- Must visit
Mucem
National museum of European and Mediterranean civilizations at the waterfront, known for its striking contemporary architecture and major cultural exhibitions.
Cheapest price
$25
Average price
$40
Fastest journey
6 h
Average duration
6 h 26 m
Buses per day
10
Distance
296 km
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Annecy station to Marseille is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Annecy station to Marseille will cost around $40 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $25.
Of the 10 buses that leave Annecy station for Marseille on Sat, Jun 06, 4 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Sat, Jun 06 the direct buses cover the 296 km distance in an average of 6 h 26 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 6 h .
On Sat, Jun 06 the slowest buses will take 6 h 40 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.
50846
50796
80098 · 5867
3176 · 93118
50220 · 58073
FlixBus
FlixBus · FlixBus
50796
FlixBus
FlixBus · FlixBusOmio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Annecy station to Marseille among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $17. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 3h 57m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $17, and a flight costs an average of $91.
Distance: 183 miles (296 km)
Most popular Bus | Train | Flight | Driving |
|---|---|---|---|
$29 Average price Cheapest | $98 Average price | $223 Average price | $134 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
5h 30m Average total duration 5h 0m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 27m Average total duration Fastest 3h 57m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 7h 41m Average total duration 4h 41m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 3h 50m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
This is compared to other travel options from Annecy station to Marseille:
A bus is $68 (€55) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Annecy station to Marseille costing on average $98 (€79).
A bus is $194 (€157) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Annecy station to Marseille costing on average $223 (€180).
Other travel options to Marseille take longer:
Flight takes on average 4h 41m.
Bus takes on average 5h 0m.
Tickets start at around $29 (€24) compared to roughly $134 (€109) in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $105 (€85). The journey takes 5h 0m versus 3h 50m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can use the time productively rather than spending it behind the wheel. No parking to sort, no fuel stops, and most coaches have Wi-Fi and power outlets.
Direct services are operated by FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus, BlaBlaCar.
Driving is worth considering if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group (where fuel costs split several ways), or want the flexibility to stop along the way.
| Operator | Departure Time | Arrival Time | Duration | Departure days | Cheapest price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 05:30AM | Arrival Time 10:40AM | Duration 5h10 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $31 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 08:05AM | Arrival Time 03:45PM | Duration 7h40 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $81 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 08:25AM | Arrival Time 04:45PM | Duration 8h20 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $67 |
Operator BlaBlaCar Bus | Departure Time 08:45AM | Arrival Time 04:15PM | Duration 7h30 | Departure days Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $35 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 09:05AM | Arrival Time 03:45PM | Duration 6h40 | Departure days Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $53 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 10:40AM | Arrival Time 05:15PM | Duration 6h35 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed | Cheapest price $29 |
Operator BlaBlaCar Bus | Departure Time 11:15AM | Arrival Time 06:00PM | Duration 6h45 | Departure days Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $25 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 11:40AM | Arrival Time 06:15PM | Duration 6h35 | Departure days Tue, Wed, Thu | Cheapest price $22 |
Operator BlaBlaCar Bus | Departure Time 11:45AM | Arrival Time 07:50PM | Duration 8h05 | Departure days Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $32 |
Operator BlaBlaCar Bus | Departure Time 12:20PM | Arrival Time 07:05PM | Duration 6h45 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $33 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 12:30PM | Arrival Time 04:50PM | Duration 4h20 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $35 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 12:40PM | Arrival Time 07:15PM | Duration 6h35 | Departure days Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $29 |
Operator BlaBlaCar Bus | Departure Time 01:00PM | Arrival Time 07:30PM | Duration 6h30 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $17 |
Operator BlaBlaCar Bus | Departure Time 01:20PM | Arrival Time 08:05PM | Duration 6h45 | Departure days Tue, Wed, Thu | Cheapest price $27 |
