Bus link to Vitrolles TER station from MRS
This shuttle bus, called Navette Vitrolles Aéroport TER, runs between Marseille Provence Airport and Vitrolles TER rail station, giving you a quick hop to regional and long‑distance trains. It serves both Terminal T1 and Terminal T2, so you do not have to change buildings to catch it. The bus is meant as the first leg if you are heading toward Marseille, Aix-en-Provence, or further by SNCF train.
You board the Navette Vitrolles Aéroport TER at ground transport stops near T1 and T2; signs point to the rail shuttle. Because the official schedule details are not always clearly posted online, assume regular daytime service rather than late‑night coverage and always check the current timetable in the terminal. If you land after the last bus, you will need to switch to taxi, rideshare, or a regular regional bus route from T1.
The bus connects directly to Vitrolles Aéroport Marseille Provence TER station, which is only a few minutes away by road. From that station, SNCF TER trains run toward Marseille Saint‑Charles, Aix-en-Provence, and other stops in the region on fixed timetables. You pay separately for the bus and the train unless you buy a combined ticket at an SNCF machine or desk, which some travelers do to keep everything on one receipt.
Because the exact journey time, fare, and frequency for the shuttle vary by season and timetable update, treat them as moving targets instead of fixed numbers. Plan with a buffer of at least one full train interval at Vitrolles so a delayed bag at T1 or T2 does not make you miss your TER departure. If you are connecting to a long‑distance TGV after a TER ride from Vitrolles, stack another 30 minutes of margin at the larger station.
Step-by-step from the airport:
- 1. After landing at T1 or T2, collect your bags and exit arrivals.
- 2. Follow signs for "Gare TER / Navette" outside; look for the Navette Vitrolles Aéroport TER stop.
- 3. Buy a ticket from the driver or a nearby machine if available, or use a pre‑bought combined bus+TER ticket.
- 4. Board the shuttle to Vitrolles Aéroport Marseille Provence TER station and ride to the rail stop.
- 5. At Vitrolles, check the SNCF departure board and move to the correct platform for your TER toward Marseille, Aix, or your next connection.
Practical tip: when you land, check the next TER departure time at Vitrolles on your phone before walking to the shuttle so you know exactly how much buffer you have.