How to get from Barcelona to Marseille
On Routavio you can compare the ways from Barcelona to Marseille by price and travel time.
- 338 km as the crow flies
- Fastest: train, 5h 01m
- 20 bus departures a day with FlixBus
Compare the train, bus and flight options. Then check them for your own date.
At a glance
Fastest
5h 01m
direct
Train
€39
Cheapest
6h 50m
direct
Bus
€28
Calculated by Routavio, refreshed 20 Oct 2026
Start with the whole journey.
We compared the ways to travel from Barcelona to Marseille. The most useful door-to-door route takes 6h 50m by bus with no transfer. The two cities are about 338 km apart in a straight line. The price and operators below come from a real route search.
The lowest we recorded in the last 14 days was €18, on Fri, Oct 16.
338 km
Which way suits you?
| Transport | Observed fare | Duration and scope | Detail |
|---|---|---|---|
| Flight | €179Checked Oct 21 | 1h 20mFlight only | See Flight details |
| Train | €68Omio catalogue, Oct 20 | 5h 01mdirect | See Train details |
| Bus | €15Omio catalogue, Oct 20 | 6h 50mdirect | See Bus details |
- Flight€179Checked Oct 211h 20m · Flight onlySee Flight details
- Train€68Omio catalogue, Oct 205h 01m · directSee Train details
- Bus€15Omio catalogue, Oct 206h 50m · directSee Bus details
These figures were observed on different days. This table is not a live price ranking for your date.
Barcelona to Marseille: cheapest or fastest?
All from the same recent search. Pick a tab: the legs, the timing and the difference from the others all change with it.
- 1Barcelona → Marseillebus
BlaBlaCar Bus·6h 50m
The best balance of price and time we found on this route.
Which date should you go?
The amounts on each day are fares seen earlier, not live offers. A day with no figure is one we have not priced, not one without a service.
Departures from Barcelona to Marseille
FlixBus runs 20 scheduled departures a day, the first at 00:50 and the last at 21:50.
| Operator | Departures a day | First | Last |
|---|---|---|---|
| FlixBusbus | 20 | 00:50 | 21:50 |
| BlaBlaCar Busbus | 11 | 00:55 | 23:55 |
| Renfetrain | 1 | 16:31 | 16:31 |
All departuresFlixBus
- 00:50
- 01:50
- 02:50
- 05:45
- 06:45
- 07:30
- 08:30
- 09:30
- 10:50
- 11:50
- 14:15
- 15:15
- 16:35
- 17:20
- 20:20
- 20:35
- 20:50
- 21:10
- 21:20
- 21:50
All departuresBlaBlaCar Bus
- 00:55
- 08:15
- 09:00
- 09:35
- 10:00
- 10:35
- 12:00
- 14:20
- 16:00
- 17:00
- 23:55
All departuresRenfe
- 16:31
Departure times come from operator timetables and are local time at the origin. Where a row shows no times, the frequency is the operator's own and the timetable is not published to us. Times can change on holidays and at short notice; confirm with the operator before you travel.
Departure and arrival
Ticket prices on this route
What each way of travelling costs, as the operator publishes it. These describe the route rather than a date you pick, and they refresh once a day. Booking opens at our partner Omio.
Omio last refreshed these on Tue, Oct 20
Operators seen on these journeys
BlaBlaCar BusBarcelona-MarseilleBook →
FlixBusBarcelona-MarseilleBook →
RenfeBarcelona-MarseilleBook →
RyanairPalma de Mallorca-Marseille ProvenceSee live options and dates →On this route you travel with BlaBlaCar Bus, FlixBus, Renfe, Ryanair; Routavio does not add a booking fee.
How the trip from Barcelona to Marseille works
Start with a BlaBlaCar Bus bus from Barcelona to Marseille, about 6h 50m. In total it's roughly €28 over 6h 50m, direct, no transfers.
Barcelona to Marseille: common questions
How long does it take to get from Barcelona to Marseille?
The most useful route takes about 6h 50m by bus, with no transfer.
When is the first bus from Barcelona to Marseille?
The first bus with FlixBus leaves at 00:50 and the last at 21:50, according to the published timetable.
How many bus departures a day are there from Barcelona to Marseille?
20 a day with FlixBus, between 00:50 and 21:50.
When is the first train from Barcelona to Marseille?
The first train with Renfe leaves at 16:31 and the last at 16:31, according to the published timetable.
How many train departures a day are there from Barcelona to Marseille?
1 a day with Renfe, between 16:31 and 16:31.
How far is Marseille from Barcelona?
About 338 km in a straight line. The real route on the ground or in the air is longer.
How much does Barcelona to Marseille cost?
On the upcoming dates we checked, the cheapest fare ranged from €18 to €28. Run a live search for your own date to see today's price.
Which operators run Barcelona to Marseille?
On this route you travel with BlaBlaCar Bus, FlixBus, Renfe, Ryanair.
Can you get from Barcelona to Marseille without flying?
Yes. A ground route by train takes about 5h 03m.
What is the cheapest way to get from Barcelona to Marseille?
Usually a flexible date, or leaving from a nearby airport. A live search puts every option for your dates side by side.
Can I book directly?
Yes. Routavio sends you straight to the operator or an independent third-party provider. We never add a booking fee. The final fare and availability are confirmed by that provider.
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Sources and method
Routes are calculated by Routavio's multimodal engine from operator timetables and flight data. Durations come from timetables, and prices are the most recent observation, not a guarantee.
Operators: BlaBlaCar Bus
Route calculated: 20 Oct 2026