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Museo de Arte Contemporáneo de Alicante (MACA)
Leading contemporary art museum with a strong 20th-century collection in a restored historic building.
Cheapest price on Oct 23
$69
Average ticket price on Oct 23
$151
Fastest journey on Oct 23
16 h 30 m
Average journey duration on Oct 23
17 h 29 m
Buses on Oct 23
4
Distance
739 km
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Marseille to Alicante is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Marseille to Alicante will cost around $151 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $69.
On Fri, Oct 23, we found 4 buses from Marseille to Alicante, including 1 direct services.
On Fri, Oct 23 the direct buses cover the 739 km distance in an average of 17 h 29 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 16 h 30 m .
On Fri, Oct 23 the slowest buses will take 18 h 55 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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FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBusBuses from Marseille to Alicante run on average 3 times per day, taking around 15h 36m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at $18 if you book in advance.
There are 1 buses per day. The earliest bus runs at 00:30, the last at 23:55. The fastest bus covers the 459 miles (739 km) distance in 13h 30m.
Distance 459 miles (739 km) |
Average bus duration 15h 36m |
Cheapest ticket price $18 |
Buses per day 3 |
Direct buses 1 |
Fastest bus 13h 30m |
First bus 12:30 AM |
Last bus 11:55 PM |
Cheapest Month May |
Cheapest Day Sun |
High Season Jul - Sep |
Low Season Jan - Mar |
Busiest Day Tue |
Least Busy Day Fri |
Best time to book 21 days |
Use these quick route answers to check fares, travel time, departure options, and direct services before booking from Marseille to Alicante.
| Operator | Departure Time | Arrival Time | Duration | Departure days | Cheapest price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 01:40AM | Arrival Time 01:20PM | Duration 11h40 | Departure days Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $109 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 02:15PM | Arrival Time 09:10AM | Duration 18h55 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $221 |
Operator Union Ivkoni | Departure Time 04:15PM | Arrival Time 09:45AM | Duration 17h30 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $69 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 05:30PM | Arrival Time 09:10AM | Duration 15h40 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $74 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 06:40PM | Arrival Time 11:10AM | Duration 16h30 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $226 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 07:40PM | Arrival Time 12:10PM | Duration 16h30 | Departure days Wed, Fri | Cheapest price $146 |
Operator Alsa | Departure Time 09:15PM | Arrival Time 02:00PM | Duration 16h45 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $141 |
Operator Alsa | Departure Time 09:30PM | Arrival Time 10:05PM | Duration 24h35 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $162 |
Operator Alsa | Departure Time 10:15PM | Arrival Time 03:00PM | Duration 16h45 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $162 |
Operator Alsa | Departure Time 11:15PM | Arrival Time 04:15PM | Duration 17h00 | Departure days Mon, Wed, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $83 |
The table below shows live departures for Marseille to Alicante buses for today, Thursday, October 22. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
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![]() | 6:40 PM Marseille | 16h30 | 11:10 AM Alicante | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 9:15 PM Marseille | 16h45 | 2:00 PM Alicante | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 9:30 PM Marseille | 24h35 | 10:05 PM Alicante | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 10:15 PM Marseille | 16h45 | 3:00 PM Alicante | 0 transfersDirect | |
| Friday, October 23 | |||||
FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus | 2:15 PM Marseille, Gare de Marseille-Saint-Charles | 18h55 | 9:10 AM Alicante, Estación de Autobuses | 2 transfers | |
![]() | 4:15 PM Marseille, Gare de Marseille-Saint-Charles | 17h30 | 9:45 AM Alicante, Estación de Autobuses | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Leading contemporary art museum with a strong 20th-century collection in a restored historic building.
Archaeological museum with acclaimed interactive displays covering prehistory to modern Alicante.
Fine arts museum in an 18th-century palace, featuring Alicante artists and regional painting collections.
Alicante's iconic waterfront promenade with mosaic paving, palms, and constant seaside city life.
Historic old quarter of whitewashed lanes climbing toward the castle, full of character and viewpoints.
Popular city beach and promenade area beside the old town, excellent for walks and classic coastal views.
Alicante’s signature rice dish, cooked in fish stock with seafood or meat. It is central to local Sunday meals and showcases the region’s rice tradition.
Rice baked in the oven with stock, tomato, chickpeas, and often pork or sausage. A hearty Valencian classic widely eaten in Alicante homes.
Traditional Alicante rice made with tuna, pumpkin, and ñora pepper. It reflects the city’s coastal pantry and old home-style cooking.
Refined Michelin-starred restaurant known for creative Mediterranean tasting menus in an elegant contemporary setting.
Historic traditional venue famous for Alicante tapas, cured fish, and local wines in a classic, lively old-town setting.
Well-known seafood and rice restaurant near the marina, valued for fresh fish, shellfish, and polished but approachable service.
Moderate for Spain: lodging rises in summer, but tapas, local transit, and casual dining stay fairly affordable for most tourists.
Tipping is optional. In restaurants, round up or leave 5-10% for good service. Small change is fine in cafes; taxis are usually rounded up.
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Most Marseille to Alicante buses use the Marseille, Gare de Marseille-Saint-Charles to Alicante, Estación de Autobuses station pair. Use this guide to compare Marseille and Alicante 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.
Alicante, Estación de Autobuses is 1 km from Alicante city centre. Public transport options include:
Alicante, Estación de Autobuses has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, and Ticket Office.
Food options include: Cafetería de la estación (in the station), Tapas Bar Alicante (0.3 km), Fast Food Outlet Alicante (0.5 km).
Free Wi-Fi. ATMs are located near the main entrance.
Ticket office support is available at Alicante, Estación de Autobuses.
Available at Alicante, Estación de Autobuses: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility facilities are available at Alicante, Estación de Autobuses: Elevators, ramps.
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