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Marseille Metro, Bus & Tram

Details and contact information on the RTM, the Marseille metro and bus system.

Also see INFOrmation Page Bus Services in Provence

The RTM (Régie des Transports de Marseille) is the public transport service for Marseille. It is made up of buses, the metro and the tramway.

RTM
At : 10-12 avenue Clot-Bey
Tel : 04 91 91 92 10
e-mail

The Marseille fare system is called Reseau Liberté. Tickets are valid for metro, tram and buses, with free transfer within a one hour period. The ticket must be validated on each transfer. The machines are located at the entrance to the platforms on the metro, on the platforms for the trains and trams and by the front door on the buses.

For a map of the reseau: Click here (PDF)
For information on the different types of tickets: Click here (in French)
For information on the Transpass card for regular travelers: Click here (in French)

Metro

There are two metro lines that both stop at the main train station and run north and south in the downtown area.

M1 runs between La Rose and La Fourragère. Journey time about 19 minutes
M2 runs between Bourgainville and Ste Margarite Dromel. Journey time about 16 minutes

The Marseille Métro operates from 05:00 in the morning until 23:00 in the evening, with trains every 5 minutes. Service is extended until 00:30 on Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays.

There are two transfer stations: Castellane and St Charles (Central rail station).

Tram

Trams run everyday from 05:00 until 0:35 (last departure).

T1 runs between Noailles and Les Caillols
T2 runs between Arenc le Silo and Blancarde Foch

Buses

For detailed information about the buses serving the area, see INFOrmation Page Bus Services in Provence

The Marseille bus system serves l'Estaque, Vallon des Auffes and the Corniche.

To download a detailed bus map: Click here

Tickets are sold at company ticket counters or on the bus.

Marseille Bus Station
At: 3 place Victor Hugo, Marseille

Airport Transfer

Marseille Provence Airport (Marignane) is 25km from Marseille. There are shuttle buses to Marseille St Charles station (journey time 20 to 30 minutes) and to Aix en Provence bus station (journey time 30 to 40 minutes).