- Must visit
Mucem
Marseille's flagship museum of European and Mediterranean civilizations, famous for its contemporary lattice architecture on the waterfront.
Cheapest price
$12
Average price
$28
Fastest journey
3 h 5 m
Average duration
3 h 20 m
Buses per day
10
Distance
167 km
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Nice to Marseille Provence Airport is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Nice to Marseille Provence Airport will cost around $28 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $12.
Of the 10 buses that leave Nice for Marseille Provence Airport on Sun, Jun 21, 7 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Sun, Jun 21 the direct buses cover the 167 km distance in an average of 3 h 20 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 3 h 5 m .
On Sun, Jun 21 the slowest buses will take 3 h 40 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.

50488
4704
4731 · 51020
93135 · 50903
4704
50488
FlixBus
4731 · 51020Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Nice to Marseille Provence Airport among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $6. For those with little time consider booking a bus which can get you there in 2h 57m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $6, and a flight costs an average of $131.
Distance: 103 miles (167 km)
Most popular Bus | Train | Flight | Driving |
|---|---|---|---|
$11 Average price Cheapest | $54 Average price | $293 Average price | $66 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
3h 27m Average total duration Fastest 2h 57m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 29m Average total duration 2h 59m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 9h 6m Average total duration 6h 6m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 2h 9m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
This is compared to other travel options from Nice to Marseille Provence Airport:
A bus is $43 (€35) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Nice to Marseille Provence Airport costing on average $54 (€44).
A bus is $282 (€231) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Nice to Marseille Provence Airport costing on average $293 (€240).
Other travel options to Marseille Provence Airport take longer:
Train takes on average 2h 59m.
Flight takes on average 6h 6m.
Tickets start at around $11 (€9) compared to roughly $66 (€54) in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $55 (€45). The journey takes 2h 57m versus 2h 9m 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, FlixBus, 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 02:00AM | Arrival Time 03:40AM | Duration 1h40 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $19 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 03:10AM | Arrival Time 05:00AM | Duration 1h50 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $15 |
Operator BlaBlaCar Bus | Departure Time 04:10AM | Arrival Time 07:50AM | Duration 3h40 | Departure days Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $16 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 05:40AM | Arrival Time 08:10AM | Duration 2h30 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $19 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 06:00AM | Arrival Time 07:50AM | Duration 1h50 | Departure days Tue, Wed, Sun | Cheapest price $13 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 07:30AM | Arrival Time 09:30AM | Duration 2h00 | Departure days Thu, Fri | Cheapest price $19 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 08:00AM | Arrival Time 09:30AM | Duration 1h30 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $15 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 08:10AM | Arrival Time 10:40AM | Duration 2h30 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $12 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 08:30AM | Arrival Time 10:10AM | Duration 1h40 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $17 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 09:00AM | Arrival Time 10:50AM | Duration 1h50 | Departure days Wed, Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $13 |
Operator BlaBlaCar Bus | Departure Time 09:40AM | Arrival Time 01:20PM | Duration 3h40 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $10 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 09:40AM | Arrival Time 01:25PM | Duration 3h45 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $30 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 09:40AM | Arrival Time 11:40AM | Duration 2h00 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $19 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 10:00AM | Arrival Time 12:10PM | Duration 2h10 | Departure days Mon, Fri | Cheapest price $13 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 10:15AM | Arrival Time 02:05PM | Duration 3h50 | Departure days Mon, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $33 |
Operator BlaBlaCar Bus | Departure Time 10:15AM | Arrival Time 02:00PM | Duration 3h45 | Departure days Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $20 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 10:50AM | Arrival Time 12:30PM | Duration 1h40 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $12 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 12:00PM | Arrival Time 02:00PM | Duration 2h00 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $17 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 01:00PM | Arrival Time 02:50PM | Duration 1h50 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $13 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 01:30PM | Arrival Time 03:10PM | Duration 1h40 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $13 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 02:20PM | Arrival Time 04:30PM | Duration 2h10 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $19 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 02:30PM | Arrival Time 04:40PM | Duration 2h10 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $13 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 03:00PM | Arrival Time 04:30PM | Duration 1h30 | Departure days Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $12 |
