The cheapest and fastest buses from Nantes to Marseille
Cheapest price
$100
Average price
$135
Fastest journey
14 h 5 m
Average duration
15 h 10 m
Buses per day
9
Distance
696 km
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Nantes to Marseille is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Nantes to Marseille will cost around $135 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $100.
Of the 9 buses that leave Nantes for Marseille on Thu, May 07, 1 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Thu, May 07 the direct buses cover the 696 km distance in an average of 15 h 10 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 14 h 5 m .
On Thu, May 07 the slowest buses will take 16 h 5 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.
510286:50 PM14h05Nantes8:55 AMMarseille, Gare de Marseille-Saint-Charles$1001One-way0 transfers
FlixBus · FlixBus12:40 PM16h05Nantes4:45 AMMarseille, Gare de Marseille-Saint-Charles$1241One-way1 transfer
FlixBus · FlixBus7:45 AM15h05Nantes10:50 PMMarseille, Gare de Marseille-Saint-Charles$1281One-way1 transfer
FlixBus · FlixBus1:40 PM17h30Nantes7:10 AMMarseille, Gare de Marseille-Saint-Charles$1291One-way1 transfer
FlixBus · FlixBus11:55 PM14h35Nantes2:30 PMMarseille, Gare de Marseille-Saint-Charles$1331One-way1 transfer
510286:50 PM14h05Nantes8:55 AMMarseille, Gare de Marseille-Saint-Charles$1001One-way0 transfers
FlixBus · FlixBus11:55 PM14h35Nantes2:30 PMMarseille, Gare de Marseille-Saint-Charles$1331One-way1 transfer
FlixBus · FlixBus7:45 AM15h05Nantes10:50 PMMarseille, Gare de Marseille-Saint-Charles$1281One-way1 transfer
FlixBus · FlixBus8:35 PM16h00Nantes12:35 PMMarseille, Gare de Marseille-Saint-Charles$1441One-way1 transfer
FlixBus · FlixBus12:40 PM16h05Nantes4:45 AMMarseille, Gare de Marseille-Saint-Charles$1241One-way1 transfer
Travel Information
Compare train, bus, and flight for Nantes to Marseille
Omio recommends booking the flight as it is the most popular option from Nantes to Marseille among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $40. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 1h 51m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $40, and a train costs an average of $64.
Distance: 432 miles (696 km)
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| Bus | Most popular Flight | Train | Driving |
|---|---|---|---|
$76 Average price Cheapest | $126 Average price | $164 Average price | $294 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
13h 13m Average total duration 12h 43m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 51m Average total duration Fastest 1h 51m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 8h 40m Average total duration 8h 10m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 9h 18m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
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This is compared to other travel options from Nantes to Marseille:
A bus is $49 (€40) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Nantes to Marseille costing on average $126 (€100).
A bus is $88 (€71) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Nantes to Marseille costing on average $164 (€131).
Other travel options to Marseille take longer:
Train takes on average 8h 10m.
Bus takes on average 12h 43m.
Tickets start at around $76 (€61) compared to roughly $294 (€235) in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $218 (€174). The journey takes 12h 43m versus 9h 18m 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 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.
Nantes to Marseille Bus Timetables
| Operator | Departure Time | Arrival Time | Duration | Departure days | Cheapest price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Operator BlaBlaCar Bus | Departure Time 12:05AM | Arrival Time 05:15PM | Duration 17h10 | Departure days Mon, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $106 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 12:20AM | Arrival Time 06:00PM | Duration 17h40 | Departure days Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $124 |
Operator BlaBlaCar Bus | Departure Time 12:25AM | Arrival Time 05:15PM | Duration 16h50 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $63 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 07:45AM | Arrival Time 10:50PM | Duration 15h05 | Departure days Mon, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $89 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 08:10AM | Arrival Time 04:05AM | Duration 19h55 | Departure days Mon, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $100 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 09:40AM | Arrival Time 08:40PM | Duration 11h00 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $81 |
Operator BlaBlaCar Bus | Departure Time 09:45AM | Arrival Time 02:10AM | Duration 16h25 | Departure days Thu, Fri, Sun | Cheapest price $132 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 10:10AM | Arrival Time 04:45AM | Duration 18h35 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $111 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 10:45AM | Arrival Time 06:20AM | Duration 19h35 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $128 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 11:10AM | Arrival Time 04:40AM | Duration 17h30 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $148 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 11:30AM | Arrival Time 09:50PM | Duration 10h20 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $102 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 12:40PM | Arrival Time 04:45AM | Duration 16h05 | Departure days Mon, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $96 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 12:45PM | Arrival Time 06:20AM | Duration 17h35 | Departure days Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $114 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 01:40PM | Arrival Time 07:10AM | Duration 17h30 | Departure days Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $114 |
