- Must visit
Mucem
Marseille's flagship museum links Mediterranean civilizations, with major exhibitions and striking architecture by the sea.
Cheapest price
$71
Average price
$101
Fastest journey
10 h 45 m
Average duration
12 h 25 m
Buses per day
7
Distance
595 km
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Donostia-San Sebastian to Marseille is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Donostia-San Sebastian to Marseille will cost around $101 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $71.
Of the 7 buses that leave Donostia-San Sebastian for Marseille on Sat, Jul 18, 2 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Sat, Jul 18 the direct buses cover the 595 km distance in an average of 12 h 25 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 10 h 45 m .
On Sat, Jul 18 the slowest buses will take 13 h 25 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.
FlixBus
95926 · 50757
FlixBus
3162 · 50487
8694 · 50591
FlixBus
FlixBus
FlixBus · FlixBus
95926 · 50757
8694 · 50591Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Donostia-San Sebastian to Marseille among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $29. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 3h 55m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.2 - 0.5kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $29, and a flight costs an average of $79.
Distance: 369 miles (595 km)
Most popular Bus | Train | Flight | Driving |
|---|---|---|---|
$58 Average price Cheapest | $111 Average price | $671 Average price | $235 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
10h 42m Average total duration 10h 12m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 8h 42m Average total duration 8h 12m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 6h 55m Average total duration Fastest 3h 55m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 7h 9m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.6 - 1.5kg CO2 emissions | 0.2 - 0.5kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 1.8 - 3.6kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
This is compared to other travel options from Donostia-San Sebastian to Marseille:
A bus is $53 (€43) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Donostia-San Sebastian to Marseille costing on average $111 (€91).
A bus is $613 (€503) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Donostia-San Sebastian to Marseille costing on average $671 (€551).
Other travel options to Marseille take longer:
Train takes on average 8h 12m.
Bus takes on average 10h 12m.
Tickets start at around $58 (€48) compared to roughly $235 (€193) in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $177 (€145). The journey takes 10h 12m versus 7h 9m 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.
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 Bus | Departure Time 12:35AM | Arrival Time 05:15PM | Duration 16h40 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $57 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 01:45AM | Arrival Time 06:20PM | Duration 16h35 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $130 |
Operator BlaBlaCar Bus | Departure Time 06:40AM | Arrival Time 08:05PM | Duration 13h25 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $49 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 07:30AM | Arrival Time 03:20PM | Duration 7h50 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $94 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 08:10AM | Arrival Time 08:00PM | Duration 11h50 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $57 |
Operator BlaBlaCar Bus | Departure Time 09:20AM | Arrival Time 02:10AM | Duration 16h50 | Departure days Mon, Thu, Fri | Cheapest price $54 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 12:00PM | Arrival Time 07:30PM | Duration 7h30 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $103 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 03:00PM | Arrival Time 10:20PM | Duration 7h20 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $101 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 04:00PM | Arrival Time 04:45AM | Duration 12h45 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $91 |
Operator BlaBlaCar Bus | Departure Time 04:25PM | Arrival Time 06:10AM | Duration 13h45 | Departure days Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $73 |
Operator BlaBlaCar Bus | Departure Time 04:35PM | Arrival Time 06:10AM | Duration 13h35 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $98 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 06:10PM | Arrival Time 02:00AM | Duration 7h50 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $88 |
Operator BlaBlaCar Bus | Departure Time 07:20PM | Arrival Time 08:40AM | Duration 13h20 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $62 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 11:50PM | Arrival Time 10:35AM | Duration 10h45 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $50 |
The table below shows live departures for Donostia-San Sebastian to Marseille buses for today, Friday, July 17. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
8694 · 50591 | 6:40 AM Donostia-San Sebastian, Estación de Autobuses | 13h25 | 8:05 PM Marseille, Gare de Marseille-Saint-Charles | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus | 8:10 AM Donostia-San Sebastian, Estación de Autobuses | 11h50 | 8:00 PM Marseille, Gare de Marseille-Saint-Charles | 0 transfersDirect | |
95920 · 8768 · 51047 | 9:20 AM Donostia-San Sebastian, Estación de Autobuses | 16h50 | 2:10 AM Marseille, Gare de Marseille-Saint-Charles | 2 transfers | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 4:00 PM Donostia-San Sebastian, Estación de Autobuses | 12h45 | 4:45 AM Marseille, Gare de Marseille-Saint-Charles | 1 transfer | |
8718 · 50489 | 4:25 PM Donostia-San Sebastian, Estación de Autobuses | 13h45 | 6:10 AM Marseille, Gare de Marseille-Saint-Charles | 1 transfer | |
95926 · 50757 | 7:20 PM Donostia-San Sebastian, Estación de Autobuses | 13h20 | 8:40 AM Marseille, Gare de Marseille-Saint-Charles | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus | 11:50 PM Donostia-San Sebastian, Estación de Autobuses | 10h45 | 10:35 AM Marseille, Gare de Marseille-Saint-Charles | 0 transfersDirect | |
| Saturday, July 18 | |||||
3162 · 50487 | 12:35 AM Donostia-San Sebastian, Estación de Autobuses | 16h40 | 5:15 PM Marseille, Gare de Marseille-Saint-Charles | 1 transfer | |
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Buses from Donostia-San Sebastian to Marseille run on average 5 times per day, taking around 10h 12m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at $29 (€24) if you book in advance.
There are 2 buses per day. The earliest bus runs at 00:15, the last at 23:55. The fastest bus covers the 369 miles (595 km) distance in 10h 45m.
Distance 369 miles (595 km) |
Average bus duration 10h 12m |
Cheapest ticket price $29 (€24) |
Buses per day 5 |
Direct buses 2 |
Fastest bus 10h 45m |
First bus 12:15 AM |
Last bus 11:55 PM |
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Best time to book 6 days |
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