Cheapest price
$28
Average price
$43
Fastest journey
6 h 50 m
Average duration
7 h 5 m
Buses per day
13
Distance
339 km
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Marseille to Barcelona is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Marseille to Barcelona will cost around $43 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $28.
Of the 13 buses that leave Marseille for Barcelona on Thu, May 22, 9 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Thu, May 22 the direct buses cover the 339 km distance in an average of 7 h 5 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 6 h 50 m .
On Thu, May 22 the slowest buses will take 7 h 20 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.
Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Marseille to Barcelona among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from €10. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 6h 4m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.1 - 0.3kg.
Most popular Bus | Train | Flight |
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€38 Average price Cheapest | €110 Average price | €185 Average price |
9h 8m Average duration 8h 38m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 6h 34m Average duration Fastest 6h 4m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 11h 14m Average duration 8h 14m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* |
0.3 - 0.8kg CO2 emissions | 0.1 - 0.3kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 1.0 - 2.0kg CO2 emissions |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
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![]() | 12:30 PM Marseille, Gare de Marseille-Saint-Charles | 9h29 | 9:59 PM Barcelona, Estación de Autobuses de Sants | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 5:40 PM Marseille, Gare de Marseille-Saint-Charles | 7h00 | 12:40 AM Barcelona, Estació d'Autobusos Nord | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 5:40 PM Marseille, Gare de Marseille-Saint-Charles | 9h00 | 2:40 AM Barcelona, Estación de Autobuses de Sants | 1 transfer | |
![]() | 7:10 PM Marseille, Gare de Marseille-Saint-Charles | 7h50 | 3:00 AM Barcelona, Estació d'Autobusos Nord | 1 transfer | |
Thursday, May 22 | |||||
![]() | 5:25 AM Marseille, Gare de Marseille-Saint-Charles | 9h10 | 2:35 PM Barcelona, Estació d'Autobusos Nord | 1 transfer | |
![]() | 7:00 AM Marseille, Gare de Marseille-Saint-Charles | 7h35 | 2:35 PM Barcelona, Estació d'Autobusos Nord | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 9:10 AM Marseille, Gare de Marseille-Saint-Charles | 6h50 | 4:00 PM Barcelona, Estació d'Autobusos Nord | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Distance 210 miles (339 km) |
Average bus duration 8h 38m |
Cheapest ticket price $12 (€10) |
Buses per day 16 |
Direct buses 11 |
Bus providers 6 |
Fastest bus 6h 25m |
First bus 00:22 |
Last bus 23:55 |
Find the best buses to Barcelona from Marseille with Omio's travel partners BlaBlaCar Bus, FlixBus and Ourbus from $13 (€11). We can find you the best deals, schedules and tickets when comparing and booking the best route.
BlaBlaCar Bus (formerly known as Ouibus or iDBUS) is a popular French bus company from France operating long-distance services in 10 countries in Europe and connecting over 300 destinations. It is a subsidiary of the French carpooling service, BlaBlaCar. Standard amenities on BlaBlaCar Bus include toilets, air conditioning, USB and power outlets for charging phones, tablets and laptops during long bus journeys, extra legroom and adjustable seats. There is also free Wi-Fi available on select routes. The only ticket type from BlaBlaCar Bus is the Standard ticket, which allows each traveler to bring one carry-on bag and up to two checked bags.
Marseille to Barcelona bus information with BlaBlaCar Bus:
A regular, direct service operates between Marseille and Barcelona every day. With up to 6 departures daily, and service regularity continuing through the weekend, travelers can find a time to suit their needs. Journey times vary from 7 hours 20 minutes to 9 hours 45 minutes.
Buses connecting Marseille to Barcelona are offered by several providers, including non-profit organization Eurolines, Infobus, Ouibus and Linebus. Linebus tend to offer services that travel through the night, while all others have departures spread throughout the day.
Travel time varies significantly, so it’s important to check before booking. The shortest direct journey can land passengers in Barcelona in as little as 7 hours 20 minutes. Longer services, including those traveling overnight, take up to 9 hours 45 minutes. Some indirect services can complete the journey in as little as 8 hours 40 minutes, with one change required at Montpellier.
On any given day of the week, passengers can expect up to 6 direct departures connecting Marseille and Barcelona. Departures are spread throughout the day, including morning to evening departures, with some services operating through the night.
Departure station: All buses depart from Marseille Gare Saint Charles, located next to the train station for convenient onward travel. The coach station has 12 departure points, 10 of which are for international travel, with 2 serving local routes, including an airport shuttle. With its close proximity to the train station, passengers can make use of the wifi, several dining options, ATMs and air-conditioned waiting rooms.
Arrival stations:
When departing from Marseille, you have various bus station options to start your trip from including Marseille, Gare de Marseille-Saint-Charles and Marignane, Gare Routière Aéroport Marseille Provence. When arriving in Barcelona, you can end your trip in bus stations like Barcelona, Estación de Autobuses de Sants, Barcelona, Estació d'Autobusos Nord and El Prat de Llobregat, Aeroport de Barcelona-El Prat (T1 Arribades - La planta 0).
Passengers board the bus most frequently from Marseille, Gare de Marseille-Saint-Charles, which is located around 0.9 miles (1.5 km) away from the city centre, and they get off the bus at Barcelona, Estación de Autobuses de Sants, located 1.6 miles (2.6 km) away from the city centre.
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