Marseille Saint-Charles station to the Marseille cruise terminal: from the train to your door
Arriving by train at Saint-Charles to board a cruise? The cruise terminal is in the northern port, about 7 km from the station and poorly served by public transport: your driver takes you there with your luggage in about fifteen minutes.
Marseille Saint-Charles stationCruise Port
≈ 8 kmDistance
18 minOutside rush hour
Fixed priceTolls and luggage included
| Vehicle | Passengers | Suitcases | Guide price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Eco or Electric | 4 | 2 | €20 |
| Sedan | 4 | 2 | €30 |
| 8-seat Van | 8 | 8 | €50 |
Prices include VAT (TTC).
Pick-up
Name sign at the station, train tracked. How the station pick-up works.
The route
The route follows the quays through La Joliette and Arenc to the northern port and the cruise terminal.
Arriving at the Marseille cruise terminal
Your terminal
Most cruise ships dock at the Môle Léon Gourret terminal in the northern port. Your cruise line may use another terminal: check your travel documents and give the terminal and ship name when booking.
Luggage drop-off
Your driver drops you as close as possible to baggage check-in, suitcases included.
Boarding times
Respect the boarding slot given by your cruise line: on busy days, access to the port is congested.
Station to cruise terminal: train and ship on the same day
Many cruise passengers arrive by TGV on embarkation day. The cruise terminal at Môle Léon-Gourret is in the port zone north of La Joliette, with no convenient public transport to the quay.
The driver meets you off the train, loads the cases and drops you at your cruise line’s terminal, usually in under twenty minutes. Give the ship’s name when booking.
Arriving by train on embarkation day
Taking the TGV in the morning and boarding in the afternoon is common for Mediterranean cruises. From Saint-Charles, the port is about fifteen minutes away: the driver follows La Joliette and the Arenc quays to the terminal printed on your cruise ticket. There is no direct shuttle at all hours between the station and the terminals, and suitcases make the metro and bus impractical.
Plan to be at the terminal at least two hours before the ship sails: security, photos and luggage drop take time on days when several liners leave together. Traffic around the port is heavier on embarkation days, so the driver builds a margin into the pick-up time; the price stays the same even if the journey takes longer.
The northern port terminals
Marseille’s cruise port has several berths, from the Cap Janet terminal to the L’Estaque quays. A ship carrying more than 5,000 passengers does not dock where a small coastal cruise vessel does. The terminal name is on your boarding pass: give it when booking and the driver drops you at the right entrance.
From the ship back to the station
Disembarkation is by groups, early in the morning. If your TGV leaves late morning, book with your disembarkation group number: the driver times the pick-up to your exit and drops you in front of the Saint-Charles concourse with a margin for the train.
If you arrive the day before, a night near the station or at La Joliette, ten minutes from the terminals, lets you board relaxed. The driver collects you at the hotel the next morning at the time you choose.
Cruise Port from Saint-Charles station: taxi or private transfer?
Taxi or private transfer, both get you there in minutes (about 8 km): a taxi runs on the regulated meter, a private driver is booked ahead. GoTransfert quotes a set price before you travel: from €20, tolls and luggage included.
Your driver meets you off the train at Saint-Charles with a name sign.
See also: how a private transfer compares with a taxi.
Frequently asked questions
How much is a private transfer from Saint-Charles station to the Marseille cruise terminal?
About €20 in Eco or Electric, €30 in Sedan and €50 in the 8-seat Van, tolls included. The exact price is shown before you confirm and does not change.
How long does the journey take?
About 18 min outside rush hour, for 8 km.
Which terminal will the driver drop me at?
At the terminal given by your cruise line, usually the Môle Léon Gourret. Give it when booking, with the ship name.
Can you pick me up when I disembark?
Yes. The driver follows your disembarkation slot and waits for you at the terminal exit.
What is the price difference between a taxi and a private driver to Cruise Port?
Taxis use the regulated metered fare. With GoTransfert you book at a fixed price: from €20 (Eco), €30 (Sedan) or €50 (8-seat Van), day or night.
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