1. Is it essential to plan your arrival by coach at Cassis?

Yes, you must arrange your arrival (date, time, number of people) with the Tourist Office to ensure a smooth reception and management of groups at the site.

2. Where do groups get dropped off during the high season?

From 1 May to 15 October inclusive, drop-off and parking must take place at the Gorguettes car park, which is reserved for coaches.

3. Is coach parking permitted in the town centre?

No, parking in the town centre is not permitted: they must go to the Gorguettes coach park on the outskirts.

4. How do groups get to the centre from the coach park?

Mini-train shuttle services (with a maximum capacity of 60 people) operate between the park-and-ride car park and the town centre during the high season (1 May to 15 October inclusive).

5. Is there a special rate available for the shuttle train service?

There is a preferential rate available for all groups booking their tickets via the online booking system, with a choice of several options.

6. I’m arriving at night during the high season at Cassis; how can I organise my coach journey?

You may alight at the Gendarmerie stop, but only outside the shuttle train’s operating hours (8.30 am–6.00 pm) and provided you have an exemption approved by the Tourist Office and the Municipal Police of Cassis. Please contact us to apply for an exemption at autocars@ot-cassis.com or via the dedicated form.

7. Are there toilets and a reception area at the coach station?

Yes. The platform has a number of men’s and women’s toilets, two accessible toilets and a baby changing facility.

8. How long should I allow between dropping off and arriving in the city centre?

The shuttle transfer is quick (10 to 12 minutes), but you should allow for a wait during busy periods. We recommend allowing 45 minutes between arriving at the car park and the start time of your first activity in the town centre.

9. Is there a charge for parking coaches?

Parking at the Gorguettes car park is free all year round in the 25 dedicated coach bays. Only the shuttle trains for groups are subject to a charge.

10. Are there any traffic restrictions for coaches?

Yes, access to Cassis is regulated by a local traffic by-law which prohibits any tourist coach weighing more than 3.5 tonnes from entering the town centre during the high season.

11. Can you get directly to the calanques by coach?

No, coaches are strictly prohibited from entering. Groups must be dropped off at the Gorguettes car park during the high season or at the Gendarmerie bus stop during the low season.

12. My group is coming to stay at Cassis – how should we organise our luggage?

Luggage compartments are available on the shuttle train to make it easier for you to carry your luggage

PRICES & TERMS AND CONDITIONS – SHUTTLE TRANSFER

Parking for coaches and minibuses weighing over 3.5 tonnes (vehicles with more than 12 seats) is compulsory ( in accordance with the current local by-law): at the Gorguettes car park (Avenue des Gorguettes)

A shuttle service is provided for groups via mini-train shuttles linking the coach park to the centre of Cassis (Viguerie stop); see our fares and terms and conditions below.

Group fares for 2027 single and return

FREE: 1 free ticket for the driver and/or 1 free ticket for the guide, provided they travel on the mini-train shuttle service.

TERMS OF PAYMENT

ON-SITE

ONLINE

CASH > Banknotes accepted up to €100

CREDIT/DEBIT CARDS > Visa and Mastercard only

BANK TRANSFER > Payment must be made 15 days before your visit, and a voucher will be sent to you

CREDIT/DEBIT CARD > Visa or Mastercard only

Visit the online ticket office
Complete the form and make your payment
Confirmation of your payment by email and receipt of your voucher to print

PLEASE NOTE:
If you purchase a non-refundable ticket, no refund will be issued if the number of tickets purchased exceeds the actual number of participants on the day of your visit.
If you purchase a ticket that can be cancelled up to 7 days in advance, and this deadline has passed, no refund will be issued if the number of tickets purchased exceeds the actual number of attendees on the day of your visit.

Contact us

Plan your coach journey as effectively as possible

As a smooth arrival depends on good planning, make sure you prepare as well as possible for your arrival and shuttle transfer during the high season.

Overview of the high season scheme

Plan your arrival time slot

Online ticketing – shuttle bus service

Contact us

A team here to help:
Tel: +33 (0)4 42 01 35 06
Email: autocars@ot-cassis.com
Monday to Friday (excluding public holidays): 9.00 am–12.30 pm and 2.00 pm–5.30 pm

Contact the Groups department