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Mucem
Major museum of European and Mediterranean civilizations at the waterfront, known for its striking modern architecture and strong temporary exhibitions.
Cheapest price
$37
Average price
$37
Fastest journey
3 h 14 m
Average duration
3 h 14 m
Buses per day
1
Distance
171 km
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Monaco - Monte-Carlo to Marseille is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Monaco - Monte-Carlo to Marseille will cost around $37 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $37.
Of the 1 buses that leave Monaco - Monte-Carlo for Marseille on Tue, May 26, 1 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Tue, May 26 the direct buses cover the 171 km distance in an average of 3 h 14 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 3 h 14 m .
On Tue, May 26 the slowest buses will take 3 h 14 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 train as it is the most popular option from Monaco - Monte-Carlo to Marseille 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 bus which can get you there in 2h 34m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.1 - 0.2kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $10, and a flight costs an average of $123.
Distance: 106 miles (171 km)
| Bus | Most popular Train | Flight | Driving |
|---|---|---|---|
$17 Average price Cheapest | $54 Average price | $343 Average price | $79 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
3h 4m Average total duration Fastest 2h 34m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 30m Average total duration 3h 0m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 9h 12m Average total duration 6h 12m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 2h 23m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.2 - 0.4kg CO2 emissions | 0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions Lowest | - CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
This is compared to other travel options from Monaco - Monte-Carlo to Marseille:
A bus is $37 (€30) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Monaco - Monte-Carlo to Marseille costing on average $54 (€44).
A bus is $327 (€263) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Monaco - Monte-Carlo to Marseille costing on average $343 (€277).
Other travel options to Marseille take longer:
Train takes on average 3h 0m.
Flight takes on average 6h 12m.
Tickets start at around $17 (€13) compared to roughly $79 (€64) in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $62 (€50). The journey takes 2h 34m versus 2h 23m 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 Bus, 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 | Departure Time 02:20AM | Arrival Time 05:30AM | Duration 3h10 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $19 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 03:30AM | Arrival Time 05:50AM | Duration 2h20 | Departure days Wed, Thu | Cheapest price $17 |
Operator BlaBlaCar Bus | Departure Time 04:10AM | Arrival Time 06:25AM | Duration 2h15 | Departure days Wed, Thu | Cheapest price $13 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 05:30AM | Arrival Time 08:25AM | Duration 2h55 | Departure days Wed, Thu | Cheapest price $17 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 06:00AM | Arrival Time 07:30AM | Duration 1h30 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $19 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 06:30AM | Arrival Time 08:30AM | Duration 2h00 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $14 |
Operator BlaBlaCar Bus | Departure Time 07:00AM | Arrival Time 09:35AM | Duration 2h35 | Departure days Wed, Thu | Cheapest price $16 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 07:00AM | Arrival Time 08:40AM | Duration 1h40 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $16 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 07:10AM | Arrival Time 09:00AM | Duration 1h50 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $21 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 07:30AM | Arrival Time 09:40AM | Duration 2h10 | Departure days Mon, Tue | Cheapest price $17 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 08:00AM | Arrival Time 09:40AM | Duration 1h40 | Departure days Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $19 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 08:10AM | Arrival Time 10:00AM | Duration 1h50 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $19 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 08:15AM | Arrival Time 11:00AM | Duration 2h45 | Departure days Wed, Thu | Cheapest price $24 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 09:00AM | Arrival Time 10:40AM | Duration 1h40 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $22 |
Operator BlaBlaCar Bus | Departure Time 09:40AM | Arrival Time 12:25PM | Duration 2h45 | Departure days Wed, Thu | Cheapest price $21 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 09:40AM | Arrival Time 12:40PM | Duration 3h00 | Departure days Wed, Thu | Cheapest price $28 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 10:00AM | Arrival Time 11:30AM | Duration 1h30 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $19 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 10:10AM | Arrival Time 11:50AM | Duration 1h40 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $17 |
Operator BlaBlaCar Bus | Departure Time 10:15AM | Arrival Time 01:00PM | Duration 2h45 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $25 |
Operator BlaBlaCar Bus | Departure Time 10:50AM | Arrival Time 01:15PM | Duration 2h25 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $29 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 11:00AM | Arrival Time 01:00PM | Duration 2h00 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $21 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 12:40PM | Arrival Time 03:00PM | Duration 2h20 | Departure days Wed, Thu | Cheapest price $20 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 01:00PM | Arrival Time 03:10PM | Duration 2h10 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $19 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 01:30PM | Arrival Time 03:10PM | Duration 1h40 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $16 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 01:40PM | Arrival Time 03:10PM | Duration 1h30 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $19 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 02:00PM | Arrival Time 04:00PM | Duration 2h00 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $19 |
