- Must visit
Musée d'histoire de Nantes
Major city-history museum inside the ducal castle. Strong multimedia displays explain Nantes from medieval power to port history.
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Marseille to Nantes is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Marseille to Nantes will cost around $166 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $108.
On Sun, Nov 01, we found 12 buses from Marseille to Nantes, including 1 direct services.
On Sun, Nov 01 the direct buses cover the 696 km distance in an average of 14 h 9 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 13 h 35 m .
On Sun, Nov 01 the slowest buses will take 14 h 50 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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Buses from Marseille to Nantes run on average 13 times per day, taking around 14h 22m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at $41 but you can travel from only $21 by flight.
There are 1 buses per day. The earliest bus runs at 00:05, the last at 23:55. The fastest bus covers the 432 miles (696 km) distance in 12h 5m.
Distance 432 miles (696 km) |
Average bus duration 14h 22m |
Cheapest ticket price $41 |
Buses per day 13 |
Direct buses 1 |
Fastest bus 12h 5m |
First bus 12:05 AM |
Last bus 11:55 PM |
Cheapest Month Jun |
Cheapest Day Wed |
High Season Jul - Sep |
Low Season Jan - Mar |
Busiest Day Tue |
Least Busy Day Sun |
Best time to book 14 days |
Use these quick route answers to check fares, travel time, departure options, and direct services before booking from Marseille to Nantes.
| Operator | Departure Time | Arrival Time | Duration | Departure days | Cheapest price |
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Operator BlaBlaCar Bus | Departure Time 12:30AM | Arrival Time 02:05PM | Duration 13h35 | Departure days Mon, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $72 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 12:40AM | Arrival Time 02:45PM | Duration 14h05 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $114 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 01:50AM | Arrival Time 09:20PM | Duration 19h30 | Departure days Thu, Fri, Sun | Cheapest price $80 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 06:00AM | Arrival Time 10:10PM | Duration 16h10 | Departure days Thu, Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $80 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 06:20AM | Arrival Time 05:20PM | Duration 11h00 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $70 |
Operator BlaBlaCar Bus | Departure Time 07:05AM | Arrival Time 11:25PM | Duration 16h20 | Departure days Mon, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $53 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 07:30AM | Arrival Time 04:30PM | Duration 9h00 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $59 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 07:50AM | Arrival Time 05:50PM | Duration 10h00 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $84 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 08:25AM | Arrival Time 04:25AM | Duration 20h00 | Departure days Mon, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $100 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 10:40AM | Arrival Time 09:10PM | Duration 10h30 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $81 |
Operator BlaBlaCar Bus | Departure Time 12:00PM | Arrival Time 05:55AM | Duration 17h55 | Departure days Thu, Fri | Cheapest price $59 |
Operator BlaBlaCar Bus | Departure Time 12:35PM | Arrival Time 05:29AM | Duration 16h54 | Departure days Mon, Wed, Thu, Fri | Cheapest price $51 |
Operator BlaBlaCar Bus | Departure Time 01:10PM | Arrival Time 05:55AM | Duration 16h45 | Departure days Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $108 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 01:40PM | Arrival Time 06:55AM | Duration 17h15 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $146 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 02:00PM | Arrival Time 12:10AM | Duration 10h10 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $105 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 02:40PM | Arrival Time 08:55AM | Duration 18h15 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $111 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 03:00PM | Arrival Time 05:50AM | Duration 14h50 | Departure days Fri, Sun | Cheapest price $122 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 03:30PM | Arrival Time 05:55AM | Duration 14h25 | Departure days Thu, Sat | Cheapest price $85 |
Operator BlaBlaCar Bus | Departure Time 04:40PM | Arrival Time 11:00AM | Duration 18h20 | Departure days Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $43 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 05:00PM | Arrival Time 12:00PM | Duration 19h00 | Departure days Tue, Thu, Fri, Sun | Cheapest price $82 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 07:40PM | Arrival Time 01:00PM | Duration 17h20 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $176 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 08:10PM | Arrival Time 04:50AM | Duration 8h40 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $90 |
Operator BlaBlaCar Bus | Departure Time 08:55PM | Arrival Time 11:00AM | Duration 14h05 | Departure days Mon, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $51 |
Operator BlaBlaCar Bus | Departure Time 09:00PM | Arrival Time 02:55PM | Duration 17h55 | Departure days Mon, Wed, Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $42 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 09:30PM | Arrival Time 04:15PM | Duration 18h45 | Departure days Wed, Thu | Cheapest price $77 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 10:15PM | Arrival Time 04:15PM | Duration 18h00 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $144 |
Operator BlaBlaCar Bus | Departure Time 11:45PM | Arrival Time 06:35PM | Duration 18h50 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $138 |
Operator BlaBlaCar Bus | Departure Time 11:55PM | Arrival Time 02:05PM | Duration 14h10 | Departure days Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $46 |
The table below shows live departures for Marseille to Nantes buses for today, Saturday, October 31. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
