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There are 5 ways to get from Barcelona to Marseille by train, bus, rideshare, car or plane

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Train

  1. Take the train from Barcelona-Sants to Marseille St Charles

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Rideshare

  1. Take the rideshare from Barcelone to Marseille

Bus

  1. Take the bus from Barcelona Nord - Bus Station to Marseille - St-Charles Bus station

Drive

  1. Drive from Barcelona to Marseille

Fly

  1. Fly from Barcelona (BCN) to Marseille (MRS)

Barcelona to Marseille by train

8 Weekly Trains
4h 49m Average Duration
€40 Cheapest Price
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The cheapest way to get from Barcelona to Marseille is to rideshare which costs €32 and takes 5h 58m.

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The fastest way to get from Barcelona to Marseille is to fly. Taking this option will cost €75 - €250 and takes 3h 58m.

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Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Barcelona Nord - Bus Station station and arriving at Marseille - St-Charles Bus station station. Services depart every three hours, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 7h.

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Yes, there is a direct train departing from Barcelona-Sants and arriving at Marseille St Charles. Services depart once daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 4h 49m.

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The distance between Barcelona and Marseille is 339 km. The road distance is 506.2 km.

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The best way to get from Barcelona to Marseille without a car is to train which takes 4h 49m and costs €40 - €60.

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The train from Barcelona-Sants to Marseille St Charles takes 4h 49m including transfers and departs once daily.

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Barcelona to Marseille bus services, operated by Blablabus, depart from Barcelona Nord - Bus Station.

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Barcelona to Marseille train services, operated by Renfe Viajeros, depart from Barcelona-Sants station.

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The best way to get from Barcelona to Marseille is to train which takes 4h 49m and costs €40 - €60. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €30 - €110 and takes 7h, you could also fly, which costs €75 - €250 and takes 3h 58m.

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Map of how to get from Barcelona to Marseille.
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  • Distance: 338.6 km
  • Duration: 4h 49m

What companies run services between Barcelona, Spain and Marseille, France?

Renfe Viajeros operates a train from Barcelona-Sants to Marseille St Charles once daily. Tickets cost €40 - €60 and the journey takes 4h 49m. Alternatively, Blablabus operates a bus from Barcelona Nord - Bus Station to Marseille - St-Charles Bus station every 4 hours. Tickets cost €30 - €50 and the journey takes 7h. Two other operators also service this route.

Airlines
Vueling Airlines
Website
vueling.com
Flights from Barcelona to Marseille
Ave. Duration
1h 10m
When
Every day
Estimated price
€26 - €230
Volotea
Website
volotea.com
Flights from Barcelona to Marseille
Ave. Duration
1h 15m
When
Monday and Friday
Estimated price
€27 - €270
Train operators
Bus operators
FlixBus
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Contact Details
Phone
+49 30 300 137 300
Email
service@flixbus.com
Website
flixbus.de
Bus from Barcelona to Marseille
Ave. Duration
7h 5m
Frequency
Twice daily
Estimated price
€35 - €55
Website
https://www.flixbus.co.uk
Frequently asked questions
Is there Wi-Fi on FlixBus?
Yes - FlixBus offers free Wi-Fi
Are there power outlets on FlixBus?
Yes
Does FlixBus offer meals or snacks?
Yes - snacks and drinks may be purchased from the driver. Please note, this is not available on all services.
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Other operators
BlaBlaCar.es
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Contact Details
Website
blablacar.com
Rideshare from Barcelone to Marseille
Ave. Duration
5h 58m
Frequency
3 times a day
Estimated price
€32
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blablacar.es

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The quickest flight from Barcelona Airport to Marseille Airport is the direct flight which takes 1h 10m.

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Barcelona to Marseille bus services, operated by Blablabus, arrive at Marseille - St-Charles Bus station.

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Barcelona to Marseille train services, operated by Renfe Viajeros, arrive at Marseille St Charles station.

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Yes, the driving distance between Barcelona to Marseille is 506 km. It takes approximately 4h 47m to drive from Barcelona to Marseille.

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Vueling Airlines and Volotea offer flights from Barcelona Airport to Marseille Airport.

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Book your Barcelona to Marseille train tickets online with Omio.

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Book your Barcelona to Marseille bus tickets online with Omio and FlixBus.

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There are 2657+ hotels available in Marseille. Prices start at €48 per night.

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Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Barcelona and Marseille. A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.

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The best way to get from Barcelona to Barcelona Airport is to train which takes 25 min and costs €2 - €3.

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