The cheapest and fastest buses from Barcelona El Prat Airport to Marseille
Cheapest price
$36
Average price
$67
Fastest journey
5 h 30 m
Average duration
7 h 2 m
Buses per day
8
Distance
351 km
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Barcelona El Prat Airport to Marseille is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Barcelona El Prat Airport to Marseille will cost around $67 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $36.
Of the 8 buses that leave Barcelona El Prat Airport for Marseille on Thu, May 07, 6 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Thu, May 07 the direct buses cover the 351 km distance in an average of 7 h 2 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 5 h 30 m .
On Thu, May 07 the slowest buses will take 7 h 30 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.
Normal9:00 AM7h59Barcelona, Estació d'Autobusos Nord4:59 PMMarseille, Gare de Marseille-Saint-Charles$361One-way0 transfers
Normal12:00 PM7h20Barcelona, Estació d'Autobusos Nord7:20 PMMarseille, Gare de Marseille-Saint-Charles$531One-way0 transfers
Normal2:20 PM7h30Barcelona, Estació d'Autobusos Nord9:50 PMMarseille, Gare de Marseille-Saint-Charles$531One-way0 transfers
Normal12:00 PM7h20Barcelona, Estació d'Autobusos Nord7:20 PMMarseille, Gare de Marseille-Saint-Charles$531One-way0 transfers
Normal2:20 PM7h30Barcelona, Estació d'Autobusos Nord9:50 PMMarseille, Gare de Marseille-Saint-Charles$531One-way0 transfers
5:20 PM5h30Barcelona El Prat Airport10:50 PMMarseille$561One-way0 transfers
Normal12:00 PM7h20Barcelona, Estació d'Autobusos Nord7:20 PMMarseille, Gare de Marseille-Saint-Charles$531One-way0 transfers
Normal12:00 PM7h20Barcelona, Estació d'Autobusos Nord7:20 PMMarseille, Gare de Marseille-Saint-Charles$531One-way0 transfers
Normal2:20 PM7h30Barcelona, Estació d'Autobusos Nord9:50 PMMarseille, Gare de Marseille-Saint-Charles$531One-way0 transfers
Normal2:20 PM7h30Barcelona, Estació d'Autobusos Nord9:50 PMMarseille, Gare de Marseille-Saint-Charles$531One-way0 transfers
Travel Information
Compare train, bus, and flight for Barcelona El Prat Airport to Marseille
Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Barcelona El Prat Airport to Marseille among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $21. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 1h 52m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $21, and a flight costs an average of $31.
Distance: 218 miles (351 km)
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Most popular Bus | Flight | Train | Driving |
|---|---|---|---|
$70 Average price Cheapest | $130 Average price | $120 Average price | $153 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
8h 29m Average total duration 7h 59m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 52m Average total duration Fastest 1h 52m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 5h 21m Average total duration 4h 51m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 14m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
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This is compared to other travel options from Barcelona El Prat Airport to Marseille:
A bus is $50 (€40) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Barcelona El Prat Airport to Marseille costing on average $120 (€96).
A bus is $60 (€48) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Barcelona El Prat Airport to Marseille costing on average $130 (€104).
Other travel options to Marseille take longer:
Train takes on average 4h 51m.
Bus takes on average 7h 59m.
Tickets start at around $70 (€56) compared to roughly $153 (€122) in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $83 (€66). The journey takes 7h 59m versus 5h 14m 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 Union Ivkoni International, 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.
Barcelona El Prat Airport to Marseille Bus Timetables
| Operator | Departure Time | Arrival Time | Duration | Departure days | Cheapest price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 08:10AM | Arrival Time 01:40PM | Duration 5h30 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $59 |
Operator Alsa | Departure Time 09:00AM | Arrival Time 04:59PM | Duration 7h59 | Departure days Mon, Thu, Sat | Cheapest price $30 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 09:00AM | Arrival Time 02:50PM | Duration 5h50 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $51 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 10:00AM | Arrival Time 05:00PM | Duration 7h00 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $37 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 12:00PM | Arrival Time 05:40PM | Duration 5h40 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $43 |
Operator Alsa | Departure Time 12:00PM | Arrival Time 07:20PM | Duration 7h20 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Sat | Cheapest price $50 |
Operator Internorte | Departure Time 12:00PM | Arrival Time 07:20PM | Duration 7h20 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Sat | Cheapest price $50 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 01:20PM | Arrival Time 06:20PM | Duration 5h00 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $56 |
Operator Internorte | Departure Time 02:20PM | Arrival Time 09:50PM | Duration 7h30 | Departure days Mon, Thu, Sat | Cheapest price $35 |
Operator Alsa | Departure Time 02:20PM | Arrival Time 09:50PM | Duration 7h30 | Departure days Mon, Thu, Sat | Cheapest price $35 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 02:30PM | Arrival Time 08:00PM | Duration 5h30 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $66 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 03:20PM | Arrival Time 08:10PM | Duration 4h50 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $43 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 04:00PM | Arrival Time 09:20PM | Duration 5h20 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $48 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 05:20PM | Arrival Time 10:50PM | Duration 5h30 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $56 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 09:20PM | Arrival Time 02:30PM | Duration 17h10 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Thu, Sat | Cheapest price $68 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 09:30PM | Arrival Time 02:30PM | Duration 17h00 | Departure days Wed, Thu, Sat | Cheapest price $88 |
Operator Union Ivkoni | Departure Time 10:30PM | Arrival Time 07:30AM | Duration 9h00 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $36 |
Live departures
Barcelona El Prat Airport to Marseille bus times
The table below shows live departures for Barcelona El Prat Airport to Marseille buses for today, Wednesday, May 6. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
FlixBus · FlixBus | 9:30 PM El Prat de Llobregat, Aeroport de Barcelona- El Prat (T2) | 17h00 | 2:30 PM Marseille, Gare de Marseille-Saint-Charles | 1 transfer | |
| Thursday, May 7 | |||||
Normal | 9:00 AM Barcelona, Estació d'Autobusos Nord | 7h59 | 4:59 PM Marseille, Gare de Marseille-Saint-Charles | 0 transfersDirect | |
Normal | 12:00 PM Barcelona, Estació d'Autobusos Nord | 7h20 | 7:20 PM Marseille, Gare de Marseille-Saint-Charles | 0 transfersDirect | |
Normal | 12:00 PM Barcelona, Estació d'Autobusos Nord | 7h20 | 7:20 PM Marseille, Gare de Marseille-Saint-Charles | 0 transfersDirect | |
Normal | 2:20 PM Barcelona, Estació d'Autobusos Nord | 7h30 | 9:50 PM Marseille, Gare de Marseille-Saint-Charles | 0 transfersDirect | |
Normal | 2:20 PM Barcelona, Estació d'Autobusos Nord | 7h30 | 9:50 PM Marseille, Gare de Marseille-Saint-Charles | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Why book with Omio vs Union Ivkoni International?