Operator BlaBlaCar Bus | Departure Time 02:05PM | Arrival Time 06:10AM | Duration 16h05 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $70 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 02:30PM | Arrival Time 03:00AM | Duration 12h30 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $86 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 03:10PM | Arrival Time 01:40AM | Duration 10h30 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $112 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 04:30PM | Arrival Time 11:30AM | Duration 19h00 | Departure days Mon, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $91 |
Operator BlaBlaCar Bus | Departure Time 06:50PM | Arrival Time 08:55AM | Duration 14h05 | Departure days Mon, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $69 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 08:35PM | Arrival Time 12:35PM | Duration 16h00 | Departure days Thu, Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $113 |
Operator BlaBlaCar Bus | Departure Time 11:35PM | Arrival Time 01:30PM | Duration 13h55 | Departure days Mon, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $73 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 11:55PM | Arrival Time 02:30PM | Duration 14h35 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $105 |
Live departures
Nantes to Marseille bus times
The table below shows live departures for Nantes to Marseille buses for today, Wednesday, May 6. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
FlixBus · FlixBus | 11:55 PM Nantes | 14h35 | 2:30 PM Marseille, Gare de Marseille-Saint-Charles | 1 transfer | |
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FlixBus · FlixBus | 7:45 AM Nantes | 15h05 | 10:50 PM Marseille, Gare de Marseille-Saint-Charles | 1 transfer | |
50025 · 51047 | 9:45 AM Nantes | 16h25 | 2:10 AM Marseille, Gare de Marseille-Saint-Charles | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 12:40 PM Nantes | 16h05 | 4:45 AM Marseille, Gare de Marseille-Saint-Charles | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 1:40 PM Nantes | 17h30 | 7:10 AM Marseille, Gare de Marseille-Saint-Charles | 1 transfer | |
50766 · 50489 | 2:05 PM Nantes | 16h05 | 6:10 AM Marseille, Gare de Marseille-Saint-Charles | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 4:30 PM Nantes | 19h00 | 11:30 AM Marseille, Gare de Marseille-Saint-Charles | 1 transfer | |
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Journey information
Overview: Bus from Nantes to Marseille
Buses from Nantes to Marseille run on average 7 times per day, taking around 12h 43m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at $40 (€32) but you can travel from only $25 (€20) 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 14h 5m.
Distance 432 miles (696 km) |
Average bus duration 12h 43m |
Cheapest ticket price $40 (€32) |
Buses per day 7 |
Direct buses 1 |
Fastest bus 14h 5m |
First bus 12:05 AM |
Last bus 11:55 PM |
Cheapest Month Feb |
Cheapest Day Mon |
High Season Apr - Jun |
Low Season Jan - Mar |
Busiest Day Tue |
Least Busy Day Sat |
Best time to book 6 days |
Bus providers: BlaBlaCar Bus, FlixBus, BlaBlaCar from Nantes to MarseilleYou can travel by bus between Nantes to Marseille with BlaBlaCar Bus, FlixBus, BlaBlaCar for as low as $25 (€20). When you search for schedules and tickets, Omio will show you the best journey
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FAQs: Bus from Nantes to Marseille
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Nantes to Marseille 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 Marseille, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

- BlaBlaCar Bus
- Assistance
- Priority boarding
- Accessible seating options.
- FlixBus
- Assistance
- Priority boarding
- Wheelchair-accessible buses.
- Basilique Notre-Dame de la Garde, a prominent Catholic basilica offering panoramic views of the city and sea
- Vieux-Port, the historic old port of Marseille bustling with boats, markets, and waterfront cafes
- MuCEM, the Museum of European and Mediterranean Civilisations showcasing diverse cultural exhibits
- Château d'If, a fortress and former prison located on an island, famously featured in The Count of Monte Cristo
- Parc National des Calanques, a stunning national park with dramatic limestone cliffs and turquoise waters ideal for hiking and boating.
- Visit the Old Port, a historic harbor area with vibrant markets and seafood restaurants
- Explore the Basilique Notre-Dame de la Garde, a stunning basilica offering panoramic views of the city
- Discover the Calanques National Park, a breathtaking coastal area ideal for hiking and boat tours
- Wander through Le Panier, the oldest district in Marseille with charming streets and artisan shops
- Tour the MuCEM, the Museum of European and Mediterranean Civilisations, showcasing diverse cultural exhibits.
- BlaBlaCar Bus
- You can cancel your ticket up to 30 minutes before departure for a refund in the form of a voucher.
- FlixBus
- You can cancel your ticket up to 15 minutes before departure and receive a voucher for future travel. Refund requests for delays over 120 minutes are possible.
- BlaBlaCar Bus
- One carry-on bag up to 7kg and one checked bag up to 20kg.
- FlixBus
- One carry-on bag up to 7kg (42x30x18 cm) and one checked bag up to 20kg (80x50x30 cm).
- BlaBlaCar Bus
- Additional luggage can be purchased for a fee.
- FlixBus
- Additional luggage can be purchased for a fee.
- FlixBus
- Small pets in carriers allowed
- guide dogs travel for free.
popular bus stations
Popular bus stations from Nantes to Marseille
- 06:00-23:00
- Free Wi-Fi
- Café de la Gare (in the station)
- Fast Food Express (in the station).
- Available outside the main entrance.
- Elevators, ramps
- Available in the station.
- Bus: C1, 11, 12 Tram: 1
- 06:00-23:00
- Free Wi-Fi
- Café Le Saint-Charles (in the station)
- Bistro Provence (0.2 km)
- Fast Food Express (in the station).
- Available outside the main entrance.
- Elevators, ramps
- Available in the station.
- Bus: 49, 52, 82S Metro: M1, M2 Train: TER, TGV
- 05:00-23:00
- Free Wi-Fi
- Starbucks (in the station)
- Brioche Dorée (in the station).
- Available outside the terminal.
- Elevators, ramps
- Available in the station.
- Bus: L91, L38 Train: TER
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