Operator BlaBlaCar Bus | Departure Time 02:00PM | Arrival Time 08:30PM | Duration 6h30 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $18 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 02:05PM | Arrival Time 08:30PM | Duration 6h25 | Departure days Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $61 |
Operator BlaBlaCar Bus | Departure Time 02:20PM | Arrival Time 09:05PM | Duration 6h45 | Departure days Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $28 |
Operator BlaBlaCar Bus | Departure Time 02:55PM | Arrival Time 09:55PM | Duration 7h00 | Departure days Mon, Wed | Cheapest price $25 |
Operator BlaBlaCar Bus | Departure Time 03:00PM | Arrival Time 09:30PM | Duration 6h30 | Departure days Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $21 |
Operator BlaBlaCar Bus | Departure Time 03:55PM | Arrival Time 10:55PM | Duration 7h00 | Departure days Wed, Thu | Cheapest price $27 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 04:30PM | Arrival Time 09:00PM | Duration 4h30 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $38 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 04:40PM | Arrival Time 10:30PM | Duration 5h50 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $35 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 04:50PM | Arrival Time 09:20PM | Duration 4h30 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $35 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 07:40PM | Arrival Time 04:20AM | Duration 8h40 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $40 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 08:40PM | Arrival Time 05:20AM | Duration 8h40 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $49 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 09:40PM | Arrival Time 03:40AM | Duration 6h00 | Departure days Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $42 |
The table below shows live departures for Annecy station to Marseille buses for today, Friday, June 5. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
FlixBus | 9:40 PM Annecy, Gare Routière | 6h00 | 3:40 AM Marseille, Gare de Marseille-Saint-Charles | 0 transfersDirect | |
| Saturday, June 6 | |||||
7660 · 50882 | 8:45 AM Annecy, Gare Routière | 7h30 | 4:15 PM Marseille, Gare de Marseille-Saint-Charles | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 9:05 AM Annecy, Gare Routière | 6h40 | 3:45 PM Marseille, Gare de Marseille-Saint-Charles | 1 transfer | |
50846 | 11:15 AM Annecy, Gare Routière | 6h45 | 6:00 PM Marseille, Gare de Marseille-Saint-Charles | 0 transfersDirect | |
50220 · 58073 | 11:15 AM Annecy, Gare Routière | 7h20 | 6:35 PM Marseille, Gare de Marseille-Saint-Charles | 1 transfer | |
3176 · 93118 | 11:45 AM Annecy, Gare Routière | 8h05 | 7:50 PM Marseille, Gare de Marseille-Saint-Charles | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus | 12:40 PM Annecy, Gare Routière | 6h35 | 7:15 PM Marseille, Gare de Marseille-Saint-Charles | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 2:05 PM Annecy, Gare Routière | 6h25 | 8:30 PM Marseille, Gare de Marseille-Saint-Charles | 1 transfer | |
80098 · 5867 | 2:20 PM Annecy, Gare Routière | 6h45 | 9:05 PM Marseille, Gare de Marseille-Saint-Charles | 1 transfer | |
50796 | 3:00 PM Annecy, Gare Routière | 6h30 | 9:30 PM Marseille, Gare de Marseille-Saint-Charles | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Buses from Annecy station to Marseille run on average 13 times per day, taking around 5h 0m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at $17 (€14) if you book in advance.
There are 5 buses per day. The earliest bus runs at 06:45, the last at 20:40. The fastest bus covers the 183 miles (296 km) distance in 6h 30m.
Distance 183 miles (296 km) |
Average bus duration 5h 0m |
Cheapest ticket price $17 (€14) |
Buses per day 13 |
Direct buses 5 |
Fastest bus 6h 30m |
First bus 6:45 AM |
Last bus 8:40 PM |
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National museum of European and Mediterranean civilizations at the waterfront, known for its striking contemporary architecture and major cultural exhibitions.
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The historic harbor and social heart of Marseille, ideal for walking, boat views, markets, and easy access to major sights.
Marseille’s oldest quarter, known for narrow lanes, street art, colorful facades, artisan shops, and a strong local atmosphere.
Spectacular national park of limestone coves and hiking trails between Marseille and the sea, prized for dramatic scenery and turquoise water.
Marseille’s signature fish stew made with several Mediterranean fish, shellfish, broth, and saffron, traditionally served with rouille and bread.
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Well-known Michelin-starred seafood restaurant on the sea, offering elegant Mediterranean cooking and exceptional views.
Historic Vallon des Auffes restaurant famed for bouillabaisse and refined seafood in a classic Marseille waterfront setting.
Beloved traditional restaurant in Le Panier, known for wood-fired pizza, simple local dishes, and an old-school atmosphere.
Generally moderate by French standards: casual meals are affordable, while hotels and waterfront dining cost more in peak season.
Service is usually included. Locals may round up or leave 5-10% for very good service. Small change for cafés and taxis is appreciated, but tipping is not obligatory.
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