There are 10 ways to get from Marseille to Spain by train (Renfe), bus, rideshare, plane, or car
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Train (Renfe)
best- Take the train from Marseille St Charles to Barcelona-Santstrain 9730
4h 41m€68–101Rideshare
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
6h 25m€35–75Fly to Son Sant Joan Airport
- Fly from Marseille Provence Airport (MRS) to Son Sant Joan Airport (PMI)plane MRS - PMI
3h 53m€31–152Drive 501.4 km
- Drive from Marseille to Barcelonacar 501.4 km
5h 4m€80–116Fly to Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport
- Fly from Marseille Provence Airport (MRS) to Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport (MAD)plane MRS - MAD
4h 48m€49–201Fly to Barcelona–El Prat Airport
- Fly from Marseille Provence Airport (MRS) to Barcelona–El Prat Airport (BCN)plane MRS - BCN
4h 22m€34–173Fly to Málaga Airport
- Fly from Marseille Provence Airport (MRS) to Málaga Airport (AGP)plane MRS - AGP
4h 57m€48–189Fly to Seville Airport
- Fly from Marseille Provence Airport (MRS) to Seville Airport (SVQ)plane MRS - SVQ
5h€58–193Fly to Valencia Airport
- Fly from Marseille Provence Airport (MRS) to Valencia Airport (VLC)plane MRS - VLC
4h 17m€56–212
Marseille to Spain by train (Renfe)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Marseille to Spain is to rideshare which costs €29 and takes 5h 58m.
The fastest way to get from Marseille to Spain is to fly which takes 3h 53m and costs €30 - €160.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Marseille - Saint-Charles Bus Station station and arriving at Barcelona - North Bus Station station. Services depart every four hours, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 6h 25m.
No, there is no direct train from Marseille to Spain. 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 41m.
The distance between Marseille and Spain is 530 km. The road distance is 501.4 km.
The best way to get from Marseille to Spain without a car is to train which takes 4h 41m and costs €65 - €110.
It takes approximately 4h 41m to get from Marseille to Spain, including transfers.
Marseille to Spain bus services, operated by BlaBlaCar Bus, depart from Marseille - Saint-Charles Bus Station.
Marseille to Spain train services, operated by Renfe Viajeros, depart from Marseille St Charles station.
The best way to get from Marseille to Spain is to train which takes 4h 41m and costs €65 - €110. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €35 - €75 and takes 6h 25m, you could also fly, which costs €30 - €160 and takes 3h 53m.
What companies run services between Marseille, France and Spain?
Renfe Viajeros operates a train from Marseille St Charles to Barcelona-Sants twice daily. Tickets cost €65–100 and the journey takes 4h 32m. Alternatively, BlaBlaCar Bus operates a bus from Marseille - Saint-Charles Bus Station to Barcelona - North Bus Station every 4 hours. Tickets cost €40–75 and the journey takes 6h 25m. Two other operators also service this route.
- Website
- ryanair.com
Flights from Marseille Provence Airport to Son Sant Joan Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €24–120
Flights from Marseille Provence Airport to Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 50m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €40–170
Flights from Marseille Provence Airport to Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport via Son Sant Joan Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 30m
- When
- Thursday
- Estimated price
- €40–170
Flights from Marseille Provence Airport to Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport via Menorca
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 5m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, and Friday
- Estimated price
- €40–170
Flights from Marseille Provence Airport to Málaga Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 5m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €35–170
Flights from Marseille Provence Airport to Seville Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h
- When
- Wednesday, Friday, Sunday, and Thursday
- Estimated price
- €45–160
Flights from Marseille Provence Airport to Seville Airport via Son Sant Joan Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 35m
- When
- Wednesday and Thursday
- Estimated price
- €45–160
Flights from Marseille Provence Airport to Seville Airport via Valencia Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 40m
- When
- Tuesday
- Estimated price
- €45–160
Flights from Marseille Provence Airport to Valencia Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 25m
- When
- Tuesday and Saturday
- Estimated price
- €50–190
Flights from Marseille Provence Airport to Valencia Airport via Son Sant Joan Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 5m
- When
- Wednesday
- Estimated price
- €50–190
- Phone
- +34 91 232 03 20
- Website
- Renfe Viajeros
Train from Marseille St Charles to Barcelona-Sants
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 32m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €65–100
- Website
- Renfe Viajeros
- Phone
- +3 318 576 2228
- Website
- BlaBlaCar Bus
Bus from Marseille - Saint-Charles Bus Station to Barcelona - North Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 25m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €40–75
- Website
- BlaBlaCar Bus
- Phone
- +3 318 576 2228
- Website
- BlaBlaCar
Rideshare from Marseille to Barcelone
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 58m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €29
- Schedules at
- BlaBlaCar
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More Questions & Answers
Marseille to Spain bus services, operated by BlaBlaCar Bus, arrive at Barcelona - North Bus Station.
Marseille to Spain train services, operated by Renfe Viajeros, arrive at Barcelona-Sants station.
Yes, the driving distance between Marseille to Spain is 501 km. It takes approximately 5h 4m to drive from Marseille to Spain.
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Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Marseille and Spain. A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.