There are 6 ways to get from Barcelona to Marseille by train, bus, rideshare, car or plane
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2rio's travel planner.
Rideshare
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Take the rideshare from Barcelone to Marseille
Drive
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Drive from Barcelona to Marseille
Fly to Marseille
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Fly from Barcelona (BCN) to Marseille (MRS)
Fly to Nice, bus
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Fly from Barcelona (BCN) to Nice (NCE)
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Take the bus from Nice Airport to Marseille
Barcelona to Marseille by train
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International entry into France from Spain
- Entry is partially open for citizens and permanent residents of Spain
Conditions of entry into France from Spain
- Travellers must present a negative COVID-19 test as either a RT-PCR performed within 72 hours prior to arrival, or an Antigen test performed within 48 hours prior to arrival
- Travellers with a certificate of vaccination are exempt from providing a negative COVID-19 test
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- Entry is allowed only for fully vaccinated travellers
- Travellers must present a negative COVID-19 test as either a RT-PCR performed within 72 hours prior to arrival, or an Antigen test performed within 48 hours prior to arrival
- Travellers with a certificate of vaccination are exempt from providing a negative COVID-19 test
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- Face masks are mandatory
- There is a social distancing requirement of 1 metre
- Health pass is required for long-distance travel by plane, train or coach, as well as in some public venues
- Nationwide control measures in place
The national COVID-19 helpline number in Marseille is 800 130 000.
Wearing a face mask on public transport in Marseille is mandatory.
The social distance requirement in Marseille is 1 metre.
Make yourself known to an official member of staff and/or call the national coronavirus helpline number on 800 130 000.
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Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Barcelona to Marseille is to bus which costs €16 - €55 and takes 7h.
The fastest way to get from Barcelona to Marseille is to fly. Taking this option will cost €27 - €140 and takes 4h 18m.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Barcelona and arriving at Marseille. Services depart every two hours, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 7h.
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 50m.
The distance between Barcelona and Marseille is 339 km. The road distance is 506.2 km.
The best way to get from Barcelona to Marseille without a car is to train which takes 4h 50m and costs €50 - €75.
The train from Barcelona-Sants to Marseille St Charles takes 4h 50m including transfers and departs once daily.
Barcelona to Marseille bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Barcelona station.
Barcelona to Marseille train services, operated by Renfe SNCF, depart from Barcelona-Sants station.
The best way to get from Barcelona to Marseille is to train which takes 4h 50m and costs €50 - €75. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €16 - €55 and takes 7h, you could also fly, which costs €27 - €140 and takes 4h 18m.
- Distance: 338.6 km
- Duration: 4h 50m
What companies run services between Barcelona, Spain and Marseille, France?
Renfe SNCF operates a train from Barcelona-Sants to Marseille St Charles once daily. Tickets cost €50 - €75 and the journey takes 4h 50m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Barcelona to Marseille 5 times a day. Tickets cost €25 - €31 and the journey takes 7h. Two other operators also service this route.
- Website
- vueling.com
Flights from Barcelona to Marseille
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday
- Estimated price
- €26 - €160
Flights from Barcelona to Marseille via Palma Mallorca
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 10m
- When
- Monday and Friday
- Estimated price
- €26 - €160
Flights from Barcelona to Nice
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €19 - €120
- Website
- easyjet.com
Flights from Barcelona to Nice
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €20 - €170
- Website
- volotea.com
Flights from Barcelona to Marseille
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- When
- Friday
- Estimated price
- €30 - €110
- Website
- ryanair.com
Flights from Barcelona to Marseille via Mahon
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 15m
- When
- Tuesday, Thursday, Saturday and Sunday
- Estimated price
- €26 - €180
- Phone
- +34 902 320 320
- comunicacion@renfe.es
- Website
- renfe-sncf.com
Train from Barcelona-Sants to Marseille St Charles
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 50m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €50 - €75
- Website
- renfe-sncf.com
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One of Europe’s leading bus companies, Flixbus serves 2000+ destinations in 29 countries, including Germany, France, Italy, Austria, the Netherlands and Croatia and into Scandinavia and eastern Europe, as well as some US cities. Coaches have toilets, free WiFi and power outlets, plus snacks and drinks for purchase on board. Flixbus is a good choice for the budget-conscious traveller; purchase tickets in advance for the cheapest fares (note: there is no option to reserve a seat in advance).
Rome2rio's guide to FlixBus
Contact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- service@flixbus.com
- Website
- flixbus.de
Bus from Barcelona to Marseille
- Ave. Duration
- 7h
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- €25 - €31
- Website
- flixbus.co.uk
Bus from Nice Airport to Marseille
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 25m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €11 - €15
- Website
- flixbus.co.uk
Frequently asked questions
As the bus subsidiary of French railway SNCF, Ouibus offers eco-friendly coaches serving 35 French cities and 10 European cities at affordable fares. Ouibus journeys are safe and comfortable, with the four-star coaches offering power outlets, restrooms and WiFi. All Ouibus stations are located close to town centres for easy access to public transport. Getting on one of the 130 daily journeys is easy - electronic travel documents include your ticket and a personalised mini-guide with handy information.
Contact Details
- Phone
- +33 1 71 53 01 80
- Website
- blablacar.fr
Bus from Barcelona Nord - Bus Station to Marseille - St-Charles Bus station
- Ave. Duration
- 8h
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €16 - €21
- Website
- Blablabus
Bus from Nice - Airport T2 to Marseille - St-Charles Bus station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €10 - €13
- Website
- Blablabus
A Spanish subsidiary of National Express, ALSA provides bus and coach services across Spain and neighbouring countries including Portugal, France, Germany, the Netherlands, Italy, Poland and Malta. Founded in 1923, ALSA values service and the customer experience. Buses are equipped with communal TV screens showing movies, individual behind-seat screens, ALSA radio, app for books and music, and free WiFi. ALSA services are accessible to people with disabilities, and guide dogs are welcome on all journeys. There are three types of tickets on offer (Frequent Traveller Pass, Share Pass and ALSA Pass), along with discounts for senior citizens, students and children.
Contact Details
- Phone
- +34 902 42 22 42
- alsa@alsa.es
- Website
- alsa.es
Bus from Barcelona/Sants to Marsella
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 25m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €40 - €55
- Website
- alsa.com
- Phone
- 02/989 0000
- Website
- union-ivkoni.com
Bus from Nice Airport Arrivals Terminal 2 to Marseille Saint Charles Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 30m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €6 - €9
- Website
- Union Ivkoni
Rome2rio's guide to BlaBlaCar.es
Contact Details
- Website
- blablacar.com
Rideshare from Barcelone to Marseille
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 58m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- €32
- Book at
- blablacar.es
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The quickest flight from Barcelona Airport to Marseille Airport is the direct flight which takes 1h 10m.
Barcelona to Marseille bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Marseille station.
Barcelona to Marseille train services, operated by Renfe SNCF, arrive at Marseille St Charles station.
Yes, the driving distance between Barcelona to Marseille is 506 km. It takes approximately 4h 47m to drive from Barcelona to Marseille.
Volotea, Ryanair and Vueling Airlines offer flights from Barcelona Airport to Marseille Airport.
Book your Barcelona to Marseille train tickets online with Omio.
Book your Barcelona to Marseille bus tickets online with FlixBus, Omio and Busbud.
There are 367+ hotels available in Marseille. Prices start at €87 per night.
The best way to get from Barcelona to Barcelona Airport is to bus which takes 20 min and costs €2 - €6.