Saint-Chamas on the Étang de Berre from Marseille Airport
A Roman bridge, a Saturday market and an unspoilt shore: Saint-Chamas keeps its village feel, half an hour from the airport.
Prices from, including VAT, for the whole vehicle · 26 km by road · about 30 min.
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A village on the lagoon
On the shore of the Étang de Berre, between Miramas and Salon-de-Provence, Saint-Chamas lies in a stretch untouched by industry. It has grown without losing its character: a classic Provençal centre, traditional festivals and a Saturday morning market. Its heritage includes the church of Saint-Léger, listed in 1957, and the 18th-century Roquette bridge over the Touloubre. Two protected sites, Les Palous and La Poudrerie, draw birdwatchers.
Half an hour around the lagoon
From the airport you follow the Étang de Berre for 26 km, about 30 minutes. The fare is set when you book and covers the whole vehicle: €41 in Eco, €49 in a saloon, €64 in a van. Your driver tracks your flight and waits with a name board in arrivals, with an hour of free waiting after landing. Tolls and luggage are included.
Arriving on a Saturday morning
The Saturday market fills the centre, so if you arrive then, give a precise address and the driver will find the best place to stop. Saint-Chamas station, served by regional TER trains, connects you onward to other towns in the area. Cornillon-Confoux and Miramas are next door, and the ride back to the airport costs the same. Free cancellation runs up to 24 hours ahead.
Good to know about Saint-Chamas
The Pont Flavien, built in the 1st century, spans the Touloubre at the entrance to town and has been a listed monument since 1840. The railway viaduct on the Avignon–Marseille line, which also crosses the Touloubre, was listed in 1984.
- Department
- Bouches-du-Rhône
- Population
- about 8,676 (Insee)
- From the airport
- 26 km · 30 min
Frequently asked questions
How much is a transfer from Marseille airport to Saint-Chamas?
From €41 in Eco, €49 in a Sedan and €64 in an 8-seater van for 26 km, tolls and luggage included. The exact price for your address is shown in the booking form before you confirm.
How long does the ride take?
About 30 min outside rush hour.
Can you drop me at the Pont Flavien?
Yes, it stands at the entrance to town. Just choose it as your drop-off when booking.
I want to go birdwatching at Les Palous. Can you take me there?
Yes, to the nearest road access point for the site. Mention it in your booking.
Nearby towns
- Cornillon-Confoux 4 km
- Berre-l’Étang 9 km
- Grans 9 km