- Must visit
Mucem
Marseille's flagship museum links Mediterranean civilizations, with major exhibitions and striking architecture by the sea.
Cheapest price on Sep 19
€14
Average ticket price on Sep 19
€26
Fastest journey on Sep 19
6 h 30 m
Average journey duration on Sep 19
7 h 53 m
Buses on Sep 19
5
Distance
250 km
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Saint-Étienne to Marseille is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Saint-Étienne to Marseille will cost around €26 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only €14.
It's difficult to get from Saint-Étienne to Marseille without transferring at least once.
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1727 · 58073
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1727 · 58073Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Saint-Étienne to Marseille among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of €36 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 3h 2m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.1 - 0.2kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €36, while a flight costs an average of €560.
Distance: 155 miles (250 km)
| Bus | Most popular Train | Flight | Driving |
|---|---|---|---|
€36 Average price Cheapest | €78 Average price | €560 Average price | €78 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
6h 12m Average total duration 5h 42m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 2m Average total duration Fastest 2h 32m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 0m Average total duration 3h 0m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* | 3h 23m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.3 - 0.6kg CO2 emissions | 0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.8 - 1.5kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
This is compared to other travel options from Saint-Étienne to Marseille:
A bus is €41 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Saint-Étienne to Marseille costing on average €78.
A bus is €523 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Saint-Étienne to Marseille costing on average €560.
Other travel options to Marseille take longer:
Flight takes on average 3h 0m.
Bus takes on average 5h 42m.
Tickets start at around €36 compared to roughly €78 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about €42. The journey takes 5h 42m versus 3h 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 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 12:20AM | Arrival Time 03:20AM | Duration 3h00 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price €16 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 01:40AM | Arrival Time 04:40AM | Duration 3h00 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price €23 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 03:55AM | Arrival Time 05:15PM | Duration 13h20 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price €28 |
Operator BlaBlaCar Bus | Departure Time 04:20AM | Arrival Time 11:30AM | Duration 7h10 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price €35 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 04:55AM | Arrival Time 06:15PM | Duration 13h20 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price €28 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 05:55AM | Arrival Time 07:15PM | Duration 13h20 | Departure days Mon, Wed, Fri | Cheapest price €25 |
Operator BlaBlaCar Bus | Departure Time 06:45AM | Arrival Time 01:30PM | Duration 6h45 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price €31 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 07:40AM | Arrival Time 10:40AM | Duration 3h00 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price €18 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 07:55AM | Arrival Time 02:30PM | Duration 6h35 | Departure days Sat, Sun | Cheapest price €33 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 08:00AM | Arrival Time 10:50AM | Duration 2h50 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price €25 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 08:00AM | Arrival Time 02:30PM | Duration 6h30 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price €30 |
Operator BlaBlaCar Bus | Departure Time 08:35AM | Arrival Time 06:35PM | Duration 10h00 | Departure days Mon, Sat | Cheapest price €15 |
Operator BlaBlaCar Bus | Departure Time 08:55AM | Arrival Time 03:15PM | Duration 6h20 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price €15 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 09:00AM | Arrival Time 06:00PM | Duration 9h00 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price €35 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 09:00AM | Arrival Time 12:00PM | Duration 3h00 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price €21 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 09:50AM | Arrival Time 12:40PM | Duration 2h50 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price €14 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 09:55AM | Arrival Time 08:30PM | Duration 10h35 | Departure days Wed, Fri, Sun | Cheapest price €25 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 10:10AM | Arrival Time 01:40PM | Duration 3h30 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price €19 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 10:20AM | Arrival Time 02:00PM | Duration 3h40 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price €21 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 11:00AM | Arrival Time 01:30PM | Duration 2h30 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price €21 |
Operator BlaBlaCar Bus | Departure Time 11:45AM | Arrival Time 07:05PM | Duration 7h20 | Departure days Tue, Thu | Cheapest price €22 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 12:00PM | Arrival Time 02:50PM | Duration 2h50 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price €17 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 12:30PM | Arrival Time 03:30PM | Duration 3h00 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price €17 |
Operator BlaBlaCar Bus | Departure Time 12:45PM | Arrival Time 08:05PM | Duration 7h20 | Departure days Tue, Thu | Cheapest price €14 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 01:40PM | Arrival Time 04:20PM | Duration 2h40 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price €26 |
Operator BlaBlaCar Bus | Departure Time 01:45PM | Arrival Time 09:05PM | Duration 7h20 | Departure days Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price €14 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 01:50PM | Arrival Time 04:30PM | Duration 2h40 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price €18 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 03:10PM | Arrival Time 05:50PM | Duration 2h40 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price €21 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 03:40PM | Arrival Time 06:20PM | Duration 2h40 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price €18 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 04:45PM | Arrival Time 03:05AM | Duration 10h20 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price €34 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 05:00PM | Arrival Time 07:50PM | Duration 2h50 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price €19 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 05:40PM | Arrival Time 08:50PM | Duration 3h10 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price €19 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 05:45PM | Arrival Time 04:05AM | Duration 10h20 | Departure days Mon, Fri | Cheapest price €30 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 06:30PM | Arrival Time 09:50PM | Duration 3h20 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price €21 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 07:30PM | Arrival Time 10:20PM | Duration 2h50 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price €19 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 09:00PM | Arrival Time 12:00AM | Duration 3h00 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price €18 |
The table below shows live departures for Saint-Étienne to Marseille buses for tomorrow, Saturday, September 19. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
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FlixBus · FlixBus | 7:55 AM Saint-Étienne, Gare SNCF | 6h35 | 2:30 PM Marseille, Gare de Marseille-Saint-Charles | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 8:00 AM Saint-Étienne, Gare SNCF | 6h30 | 2:30 PM Marseille, Gare de Marseille-Saint-Charles | 1 transfer | |
1727 · 58073 | 8:35 AM Saint-Etienne, Châteaucreux Gare Routière | 10h00 | 6:35 PM Marseille, Gare de Marseille-Saint-Charles | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 9:00 AM Saint-Étienne, Gare SNCF | 9h00 | 6:00 PM Marseille, Gare de Marseille-Saint-Charles | 1 transfer | |
7661 · 5867 | 1:45 PM Saint-Etienne, Châteaucreux Gare Routière | 7h20 | 9:05 PM Marseille, Gare de Marseille-Saint-Charles | 1 transfer |
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Buses from Saint-Étienne to Marseille run on average 4 times per day, taking around 5h 42m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at €14 if you book in advance.