Operator BlaBlaCar Bus | Departure Time 04:00PM | Arrival Time 06:50PM | Duration 2h50 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $9 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 04:00PM | Arrival Time 07:10PM | Duration 3h10 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $10 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 04:05PM | Arrival Time 07:35PM | Duration 3h30 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $20 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 05:00PM | Arrival Time 06:30PM | Duration 1h30 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $13 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 05:30PM | Arrival Time 07:10PM | Duration 1h40 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $17 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 06:10PM | Arrival Time 08:00PM | Duration 1h50 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $15 |
Operator BlaBlaCar Bus | Departure Time 06:30PM | Arrival Time 09:35PM | Duration 3h05 | Departure days Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $6 |
Operator BlaBlaCar Bus | Departure Time 07:00PM | Arrival Time 10:50PM | Duration 3h50 | Departure days Mon, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $16 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 07:30PM | Arrival Time 09:30PM | Duration 2h00 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $19 |
Operator Gipsyy | Departure Time 08:00PM | Arrival Time 11:14PM | Duration 3h14 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $12 |
Operator BlaBlaCar Bus | Departure Time 09:15PM | Arrival Time 12:25AM | Duration 3h10 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $9 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 10:00PM | Arrival Time 11:50PM | Duration 1h50 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $17 |
The table below shows live departures for Nice to Marseille Provence Airport buses for today, Saturday, June 20. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
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FlixBus | 4:05 PM Nice, Gare Routière Vauban | 3h30 | 7:35 PM Marignane, Gare Routière Aéroport Marseille Provence | 0 transfersDirect | |
4704 | 6:30 PM Nice, Aéroport Nice Côte d'Azur (Gare routière - Terminal 1) | 3h05 | 9:35 PM Marignane, Gare Routière Aéroport Marseille Provence | 0 transfersDirect | |
93135 · 50903 | 7:00 PM Nice, Aéroport Nice Côte d'Azur (Gare routière - Terminal 1) | 3h50 | 10:50 PM Marignane, Gare Routière Aéroport Marseille Provence | 1 transfer | |
![]() | 8:00 PM Nice | 3h14 | 11:14 PM Marseille Provence Airport | 0 transfersDirect | |
50488 | 9:15 PM Nice, Aéroport Nice Côte d'Azur (Gare routière - Terminal 1) | 3h10 | 12:25 AM Marignane, Gare Routière Aéroport Marseille Provence | 0 transfersDirect | |
4731 · 51020 | 4:10 AM Nice, Aéroport Nice Côte d'Azur (Gare routière - Terminal 1) | 3h40 | 7:50 AM Marignane, Gare Routière Aéroport Marseille Provence | 1 transfer | |
50486 | 9:40 AM Nice, Aéroport Nice Côte d'Azur (Gare routière - Terminal 1) | 3h40 | 1:20 PM Marignane, Gare Routière Aéroport Marseille Provence | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 9:40 AM Nice, Aéroport Nice Côte d'Azur (Gare routière - Terminal 1) | 3h45 | 1:25 PM Marignane, Gare Routière Aéroport Marseille Provence | 0 transfersDirect | |
50881 · 50899 | 10:15 AM Nice, Aéroport Nice Côte d'Azur (Gare routière - Terminal 1) | 3h45 | 2:00 PM Marignane, Gare Routière Aéroport Marseille Provence | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus | 10:15 AM Nice, Aéroport Nice Côte d'Azur (Gare routière - Terminal 1) | 3h50 | 2:05 PM Marignane, Gare Routière Aéroport Marseille Provence | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Buses from Nice to Marseille Provence Airport run on average 10 times per day, taking around 2h 57m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at $6 (€5) if you book in advance.
There are 9 buses per day. The earliest bus runs at 02:10, the last at 20:15. The fastest bus covers the 103 miles (167 km) distance in 2h 50m.
Distance 103 miles (167 km) |
Average bus duration 2h 57m |
Cheapest ticket price $6 (€5) |
Buses per day 10 |
Direct buses 9 |
Fastest bus 2h 50m |
First bus 2:10 AM |
Last bus 8:15 PM |
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Discover the best of Marseille Provence Airport — top attractions, local food, transport tips, budget advice, and currency essentials. Plan your perfect Marseille Provence Airport trip today.
Marseille's flagship museum of European and Mediterranean civilizations, famous for its contemporary lattice architecture on the waterfront.
Historic almshouse in Le Panier housing museums and cultural exhibitions; valued as much for its architecture as for its collections.
Major city history museum beside the Old Port Centre Bourse site, known for its ancient Greek and Roman remains.
The historic harbor and social heart of Marseille, ideal for walking, boat departures, markets and classic waterfront views.
Marseille's oldest quarter, loved for colorful streets, stairways, artisan shops and highly photogenic facades.
Spectacular coastal national park of limestone inlets, turquoise water and hiking routes, one of the region's top natural attractions.
Marseille’s iconic fish stew with Mediterranean rockfish, shellfish, and saffron broth, traditionally served with rouille and bread.
A Provençal garlic mayonnaise often served with vegetables, eggs, and salt cod; a classic regional Sunday-style dish.
Fried chickpea flour slices or cakes from Marseille and Provence, crisp outside and soft inside, commonly eaten as a snack.
Established Michelin-starred restaurant known for refined Provençal and Mediterranean cuisine in an intimate Old Port setting.
Classic Vallon des Auffes institution celebrated for bouillabaisse and seafood, with a famous harbor-side Marseille atmosphere.
Beloved longstanding spot in Le Panier, famous for wood-fired pizza, seafood, and hearty Marseille classics in a lively room.
Airport prices are higher than in central Marseille. Coffee and snacks are pricey, but standard meals remain manageable for most travelers.
Service is usually included. Tipping is not required, but rounding up or leaving 5-10% for excellent table service is appreciated. No tip is expected for counter service.
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