Marseille Saint-Charles station to Fos-sur-Mer: from the train to your door
Fos-sur-Mer has no direct passenger rail link from Marseille: from Saint-Charles you need to combine train and coach. By private driver you reach the town or a port site in three quarters of an hour, day or night.
Marseille Saint-Charles stationFos-sur-Mer
≈ 50 kmDistance
41 minOutside rush hour
Fixed priceTolls and luggage included
| Vehicle | Passengers | Suitcases | Guide price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Eco or Electric | 4 | 2 | ≈ €80 |
| Sedan | 4 | 2 | ≈ €95 |
| 8-seat Van | 8 | 8 | ≈ €126 |
Prices include VAT (TTC).
Pick-up
Name sign at the station, train tracked. How the station pick-up works.
The route
The driver takes the A7 then the A55 towards Martigues, crosses the Caronte viaduct and follows the port road to Fos.
Arriving in Fos-sur-Mer
Industrial sites and terminals
Give us the name of the terminal, company or ship: you are dropped at the gatehouse.
Fos town and beaches
Fos centre, hotels in the business area, Cavaou beach: drop-off at your exact address.
Saint-Charles to Fos: the route for assignments and crew changes
Engineers, inspectors, seafarers: many arrive by TGV at Saint-Charles before heading to the port of Fos. The driver tracks the train, waits with a name sign and drops you on site, with no detour via a car rental desk.
For several people, one Van costs about €126, or €16 per person for eight.
Fos, between industry and nature
The Gulf of Fos hosts one of the largest industrial port complexes in Europe: container terminals, LNG carriers, steelworks and chemicals. Yet Fos keeps its old hilltop village, around the church of Saint-Sauveur and the remains of the Hauture castle, and its beaches, such as Le Cavaou.
Fos station no longer takes passengers: from Saint-Charles you must change at Miramas or take a coach. A private driver takes you straight to the site or hotel, day or night.
Hotels and business parks
The hotels of Fos and Istres house most technicians working in the gulf. For a working week, we schedule the arrival at the station, the daily run between hotel and site, and the return to the TGV on Friday.
Should you take a taxi or book a driver to Fos-sur-Mer?
Over 50 km, many travellers like to know the price before setting off. A taxi charges the regulated metered fare; a private driver is booked at a fixed price. You pay a fixed fare agreed in advance: from €80 in Eco, whatever the traffic.
Your train is tracked: if it is late, the driver adjusts and is there when you arrive.
More details: taxi or private driver, compared.
Frequently asked questions
How much is a private transfer from Saint-Charles station to Fos-sur-Mer?
About €80 in Eco or Electric, €95 in Sedan and €126 in the 8-seat Van, tolls included, in either direction. The exact price is shown before you confirm and does not change.
How long does the journey take?
About 41 min outside rush hour, for 50 km.
Can you handle a crew change at night?
Yes, 24/7, at the same price as during the day, with an 8-seat Van for the crew and their bags.
What does a taxi cost from Saint-Charles station to Fos-sur-Mer?
A taxi is priced on the regulated meter. GoTransfert charges a fixed fare agreed at booking: €80 in Eco, €95 in a Sedan, €126 in an 8-seat Van.
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