There are 6 ways to get from FC Barcelona to Marseille by train (Renfe), bus, car, plane, or train
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Train (Renfe)
best- Take the train from Barcelona-Sants to Marseille St Charlestrain 9725
6h 22m€68–98Fly to Marseille Provence Airport
cheapest- Fly from Barcelona–El Prat Airport (BCN) to Marseille Provence Airport (MRS)plane BCN - MRS
4h 19m€35–182Bus
- Take the bus from Barcelona, Estació d'Autobusos Nord to Marseille, Gare de Marseille-Saint-Charlesbus 1922
8h 17m€48–73Drive 502.3 km
- Drive from FC Barcelona to Marseillecar 502.3 km
5h€83–119Bus via Pg Lluís Companys - Arc de Triomf
- Take the bus from Barcelona - North Bus Station to Marseille - Saint-Charles Bus Stationbus BlaBlaCar Bus
8h 28m€38–73Fly to Nice Côte D'Azur International Airport, train
- Fly from Barcelona–El Prat Airport (BCN) to Nice Côte D'Azur International Airport (NCE)plane BCN - NCE
- Take the train from Nice-Saint-Augustin to Marseille-Saint-Charlestrain
7h 31m€92–277
FC Barcelona to Marseille by foot, subway, and train (Renfe)
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from FC Barcelona to Marseille is to bus via Pg Lluís Companys - Arc de Triomf which costs €35 - €75 and takes 8h 28m.
The fastest way to get from FC Barcelona to Marseille is to fly which takes 4h 19m and costs €35 - €190.
No, there is no direct bus from FC Barcelona to Marseille. However, there are services departing from Barcelona, Estació d'Autobusos Nord and arriving at Marseille, Gare de Marseille-Saint-Charles via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 17m.
No, there is no direct train from FC Barcelona to Marseille. However, there are services departing from Espanya and arriving at Marseille St Charles via Barcelona-Sants. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 22m.
The distance between FC Barcelona and Marseille is 530 km. The road distance is 502.3 km.
The best way to get from FC Barcelona to Marseille without a car is to train which takes 6h 22m and costs €65 - €100.
It takes approximately 6h 22m to get from FC Barcelona to Marseille, including transfers.
FC Barcelona to Marseille bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Barcelona, Estació d'Autobusos Nord station.
FC Barcelona to Marseille train services, operated by Renfe Viajeros, depart from Barcelona-Sants station.
The best way to get from FC Barcelona to Marseille is to train which takes 6h 22m and costs €65 - €100. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €45 - €75 and takes 8h 17m, you could also fly, which costs €35 - €190 and takes 4h 19m.
What companies run services between FC Barcelona, Spain and Marseille, France?
Renfe Viajeros operates a train from Barcelona-Sants to Marseille St Charles once daily. Tickets cost €65–95 and the journey takes 5h 1m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Barcelona, Estació d'Autobusos Nord to Marseille, Gare de Marseille-Saint-Charles twice a week. Tickets cost €45–70 and the journey takes 6h 50m.
- Website
- vueling.com
Flights from Barcelona–El Prat Airport to Marseille Provence Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- When
- Monday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- €29–160
Flights from Barcelona–El Prat Airport to Nice Côte D'Azur International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 17m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €28–160
- Website
- volotea.com
Flights from Barcelona–El Prat Airport to Marseille Provence Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- When
- Wednesday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- €19–120
Rome2Rio's guide to Renfe Viajeros
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +34 91 232 03 20
- Website
- Renfe Viajeros
Train from Barcelona-Sants to Marseille St Charles
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 1m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €65–95
- Website
- Renfe Viajeros
- Phone
- +33 4 13 94 30 50
- Website
- Zou! Lignes Express Régionales
Train from Nice-Saint-Augustin to Marseille-Saint-Charles
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 31m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €55–80
- Website
- Zou! Lignes Express Régionales
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- [email protected]
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from Barcelona, Estació d'Autobusos Nord to Marseille, Gare de Marseille-Saint-Charles
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 50m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- €45–70
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from Barcelona - North Bus Station to Marseille - Saint-Charles Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 10m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €40–70
- Website
- Flixbus
- Phone
- +3 318 576 2228
- Website
- BlaBlaCar Bus
Bus from Barcelona - North Bus Station to Marseille - Saint-Charles Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 50m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- €35–65
- Website
- BlaBlaCar Bus
- Phone
- +34 910 207 007
- Website
- alsa.es
Bus from Barcelona - North Bus Station to Marseille - Saint-Charles Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 8h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €40–70
- Schedules at
- alsa.es
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Booking & Getting There
FC Barcelona to Marseille bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Marseille, Gare de Marseille-Saint-Charles station.
FC Barcelona to Marseille train services, operated by Renfe Viajeros, arrive at Marseille St Charles station.
Yes, the driving distance between FC Barcelona to Marseille is 502 km. It takes approximately 5h to drive from FC Barcelona to Marseille.
There are 4153+ hotels available in Marseille.