What is the distance between Saint-Étienne and Marseille?

The distance between the two cities is 156 miles (251 km).

What are the departure and arrival stations when taking the bus from Saint-Étienne to Marseille?

If you're headed to Marseille from Saint-Étienne, chances are that your bus will depart from Gare SNCF de St-Étienne Châteaucreux and arrive at Gare Routière Saint-Charles. These are the main pick-up and drop-off locations on this route, there are other pick-up and drop-off locations that could make it easier for you to reach your destination.

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 Prado Beaches, The Old Charity, Park Borély, Lighthouse Palace and Les Calanques.

Bus Saint-Étienne to Marseille from $18 | Refundable Tickets

Next departures

Next departures for Saint-Étienne to Marseille on November 10
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended	Price and booking link
		9:10am	Gare SNCF de St-Étienne Châteaucreux	9h 30m	6:40pm	Gare Routière Saint-Charles	CheapestFastest

Next departures for Saint-Étienne to Marseille on November 13
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended	Price and booking link
		1:35pm	Gare SNCF de St-Étienne Châteaucreux	7h 30m	9:05pm	Gare Routière Saint-Charles	CheapestFastest
		9:10am	Gare SNCF de St-Étienne Châteaucreux	9h 30m	6:40pm	Gare Routière Saint-Charles	No tags

Next departures for Saint-Étienne to Marseille on November 14
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended	Price and booking link
		9:10am	Gare SNCF de St-Étienne Châteaucreux	9h 30m	6:40pm	Gare Routière Saint-Charles	Cheapest
		1:35pm	Gare SNCF de St-Étienne Châteaucreux	7h 30m	9:05pm	Gare Routière Saint-Charles	Fastest

Last refresh of the prices: Today at 1:14 PM CET.

Compare 3 ways to go from Saint-Étienne to Marseille

We recommend carpooling

Among the sustainable travel choices, the carpool stands out as the good way to reach Marseille. The journey takes about 2 hours 50 minutes and with fares starting at just $16, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

23carpool per day

2h 50mAverage Duration

156 milesDistance

11kgCO₂ emissions

	Average Price	Average Duration	CO₂ emissions
Bus	Average Price$19 - $75	Average Duration7h 30m	CO₂ emissions 6kg CO₂e
Train	Average Price$60 - $164	Average Duration3h 4m	CO₂ emissions 6kg CO₂e
Carpool	Average Price$16 - $55	Average Duration2h 50m	CO₂ emissions 11kg CO₂e

Compare bus companies

FlixBus

3.5/511,247 reviews

Staff4.1

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.

BlaBlaCar Bus

3.5/511,101 reviews

Staff4.4

Timeliness3.6

Cleanliness4.3

Wifi2.6

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

Where are the popular stops in Saint-Étienne and Marseille?

Stops in Saint-Étienne

A - Gare SNCF de St-Étienne Châteaucreux

B - Saint Etienne - Arrêt de Autobus

C - Saint Etienne

D - Saint-Etienne (Parking Abribus)

Stops in Marseille

A - Gare Routière Saint-Charles

B - ARENC

C - Port de Marseille

Frequently asked questions about traveling from Saint-Étienne to Marseille by bus

What is the distance between Saint-Étienne and Marseille?
What are the departure and arrival stations when taking the bus from Saint-Étienne to Marseille?
What are the best sights and things to do in Marseille?

Find cheapest prices for buses

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

Best price found

11/07

$61

11/08

$40

Today

$37

11/10

$35

11/11

No data

11/12

No data

11/13

$27

11/14

$30

The cheapest trip from Saint-Étienne to Marseille was searched and found on Nov 13, 2025 with a price of $27

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

You can expect to pay from $27 to $61 for a bus ticket from Saint-Étienne to Marseille based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $27 which is on 2025-11-13.

What's the cheapest way to go from Saint-Étienne to Marseille?

The bus is the cheapest travel choice for this destination

Vehicle Type	Travel Time	Avg Price	Daily Departures
Vehicle TypeBus	Travel Time7h 30m	Avg Price$33	Daily Departures2
Vehicle TypeTrain	Travel Time3h 4m	Avg Price$117	Daily Departures7
Vehicle TypeCarpool	Travel Time2h 50m	Avg Price$33	Daily Departures23

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