Station is easy when you book with Omio,, right at the convenience of your mobile device.

What is the best way to get to Marseille-St-Charles train station from Marseille city centre?

Walking is the best way to travel from Marseille city centre to the train station. The station is only a few moments from the city centre, and Marseille offers great walkability, improving train station access. Also, besides getting you to the city centre, walking improves your health by offering low-impact exercise. If you are travelling on a tight budget, taking a metro connection to the city centre is a great fit. The metro journeys take about 7min to the city centre and is the cheapest on this route.

Another reliable way to get to the train station from Marseille city centre is via taxi. Taxis offer the quickest connections to the city centre, taking about 3min, but are relatively costly compared to other transportation modes. Moreover, you can catch a direct bus operated by RTM to the city centre from the station, departing from Faculté St Charles station. Buses from the train station to the city centre depart every 30min, offering you options.

Where are the airports in Marseille and how to get there?

Marseille Provence Airport (MRS) is the main airport serving Marseille. The airport services the most frequent flights into the city and is the fifth busiest in France, featuring international and domestic connections. MRS is located in Marignane, about 16.7 miles (27 km) from Marseille St Charles Station. The MRS to Marseille St Charles Station route is operated by regular ground transportation options, offering easy accessibility. You can access the airport from the train station via buses, shuttles, and taxis. The bus connections from Marseille St Charles Station to MRS are operated by BlaBlaCar, which depart from Marseille St Charles Bus station, taking about 25min. For a more private experience, consider hopping into a taxi from the taxi rank outside the station.

How accessible is Marseille train station for those with limited mobility?

St Charles Station is committed to offering a convenient station experience for travellers with limited mobility. The station features accessible platforms and adapted amenities to ease movement within the station for disabled travellers. Also, St Charles station provides Accès Plus, complimentary assistance, and reception service for travellers with restricted mobility. The assistance service at the station includes accompaniment aboard for disabled travellers on TGV, TGV INOUI, and Intercités trains. Also, the Accès Plus service helps disabled travellers to access the necessary information to facilitate a hassle-free station experience. If you need special assistance at St Charles station, be sure to contact the station in advance for directions on the rail operator the most suits your needs.

Marseille Train Station. Source: Shutterstock

Night trains to/from Marseille-St-Charles

Marseille St Charles station services frequent night train connections to various destinations, including intercity and regional connections. You can also catch a train connection to the station from various major cities in France like Paris. Night train journeys to Marseille are a time-effective and budget-friendly option, offering scenic views along the route. You can find and book your Marseille night train schedule with Omio, only a few clicks away.