There are 9 ways to get from Marseille to Spain by train (Renfe), bus, rideshare, plane, or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Train (Renfe)
best- Take the train from Marseille St Charles to Barcelona-Santstrain 9730
4h 41m€45–60Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Marseille - Saint-Charles Bus Station to Barcelona - North Bus Stationbus BlaBlaCar Bus
7h 20m€18–70Rideshare
- Take the rideshare from Marseille to Barcelone499.4 km
5h 58m€29Fly to Barcelona–El Prat Airport
- Fly from Marseille Provence Airport (MRS) to Barcelona–El Prat Airport (BCN)plane MRS - BCN
4h 17m€37–143Drive 501.4 km
- Drive from Marseille to Barcelonacar 501.4 km
5h 4m€78–112Fly to Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport
- Fly from Marseille Provence Airport (MRS) to Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport (MAD)plane MRS - MAD
4h 49m€53–172Fly to Biarritz Pays Basque Airport, bus
- Fly from Marseille Provence Airport (MRS) to Biarritz Pays Basque Airport (BIQ)plane MRS - BIQ
- Take the bus from Aeropuerto Biarritz to Estación de Autobuses Donostia-San Sebastiánbus
4h 31m€79–283Fly to Seville Airport
- Fly from Marseille Provence Airport (MRS) to Seville Airport (SVQ)plane MRS - SVQ
5h€59–181Fly to Valencia Airport
- Fly from Marseille Provence Airport (MRS) to Valencia Airport (VLC)plane MRS - VLC
4h 17m€58–182
Marseille to Spain by train (Renfe)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Marseille to Spain is to bus which costs €18 - €70 and takes 7h 20m.
The fastest way to get from Marseille to Spain is to fly which takes 4h 17m and costs €35 - €150.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Marseille - Saint-Charles Bus Station station and arriving at Barcelona - North Bus Station station. Services depart hourly, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 7h 20m.
No, there is no direct train from Marseille to Spain. However, there are services departing from Marseille St Charles and arriving at Barcelona-Plaça De Catalunya via Barcelona Sants. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 41m.
The distance between Marseille and Spain is 530 km. The road distance is 501.4 km.
The best way to get from Marseille to Spain without a car is to train which takes 4h 41m and costs €45 - €60.
It takes approximately 4h 41m to get from Marseille to Spain, including transfers.
Marseille to Spain bus services, operated by BlaBlaCar Bus, depart from Marseille - Saint-Charles Bus Station.
Marseille to Spain train services, operated by Renfe Viajeros, depart from Marseille St Charles station.
The best way to get from Marseille to Spain is to train which takes 4h 41m and costs €45 - €60. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €18 - €70 and takes 7h 20m, you could also fly, which costs €35 - €150 and takes 4h 17m.
What companies run services between Marseille, France and Spain?
Renfe Viajeros operates a train from Marseille St Charles to Barcelona-Sants once daily. Tickets cost €40–60 and the journey takes 4h 32m. Alternatively, BlaBlaCar Bus operates a bus from Marseille - Saint-Charles Bus Station to Barcelona - North Bus Station every 2 hours. Tickets cost €18–35 and the journey takes 7h 20m. Two other operators also service this route.
- Website
- iberia.com
Flights from Marseille Provence Airport to Barcelona–El Prat Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- €26–110
Flights from Marseille Provence Airport to Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 50m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €40–140
Flights from Marseille Provence Airport to Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport via Barcelona–El Prat Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 10m
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, and Friday
- Estimated price
- €40–140
- Website
- vueling.com
Flights from Marseille Provence Airport to Barcelona–El Prat Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- €26–110
Flights from Marseille Provence Airport to Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 50m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €40–140
- Website
- ryanair.com
Flights from Marseille Provence Airport to Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 50m
- When
- Tuesday
- Estimated price
- €50–150
Flights from Marseille Provence Airport to Seville Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 5m
- When
- Monday, Thursday, Saturday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- €45–150
Flights from Marseille Provence Airport to Valencia Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 25m
- When
- Monday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- €40–140
- Website
- transavia.com
Flights from Marseille Provence Airport to Biarritz Pays Basque Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- When
- Thursday and Sunday
- Estimated price
- €60–400
Flights from Marseille Provence Airport to Seville Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h
- When
- Thursday and Sunday
- Estimated price
- €60–330
- Website
- volotea.com
Flights from Marseille Provence Airport to Barcelona–El Prat Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- When
- Wednesday and Friday
- Estimated price
- €22–150
- Website
- twinjet.fr
Flights from Marseille Provence Airport to Biarritz Pays Basque Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 35m
- When
- Wednesday and Friday
- Estimated price
- €600–1,400
- Phone
- +34 91 232 03 20
- Website
- renfe.com
Train from Marseille St Charles to Barcelona-Sants
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 32m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €40–60
- Website
- https://www.renfe.com/es/en
- Phone
- +3-389-268-0068
- Website
- blablacar.co.uk
Bus from Marseille - Saint-Charles Bus Station to Barcelona - North Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 20m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- €18–35
- Website
- https://www.blablacar.co.uk/bus
Rome2Rio's guide to FlixBus
Contact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- service@flixbus.com
- Website
- flixbus.fr
Bus from Marseille - Saint-Charles Bus Station to Barcelona - North Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 45m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €19–40
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.co.uk
- Phone
- +34 910 207 007
- alsa@alsa.es
- Website
- alsa.com
Bus from Marseille - Saint-Charles Bus Station to Barcelona - North Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 30m
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Estimated price
- €20–70
- Website
- https://www.alsa.com/en/
Bus from Aeropuerto Biarritz to Estación de Autobuses Donostia-San Sebastián
- Ave. Duration
- 45 min
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €4–6
- Website
- https://www.alsa.com/en/
- Phone
- +3 318 576 2228
- Website
- blablacar.com
Rideshare from Marseille to Barcelone
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 58m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €29
- Schedules at
- blablacar.com
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More Questions & Answers
Marseille to Spain bus services, operated by BlaBlaCar Bus, arrive at Barcelona - North Bus Station.
Marseille to Spain train services, operated by Renfe Viajeros, arrive at Barcelona-Sants station.
Yes, the driving distance between Marseille to Spain is 501 km. It takes approximately 5h 4m to drive from Marseille to Spain.
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Book your Marseille to Spain bus tickets online with Omio and FlixBus.
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Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Marseille and Spain. A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.



