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Journey information
Overview: Bus from Barcelona El Prat Airport to Marseille
Buses from Barcelona El Prat Airport to Marseille run on average 2 times per day, taking around 7h 59m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at $21 (€17) if you book in advance.
There are 1 buses per day. The earliest bus runs at 19:50, the last at 21:30. The fastest bus covers the 218 miles (351 km) distance in 9h 0m.
Distance 218 miles (351 km) |
Average bus duration 7h 59m |
Cheapest ticket price $21 (€17) |
Buses per day 2 |
Direct buses 1 |
Fastest bus 9h 0m |
First bus 7:50 PM |
Last bus 9:30 PM |
Cheapest Month Jun |
Cheapest Day Wed |
High Season Apr - Jun |
Low Season Jan - Mar |
Busiest Day Wed |
Least Busy Day Tue |
Bus providers: Union Ivkoni International, BlaBlaCar Bus, BlaBlaCar, FlixBus, Àrea Metropolitana de Barcelona, Aerobus from Barcelona El Prat Airport to MarseilleYou can travel by bus between Barcelona El Prat Airport to Marseille with Union Ivkoni International, BlaBlaCar Bus, BlaBlaCar, FlixBus, Àrea Metropolitana de Barcelona, Aerobus for as low as $21 (€17). When you search for schedules and tickets, Omio will show you the best journey
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FAQs: Bus from Barcelona El Prat Airport to Marseille
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Barcelona El Prat Airport to Marseille by bus. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest bus, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Marseille, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

- BlaBlaCar Bus
- Assistance
- Priority boarding
- Accessible seating options.
- FlixBus
- Assistance
- Priority boarding
- Wheelchair-accessible buses.
- Union Ivkoni International
- Assistance
- Priority seating
- Service animals allowed.
- Basilique Notre-Dame de la Garde, a prominent Catholic basilica offering panoramic views of the city and sea
- Vieux-Port, the historic old port of Marseille bustling with boats, markets, and waterfront cafes
- MuCEM, the Museum of European and Mediterranean Civilisations showcasing diverse cultural exhibits
- Château d'If, a fortress and former prison located on an island, famously featured in The Count of Monte Cristo
- Parc National des Calanques, a stunning national park with dramatic limestone cliffs and turquoise waters ideal for hiking and boating.
- Visit the Old Port, a historic harbor area with vibrant markets and seafood restaurants
- Explore the Basilique Notre-Dame de la Garde, a stunning basilica offering panoramic views of the city
- Discover the Calanques National Park, a breathtaking coastal area ideal for hiking and boat tours
- Wander through Le Panier, the oldest district in Marseille with charming streets and artisan shops
- Tour the MuCEM, the Museum of European and Mediterranean Civilisations, showcasing diverse cultural exhibits.
- BlaBlaCar Bus
- You can cancel your ticket up to 30 minutes before departure for a refund in the form of a voucher.
- FlixBus
- You can cancel your ticket up to 15 minutes before departure and receive a voucher for future travel. Refund requests for delays over 120 minutes are possible.
- Union Ivkoni International
- You can cancel your ticket up to 30 minutes before departure for a full refund in the form of a travel credit.
- BlaBlaCar Bus
- One carry-on bag up to 7kg and one checked bag up to 20kg.
- FlixBus
- One carry-on bag up to 7kg (42x30x18 cm) and one checked bag up to 20kg (80x50x30 cm).
- Union Ivkoni International
- One carry-on bag up to 25 lbs and one checked bag up to 50 lbs.
- BlaBlaCar Bus
- Additional luggage can be purchased for a fee.
- FlixBus
- Additional luggage can be purchased for a fee.
- Union Ivkoni International
- 10 USD per additional bag.
- FlixBus
- Small pets in carriers allowed
- guide dogs travel for free.
popular bus stations
Popular bus stations from Barcelona El Prat Airport to Marseille
- 06:00-23:00
- Free Wi-Fi
- Café Le Saint-Charles (in the station)
- Bistro Provence (0.2 km)
- Fast Food Express (in the station).
- Available outside the main entrance.
- Elevators, ramps
- Available in the station.
- Bus: 49, 52, 82S Metro: M1, M2 Train: TER, TGV
- 05:00-23:00
- Free Wi-Fi
- Starbucks (in the station)
- Brioche Dorée (in the station).
- Available outside the terminal.
- Elevators, ramps
- Available in the station.
- Bus: L91, L38 Train: TER
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