Marseille Saint-Charles station to Port-de-Bouc: from the train to your door
Port-de-Bouc has a small station on the Côte Bleue line, with few trains in the evening. From Saint-Charles, a private driver takes you straight to your address in about forty minutes.
Marseille Saint-Charles stationPort-de-Bouc
≈ 47 kmDistance
38 minOutside rush hour
Fixed priceTolls and luggage included
| Vehicle | Passengers | Suitcases | Guide price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Eco or Electric | 4 | 2 | ≈ €75 |
| Sedan | 4 | 2 | ≈ €89 |
| 8-seat Van | 8 | 8 | ≈ €117 |
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 to Martigues, crosses the Caronte viaduct and drives down to Port-de-Bouc.
Arriving in Port-de-Bouc
Centre and quays
You are dropped on the quays, at your hotel or at home.
Shipyards and shipping agents
For a shipping agent or a vessel, give us the company name: we drop you at the right address.
Port-de-Bouc, between Martigues and Fos
At the mouth of the Caronte canal, Port-de-Bouc lies halfway between Martigues and the industrial port of Fos. Travellers arriving by TGV save an hour compared with the Côte Bleue regional train, especially in the evening.
On departure, the driver picks you up at a time that leaves 15 minutes to spare before your train at Saint-Charles.
A town of shipyards and beaches
Port-de-Bouc grew around its shipyards, which employed thousands of workers from all over the Mediterranean. Fort de Bouc, in the middle of the channel, has guarded the entrance to the Étang de Berre since the 17th century. Today the town has lifeguarded beaches, a marina and a redeveloped seafront, busy with local families in summer.
Port-de-Bouc station, on the Côte Bleue line, has infrequent TER trains. Arriving by TGV at Saint-Charles, a private driver takes you there in about forty minutes, at any hour.
The Caronte channel
The Caronte channel links the Étang de Berre to the sea between Martigues and Port-de-Bouc. Ships bound for the lagoon’s refineries pass through it, beneath the motorway viaduct and the railway swing bridge: watching large vessels glide between the houses is one of the sights of the area. Maintenance firms and shipping agents here receive technicians from all over France, whom we meet at the station and take to their hotel or straight to the ship.
Taxi or private driver from Saint-Charles station to Port-de-Bouc?
Both options work for these 47 km: a taxi priced on the meter, or a private transfer with the price agreed when you book. With GoTransfert, the price is fixed when you book: from €75, tolls included, and it does not change.
Your driver meets you off the train at Saint-Charles with a name sign.
More details: taxi or private driver, compared.
Frequently asked questions
How much is a private transfer from Saint-Charles station to Port-de-Bouc?
About €75 in Eco or Electric, €89 in Sedan and €117 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 38 min outside rush hour, for 47 km.
Do you also serve Martigues and Fos?
Yes, the three towns are next to each other; the exact price is shown as soon as you enter the address.
How is the price worked out for a taxi or a private driver to Port-de-Bouc?
A taxi is priced on the regulated meter. GoTransfert charges a fixed fare agreed at booking: €75 in Eco, €89 in a Sedan, €117 in an 8-seat Van.
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