- Must visit
Mucem
National museum of European and Mediterranean civilizations at the waterfront, known for its striking contemporary architecture and major cultural exhibitions.
Cheapest price
$17
Average price
$22
Fastest journey
2 h 45 m
Average duration
2 h 57 m
Buses per day
8
Distance
186 km
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Valence to Marseille is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Valence to Marseille will cost around $22 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $17.
Of the 8 buses that leave Valence for Marseille on Sun, Jun 07, 8 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Sun, Jun 07 the direct buses cover the 186 km distance in an average of 2 h 57 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 2 h 45 m .
On Sun, Jun 07 the slowest buses will take 3 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.
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5867
50796
FlixBus
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5867Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Valence to Marseille among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $16. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 1h 55m. 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 $16, and a flight costs an average of $97.
Distance: 115 miles (186 km)
Most popular Bus | Train | Flight | Driving |
|---|---|---|---|
$20 Average price Cheapest | $45 Average price | $289 Average price | $68 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
3h 11m Average total duration 2h 41m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 25m Average total duration Fastest 1h 55m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 8h 0m Average total duration 5h 0m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 2h 15m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.2 - 0.5kg 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 Valence to Marseille:
A bus is $25 (€20) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Valence to Marseille costing on average $45 (€37).
A bus is $268 (€219) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Valence to Marseille costing on average $289 (€235).
Other travel options to Marseille take longer:
Bus takes on average 2h 41m.
Flight takes on average 5h 0m.
Tickets start at around $20 (€17) compared to roughly $68 (€56) in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $48 (€39). The journey takes 2h 41m versus 2h 15m 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 FlixBus | Departure Time 03:55AM | Arrival Time 07:10AM | Duration 3h15 | Departure days Mon, Fri, Sun | Cheapest price $24 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 06:25AM | Arrival Time 09:30AM | Duration 3h05 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sun | Cheapest price $17 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 06:30AM | Arrival Time 08:40AM | Duration 2h10 | Departure days Mon, Sun | Cheapest price $16 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 07:10AM | Arrival Time 09:10AM | Duration 2h00 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $21 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 07:30AM | Arrival Time 09:20AM | Duration 1h50 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $13 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 07:40AM | Arrival Time 10:10AM | Duration 2h30 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $21 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 07:50AM | Arrival Time 09:30AM | Duration 1h40 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $13 |
Operator BlaBlaCar Bus | Departure Time 08:35AM | Arrival Time 11:40AM | Duration 3h05 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $15 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 08:40AM | Arrival Time 10:50AM | Duration 2h10 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $22 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 08:45AM | Arrival Time 11:30AM | Duration 2h45 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $17 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 09:00AM | Arrival Time 12:10PM | Duration 3h10 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $16 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 09:20AM | Arrival Time 11:40AM | Duration 2h20 | Departure days Wed, Sat | Cheapest price $17 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 09:35AM | Arrival Time 12:35PM | Duration 3h00 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $21 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 10:00AM | Arrival Time 12:00PM | Duration 2h00 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $17 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 10:10AM | Arrival Time 12:20PM | Duration 2h10 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $21 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 10:50AM | Arrival Time 01:10PM | Duration 2h20 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $24 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 11:10AM | Arrival Time 01:30PM | Duration 2h20 | Departure days Tue, Sun | Cheapest price $19 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 12:00PM | Arrival Time 03:00PM | Duration 3h00 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $22 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 12:10PM | Arrival Time 02:20PM | Duration 2h10 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $21 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 01:35PM | Arrival Time 04:45PM | Duration 3h10 | Departure days Fri, Sun | Cheapest price $19 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 02:00PM | Arrival Time 04:00PM | Duration 2h00 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $19 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 02:10PM | Arrival Time 04:30PM | Duration 2h20 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $22 