Barcelona to Marseille Train & Bus Tickets
From Barcelona (Spain) to Marseille (France) · about 339 km
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Search Prices →Train or bus? What recent searches show
Fares and timetables seen in recent TransitScanner searches for Barcelona to Marseille, side by side.
| Train | Bus | |
|---|---|---|
| Cheapest fare seen | €69 for travel on 7 Nov 2026 (seen 23 Oct 2026) | €16.98 for travel on 19 Nov 2026 (seen 30 Oct 2026) |
| Typical journey time | — | about 7 h 15 min (10 journeys) |
| Sold by | — | FlixBus |
Last checked 30 Oct 2026. This is what searches saw, not a live quote: fares change, and the price at the seller's checkout is the one that counts.
Barcelona to Marseille: what to expect
Barcelona and Marseille are about 339 kilometres apart. TransitScanner compares the train and bus options sold on this route across many sellers, so fares, journey times and companies can be seen side by side.
This is an international route from Spain to France. Carry valid travel documents (passport or EU ID card where applicable) for border checks. At 339 km this is a medium-distance journey.
Fares are asked of the sellers on every search; the price at their checkout is the one that counts.
How to find cheap Barcelona–Marseille tickets
- Book early: fares often rise as the departure date approaches.
- Fares often differ between weekdays and times of day, so compare several dates.
- Use the multi-date scanner to find the cheapest day in a week or month.
- Compare direct and connecting options: a change can be cheaper, a direct journey is usually quicker.
About Marseille
- Marseille was founded around 600 BC by Greek settlers from Phocaea as Massalia, making it the oldest city in France. (Source: Wikipedia)
- Marseille was named European Capital of Culture in 2013. (Source: Wikipedia)
- The making of Marseille soap began some six centuries ago, tied to the city's port. (Source: Wikipedia)
FAQ: Barcelona to Marseille
How long does the journey from Barcelona to Marseille take?
In recent searches the typical journey took about 7 h 15 min by bus (median of the journeys seen, last checked 30 Oct 2026).
What is the cheapest ticket from Barcelona to Marseille?
The lowest fare seen recently is €16.98 by bus (FlixBus), for travel on 19 Nov 2026 (seen 30 Oct 2026). The lowest train fare seen is €69. Fares change daily: search your date to compare current train and bus prices.
Is it cheaper by train or by bus from Barcelona to Marseille?
In recent searches the lowest train fare was €69 and the lowest bus fare €16.98, so the bus was cheaper. Fares change by date, so compare your own.
Which companies sell tickets from Barcelona to Marseille?
Recent searches showed journeys sold by FlixBus.