Buses from Barcelona to Marseille are a cheap way to get from the coast of Spain to the second largest city in France when you are visiting Europe.
The main companies that run coaches on this route are Eurolines and ALSA.
Eurolines Buses from Barcelona to Marseille
Eurolines runs three to five buses a day between these cities. Departures take place from around 9:00 in the morning until around 1:30 in the morning, depending on the day.
Buses depart from Barcelona Nord and Sants stations and arrive at Marseille’s bus station on Rue Honorat. The travel time on this route is 7.5 to 9 hours or more, depending on highway traffic and coach departure times.
Tickets for Eurolines coaches can cost from 47 euros one-way if you book online well before your travel date.
ALSA Buses from Barcelona to Marseille
ALSA buses also run multiple times a day, with a different number of services running on different days of the week. Their coaches depart from Sants and Nord stations, and arrive at the bus station in Marseille. The journey time ranges from 7 hours and 15 minutes to 9 hours if there is no traffic.
Tickets for ALSA buses from Barcelona to Marseille cost from 47 euros each way if you book online in advance.