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 02:20PM | Arrival Time 04:10PM | Duration 1h50 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $21 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 02:40PM | Arrival Time 04:40PM | Duration 2h00 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $24 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 03:10PM | Arrival Time 06:00PM | Duration 2h50 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $19 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 03:40PM | Arrival Time 05:50PM | Duration 2h10 | Departure days Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $22 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 04:00PM | Arrival Time 06:20PM | Duration 2h20 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $21 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 04:10PM | Arrival Time 07:00PM | Duration 2h50 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $19 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 04:20PM | Arrival Time 06:40PM | Duration 2h20 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $19 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 04:40PM | Arrival Time 07:00PM | Duration 2h20 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $17 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 04:50PM | Arrival Time 06:50PM | Duration 2h00 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $17 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 05:00PM | Arrival Time 07:50PM | Duration 2h50 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $17 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 05:20PM | Arrival Time 07:50PM | Duration 2h30 | Departure days Mon, Wed | Cheapest price $15 |
Operator BlaBlaCar Bus | Departure Time 06:00PM | Arrival Time 09:05PM | Duration 3h05 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $15 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 06:30PM | Arrival Time 09:10PM | Duration 2h40 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $21 |
Operator BlaBlaCar Bus | Departure Time 06:40PM | Arrival Time 09:30PM | Duration 2h50 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $15 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 08:00PM | Arrival Time 09:50PM | Duration 1h50 | Departure days Fri, Sun | Cheapest price $18 |
The table below shows live departures for Valence to Marseille buses for today, Saturday, June 6. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
5695 | 8:35 AM Valence, Gare Routière | 3h05 | 11:40 AM Marseille, Gare de Marseille-Saint-Charles | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 8:45 AM Valence, Gare Routière | 2h45 | 11:30 AM Marseille, Gare de Marseille-Saint-Charles | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 9:35 AM Valence, Gare Routière | 3h00 | 12:35 PM Marseille, Gare de Marseille-Saint-Charles | 0 transfersDirect | |
5867 | 6:00 PM Valence, Gare Routière | 3h05 | 9:05 PM Marseille, Gare de Marseille-Saint-Charles | 0 transfersDirect | |
50796 | 6:40 PM Valence, Gare Routière | 2h50 | 9:30 PM Marseille, Gare de Marseille-Saint-Charles | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 3:55 AM Valence, Gare Routière | 3h15 | 7:10 AM Marseille, Gare de Marseille-Saint-Charles | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 6:25 AM Valence, Gare Routière | 3h05 | 9:30 AM Marseille, Gare de Marseille-Saint-Charles | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Buses from Valence to Marseille run on average 12 times per day, taking around 2h 41m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at $16 (€13) if you book in advance.
There are 12 buses per day. The earliest bus runs at 00:10, the last at 22:30. The fastest bus covers the 115 miles (186 km) distance in 2h 45m.
Distance 115 miles (186 km) |
Average bus duration 2h 41m |
Cheapest ticket price $16 (€13) |
Buses per day 12 |
Direct buses 12 |
Fastest bus 2h 45m |
First bus 12:10 AM |
Last bus 10:30 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.
National museum of European and Mediterranean civilizations at the waterfront, known for its striking contemporary architecture and major cultural exhibitions.
Art museum in a restored port health station, featuring Provençal painting and temporary exhibitions with excellent sea views.
City history museum tracing Marseille from Greek founding to the present, next to the archaeological remains of the ancient port.
The historic harbor and social heart of Marseille, ideal for walking, boat views, markets, and easy access to major sights.
Marseille’s oldest quarter, known for narrow lanes, street art, colorful facades, artisan shops, and a strong local atmosphere.
Spectacular national park of limestone coves and hiking trails between Marseille and the sea, prized for dramatic scenery and turquoise water.
Marseille’s signature fish stew made with several Mediterranean fish, shellfish, broth, and saffron, traditionally served with rouille and bread.
A Provençal garlic mayonnaise often served with cod and boiled vegetables; in Marseille it is a classic shared meal with strong regional identity.
Fried or baked chickpea flour fritters from Provence, especially associated with Marseille street food and seaside snacks.
Well-known Michelin-starred seafood restaurant on the sea, offering elegant Mediterranean cooking and exceptional views.
Historic Vallon des Auffes restaurant famed for bouillabaisse and refined seafood in a classic Marseille waterfront setting.
Beloved traditional restaurant in Le Panier, known for wood-fired pizza, simple local dishes, and an old-school atmosphere.
Generally moderate by French standards: casual meals are affordable, while hotels and waterfront dining cost more in peak season.
Service is usually included. Locals may round up or leave 5-10% for very good service. Small change for cafés and taxis is appreciated, but tipping is not obligatory.
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