There are 6 ways to get from Marseille to Catalonia by train (Renfe), bus, rideshare, plane, car, or train
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Train (Renfe)
best- Take the train from Marseille St Charles to Barcelona-Santstrain 9730
4h 40m€68–102Rideshare
cheapest- Take the rideshare from Marseille to Barcelone499.4 km
5h 58m€29Bus
- Take the bus from Marseille - Saint-Charles Bus Station to Barcelona - North Bus Stationbus BlaBlaCar Bus
7h 15m€40–80Fly from Marseille Provence Airport
- Fly from Marseille Provence Airport (MRS) to Barcelona–El Prat Airport (BCN)plane MRS - BCN
4h 22m€44–143Drive 501.4 km
- Drive from Marseille to Barcelonacar 501.4 km
5h 4m€80–115Train to Nice Côte D'Azur International Airport, fly
- Take the train from Marseille-Saint-Charles to Nice-Saint-Augustintrain
- Fly from Nice Côte D'Azur International Airport (NCE) to Barcelona–El Prat Airport (BCN)plane NCE - BCN
6h 55m€96–276
Marseille to Catalonia by train (Renfe)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Marseille to Catalonia is to rideshare which costs €29 and takes 5h 58m.
The fastest way to get from Marseille to Catalonia is to fly which takes 4h 22m and costs €40 - €150.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Marseille - Saint-Charles Bus Station station and arriving at Barcelona - North Bus Station station. Services depart hourly, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 7h 15m.
No, there is no direct train from Marseille to Catalonia. However, there are services departing from Marseille St Charles and arriving at Barcelona Plaça de Catalunya via Barcelona Sants. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 40m.
The distance between Marseille and Catalonia is 530 km. The road distance is 501.4 km.
The best way to get from Marseille to Catalonia without a car is to train which takes 4h 40m and costs €65 - €110.
It takes approximately 4h 40m to get from Marseille to Catalonia, including transfers.
Marseille to Catalonia bus services, operated by BlaBlaCar Bus, depart from Marseille - Saint-Charles Bus Station.
Marseille to Catalonia train services, operated by Renfe Viajeros, depart from Marseille St Charles station.
The best way to get from Marseille to Catalonia is to train which takes 4h 40m and costs €65 - €110. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €40 - €80 and takes 7h 15m, you could also fly, which costs €40 - €150 and takes 4h 22m.
What companies run services between Marseille, France and Catalonia, Spain?
Renfe Viajeros operates a train from Marseille St Charles to Barcelona-Sants twice daily. Tickets cost €65–110 and the journey takes 4h 32m. Alternatively, BlaBlaCar Bus operates a bus from Marseille - Saint-Charles Bus Station to Barcelona - North Bus Station every 3 hours. Tickets cost €45–80 and the journey takes 7h 15m. Two other operators also service this route.
- Website
- vueling.com
Flights from Marseille Provence Airport to Barcelona–El Prat Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- €30–120
Flights from Nice Côte D'Azur International Airport to Barcelona–El Prat Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 24m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €30–140
Flights from Nice Côte D'Azur International Airport to Barcelona–El Prat Airport via Ibiza
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 40m
- When
- Sunday
- Estimated price
- €65–180
- Website
- iberia.com
Flights from Marseille Provence Airport to Barcelona–El Prat Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- €30–120
Flights from Nice Côte D'Azur International Airport to Barcelona–El Prat Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 24m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €30–140
Flights from Nice Côte D'Azur International Airport to Barcelona–El Prat Airport via Ibiza
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 40m
- When
- Sunday
- Estimated price
- €65–180
- Website
- easyjet.com
Flights from Nice Côte D'Azur International Airport to Barcelona–El Prat Airport via Geneva
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 23m
- When
- Monday to Wednesday
- Estimated price
- €110–170
- Website
- volotea.com
Flights from Marseille Provence Airport to Barcelona–El Prat Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- When
- Friday
- Estimated price
- €25–140
- Phone
- +34 91 232 03 20
- Website
- renfe.com
Train from Marseille St Charles to Barcelona-Sants
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 32m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €65–110
- Website
- https://www.renfe.com/es/en
- Phone
- +33 4 13 94 30 50
- Website
- zou.maregionsud.fr
Train from Marseille-Saint-Charles to Nice-Saint-Augustin
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 33m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €55–110
- Website
- https://zou.maregionsud.fr/en/
- Phone
- +3 318 576 2228
- Website
- blablacar.co.uk
Bus from Marseille - Saint-Charles Bus Station to Barcelona - North Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 15m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €45–80
- Website
- https://www.blablacar.co.uk/bus
Rome2Rio's guide to FlixBus
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- [email protected]
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.fr
Bus from Marseille - Saint-Charles Bus Station to Barcelona - North Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 15m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- €40–75
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.co.uk
- Phone
- +34 910 207 007
- Website
- alsa.es
Bus from Marseille - Saint-Charles Bus Station to Barcelona - North Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 30m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €40–60
- Schedules at
- alsa.es
- Phone
- +3 318 576 2228
- Website
- blablacar.com
Rideshare from Marseille to Barcelone
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 58m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €29
- Schedules at
- blablacar.com
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More Questions & Answers
Marseille to Catalonia bus services, operated by BlaBlaCar Bus, arrive at Barcelona - North Bus Station.
Marseille to Catalonia train services, operated by Renfe Viajeros, arrive at Barcelona-Sants station.
Yes, the driving distance between Marseille to Catalonia is 501 km. It takes approximately 5h 4m to drive from Marseille to Catalonia.
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Book your Marseille to Catalonia bus tickets online with Omio and FlixBus.
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Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Marseille and Catalonia. A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.