- Must visit
Mucem
Marseille's flagship museum links Mediterranean civilizations, with major exhibitions and striking architecture by the sea.
Cheapest price on Sep 10
$10
Average ticket price on Sep 10
$16
Fastest journey on Sep 10
1 h 20 m
Average journey duration on Sep 10
1 h 32 m
Buses on Sep 10
16
Distance
102 km
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Nîmes to Marseille is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Nîmes to Marseille will cost around $16 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $10.
On Thu, Sep 10, we found 16 buses from Nîmes to Marseille, including 16 direct services.
On Thu, Sep 10 the direct buses cover the 102 km distance in an average of 1 h 32 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 1 h 20 m .
On Thu, Sep 10 the slowest buses will take 1 h 45 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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50894Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Nîmes to Marseille among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of $18 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 1h 44m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.0 - 0.1kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $18, while a train costs an average of $29.
Distance: 63 miles (102 km)
| Bus | Most popular Train | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$18 Average price Cheapest | $29 Average price | $33 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
2h 17m Average total duration 1h 47m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 44m Average total duration Fastest 1h 14m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 27m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.1 - 0.3kg CO2 emissions | 0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions Lowest | - CO2 emissions |
![]() Most popular bus company | ![]() Most popular train company | Your own car or car rental |
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 Nîmes to Marseille:
A bus is $11 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Nîmes to Marseille costing on average $29.
Other travel options to Marseille take longer:
Bus takes on average 1h 47m.
Tickets start at around $18 compared to roughly $33 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $15. The journey takes 1h 47m versus 1h 27m 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, Alsa, Internorte.
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 FlixBus | Departure Time 01:55AM | Arrival Time 04:40AM | Duration 2h45 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Thu, Sat | Cheapest price $11 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 04:35AM | Arrival Time 06:50AM | Duration 2h15 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $11 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 06:40AM | Arrival Time 07:30AM | Duration 0h50 | Departure days Mon, Tue | Cheapest price $5 |
Operator BlaBlaCar Bus | Departure Time 06:50AM | Arrival Time 08:35AM | Duration 1h45 | Departure days Mon, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $10 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 07:05AM | Arrival Time 08:50AM | Duration 1h45 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $12 |
Operator BlaBlaCar Bus | Departure Time 07:15AM | Arrival Time 08:55AM | Duration 1h40 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $10 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 07:20AM | Arrival Time 08:30AM | Duration 1h10 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $8 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 07:40AM | Arrival Time 08:20AM | Duration 0h40 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Thu, Sat | Cheapest price $7 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 07:55AM | Arrival Time 09:15AM | Duration 1h20 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $8 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 08:00AM | Arrival Time 09:30AM | Duration 1h30 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $10 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 08:30AM | Arrival Time 09:40AM | Duration 1h10 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $10 |
Operator BlaBlaCar Bus | Departure Time 08:40AM | Arrival Time 10:25AM | Duration 1h45 | Departure days Mon, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $10 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 09:00AM | Arrival Time 10:10AM | Duration 1h10 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $10 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 09:10AM | Arrival Time 10:10AM | Duration 1h00 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $7 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 09:55AM | Arrival Time 11:40AM | Duration 1h45 | Departure days Fri, Sun | Cheapest price $12 |
Operator BlaBlaCar Bus | Departure Time 10:50AM | Arrival Time 12:40PM | Duration 1h50 | Departure days Mon, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $10 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 10:50AM | Arrival Time 12:40PM | Duration 1h50 | Departure days Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $12 |
Operator BlaBlaCar Bus | Departure Time 11:50AM | Arrival Time 01:35PM | Duration 1h45 | Departure days Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $10 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 01:30PM | Arrival Time 03:00PM | Duration 1h30 | Departure days Mon, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $14 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 02:20PM | Arrival Time 03:30PM | Duration 1h10 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $10 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 02:25PM | Arrival Time 04:10PM | Duration 1h45 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $11 |
Operator Alsa | Departure Time 02:45PM | Arrival Time 04:59PM | Duration 2h14 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $19 |
Operator BlaBlaCar Bus | Departure Time 02:45PM | Arrival Time 04:59PM | Duration 2h14 | Departure days Mon, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $15 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 03:00PM | Arrival Time 04:50PM | Duration 1h50 | Departure days Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $12 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 03:20PM | Arrival Time 05:00PM | Duration 1h40 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $7 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 03:30PM | Arrival Time 05:00PM | Duration 1h30 | Departure days Mon, Thu | Cheapest price $8 |
