How to get from Marseille to Nice
On Routavio you can compare the ways from Marseille to Nice by price and travel time.
- 159 km as the crow flies
- Fastest: bus, 2h 10m
- 60 bus departures a day with FlixBus
Compare the train, bus and flight options. Then check them for your own date.
At a glance
Fastest
2h 10m
direct
Bus
€10
Calculated by Routavio, refreshed 20 Oct 2026
Start with the whole journey.
We compared the ways to travel from Marseille to Nice. The most useful door-to-door route takes 2h 10m by bus with no transfer. The two cities are about 159 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 €9, on Sat, Oct 17.
159 km
Which way suits you?
| Transport | Observed fare | Duration and scope | Detail |
|---|---|---|---|
| Train | €24Omio catalogue, Oct 20 | 2h 42mdirect | See Train details |
| Bus | €9Omio catalogue, Oct 20 | 2h 10mdirect | See Bus details |
- Train€24Omio catalogue, Oct 202h 42m · directSee Train details
- Bus€9Omio catalogue, Oct 202h 10m · directSee Bus details
These figures were observed on different days. This table is not a live price ranking for your date.
Marseille to Nice: 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.
- 1Marseille → Nicebus
FlixBus·2h 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 Nice
FlixBus runs 60 scheduled departures a day, the first at 00:20 and the last at 23:00.
| Operator | Departures a day | First | Last |
|---|---|---|---|
| FlixBusbus | 60 | 00:20 | 23:00 |
| BlaBlaCar Busbus | 32 | 00:15 | 23:15 |
| SNCFtrain | 8 | 06:36 | 20:20 |
All departuresFlixBus
- 00:20
- 01:20
- 02:15
- 02:50
- 02:55
- 03:00
- 03:15
- 03:50
- 03:55
- 04:00
- 04:15
- 04:30
- 04:40
- 04:55
- 05:10
- 05:30
- 06:10
- 06:30
- 07:10
- 07:30
- 08:05
- 08:10
- 08:20
- 08:30
- 08:40
- 08:45
- 09:05
- 09:10
- 09:20
- 09:40
- 09:45
- 10:05
- 10:10
- 10:45
- 11:10
- 11:40
- 12:10
- 12:20
- 13:10
- 14:10
- 14:30
- 15:10
- 15:20
- 15:30
- 16:10
- 16:20
- 16:30
- 17:10
- 17:20
- 17:45
- 18:30
- 18:45
- 19:20
- 19:30
- 20:30
- 21:00
- 21:30
- 22:00
- 22:30
- 23:00
All departuresBlaBlaCar Bus
- 00:15
- 02:20
- 03:20
- 04:30
- 05:40
- 06:20
- 06:40
- 07:10
- 07:20
- 08:00
- 08:10
- 08:20
- 08:50
- 11:50
- 12:15
- 12:40
- 12:50
- 13:50
- 15:25
- 16:25
- 16:30
- 16:35
- 17:00
- 17:25
- 17:35
- 18:00
- 18:50
- 19:25
- 20:15
- 21:15
- 22:15
- 23:15
All departuresSNCF
- 06:36
- 10:18
- 11:20
- 12:28
- 13:28
- 17:28
- 20:01
- 20:20
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
On this route you travel with FlixBus, SNCF; Routavio does not add a booking fee.
How the trip from Marseille to Nice works
Start with a FlixBus bus from Marseille to Nice, about 2h 10m. In total it's roughly €10 over 2h 10m, direct, no transfers.
Marseille to Nice: common questions
How long does it take to get from Marseille to Nice?
The most useful route takes about 2h 10m by bus, with no transfer.
When is the first bus from Marseille to Nice?
The first bus with FlixBus leaves at 00:20 and the last at 23:00, according to the published timetable.
How many bus departures a day are there from Marseille to Nice?
60 a day with FlixBus, between 00:20 and 23:00.
When is the first train from Marseille to Nice?
The first train with SNCF leaves at 06:36 and the last at 20:20, according to the published timetable.
How many train departures a day are there from Marseille to Nice?
8 a day with SNCF, between 06:36 and 20:20.
How far is Nice from Marseille?
About 159 km in a straight line. The real route on the ground or in the air is longer.
How much does Marseille to Nice cost?
On the upcoming dates we checked, the cheapest fare ranged from €9 to €11. Run a live search for your own date to see today's price.
Which operators run Marseille to Nice?
On this route you travel with FlixBus, SNCF.
Can you get from Marseille to Nice without flying?
Yes. A ground route by bus takes about 2h 10m.
What is the cheapest way to get from Marseille to Nice?
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.
Where to next
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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: FlixBus
Route calculated: 20 Oct 2026