Quick answer. Marseille Provence Airport is at Marignane, about 25 kilometres north-west of the city, and you do not need cash to leave it. The shuttle bus to Saint-Charles station costs around €10 and takes cards; a free shuttle links the terminal with Vitrolles Airport station, where regional TER trains run to Marseille, Aix and Arles; and taxis to the centre cost roughly €60-70. If you want euros, use a French bank ATM: BNP Paribas is Bank of America's Global ATM Alliance partner in France, which removes BoA's flat non-network fee, though BoA's 3 percent international transaction fee still applies.
Where to get euro at MRS
At MRS the machine you choose decides the cost. Here is what each cash route costs to get €100 in your hand, at roughly €1 = $1.10.
| Option | Where | Markup | Total Cost |
|---|---|---|---|
| BNP Paribas ATM with a no-FX-fee card | Terminal 1 and across Marseille | Network rate, no machine fee | ~$110-112 |
| Other French bank ATM | Terminals and the city | Network rate, usually no machine fee | ~$110-113 |
| BoA debit card at a BNP Paribas ATM | Terminal 1 and across Marseille | BoA 3%; flat non-network fee waived | ~$114 |
| Airport exchange counter | Terminal 1 | Wide spread plus commission | ~$120-128 |
Bank machines at Marseille (MRS), and the three ways into the city
Marseille Provence sits on the shore of the Étang de Berre at Marignane, with a main terminal serving most airlines and a separate, simpler building for low-cost carriers. French bank cash machines, including BNP Paribas, are in the public areas and, like most French bank ATMs, charge nothing at the machine. BNP Paribas is Bank of America's Global ATM Alliance partner in France, so a BoA debit card avoids BoA's flat non-network withdrawal fee at a BNP machine. BoA's 3 percent international transaction fee still applies and is never waived. The airport is also the gateway to Aix-en-Provence and the Camargue as much as to Marseille, so the transport choice depends on where you are going. For the city itself, from bouillabaisse prices to the ferries to the Frioul islands, see our Marseille money guide.
Terminal 1
Air France and most European, North African and long-haul carriers
French bank cash machines in the public areas of the halls. Use a bank-branded machine and decline any offer to convert into your home currency. Exchange counters give a far worse rate.
Terminal 2 (low-cost)
Ryanair and other low-cost carriers
A short walk from Terminal 1, with fewer services. Withdraw in Terminal 1 or in the city if the machine here is busy.
Bus station and shuttle stops
Shuttle buses to Marseille, Aix and other towns; the free shuttle to Vitrolles station; taxis
Buses leave from the bus station in front of the terminals. Buy tickets from the machines or counter, by card, before boarding.
Do you actually need cash at Marseille (MRS)?
No. The bus, the train and taxis all take cards:
Shuttle bus to Marseille Saint-Charles (around €10 one way): About 25 minutes, frequent; buy from the machine or desk by card.
Free shuttle to Vitrolles station, then TER train (a few euros for the train): Cheaper and handy for Aix, Arles or Avignon; buy the train ticket by card at the station or in the SNCF app.
Taxi to central Marseille (roughly €60-70, more at night): Confirm card payment before setting off; traffic on the A7 adds time at rush hour.
Shuttle bus to Aix-en-Provence (around €10): Direct coaches to Aix town centre and the Aix TGV station.
⚠ DCC trap. When the ATM or terminal asks if you want to be charged in your home currency instead of the local currency, always decline and choose the local currency. Accepting locks in a 3-13 percent markup that your no-FX-fee card cannot undo. Full DCC explainer →
Frequently Asked Questions
Do I need cash to get from Marseille (MRS) to Marseille?
No. The shuttle bus, the TER train via Vitrolles and taxis all take cards. Keep a few euros for the Vieux-Port fish market, bakeries and the Frioul ferry's small extras, and withdraw at a bank machine in the city if you need more.
Can I order euro before flying?
Only if you are heading straight out of the city. CEI Currency Exchange ships euros to a US address in 2-5 days. For Marseille itself it is unnecessary: the city is card-friendly and French bank machines add no fee. It helps more for a first night in a Luberon village or on the Calanques trails, where machines are few.
How do I get from Marseille Airport to the city centre?
The shuttle bus to Saint-Charles station is the simplest, about 25 minutes for around 10 euros, paid by card. Alternatively, take the free shuttle to Vitrolles Airport station and a TER train, which is cheaper and convenient for Aix, Arles and Avignon. A taxi costs roughly 60 to 70 euros.
Is there a train station at Marseille Airport?
Not in the terminal. Vitrolles Airport Marseille Provence station is a short free shuttle-bus ride away, with regional TER trains to Marseille Saint-Charles and towards Aix, Arles and Avignon. High-speed TGV trains stop at Marseille Saint-Charles and Aix-en-Provence TGV instead.
Does Bank of America have a partner ATM at Marseille Airport?
It does: BNP Paribas, France's Alliance member, has cash machines in the terminal and in branches from the Vieux-Port to Castellane. At a BNP machine BoA drops its flat fee for using another bank's ATM. The 3 percent international transaction fee is a separate charge, and the Alliance never removes it.