How far is Lugano from Marseille?

Lugano and Marseille are 257 miles (415 km) apart.

What are the departure and arrival stations when taking the bus from Lugano to Marseille?

Most of the buses traveling from Lugano to Marseille leave from Arrêt D'autobus Lugano and arrive at Gare Routière Saint-Charles. These are the most popular pick-up and drop-off locations on this route, but you can find others that could fit better into your travel plans.

What are the best sights and things to do in Marseille?

Once in Marseille, you can start exploring the city and discover its surroundings. The top sights and things to do are Vieux Port Fish Market, Park Borély, Roman Docks Museum, Place Castellane and La Corniche.

Bus Lugano to Marseille from $42 | Refundable Tickets

Previously seen trips

Next departures for Lugano to Marseille on November 24
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	8:55pm	Lugano	14h 5m	11:00am	Gare Routière Saint-Charles	No tags
Bus	10:50pm	Arrêt D'autobus Lugano	13h 20m	12:10pm	Aéroport MRS	No tags
Bus	10:50pm	Arrêt D'autobus Lugano	10h 45m	9:35am	Gare Routière Saint-Charles	No tags
Bus	10:50pm	Arrêt D'autobus Lugano	10h 45m	9:35am	Gare Routière Saint-Charles	No tags
Bus	10:50pm	Arrêt D'autobus Lugano	13h 20m	12:10pm	Aéroport MRS	No tags

Compare 2 ways to go from Lugano to Marseille

We recommend taking the bus

Among the sustainable travel choices, the bus stands out as the good way to reach Marseille. The journey takes about 12 hours 40 minutes and with fares starting at just $45, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

4bus per day

12h 40mAverage Duration

257 milesDistance

10kgCO₂ emissions

	Average Price	Average Duration	CO₂ emissions	Actions
Bus	Average Price$45 - $144	Average Duration12h 40m	CO₂ emissions 10kg CO₂e
Carpool	Average Price$42 - $42	Average Duration6h 10m	CO₂ emissions 17kg CO₂e

Where are the popular stops in Lugano and Marseille?

Stops in Lugano

A
Arrêt D'autobus Lugano
Via Giacomo E Filippo Ciani, 6900 Lugano, Switzerland
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B
Stazione/Gare de Lugano
Stazione FFS 1, 6900 Lugano, Switzerland
C
Via Basilea
Via Basilea, 6900 Lugano, Switzerland

Stops in Marseille

A
Gare Routière Saint-Charles
15 Rue Honnorat, 13003 Marseille, France
B
ARENC
133 Rue Peyssonnel, 13002 Marseille, , France
C
Port de Marseille
Boulevard Euromediterranée Quai d'Arenc, 13002 Marseille, France

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BlaBlaCar Bus

3.5/511,150 reviews

Staff4.4

Timeliness3.6

Cleanliness4.3

Wifi2.6

FlixBus

3.5/511,420 reviews

Staff4.2

Timeliness3.9

Cleanliness4.1

Wifi2.7

Flixbus is a European bus operator that offers intercity and bus travel in over 38 countries. Known for their easy-to-spot lime green buses and for offering affordable transportation between cities in Europe and the Americas, Flixbus is a good option for those looking for an affordable, reliable bus company. In their buses, you'll find free WiFi, bathrooms, and power outlets. You can also pay extra to choose your seat and get extra legroom, or even buy a snack or drink onboard directly from the driver. You can reschedule your ticket for a small fee, which varies from $1 to $5, depending on how close you are to the departure date.

FR bus companies: FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus, ALSA, Greyhound, Intercape, Rede Expressos, Trenitalia

Frequently asked questions about traveling from Lugano to Marseille by bus

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

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The cheapest trip from Lugano to Marseille was searched and found on Nov 28, 2025 with a price of $42

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

You can expect to pay from $42 to $101 for a bus ticket from Lugano to Marseille based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $42 which is on 2025-11-28.

Usually FlixBus 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.