Operator BlaBlaCar Bus | Departure Time 02:30PM | Arrival Time 05:05PM | Duration 2h35 | Departure days Wed, Thu | Cheapest price $13 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 02:30PM | Arrival Time 04:30PM | Duration 2h00 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $16 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 03:00PM | Arrival Time 05:20PM | Duration 2h20 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $16 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 03:15PM | Arrival Time 05:45PM | Duration 2h30 | Departure days Wed, Thu | Cheapest price $19 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 03:20PM | Arrival Time 05:10PM | Duration 1h50 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $16 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 04:00PM | Arrival Time 05:40PM | Duration 1h40 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $19 |
Operator BlaBlaCar Bus | Departure Time 04:00PM | Arrival Time 06:50PM | Duration 2h50 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $7 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 04:05PM | Arrival Time 07:00PM | Duration 2h55 | Departure days Wed, Thu | Cheapest price $16 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 04:30PM | Arrival Time 06:30PM | Duration 2h00 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $17 |
Operator BlaBlaCar Bus | Departure Time 04:30PM | Arrival Time 07:00PM | Duration 2h30 | Departure days Wed, Thu | Cheapest price $13 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 04:40PM | Arrival Time 06:30PM | Duration 1h50 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $14 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 05:10PM | Arrival Time 07:30PM | Duration 2h20 | Departure days Wed, Thu | Cheapest price $16 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 05:20PM | Arrival Time 07:20PM | Duration 2h00 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $18 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 05:30PM | Arrival Time 07:30PM | Duration 2h00 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $17 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 06:00PM | Arrival Time 08:00PM | Duration 2h00 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Fri, Sun | Cheapest price $14 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 06:10PM | Arrival Time 08:20PM | Duration 2h10 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $19 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 06:20PM | Arrival Time 09:20PM | Duration 3h00 | Departure days Wed, Thu | Cheapest price $16 |
Operator BlaBlaCar Bus | Departure Time 06:30PM | Arrival Time 09:00PM | Duration 2h30 | Departure days Wed, Thu | Cheapest price $13 |
Operator Gipsyy | Departure Time 07:15PM | Arrival Time 10:29PM | Duration 3h14 | Departure days Thu, Sun | Cheapest price $19 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 07:30PM | Arrival Time 09:40PM | Duration 2h10 | Departure days Wed, Thu | Cheapest price $18 |
Operator Gipsyy | Departure Time 08:00PM | Arrival Time 11:14PM | Duration 3h14 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $19 |
Operator BlaBlaCar Bus | Departure Time 08:00PM | Arrival Time 11:14PM | Duration 3h14 | Departure days Wed, Thu | Cheapest price $13 |
Operator BlaBlaCar Bus | Departure Time 08:45PM | Arrival Time 11:05PM | Duration 2h20 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $13 |
Operator BlaBlaCar Bus | Departure Time 09:15PM | Arrival Time 11:45PM | Duration 2h30 | Departure days Wed, Thu | Cheapest price $13 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 09:30PM | Arrival Time 12:30AM | Duration 3h00 | Departure days Wed, Thu | Cheapest price $16 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 10:50PM | Arrival Time 01:40AM | Duration 2h50 | Departure days Wed, Thu | Cheapest price $16 |
The table below shows live departures for Monaco - Monte-Carlo to Marseille buses for today, Monday, May 25. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
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![]() | 8:00 PM Monaco - Monte-Carlo | 3h14 | 11:14 PM Marseille | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Buses from Monaco - Monte-Carlo to Marseille run on average 20 times per day, taking around 2h 34m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at $10 (€8) if you book in advance.
There are 20 buses per day. The earliest bus runs at 02:20, the last at 23:55. The fastest bus covers the 106 miles (171 km) distance in 2h 10m.
Distance 106 miles (171 km) |
Average bus duration 2h 34m |
Cheapest ticket price $10 (€8) |
Buses per day 20 |
Direct buses 20 |
Fastest bus 2h 10m |
First bus 2:20 AM |
Last bus 11:55 PM |
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Discover the best of Marseille — top attractions, local food, transport tips, budget advice, and currency essentials. Plan your perfect Marseille trip today.
Major museum of European and Mediterranean civilizations at the waterfront, known for its striking modern architecture and strong temporary exhibitions.
Immersive reconstruction of the Cosquer Cave, presenting prehistoric art through a highly popular, technology-driven visitor experience.
Art museum in a restored harbor building, focusing on Provence landscapes and regional artists with excellent sea views.
The historic harbor and social heart of Marseille, ideal for walks, boat views, and experiencing the city’s maritime identity.
Marseille’s oldest quarter, loved for narrow lanes, colorful facades, artisan shops, and photogenic corners popular on social media.
Spectacular coastal park of limestone inlets and hiking trails between Marseille and Cassis, a major natural highlight.
Marseille’s signature fish stew made with several Mediterranean fish, shellfish, saffron, and aromatics, traditionally served with broth, fish, rouille, and toasted bread.
A Provençal platter centered on garlic mayonnaise, commonly served with cod and seasonal vegetables. It is a classic Friday and family meal in Marseille.
Fried or baked chickpea flour sticks or rounds, crisp outside and soft inside. A beloved Marseille street snack with roots in nearby Provence.
Established fine dining seafood restaurant overlooking the sea, celebrated for elegant Mediterranean cuisine and a special-occasion atmosphere.
Popular casual seafood spot known for ultra-fresh fish, lively service, and a simple bistro feel loved by locals and visitors.
Iconic Vallon des Auffes seafood restaurant famed for bouillabaisse and refined Marseille classics in a picturesque harbor setting.
Moderate for France. Budget eats are manageable, but hotels and waterfront dining cost more in peak season.
Service is usually included. Rounding up or leaving 5-10% for good service is appreciated, not required. Small change for cafés and taxis is common.
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Gare de Marseille-Saint-Charles -> Vieux-Port, Marseille
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