How to get from Marseille to Barcelona
On Routavio you can compare the ways from Marseille to Barcelona by price and travel time.
- 338 km as the crow flies
- Fastest: flight, 1h 10m
- 19 bus departures a day with FlixBus
Compare the train, bus and flight options. Then check them for your own date.
At a glance
Fastest
1h 10m
direct
Flight
€223
Cheapest
6h 45m
direct
Bus
€27
Calculated by Routavio, refreshed 18 Oct 2026
Start with the whole journey.
We compared the ways to travel from Marseille to Barcelona. The most useful option is a flight; the flight itself takes 1h 10m, not counting the trip to and from the airports. The two cities are about 338 km apart in a straight line. The price and operators below come from a real route search.
This fare comes from a search on October 18, 2026 and has not been refreshed since. Run a live search for today's price.
338 km
Which way suits you?
| Transport | Observed fare | Duration and scope | Detail |
|---|---|---|---|
| Flight | €223Checked Oct 18 | 1h 10mFlight only | See Flight details |
| Train | €81Omio catalogue, Oct 20 | 4h 32mdirect | See Train details |
| Bus | €15Omio catalogue, Oct 20 | 6h 45mdirect | See Bus details |
- Flight€223Checked Oct 181h 10m · Flight onlySee Flight details
- Train€81Omio catalogue, Oct 204h 32m · directSee Train details
- Bus€15Omio catalogue, Oct 206h 45m · directSee Bus details
These figures were observed on different days. This table is not a live price ranking for your date.
Marseille to Barcelona: cheapest or fastest?
Pick a tab: the legs, the timing and the difference from the others all change with it.
- 1Marseille Provence → Barcelona El Pratflight
Volotea·1h 10m
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 Marseille to Barcelona
FlixBus runs 19 scheduled departures a day, the first at 06:00 and the last at 22:55.
| Operator | Departures a day | First | Last |
|---|---|---|---|
| FlixBusbus | 19 | 06:00 | 22:55 |
| BlaBlaCar Busbus | 11 | 00:15 | 23:15 |
| Renfetrain | 1 | 08:04 | 08:04 |
All departuresFlixBus
- 06:00
- 06:35
- 07:00
- 07:35
- 09:30
- 10:30
- 14:40
- 15:30
- 15:40
- 16:30
- 16:40
- 17:30
- 17:40
- 18:40
- 19:40
- 20:15
- 20:40
- 21:40
- 22:55
All departuresBlaBlaCar Bus
- 00:15
- 06:35
- 07:35
- 09:00
- 10:10
- 11:10
- 12:10
- 13:25
- 15:00
- 16:00
- 23:15
All departuresRenfe
- 08:04
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
VoloteaMarseille Provence-Barcelona El PratSee live options and dates →
FlixBusMarseille-BarcelonaBook →
RenfeMarseille-BarcelonaBook →On this route you travel with Volotea, FlixBus, Renfe; Routavio does not add a booking fee.
How the trip from Marseille to Barcelona works
Start with a Volotea flight from Marseille to Barcelona, about 1h 10m. In total it's roughly €223 over 1h 10m, direct, no transfers.
Marseille to Barcelona: common questions
How long does it take to get from Marseille to Barcelona?
The most useful option is a flight; the flight itself takes about 1h 10m. Getting to and from the airports is on top of that.
When is the first bus from Marseille to Barcelona?
The first bus with FlixBus leaves at 06:00 and the last at 22:55, according to the published timetable.
How many bus departures a day are there from Marseille to Barcelona?
19 a day with FlixBus, between 06:00 and 22:55.
When is the first train from Marseille to Barcelona?
The first train with Renfe leaves at 08:04 and the last at 08:04, according to the published timetable.
How many train departures a day are there from Marseille to Barcelona?
1 a day with Renfe, between 08:04 and 08:04.
How far is Barcelona from Marseille?
About 338 km in a straight line. The real route on the ground or in the air is longer.
How much does Marseille to Barcelona cost?
On the upcoming dates we checked, the cheapest fare ranged from €20 to €27. Run a live search for your own date to see today's price.
Are there direct flights from Marseille to Barcelona?
Yes. The best option we found flies without a transfer and takes about 1h 10m.
How long is the flight from Marseille to Barcelona?
About 1h 10m, and that is the flight itself. Getting to and from the airports is on top of it.
What are the airport codes for Marseille and Barcelona?
Marseille is MRS and Barcelona is BCN, so this route is usually written MRS to BCN.
Which operators run Marseille to Barcelona?
On this route you travel with Volotea, FlixBus, Renfe.
Can you get from Marseille to Barcelona without flying?
Yes. A ground route by bus takes about 4h 50m.
What is the cheapest way to get from Marseille to Barcelona?
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: Volotea
Route calculated: 18 Oct 2026
Prices checked: 18 Oct 2026