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Compare train, bus, and flight for Marseille to Barcelona
Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Marseille to Barcelona among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of $41 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 5h 19m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.1 - 0.3kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $41, while a flight costs an average of $498.
Distance: 210 miles (339 km)
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$41 Average price Cheapest | $127 Average price | $498 Average price | $137 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
7h 50m Average total duration 7h 20m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 19m Average total duration Fastest 4h 49m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 40m Average total duration 3h 40m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* | 5h 21m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.3 - 0.8kg CO2 emissions | 0.1 - 0.3kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 1.0 - 2.0kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
Compare ways to travel from Marseille to Barcelona
Compare the available ways to get from Marseille to Barcelona, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.
This is compared to other travel options from Marseille to Barcelona:
A bus is $86 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Marseille to Barcelona costing on average $127.
A bus is $457 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Marseille to Barcelona costing on average $498.
Other travel options to Barcelona take longer:
Flight takes on average 5h 40m.
Bus takes on average 7h 50m.
Tickets start at around $41 compared to roughly $137 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $96. The journey takes 7h 20m versus 5h 21m 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.
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.
Travel optionsfrom Marseille to Barcelona
How to get from Marseille to Barcelona by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Marseille to Barcelona is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
4:15 PM 9h45 Marseille, Gare de Marseille-Saint-Charles 2:00 AM Barcelona, Estación de Autobuses de Sants $24 1 One-way 0 transfers
Cheapest
4:15 PM 9h45 Marseille, Gare de Marseille-Saint-Charles 2:00 AM Barcelona, Estación de Autobuses de Sants $24 1 One-way 0 transfers
Fastest
VY81332:25 PM 1h05 Marseille Provence Airport 3:30 PM Barcelona El Prat Airport $354 1 One-way 0 transfers
Other options
097308:02 AM 4h34 Marseille Saint-Charles 12:36 PM Barcelona Sants $136 1 One-way 0 transfers
4758+97139:25 AM 5h07 Marseille Saint-Charles 2:32 PM Barcelona Sants $136 1 One-way 1 transfer- 9715 · 9866 · 9826
12:12 PM 9h20 Marseille Saint-Charles 9:32 PM Barcelona Sants $225 1 One-way 2 transfers
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11:15 PM 7h15 Marseille, Gare de Marseille-Saint-Charles 6:30 AM Barcelona, Estació d'Autobusos Nord $28 1 One-way 0 transfers 
FlixBus10:40 PM 7h30 Marseille, Gare de Marseille-Saint-Charles 6:10 AM Barcelona, Estació d'Autobusos Nord $30 1 One-way 0 transfers- FlixBus
9:45 PM 7h30 Marseille, Gare de Marseille-Saint-Charles 5:15 AM Barcelona, Estació d'Autobusos Nord $30 1 One-way 0 transfers
17485+VY81373:07 PM 7h58 Marseille-Blancarde 11:05 PM Barcelona El Prat Airport $157 1 One-way 1 transfer- 17483+VY8137
2:04 PM 9h01 Marseille-Blancarde 11:05 PM Barcelona El Prat Airport $157 1 One-way 1 transfer - 17481+VY8137
1:04 PM 10h01 Marseille-Blancarde 11:05 PM Barcelona El Prat Airport $157 1 One-way 1 transfer
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This is compared to other travel options from Marseille to Barcelona:
A bus is $86 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Marseille to Barcelona costing on average $127.
A bus is $457 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Marseille to Barcelona costing on average $498.
Other travel options to Barcelona take longer:
Flight takes on average 5h 40m.
Bus takes on average 7h 50m.
- Around 32 flights per day.
- Around 19 buses per day.
- Around 3 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Marseille and Barcelona as scheduled services by train, bus, and flight can vary by season or day of the week.
- Flights mostly depart from Marseille Provence Airport and arrive in Barcelona El Prat Airport.
- Trains mostly depart from Marseille Saint-Charles and arrive in Barcelona Sants.
- Buses mostly depart from Marseille, Gare de Marseille-Saint-Charles and arrive in Barcelona, Estació d'Autobusos Nord.
- Travel with BlaBlaCar Bus, FlixBus, Alsa, Internorte, Gipsyy, Infobus, Union Ivkoni International to go to Barcelona by bus.
- Travel with Air France, Iberia, Lufthansa, KLM, British Airways, Vueling, Brussels Airlines, Swiss, Turkish Airlines, ITA, Air Baltic, Transavia France, Lufthansa City Airlines, Volotea, BA Cityflyer, Avion Express Malta, CitizenPlane, Amelia, asl airlines, KLM Cityhopper, Helvetic Airways, Eurowings, Edelweiss Air to go to Barcelona by flight.
- Travel with SNCF | TGV INOUI, AVE, SNCF | Intercités to go to Barcelona by train.
- 15 direct buses per day with BlaBlaCar Bus, FlixBus, Alsa, Internorte, Gipsyy, Infobus, Union Ivkoni International.
- 1 direct flights per day with Vueling, Volotea, CitizenPlane.
- 1 direct trains per day with AVE.
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