How to get from Marseille to Barcelona by train, bus or flight.
The best way to travel from Marseille to Barcelona is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
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Distance | 210 miles (339 km) | |
Available travel modes | Bus | |
Popular travel companies | BlaBlaCar Bus |
Take a bus to travel 210 miles (339 km) between Marseille and Barcelona. BlaBlaCar Bus is the main travel company operating this route. Travelers can even take a direct bus from Marseille to Barcelona.
You can travel by train, bus or flight for as low as $13 (€12). When you search for schedules and tickets, Omio will show you the best route.
Renfe-SNCF is a joint venture between Spain's Renfe and France's SNCF, offering high-speed rail services between the two countries. The trains run at speeds of up to 300 km/h, with departures every two hours. Renfe-SNCF offers three types of trains: the AVE, the TGV and the EuroMed. The AVE is the fastest, with a journey time of just over three hours between Madrid and Paris. The TGV is slightly slower, but still offers a comfortable journey. The EuroMed is the slowest, but is the most affordable option. Renfe-SNCF offers a range of ticket types, including single, return and group tickets. Onboard facilities include comfortable seating, free Wi-Fi, power sockets and a selection of snacks and drinks. The most popular routes for Renfe-SNCF are Madrid to Paris, Barcelona to Marseille and Madrid to Lyon.
BlaBlaCar Bus (formerly known as Ouibus or iDBUS) is a popular French travel company from France operating long-distance services in 10 countries in Europe and connecting over 300 destinations. It is a subsidiary of the French carpooling service, BlaBlaCar. Standard amenities on BlaBlaCar Bus include toilets, air conditioning, USB and power outlets for charging phones, tablets and laptops during long travel journeys, extra legroom and adjustable seats. There is also free Wi-Fi available on select routes. The only ticket type from BlaBlaCar Bus is the Standard ticket, which allows each traveler to bring one carry-on bag and up to two checked bags.
Vueling is one of Spain’s leading low-cost airlines where you can choose between Basic, Optima or Time Flex tickets for your next travel from Marseille to Barcelona.
You can get from Marseille to Barcelona by bus.
Going by flight is the quickest way from Marseille to Barcelona with an average travel time of 4 h 45 min.
The distance from Marseille to Barcelona is approximately 210 miles (339 km).
The average frequency per day from Marseille to Barcelona is:
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your journey between Marseille and Barcelona as scheduled services by bus can vary by season or day of the week.
These are the most popular departure and arrival points when traveling from Marseille to Barcelona:
The following travel company offer services from Marseille to Barcelona:
Yes, there is a direct service from Marseille to Barcelona:
Direct services to Barcelona tend to save you time and add more convenience as you won't need to transfer at another stop in between, so it's worth paying attention to before booking tickets for your journey.
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