Sustainable travel offers

The main solution to air pollution, which is partly due to carbon dioxide from cars, lies in changing our modes of transport. Walking, cycling or the use of individual soft mobility devices should therefore be favoured when travelling in the city.

Walking

Beyond the health benefits, walking is the most natural and popular mode of transport for short journeys.

Cycling

The “bicycle plan” launched by the Metropolis and the department, and the effects of the current pandemic, have enabled the bicycle to take an increasingly important place in Marseille’s traffic. One of the three main themes of this plan is to improve access to cycling for as many people as possible. In response, the Metropolis and then the City of Marseille have made available, via three companies, 1,000 mechanical bicycles and recently 2,000 electric bicycles. The multiplication of parking facilities, the construction of new cycle paths and the reinforcement of safety are the objectives set by the different institutions.
Availability in real time

In Marseille, a number of solutions for secure bicycle parking have been put in place. To find out more, click on the following link.

Electric scooters

Whether private or public, electric scooters are a micromobility alternative to the car. They allow medium-distance journeys to be made in a short time. Currently, on the rental market, 4,500 new-generation electric scooters are available to the people of Marseille.

Recharging your bike or electric scooter

Located at Gare Saint-Charles, La Bag Mobile offers a lock-up service where you can leave your bike or electric scooter to recharge it. This service is available every day from 8.15am to 9pm. You leave your bike, and it will be safely recharged, ready to be collected with a full battery. Find out more about the service.

Pedestrianisation

The pedestrianisation of public space in the city centre encourages the development of low-carbon deliveries by small vehicles that do not emit any greenhouse gases or by bicycles or cargo bikes. The absence of time constraints applied to this type of delivery is a real advantage.

Car-sharing

As part of its support for the development of car-sharing, the City of Marseille is offering a 50% reduction in the parking rate for electric car-sharing vehicles in paying areas. This reduction is also valid for local residents wishing to take out a resident subscription to paid parking.

Charging your electric car

Discover how easy it is to recharge your electric vehicle during your stay in Marseille. The city of Marseille is committed to the ecological transition, and offers a growing network of charging points strategically located throughout the city. Whether you’re a tourist or a business traveller, recharge your car with complete peace of mind and make the most of Marseille’s charms. Find out more about recharging points.

Discover our region by train

The Southern Region is accessible by train, so don’t hesitate to discover it on board the most environmentally-friendly form of transport. Find out more about places that can be reached in less than 5 hours.

Traditional public transport

Marseille offers a wide range of traditional transport services:
2 metro lines, 28 stations, 77 bus lines (with a night network)
1200 stops, 3 tram lines, 34 stations
Metro timetable: 5am to 12.30pm 7 days a week

More information on the RTM application
More information on public transport between Marseille and outlying towns
For more information: RTM and Sustainable development approach

More unusual public transport

The Ferry-Boat which crosses the Vieux-Port and allows you to reach the Quai d’Honneur in front of the Town Hall, at the Quai de Rive Neuve, in no time. The seasonal maritime shuttles which provide connections between the Old Port, the Pointe Rouge and Estaque.