How to travel from Marseille to Barcelona

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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 prices starting from $22. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 3h 41m. 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 $22, and a flight costs an average of $36.

Distance: 210 miles (339 km)

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Driving

$48

Average price

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$139

Average price

$348

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$142

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(fuel + tolls)

7h 5m

Average total duration

6h 35m

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30m

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5h 24m

Average total duration

4h 54m

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6h 41m

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3h 41m

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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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AVE

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

The cheapest way to travel from Marseille to Barcelona is a bus with an average price of $48 (€38).

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

A bus is $91 (€74) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Marseille to Barcelona costing on average $139 (€112).

A bus is $301 (€243) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Marseille to Barcelona costing on average $348 (€281).

The fastest way to travel from Marseille to Barcelona is by flight with an average journey time of 3h 41m.

Other travel options to Barcelona take longer:

Train takes on average 4h 54m.

Bus takes on average 6h 35m.

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

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from Marseille to Barcelona

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

Our recommendation

bus

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

  • BlaBlaCar Bus4731
    6:35 AM6h25
    Marseille, Gare de Marseille-Saint-Charles
    1:00 PMBarcelona, Estació d'Autobusos Nord
    $311One-way
    0 transfers

Cheapest

  • BlaBlaCar Bus4731
    6:35 AM6h25
    Marseille, Gare de Marseille-Saint-Charles
    1:00 PMBarcelona, Estació d'Autobusos Nord
    $311One-way
    0 transfers

Fastest

  • Air FranceAF7349 · AF1348
    7:05 AM4h10
    Marseille Provence Airport
    11:15 AMBarcelona El Prat Airport
    $7651One-way
    1 transfer

Other options

  • SNCF | Intercités4764+SNCF | TGV INOUI9715
    3:26 PM6h06
    Marseille Saint-Charles
    9:32 PMBarcelona Sants
    $1201One-way
    1 transfer
  • SNCF | Intercités4758+SNCF | TGV INOUI9713
    9:25 AM5h07
    Marseille Saint-Charles
    2:32 PMBarcelona Sants
    $1411One-way
    1 transfer
  • AVE09730
    8:01 AM4h35
    Marseille Saint-Charles
    12:36 PMBarcelona Sants
    $1431One-way
    0 transfers
  • FlixBusFlixBus
    8:00 AM7h30
    Marseille, Gare de Marseille-Saint-Charles
    3:30 PMBarcelona, Estació d'Autobusos Nord
    $341One-way
    0 transfers
  • FlixBusFlixBus
    5:30 PM8h15
    Marseille, Gare de Marseille-Saint-Charles
    1:45 AMBarcelona, Estació d'Autobusos Nord
    $361One-way
    0 transfers
  • FlixBusFlixBus
    5:30 PM8h40
    Marseille, Gare de Marseille-Saint-Charles
    2:10 AMBarcelona, Estación de Autobuses de Sants
    $361One-way
    0 transfers
  • Brussels AirlinesSN3604 · SN3697
    6:40 AM4h55
    Marseille Provence Airport
    11:35 AMBarcelona El Prat Airport
    $2511One-way
    1 transfer
  • Brussels AirlinesSN3604 · SN3703
    6:40 AM7h50
    Marseille Provence Airport
    2:30 PMBarcelona El Prat Airport
    $2511One-way
    1 transfer
  • Helvetic AirwaysLX581+SwissLX1954
    2:40 PM23h25
    Marseille Provence Airport
    2:05 PMBarcelona El Prat Airport
    $2521One-way
    1 transfer

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How to get from Marseille to Barcelona

The Best Way According to our Users

If you want to travel from Marseille to Barcelona there are several options available to you. For this route, however, 65,78% 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 Marseille to Barcelona. 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 Marseille to Barcelona

Travel to Barcelona 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 Marseille to Barcelona.

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There are 3 options to travel between Marseille and Barcelona including taking a train, bus, and flight.
The cheapest way to travel from Marseille to Barcelona is a bus with an average price of $48 (€38).

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

A bus is $91 (€74) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Marseille to Barcelona costing on average $139 (€112).

A bus is $301 (€243) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Marseille to Barcelona costing on average $348 (€281).

The fastest way to travel from Marseille to Barcelona is by flight with an average journey time of 3h 41m.

Other travel options to Barcelona take longer:

Train takes on average 4h 54m.

Bus takes on average 6h 35m.

The distance from Marseille to Barcelona is approximately 210 miles (339 km).
The average frequency per day from Marseille to Barcelona is:
  • Around 21 flights per day.
  • Around 16 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.

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Marseille to Barcelona:
  • 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.
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Marseille to Barcelona, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with BlaBlaCar Bus, FlixBus, Alsa, Union Ivkoni International, BlaBlaCar, Union Ivkoni, Internorte, Infobus, Gipsyy to go to Barcelona by bus.
  • Travel with Vueling, Volotea, Iberia, Air Nostrum, Air France, KLM to go to Barcelona by flight.
  • Travel with AVE, SNCF | TGV INOUI, SNCF | Intercités, Renfe, SNCF TER | Operated by SNCF Voyageurs 1187, Renfe Viajeros to go to Barcelona by train.
Yes, there are direct services available from Marseille to Barcelona with the following travel companies:
  • 13 direct buses per day with BlaBlaCar Bus, FlixBus, Alsa, Union Ivkoni International, BlaBlaCar, Union Ivkoni, 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 Marseille to Barcelona often also extend their vacation to go to Madrid, Paris, Valencia, Seville, Zaragoza. Omio can help you plan your trip by finding the best connections between Barcelona and these popular destinations at a great price.
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