cagirl96 Posted November 12, 2013 #1 Share Posted November 12, 2013 Hello, I am looking for exact info on how to get from the cruise port and walk to the petit train or take a bus from the cruise port to get to the petit train. We are looking to go to the Notre Dame. We are on the MSC Splendida Thank you so much Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AngloinProvence Posted November 12, 2013 #2 Share Posted November 12, 2013 This page tells you how to get from the cruise terminal to the Old Port. http://www.marseille-provence.info/travel-rail-train-air-sea-road-motorways/boats-sea-ships-ferries-canals-rivers/385-marseille-cruise-ship-port.html From the Old Port you can either take the petit train (little train) up to Notre Dame or a public bus. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cornishpastyman1 Posted November 12, 2013 #3 Share Posted November 12, 2013 Hello, I am looking for exact info on how to get from the cruise port and walk to the petit train or take a bus from the cruise port to get to the petit train. We are looking to go to the Notre Dame. We are on the MSC Splendida Thank you so much Hi Cagirl That is exactly what we did in August. Our ship (Marina) provided a free shuttle for the 4 mile/15 minute ride to the Old Port area. It dropped us at the Centre Bourse, from where you walk almost straight ahead into the Old Port - maybe 100 yards ? From there, as you look ahead to the Notre Dame de la Garde, high on hill in the distance, the Quai du Port, on your right with the Hotel de Ville, is the Petit Train's departure point. It's about 2/3 of the way down that side of the marina. Get your ticket there (€8 pp) from the booth. Trains leave every half hour or so so if you just miss one you can spend time walking around the marina - check out the fish market on Quai des Belges, near the metro station and the famous mirrored shelter and/or the Fort St Jean. The 'train' takes about 25 minutes to get to and from the ND de la G, and you'll want about 30-40 minutes up there. I though the whole thing was great - you get a decent commentary on the train and the basilica itself is amazing. All the best, Tony Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Colorado Kat Posted November 13, 2013 #4 Share Posted November 13, 2013 We just grabbed a cab at the port and headed up to Notre Dame. Don't recall the exact cost, but it was reasonable. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cagirl96 Posted November 14, 2013 Author #5 Share Posted November 14, 2013 Thank you for the information :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cornishpastyman1 Posted November 24, 2013 #6 Share Posted November 24, 2013 Hi CagirlThat is exactly what we did in August. Our ship (Marina) provided a free shuttle for the 4 mile/15 minute ride to the Old Port area. It dropped us at the Centre Bourse, from where you walk almost straight ahead into the Old Port - maybe 100 yards ? From there, as you look ahead to the Notre Dame de la Garde, high on hill in the distance, the Quai du Port, on your right with the Hotel de Ville, is the Petit Train's departure point. It's about 2/3 of the way down that side of the marina. Get your ticket there (€8 pp) from the booth. Trains leave every half hour or so so if you just miss one you can spend time walking around the marina - check out the fish market on Quai des Belges, near the metro station and the famous mirrored shelter and/or the Fort St Jean. The 'train' takes about 25 minutes to get to and from the ND de la G, and you'll want about 30-40 minutes up there. I though the whole thing was great - you get a decent commentary on the train and the basilica itself is amazing. All the best, Tony The video of all this Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hiker09 Posted November 24, 2013 #7 Share Posted November 24, 2013 The video of all this Great video - thanks for posting Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
3ssn Posted December 26, 2013 #8 Share Posted December 26, 2013 You might consider taking public bus to ND. The little train can be quite crowded and uncomfortable. There is a great bus from the old port all the way up the mountain. Only for EUR 1,50 (on the bus EUR 1,85). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MikeNKim Posted March 23, 2014 #9 Share Posted March 23, 2014 The video of all this Awesome video!!!!! The $8 euros you mentioned PP is that each way or for the round trip back to Old Port? I checked the website but couldn't find the info in English and unfortunately I only speak English:o Thank you!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cornishpastyman1 Posted March 23, 2014 #10 Share Posted March 23, 2014 Awesome video!!!!! The $8 euros you mentioned PP is that each way or for the round trip back to Old Port? I checked the website but couldn't find the info in English and unfortunately I only speak English:o Thank you!!! Hi MikeNKim The €8 is for the return trip, and we stayed about 40 minutes up at the Basilica. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MikeNKim Posted March 24, 2014 #11 Share Posted March 24, 2014 Thank you for the info!!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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