Getting to Martigues?

The unique SUD Mobilité site summarises all the itineraries with different modes of transport provided by the Provence Alpes Côte d'Azur region. The site provides information about all the public transport networks in the region. http://www.pacamobilite.fr/

Getting around by train

Urban transport services
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Getting around by bus

Urban transport services

The Ulysse transport service in Métropole Aix Marseille Provence operates between Cornillon-Confoux, Fos-sur-Mer, Grans, Istres, Martigues, Miramas, Port-de-Bouc, Port-Saint-Louis-du-Rhône and Saint-Mitre les Remparts. See the network map.

The Ulysse services operates 25 lines to the centre of Martigues and in the surrounding area all year round: 3 long distance lines, 3 connecting lines and 19 local lines - singe rate €1 per trip. An additional on-request service, Allô le bus for low-population areas, and a TAD/PMR service for people with reduced mobility of 80% and over.

Shuttle services in Istres and Martigues provide access in the city centres for the local population. The shuttle service is free. In Martigues - the Vénitienne shuttle operates between the three districts of Jonquières, L’Ile and Ferrière . Operating hours from Monday to Saturday from 7.30am to 7.30pm. See the timetable
NB: La Vénitienne is not currently running. The service will be available again in September 2020.

Contact Ulysse:
4, rue Boze
13500 MARTIGUES
Tel: +33 (0)4 88 93 00 43
(Ticket office opening hours: Monday to Friday from 8.30am to midday and 1.30pm to 6pm and Saturday 8.30am to 12.30pm)

For the map and timetable of the Ulysse network:
Site: Ulysse Réseau | Plan your trip

Interurban transports

Cartreize links the major urban hubs in the department of the Bouches-du-Rhône and provides services to more distant communes. From Marseille to Aix-en-Provence, from Aubagne to La Ciotat, from Arles to Avignon, the Cartreize network operates around 40 regular lines including about 10 motorway shuttles and school transport. With over 10.6 million passengers in June 2016, CARTREIZE is one of the largest interurban transport networks in France.

Cartreize lines to Martigues:
Line 34: Martigues - Châteauneuf-les-Martigues / Gignac-la-Nerthe / Marseille St-Charles
Line 39: Martigues - Châteauneuf-les-Martigues / Gignac-la-Nerthe / Aix-en-Provence
Line 38: Martigues - Châteauneuf-les-Martigues / Gignac-la-Nerthe / Marignane / Airbus Helicopters / Aéroport Marseille-Provence / Z.I Les Estroublans / Vitrolles
Line 55: Martigues - Sausset-les-Pins / Carry-le-Rouet / Ensuès-la-Redonne / Le Rove / Gignac
Download the timetable

Examples of ticket prices (per trip):
Martigues - Marseille: €7.50
Martigues - Aix-en-Provence: €10.50
Martigues - Châteauneuf-les-Martigues: €2.50
Martigues - Aéroport Marseille Provence: €4.30
Martigues - Vitrolles: €4.80
Martigues - Carry-le-Rouet: €2.50
See the lists of ticket offices

Contact Cartreize
Tel: 0800 713 137 (France only)| Plan your trip: lepilote.com
The Martigues tourist office also sells Cartreize tickets

Getting around by boat

In addition to urban lines, the Ulysse Allô le Bus service proposes a maritime shuttle in the centre of Martigues.

On the Chenal de Caronte, this shuttle stops at the Hôtel de ville (town hall), Médiathèque (multimedia library) and Degut. Thursday morning and Sunday morning, market days, the shuttle stops at the car park: Parking Général Leclerc. A second boat operates on Thursday mornings from September to June. The shuttle service is free.

From 1 October to 31 May:
. Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday: 7am to 7pm. Public holidays from 9am to 12.30pm.
. Thursday including public holidays: Line 1 from 7am to 7pm and line 2 from 9.30am to 12.30pm.
. Saturday including public holidays: 9am to 12.30pm and from 2pm to 7pm
. Sunday including public holidays: 8am to 1pm.

From 1 June to 30 September:
. Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday: 7am to 7.30pm. Public holidays from 9am to 12.30pm and 2pm to 7.30pm.
. Thursday including public holidays: Line 1 from 7am to 7.30pm and line 2 from 9am to= 1pm.
. Saturday including public holidays: 9am to 12.30pm and 2pm to 7.30pm.
. Sunday including public holidays*: 8am to 1pm and line 2 (additional) from 9am to 1pm.

The shuttle does not operate on 1 January, 1 May and 25 December.

- Line 1 stops at the Hôtel de ville (Ferrières), Médiathèque (L'île) and Lucien Degut (Jonquières).
- Line 2 is extended to the Général Leclerc car park (Jonquières opposite the market).
Download the timetable

The maritime shuttle does not operate when weather conditions are unfavourable (see display at landing stages).

Contact Ulysse:
4, rue Boze
13500 MARTIGUES
Tel: +33 (0)4 88 93 00 43
(Ticket office opening hours: Monday to Friday from 8.30am to midday and 1.30pm to 6pm and Saturday 8.30am to 12.30pm)

Getting around by bike

The Bouches-du-Rhône local authority has developed specific facilities to encourage cycling, taking into account different practices such as recreational, sport, etc. with user safety in mind.

The “Boucles du 13” circular route
Itineraries of 20 to 50 km with tourist attractions. The itineraries take attractive departmental roads with little traffic. Signage has been planned with the name, level of difficulty and length of the itinerary. The “Boucles du 13” are for occasional users wanting to discover tourist attractions and explore environmental features of the area. They are suited to all members of the family. Download the timetable

Bike hire V-LOC: avenue René Fouque - Carro - +33 (0)6 16 56 91 89 (delivery possible)

Getting around by taxi/car hire

See the taxi/car hire section