- Must visit
Mucem
Marseille's flagship museum links Mediterranean civilizations, with major exhibitions and striking architecture by the sea.
Cheapest price
$44
Average price
$63
Fastest journey
7 h 5 m
Average duration
7 h 16 m
Buses per day
7
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 $63 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $44.
Of the 7 buses that leave Barcelona El Prat Airport for Marseille on Mon, Aug 10, 7 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Mon, Aug 10 the direct buses cover the 351 km distance in an average of 7 h 16 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 7 h 5 m .
On Mon, Aug 10 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.
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NormalBuses from Barcelona El Prat Airport to Marseille run on average 2 times per day, taking around 8h 38m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at $18 (€15) if you book in advance.
There are 1 buses per day. The earliest bus runs at 07:00, the last at 21:30. The fastest bus covers the 218 miles (351 km) distance in 6h 50m.
Distance 218 miles (351 km) |
Average bus duration 8h 38m |
Cheapest ticket price $18 (€15) |
Buses per day 2 |
Direct buses 1 |
Fastest bus 6h 50m |
First bus 7:00 AM |
Last bus 9:30 PM |
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| Operator | Departure Time | Arrival Time | Duration | Departure days | Cheapest price |
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Operator Alsa | Departure Time 07:00AM | Arrival Time 02:59PM | Duration 7h59 | Departure days Wed, Thu | Cheapest price $36 |
Operator Alsa | Departure Time 07:35AM | Arrival Time 02:25PM | Duration 6h50 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $28 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 08:00AM | Arrival Time 01:50PM | Duration 5h50 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $50 |
Operator Alsa | Departure Time 09:00AM | Arrival Time 04:59PM | Duration 7h59 | Departure days Mon, Tue | Cheapest price $34 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 09:00AM | Arrival Time 02:10PM | Duration 5h10 | Departure days Mon, Tue | Cheapest price $49 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 11:00AM | Arrival Time 05:20PM | Duration 6h20 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $39 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 11:20AM | Arrival Time 04:50PM | Duration 5h30 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $38 |
Operator Alsa | Departure Time 12:00PM | Arrival Time 07:20PM | Duration 7h20 | Departure days Mon, Tue | Cheapest price $74 |
Operator Internorte | Departure Time 12:00PM | Arrival Time 07:20PM | Duration 7h20 | Departure days Mon, Tue | Cheapest price $74 |
Operator Internorte | Departure Time 12:20PM | Arrival Time 07:50PM | Duration 7h30 | Departure days Thu, Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $30 |
Operator Internorte | Departure Time 02:20PM | Arrival Time 09:50PM | Duration 7h30 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $44 |
Operator Alsa | Departure Time 02:20PM | Arrival Time 09:50PM | Duration 7h30 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $44 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 03:00PM | Arrival Time 08:10PM | Duration 5h10 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $61 |
Operator Alsa | Departure Time 04:00PM | Arrival Time 11:05PM | Duration 7h05 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $33 |
Operator Internorte | Departure Time 04:00PM | Arrival Time 11:05PM | Duration 7h05 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $33 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 06:50PM | Arrival Time 10:35AM | Duration 15h45 | Departure days Thu, Sat | Cheapest price $49 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 07:30PM | Arrival Time 12:30PM | Duration 17h00 | Departure days Wed, Thu | Cheapest price $79 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 07:50PM | Arrival Time 11:35AM | Duration 15h45 | Departure days Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $46 |
Operator Union Ivkoni | Departure Time 08:30PM | Arrival Time 05:30AM | Duration 9h00 | Departure days Fri, Sun | Cheapest price $28 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 08:30PM | Arrival Time 01:30PM | Duration 17h00 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $55 |
Operator Union Ivkoni | Departure Time 09:30PM | Arrival Time 06:30AM | Duration 9h00 | Departure days Fri, Sun | Cheapest price $19 |
Operator | Departure Time 10:30PM | Arrival Time 07:30AM | Duration 9h00 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $27 |
Operator Alsa | Departure Time 11:55PM | Arrival Time 07:00AM | Duration 7h05 | Departure days Mon, Tue | Cheapest price $74 |
Operator Internorte | Departure Time 11:55PM | Arrival Time 07:00AM | Duration 7h05 | Departure days Mon, Tue | Cheapest price $74 |
The table below shows live departures for Barcelona El Prat Airport to Marseille buses for today, Sunday, August 9. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
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![]() | 7:50 PM Barcelona El Prat Airport | 10h00 | 5:50 AM Marseille | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 8:30 PM Barcelona El Prat Airport | 9h00 | 5:30 AM Marseille | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 9:30 PM Barcelona El Prat Airport | 9h00 | 6:30 AM Marseille | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Moderate for France: lodging and dining cost less than Paris, while transit is reasonable. Tourist areas and the Old Port are pricier than outer districts.
Service is usually included in restaurant bills. Rounding up or leaving 5-10% for great service is appreciated. Taxis can be rounded up, and small change for cafes is optional.
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Most Barcelona El Prat Airport to Marseille buses use the Barcelona, Estació d'Autobusos Nord to Marseille, Gare de Marseille-Saint-Charles station pair, with some services arriving at Marignane, Gare Routière Aéroport Marseille Provence. Use this guide to compare Barcelona El Prat Airport and Marseille bus stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like bus station facilities and services.
Marseille, Gare de Marseille-Saint-Charles has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, and Ticket Office.
Food options include: Café Le Saint-Charles (in the station), Bistro Provence (0.2 km), Fast Food Express (in the station).
Free Wi-Fi. ATMs are located near the main entrance and in the shopping area.
Ticket office support is available at Marseille, Gare de Marseille-Saint-Charles.
Available at Marseille, Gare de Marseille-Saint-Charles: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility facilities are available at Marseille, Gare de Marseille-Saint-Charles: Elevators, ramps.
Marignane, Gare Routière Aéroport Marseille Provence is 3 km from Marseille city centre. Public transport options include:
Marignane, Gare Routière Aéroport Marseille Provence has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, and Ticket Office.
Food options include: Starbucks (in the station), Brioche Dorée (in the station).
Free Wi-Fi. ATMs are located in the terminal, offering cash withdrawal services.
Ticket office support is available at Marignane, Gare Routière Aéroport Marseille Provence.
Available at Marignane, Gare Routière Aéroport Marseille Provence: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility facilities are available at Marignane, Gare Routière Aéroport Marseille Provence: Elevators, ramps.
Marseille, Gare de Saint-Antoine is 8 km from Marseille city centre. Public transport options include:
Marseille, Gare de Saint-Antoine has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Shower, and Ticket Office.
Wi-Fi is available at Marseille, Gare de Saint-Antoine. ATMs are available at Marseille, Gare de Saint-Antoine.
Ticket office support is available at Marseille, Gare de Saint-Antoine.
Available at Marseille, Gare de Saint-Antoine: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility facilities are available at Marseille, Gare de Saint-Antoine: Basic wheelchair access available.
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