55 km · 40 min

Taxi Marseille → Salon-de-Provence

Your Marseille → Salon-de-Provence transfer at €70 — €90. 55 km via A7.

55 km40 minFrom 70 — 90 €

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Distance

55 km

Duration

40 min

Estimated price

70 — 90 €

Availability

24/7

Salon-de-Provence is a city at the crossroads of multiple identities. Known internationally as the city of Nostradamus, who lived here from 1547 until his death in 1566, it also hosts Air Base 701, home of the famous Patrouille de France aerobatic team and the Air and Space Academy. The Château de l'Empéri, one of the largest fortified castles in Provence, has dominated the old town since the 10th century and houses a remarkable museum of military art and history. Salon is also an important centre for authentic Savon de Marseille production, a tradition that continues in artisanal soap factories like Marius Fabre, open for visits. Every year, the Château-Empéri music festival draws music lovers to the castle courtyard. The city is a strategic hub for military personnel assigned to the base, pilots' families, and aerospace professionals who regularly commute with Marseille. A taxi is the fastest and most comfortable way to make this journey, especially for military personnel with heavy luggage or families joining a relative on the base.

Route

Route Marseille → Salon-de-Provence

From central Marseille, your driver joins the A7 motorway (Autoroute du Soleil) via the Joliette tunnel or the L2 ring road depending on your starting point. The A7 crosses the northern suburbs, passes the Septèmes-les-Vallons interchanges and the Plan-de-Campagne retail park, visible from the motorway with its vast car parks. After about twenty kilometres, you reach the La Barque toll, then the A7 continues gently uphill through the Arbois plateau, an area of garrigue scrubland and pine forests that also hosts the Arbois technology park (CNRS campus). The Salon-de-Provence exit appears shortly after, and a short stretch of departmental road leads to the town centre. Tolls are approximately €5. In free-flowing conditions, allow 40 minutes. During morning rush hours (7:30-9am) and evening (5-7pm), the section between Marseille and Plan-de-Campagne is often congested, potentially extending the journey to 60 minutes.

Main route: A7~5 € de péages

Points of interest along the way

A7
Salon-de-Provence
Nostradamus
Base aérienne 701

Practical tips

Our tips for Marseille → Salon-de-Provence

Tips & best practices

Specific tips for the Marseille → Salon-de-Provence route

For a smooth journey to Salon-de-Provence, avoid the 7:30-9am morning and 5-7pm evening slots, as traffic on the A7 between Marseille and Plan-de-Campagne is heavy. If visiting Air Base 701 for a Patrouille de France display (open days), book well in advance as transport demand surges on these days. Salon's Provençal market on Wednesdays and Saturday mornings is worth visiting for olives, soaps and Provençal herbs. The House of Nostradamus in the old town takes about an hour to visit. If you want to combine Salon with the Alpilles (Saint-Rémy-de-Provence, Les Baux-de-Provence), our hourly hire option is ideal: Salon is just 20 minutes from Saint-Rémy. In summer, temperatures easily exceed 35°C — our air-conditioned vehicles provide real comfort on this sunny route. For military families moving to or joining the base, we also offer a van service for bulky luggage.

Tolls: ~5 € de péages

Pricing

Taxi fare Marseille → Salon-de-Provence

All our rides are fixed-price. The fare is set at booking, no surprises.

Day rate

Monday — Saturday, 7am — 7pm

70 — 90 €

Night rate

7pm — 7am, 15% surcharge

81 — 103 €

Sunday & holidays

All day, 10% surcharge

77 — 99 €

* Indicative prices incl. tax. Exact fare provided at booking. No luggage surcharge.

Transport comparison

How to get from Marseille to Salon-de-Provence?

Taxi vs alternatives

Detailed comparison of transport options

There is no direct train from Marseille to Salon-de-Provence. Rail connections go via Miramas or Avignon, taking 1h30 to 2h with a change, costing around €15. The CarTreize bus line 35 connects Marseille to Salon in about 1h15 for €2.50, but with limited frequency (one bus per hour). By personal car, expect €7 in fuel and €5 in tolls. The TaxiNeo taxi at €70 — €90 for 1 to 4 passengers is significantly more practical: door-to-door in 40 minutes with no changes or parking hassle (parking in central Salon is difficult). For 2 passengers, the per-person cost of €35-45 is reasonable given the time saved.

Sedan (1-4 passengers)

7090

Guaranteed fixed price, no surprises

Van (5-7 passengers)

115

Ideal for families and groups

FAQ

Frequently asked questions about taxis in Marseille → Salon-de-Provence

Yes, your driver drops you at the main entrance of Air Base 701. Access inside the base requires military authorisation, but drop-off is at the guard post.

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