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50756 · 50407 | 11:45 PM Marseille, Gare de Marseille-Saint-Charles | 18h50 | 6:35 PM Pôle d'échange multimodal Gare Sud SNCF, 44000 Nantes | 1 transfer | |
50488 · 50767 | 11:55 PM Marseille, Gare de Marseille-Saint-Charles | 14h10 | 2:05 PM Pôle d'échange multimodal Gare Sud SNCF, 44000 Nantes | 1 transfer | |
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50488 · 50767 | 12:30 AM Marignane, Gare Routière Aéroport Marseille Provence | 13h35 | 2:05 PM Pôle d'échange multimodal Gare Sud SNCF, 44000 Nantes | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 12:40 AM Marseille, Gare de Marseille-Saint-Charles | 14h05 | 2:45 PM Pôle d'échange multimodal Gare Sud SNCF, 44000 Nantes | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 1:50 AM Marseille, Gare de Marseille-Saint-Charles | 19h30 | 9:20 PM Pôle d'échange multimodal Gare Sud SNCF, 44000 Nantes | 1 transfer | |
58074 · 88085 | 7:05 AM Marseille, Gare de Marseille-Saint-Charles | 16h20 | 11:25 PM Pôle d'échange multimodal Gare Sud SNCF, 44000 Nantes | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 8:25 AM Marseille, Gare de Marseille-Saint-Charles | 20h00 | 4:25 AM Pôle d'échange multimodal Gare Sud SNCF, 44000 Nantes | 1 transfer | |
50881 · 72403 | 1:10 PM Marseille, Gare de Marseille-Saint-Charles | 16h45 | 5:55 AM Pôle d'échange multimodal Gare Sud SNCF, 44000 Nantes | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 3:00 PM Marseille, Gare de Marseille-Saint-Charles | 14h50 | 5:50 AM Pôle d'échange multimodal Gare Sud SNCF, 44000 Nantes | 1 transfer | |
51022 · 51027 | 4:40 PM Marseille, Gare de Marseille-Saint-Charles | 18h20 | 11:00 AM Pôle d'échange multimodal Gare Sud SNCF, 44000 Nantes | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 5:00 PM Marseille, Gare de Marseille-Saint-Charles | 20h05 | 1:05 PM Pôle d'échange multimodal Gare Sud SNCF, 44000 Nantes | 1 transfer | |
51027 | 8:55 PM Marseille, Gare de Marseille-Saint-Charles | 14h05 | 11:00 AM Pôle d'échange multimodal Gare Sud SNCF, 44000 Nantes | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 10:15 PM Marseille, Gare de Marseille-Saint-Charles | 18h00 | 4:15 PM Pôle d'échange multimodal Gare Sud SNCF, 44000 Nantes | 1 transfer | |
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Major city-history museum inside the ducal castle. Strong multimedia displays explain Nantes from medieval power to port history.
Important fine arts museum with old masters, modern works and a striking contemporary extension. One of western France’s best.
Fascinating memorial museum beneath the quay recounting the transatlantic slave trade and abolition with powerful documentation.
Creative riverside site with giant mechanical creatures, terraces and industrial heritage. One of Nantes’s most memorable walking areas.
Large central garden with botanical collections, greenhouses, sculptures and shaded paths. Ideal for a calm break near the station.
Historic pedestrian quarter of half-timbered houses, small lanes and lively squares. Best area for wandering old Nantes on foot.
Butter cake from Nantes flavored with dark rum and almond. A 19th-century local classic linked to the port's trade history.
Crisp butter biscuits from Nantes, created in the late 19th century. A famous local snack often eaten with coffee or tea.
Muscadet white wine from vineyards near Nantes. Dry, light, and famously paired with Atlantic seafood and local shellfish.
Established fine dining restaurant serving seasonal French cuisine with a modern touch in an intimate, elegant room.
Michelin-starred restaurant by Éric Guérin, offering refined creative cuisine in a polished, destination-style dining experience.
Well-known Nantes crêperie specializing in Breton galettes and sweet crêpes in a relaxed, central setting.
Moderate for France: trams are affordable, casual meals are fair, but hotels and central dining can cost more in peak season.
Service is usually included. Round up or leave 5-10% for great restaurant service. Taxis can be rounded up; small change is fine in cafes.
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Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Marseille to Nantes 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 Nantes, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

Most Marseille to Nantes buses use the Marseille, Gare de Marseille-Saint-Charles to Pôle d'échange multimodal Gare Sud SNCF, 44000 Nantes station pair, with some services arriving at Nantes, Route de Paris. Use this guide to compare Marseille and Nantes 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.
Pôle d'échange multimodal Gare Sud SNCF, 44000 Nantes has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Shower, and Ticket Office.
Food options include: Nearby cafes and restaurants available.
Wi-Fi is available at Pôle d'échange multimodal Gare Sud SNCF, 44000 Nantes. ATMs are aTM available near the station.
Ticket office support is available at Pôle d'échange multimodal Gare Sud SNCF, 44000 Nantes.
Available at Pôle d'échange multimodal Gare Sud SNCF, 44000 Nantes: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility facilities are available at Pôle d'échange multimodal Gare Sud SNCF, 44000 Nantes: Accessible for wheelchair users.
Nantes, Route de Paris is 4 km from Nantes city centre. Public transport options include:
Nantes, Route de Paris has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, and Ticket Office.
Food options include: Café de la Gare (in the station), Fast Food Express (in the station).
Free Wi-Fi. ATMs are located near the main entrance.
Ticket office support is available at Nantes, Route de Paris.
Available at Nantes, Route de Paris: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility facilities are available at Nantes, Route de Paris: Elevators, ramps.
Nantes, Gare SNCF Sud has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Shower, and Ticket Office.
Free Wi-Fi is accessible throughout the station. ATMs are available at Nantes, Gare SNCF Sud.
Ticket office support is available at Nantes, Gare SNCF Sud.
Available at Nantes, Gare SNCF Sud: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility facilities are available at Nantes, Gare SNCF Sud: The station has accessible facilities.
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