Operator BlaBlaCar Bus | Departure Time 03:50PM | Arrival Time 05:35PM | Duration 1h45 | Departure days Mon, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $10 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 04:00PM | Arrival Time 04:50PM | Duration 0h50 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $8 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 04:50PM | Arrival Time 05:40PM | Duration 0h50 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $7 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 04:50PM | Arrival Time 06:20PM | Duration 1h30 | Departure days Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $11 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 05:00PM | Arrival Time 06:10PM | Duration 1h10 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $8 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 05:25PM | Arrival Time 07:10PM | Duration 1h45 | Departure days Fri, Sun | Cheapest price $11 |
Operator BlaBlaCar Bus | Departure Time 05:30PM | Arrival Time 07:15PM | Duration 1h45 | Departure days Mon, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $10 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 05:50PM | Arrival Time 08:10PM | Duration 2h20 | Departure days Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $11 |
Operator BlaBlaCar Bus | Departure Time 06:15PM | Arrival Time 07:50PM | Duration 1h35 | Departure days Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $10 |
Operator Internorte | Departure Time 06:15PM | Arrival Time 07:20PM | Duration 1h05 | Departure days Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $37 |
Operator Alsa | Departure Time 06:15PM | Arrival Time 07:20PM | Duration 1h05 | Departure days Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $37 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 06:20PM | Arrival Time 07:30PM | Duration 1h10 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $8 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 06:50PM | Arrival Time 07:40PM | Duration 0h50 | Departure days Mon, Thu | Cheapest price $5 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 07:10PM | Arrival Time 08:20PM | Duration 1h10 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $7 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 08:00PM | Arrival Time 09:10PM | Duration 1h10 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $10 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 08:30PM | Arrival Time 09:50PM | Duration 1h20 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $13 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 09:15PM | Arrival Time 10:50PM | Duration 1h35 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $11 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 09:30PM | Arrival Time 10:50PM | Duration 1h20 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $7 |
Operator BlaBlaCar Bus | Departure Time 09:35PM | Arrival Time 11:20PM | Duration 1h45 | Departure days Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $10 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 10:00PM | Arrival Time 11:20PM | Duration 1h20 | Departure days Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $11 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 10:40PM | Arrival Time 12:30AM | Duration 1h50 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $18 |
The table below shows live departures for Nîmes to Marseille buses for today, Wednesday, September 9. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
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FlixBus | 9:15 PM Nîmes, Avenue du Languedoc (Parking relais Nîmes Parnasse) | 1h35 | 10:50 PM Marseille, Gare de Marseille-Saint-Charles | 0 transfersDirect | |
| Thursday, September 10 | |||||
FlixBus | 1:55 AM Nîmes, Avenue du Languedoc (Parking relais Nîmes Parnasse) | 2h55 | 4:50 AM Marseille, Gare de Marseille-Saint-Charles | 0 transfersDirect | |
50894 | 6:50 AM Nîmes, Avenue du Languedoc (Parking relais Nîmes Parnasse) | 1h45 | 8:35 AM Marseille, Gare de Marseille-Saint-Charles | 0 transfersDirect | |
50898 | 8:40 AM Nîmes, Avenue du Languedoc (Parking relais Nîmes Parnasse) | 1h45 | 10:25 AM Marseille, Gare de Marseille-Saint-Charles | 0 transfersDirect | |
4705 | 10:50 AM Nîmes, Avenue du Languedoc (Parking relais Nîmes Parnasse) | 1h50 | 12:40 PM Marseille, Gare de Marseille-Saint-Charles | 0 transfersDirect | |
51019 | 11:50 AM Nîmes, Avenue du Languedoc (Parking relais Nîmes Parnasse) | 1h45 | 1:35 PM Marseille, Gare de Marseille-Saint-Charles | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 1:30 PM Nîmes, Avenue du Languedoc (Parking relais Nîmes Parnasse) | 1h30 | 3:00 PM Marseille, Gare de Marseille-Saint-Charles | 0 transfersDirect | |
4249 | 2:45 PM Nîmes, Avenue du Languedoc (Parking relais Nîmes Parnasse) | 2h14 | 4:59 PM Marseille, Gare de Marseille-Saint-Charles | 0 transfersDirect | |
Normal | 2:45 PM Nîmes, Avenue du Languedoc (Parking relais Nîmes Parnasse) | 2h14 | 4:59 PM Marseille, Gare de Marseille-Saint-Charles | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 3:00 PM Nîmes, Avenue du Languedoc (Parking relais Nîmes Parnasse) | 1h50 | 4:50 PM Marseille, Gare de Marseille-Saint-Charles | 0 transfersDirect | |
50896 | 3:50 PM Nîmes, Avenue du Languedoc (Parking relais Nîmes Parnasse) | 1h45 | 5:35 PM Marseille, Gare de Marseille-Saint-Charles | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 4:50 PM Nîmes, Avenue du Languedoc (Parking relais Nîmes Parnasse) | 1h30 | 6:20 PM Marseille, Gare de Marseille-Saint-Charles | 0 transfersDirect | |
50904 | 5:30 PM Nîmes, Avenue du Languedoc (Parking relais Nîmes Parnasse) | 1h45 | 7:15 PM Marseille, Gare de Marseille-Saint-Charles | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 5:50 PM Nîmes, Avenue du Languedoc (Parking relais Nîmes Parnasse) | 2h20 | 8:10 PM Marseille, Gare de Marseille-Saint-Charles | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Buses from Nîmes to Marseille run on average 18 times per day, taking around 1h 47m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at $9 but you can travel from only $5 by train.
There are 18 buses per day. The earliest bus runs at 01:45, the last at 23:15. The fastest bus covers the 63 miles (102 km) distance in 1h 5m.
Distance 63 miles (102 km) |
Average bus duration 1h 47m |
Cheapest ticket price $9 |
Buses per day 18 |
Direct buses 18 |
Fastest bus 1h 5m |
First bus 1:45 AM |
Last bus 11:15 PM |
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Most Nîmes to Marseille buses use the Nîmes, Avenue du Languedoc (Parking relais Nîmes Parnasse) to Marseille, Gare de Marseille-Saint-Charles station pair, with some services arriving at Marignane, Gare Routière Aéroport Marseille Provence. Use this guide to compare Nîmes and Marseille 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.
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