Bus from Marseille to Barcelona: Tickets & Schedules

Next bus departures

Next departures for Marseille to Barcelona on January 28
Operated byVehicle typeDeparture timeDeparture locationTrip durationArrival timeArrival locationRecommendedPrice and booking link
FlixbusBus
Gare Routière Saint-Charles
Barcelona NordCheapestFastest
Union IvkoniBus
    		MARSEILLE SAINT CHARLES BUS STATION
    		Barcelona SantsNo tags
    ALSA INTERNACIONALBus
      		Gare Routière Saint-Charles
      		Estació del Nord de BarcelonaNo tags
      FlixbusBus
      		Gare Routière Saint-Charles
      		Barcelona NordNo tags
      ALSA INTERNACIONALBus
        		Gare Routière Saint-Charles
        		Estació del Nord de BarcelonaNo tags

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        Compare 3 ways to go from Marseille to Barcelona

        We recommend taking the train

        Among the sustainable travel choices, the Train stands out as a good way to reach Barcelona. The journey takes about 4 hours 32 minutes, and with fares starting at just $74, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

        1train per day
        4h 32mAverage Duration
        343 kmDistance
        8kgCO₂ emissions
        Bus
        		Average Price$23 - $262Average Duration7h 50m
        8kg CO₂e
        Train
        		Average Price$74 - $302Average Duration4h 32m
        8kg CO₂e
        Carpool
        		Average Price$40 - $142Average Duration5h 20m
        14kg CO₂e

        Frequently asked questions about travelling from Marseille to Barcelona by bus

        Please note that schedules, routes, or operator details shown here may be updated or vary at the time of your trip.

        1. How much is the bus ticket from Marseille to Barcelona?

          The cheapest bus tickets from Marseille to Barcelona start from $23. The average price for this route is around $48. Busbud recommends that you book your tickets in advance for a better chance to get the lowest possible price.

        2. How long is the bus ride from Marseille to Barcelona?

          The average bus travel time from Marseille to Barcelona is 7h 50m, covering a distance of 338 km. The quickest bus can get you there in 6h 15m and is operated by BlaBlaCar Bus.

        3. Which bus companies service the Marseille to Barcelona route?

          Several major bus companies operate on this route with 16 buses available per day, including services from FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus, ALSA, Union Ivkoni.

        4. What are the earliest and latest departure times for the bus from Marseille to Barcelona?

          The earliest bus departs from Marseille to Barcelona at 5:40am. And the latest bus departs at 11:15pm.

        5. What are the CO₂ emissions for the bus trip from Marseille to Barcelona?

          A bus trip from Marseille to Barcelona generates an estimated 8 kg of CO₂, making it a highly eco-friendly travel option and a mode of travel recommended by Busbud.

        6. What is the best bus company from Marseille to Barcelona?

          According to Busbud customers, the highest-rated bus company on this route is ALSA, with an average rating of 4.3 out of 5 stars based on 61149 reviews.

        7. Which bus company has the best Wi-Fi from Marseille to Barcelona?

          Based on Busbud reviews, the bus company ALSA has the highest Wi-Fi rating with a score of 3.5.

        8. Which bus company has the best on-time performance from Marseille to Barcelona?

          According to Busbud traveller reviews, the most punctual bus company on this route is ALSA, with a punctuality rating of 4.3 out of 5 stars.

        9. Which bus company has the cleanest buses from Marseille to Barcelona?

          According to Busbud traveller reviews, the bus company with the cleanest buses on this route is ALSA, with a cleanliness rating of 4.7 out of 5 stars.

        Find cheapest prices for buses

        Price is for a one-way ticket for one passenger and based on past searches.

        Best price found
        01-25
        $52
        01-26
        $35
        Today
        $40
        01-28
        $37
        01-29
        $31
        01-30
        $30
        01-31
        $25
        02-01
        $30
        busbud logoThe cheapest trip from Marseille to Barcelona was searched and found on Jan 31, 2026 with a price of $25

        To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your bus tickets from Marseille to Barcelona, as early as possible.

        You can expect to pay from $25 to $170 for a bus ticket from Marseille to Barcelona based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $25 which is on 2026-01-31.

        Usually FlixBus, ALSA will charge you higher prices for tickets closer to the departure date. To find the best prices, you should be flexible on your date of travel.

        What's the cheapest way to go from Marseille to Barcelona?

        busbud logoThe Bus is the cheapest travel choice for this destination

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