How to travel from Barcelona to Marseille

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Compare train, bus, and flight for Barcelona to Marseille

Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Barcelona to Marseille among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $19. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 3h 38m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.1 - 0.3kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $19, and a flight costs an average of $59.

Distance: 210 miles (339 km)

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Driving

$42

Average price

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$136

Average price

$289

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$103

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(fuel + tolls)

7h 16m

Average total duration

6h 46m

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30m

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5h 29m

Average total duration

4h 59m

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6h 38m

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3h 38m

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5h 21m

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0.3 - 0.8kg

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0.1 - 0.3kg

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1.0 - 2.0kg

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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.

The cheapest way to travel from Barcelona to Marseille is a bus with an average price of $42 (€34).

This is compared to other travel options from Barcelona to Marseille:

A bus is $94 (€76) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Barcelona to Marseille costing on average $136 (€110).

A bus is $247 (€200) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Barcelona to Marseille costing on average $289 (€234).

The fastest way to travel from Barcelona to Marseille is by flight with an average journey time of 3h 38m.

Other travel options to Marseille take longer:

Train takes on average 4h 59m.

Bus takes on average 6h 46m.

It's helpful to compare your options as there are 3 ways to travel between Barcelona and Marseille including taking a train, bus, and flight.
We recommend using the bus as it is the most popular way to get from Barcelona to Marseille among Omio's users.

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from Barcelona to Marseille

How to get from Barcelona to Marseille by train, bus or flight.

Our recommendation

bus

The best way to travel from Barcelona to Marseille is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.

  • BlaBlaCar Bus4732
    4:00 PM7h05
    Barcelona, Estació d'Autobusos Nord
    11:05 PMMarseille, Gare de Marseille-Saint-Charles
    $281One-way
    0 transfers

Cheapest

  • BlaBlaCar Bus4732
    4:00 PM7h05
    Barcelona, Estació d'Autobusos Nord
    11:05 PMMarseille, Gare de Marseille-Saint-Charles
    $281One-way
    0 transfers

Fastest

  • SwissLX1955+Helvetic AirwaysLX582
    2:55 PM4h05
    Barcelona El Prat Airport
    7:00 PMMarseille Provence Airport
    $5791One-way
    1 transfer

Other options

  • SNCF | TGV INOUI9706+SNCF | Intercités4665
    4:24 PM6h14
    Barcelona Sants
    10:38 PMMarseille Saint-Charles
    $1081One-way
    1 transfer
  • AVE09725
    4:31 PM4h59
    Barcelona Sants
    9:30 PMMarseille Saint-Charles
    $1351One-way
    0 transfers
  • SNCF | TGV INOUI9704 · 9835
    3:17 PM6h56
    Barcelona Sants
    10:13 PMMarseille Saint-Charles
    $1611One-way
    1 transfer
  • BlaBlaCar Bus4822
    2:20 PM7h30
    Barcelona, Estació d'Autobusos Nord
    9:50 PMMarseille, Gare de Marseille-Saint-Charles
    $281One-way
    0 transfers
  • BlaBlaCar Bus93118
    12:00 PM7h50
    Barcelona, Estació d'Autobusos Nord
    7:50 PMMarseille, Gare de Marseille-Saint-Charles
    $311One-way
    0 transfers
  • FlixBusFlixBus
    4:15 PM7h05
    Barcelona, Estació d'Autobusos Nord
    11:20 PMMarseille, Gare de Marseille-Saint-Charles
    $351One-way
    0 transfers
  • Air FranceAF1549 · AF7348
    6:10 PM4h25
    Barcelona El Prat Airport
    10:35 PMMarseille Provence Airport
    $2761One-way
    1 transfer
  • Air FranceAF7348+Air France HopAF1049
    4:40 PM5h55
    Barcelona El Prat Airport
    10:35 PMMarseille Provence Airport
    $2761One-way
    1 transfer
  • Air FranceAF7348+Air France HopAF1649
    3:50 PM6h45
    Barcelona El Prat Airport
    10:35 PMMarseille Provence Airport
    $2761One-way
    1 transfer

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How to get from Barcelona to Marseille

The Best Way According to our Users

If you want to travel from Barcelona to Marseille there are several options available to you. For this route, however, 70,02% of our customers choose the bus as their preferred method of transportation. Nowadays, traveling by bus is a relaxing and entertaining experience. Most bus companies offer different on-board services; ranging from "welcome drinks" to free wi-fi or personal entertainment. For this reason, the bus is often chosen as the best way to get from Barcelona to Marseille. Bus companies normally offer comfortable journeys for reasonable prices, and if you choose to travel on a night bus you can even save the money of one night in a hotel. For that reason, the bus is most likely the cheapest way to get to your destination.

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FAQs: Travel from Barcelona to Marseille

Travel to Marseille easily. Whether you want fast, cheap or something entirely different, our travel experts have collected everything you need to know so you can find the best option from Barcelona to Marseille.

FAQs
There are 3 options to travel between Barcelona and Marseille including taking a train, bus, and flight.
The cheapest way to travel from Barcelona to Marseille is a bus with an average price of $42 (€34).

This is compared to other travel options from Barcelona to Marseille:

A bus is $94 (€76) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Barcelona to Marseille costing on average $136 (€110).

A bus is $247 (€200) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Barcelona to Marseille costing on average $289 (€234).

The fastest way to travel from Barcelona to Marseille is by flight with an average journey time of 3h 38m.

Other travel options to Marseille take longer:

Train takes on average 4h 59m.

Bus takes on average 6h 46m.

The distance from Barcelona to Marseille is approximately 210 miles (339 km).
The average frequency per day from Barcelona to Marseille is:
  • Around 25 flights per day.
  • Around 15 buses per day.
  • Around 3 trains per day.

However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Barcelona and Marseille as scheduled services by train, bus, and flight can vary by season or day of the week.

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Barcelona to Marseille:
  • Flights mostly depart from Barcelona El Prat Airport and arrive in Marseille Provence Airport.
  • Trains mostly depart from Barcelona Sants and arrive in Marseille Saint-Charles.
  • Buses mostly depart from Barcelona, Estació d'Autobusos Nord and arrive in Marseille, Gare de Marseille-Saint-Charles.
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Barcelona to Marseille, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with BlaBlaCar Bus, FlixBus, Union Ivkoni International, Union Ivkoni, Alsa, BlaBlaCar, Internorte, Infobus, Gipsyy to go to Marseille by bus.
  • Travel with Vueling, Volotea, Air Nostrum, Iberia, Air France, Eurowings, Lufthansa to go to Marseille by flight.
  • Travel with AVE, SNCF | Intercités, SNCF | TGV INOUI, Renfe, Renfe Viajeros to go to Marseille by train.
Yes, there are direct services available from Barcelona to Marseille with the following travel companies:
  • 12 direct buses per day with BlaBlaCar Bus, FlixBus, Union Ivkoni International, Union Ivkoni, Alsa, BlaBlaCar, Internorte, Infobus, Gipsyy.
  • 2 direct flights per day with Vueling, Volotea, Iberia.
  • 1 direct trains per day with AVE, Renfe Viajeros.
Omio customers who travel from Barcelona to Marseille often also extend their vacation to go to Paris, Nice, Madrid, London, Lisbon. Omio can help you plan your trip by finding the best connections between Marseille and these popular destinations at a great price.
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