The earliest bus runs at 00:10, the last at 23:55. The fastest bus covers the 155 miles (250 km) distance in 4h 45m.
Distance 155 miles (250 km) |
Average bus duration 5h 42m |
Cheapest ticket price €14 |
Buses per day 4 |
Fastest bus 4h 45m |
First bus 12:10 AM |
Last bus 11:55 PM |
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Best time to book 14 days |
Discover the best of Marseille — top attractions, local food, transport tips, budget advice, and currency essentials. Plan your perfect Marseille trip today.
Marseille's flagship museum links Mediterranean civilizations, with major exhibitions and striking architecture by the sea.
History museum tracing Marseille from Greek origins to today, with archaeological remains beside the site.
Fine arts museum in Palais Longchamp featuring French, Italian, and Provençal paintings and sculpture collections.
Marseille's historic harbor lined with boats, quays, and markets; the essential starting point for first-time visitors.
Old quarter of steep lanes, artisan shops, and colorful facades, offering one of Marseille's most atmospheric walks.
Elegant broad avenue with mansions, boutiques, and cafés, reflecting Marseille's prosperous nineteenth-century expansion.
Provençal fish stew from Marseille made with rockfish, shellfish, saffron and herbs, traditionally served with broth, fish, rouille and toasted bread.
Rich garlic mayonnaise from Provence, often served with vegetables, salt cod or seafood. A classic accompaniment in Marseille cuisine.
Crisp chickpea-flour flatbread baked or fried, a Marseille street-food staple from the old port area. Simple, savory and naturally gluten-free.
Michelin-starred restaurant serving seasonal Mediterranean cuisine in an intimate, polished setting near the old port.
Refined waterfront dining in Vallon Des Auffes, known for bouillabaisse and elegant Mediterranean fish dishes.
Beloved casual spot in Noailles specializing in panisses, pieds-paquets and traditional Marseille home-style cooking.
Moderate for France: lodging and dining cost less than Paris, while transit is reasonable. Tourist areas and the Old Port are pricier than outer districts.
Service is usually included in restaurant bills. Rounding up or leaving 5-10% for great service is appreciated. Taxis can be rounded up, and small change for cafes is optional.
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Saint-Étienne 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.

Most Saint-Étienne to Marseille buses use the Saint-Etienne, Châteaucreux Gare Routière to Marseille, Gare de Marseille-Saint-Charles station pair, with some services arriving at Marseille, Gare de Saint-Antoine. Use this guide to compare Saint-Étienne and Marseille bus stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like bus station facilities and services.
Saint-Étienne, Gare SNCF is 1 km from Saint-Étienne city centre. Public transport options include:
Saint-Étienne, Gare SNCF has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Shower, and Ticket Office.
Food options include: There are food outlets nearby the station.
Wi-Fi is available at Saint-Étienne, Gare SNCF. ATMs are available at Saint-Étienne, Gare SNCF.
Ticket office support is available at Saint-Étienne, Gare SNCF.
Available at Saint-Étienne, Gare SNCF: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility facilities are available at Saint-Étienne, Gare SNCF: The station is partially accessible for individuals with disabilities.
Saint-Etienne, Châteaucreux Gare Routière is 1 km from Saint-Étienne city centre. Public transport options include:
Saint-Etienne, Châteaucreux Gare Routière has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Shower, and Ticket Office.
Free Wi-Fi is available for passengers. ATMs are available at Saint-Etienne, Châteaucreux Gare Routière.
Ticket office support is available at Saint-Etienne, Châteaucreux Gare Routière.
Available at Saint-Etienne, Châteaucreux Gare Routière: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility facilities are available at Saint-Etienne, Châteaucreux Gare Routière: The station is accessible with ramps and elevators.
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.
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.
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.
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