How to travel from Marseille to Barcelona, Spain

The distance between Marseille and Barcelona is around 395km (246 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train and then fly which takes around 2hrs.

5 routes found

We've found 5 different ways to get from Marseille to Barcelona by train, bus, car and plane. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

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Train and Plane

Take the train to Aix En Provence Tgv then fly from Marseille (MRS) to Barcelona (BCN).

  • Duration2hrs
  • Flight time1hr
  • Typical cost
    €82($82)
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Train

Take the train to Barcelona-Sants.

  • Duration4h 30m
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    €70($70)
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Bus

Take the bus to Barcelona.

  • Duration6h 50m
  • Departs4 times a day
  • Typical cost
    €29($29)
Operated byFlixBus+ 2 others

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Drive

Drive to Barcelona.

  • Duration4h 50m
  • Distance506km (314 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Marseille and Barcelona

There are several options for getting from Marseille to Barcelona by train, bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €29 ($29) and will take around 6h 50m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train and then fly and arrive in approximately 2hrs, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €82 ($82).

The distance between Marseille and Barcelona is around 395km (246 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 338km (210 miles)

It takes around 4h 30m to get from Marseille and Barcelona by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 4h 50m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Marseille to Barcelona is to take the train and then fly which takes around 2hrs and will set you back approx €82 ($82).

The cheapest way to travel between Marseille and Barcelona, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around €29 ($29) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Marseille and Barcelona. It typically takes around 4h 30m and departs once daily.

Yes there is a direct train service that runs between Marseille and Barcelona with no changeovers required. The train runs once daily and takes 4h 30m.

Renfe SNCF run train services between Marseille and Barcelona. Trains depart once daily and will take around 4h 30m, however, this may vary depending on the particular service and whether it runs express or stops all stations.

Bus travel

Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Marseille and Barcelona. It typically takes around 6h 50m and departs 4 times a day.

Yes there is a direct bus service that runs between Marseille and Barcelona with no changeovers required. The bus runs 4 times a day and takes 6h 50m.

FlixBus, Blablabus and ALSA run regular bus services between Marseille and Barcelona. Buses run 4 times a day and take around 6h 50m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Marseille to Barcelona. We recommend that you take the train to Aix En Provence Tgv then fly from Marseille (MRS) to Barcelona (BCN). instead which will take 2hrs.

The closest major airport to Barcelona is Josep Tarradellas Airport Barcelona-El Prat (BCN) (BCN) which is approximately 12km (8 miles) from Barcelona. Girona-Costa Brava Airport (GRO) (GRO) and Reus Airport (REU) (REU) are also nearby and might be a better alternative airport depending on where you are flying from.

Drive yourself

Yes it is possible to drive from Marseille and Barcelona. The distance is around 506km (314 miles) by road and it will take around 4h 50m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Marseille to Barcelona is to take the train which takes, on average, 4h 30m and will usually cost around €70 ($70).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Marseille and Barcelona

Transport options from Marseille to Barcelona
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train and Plane
2hrs
€82($82)
5 times a day395km (246 miles)
Train
4h 30m
€70($70)
once daily528km (328 miles)
Bus + 1 similar
6h 50m
€29($29)
4 times a day504km (313 miles)
Bus to Barcelona7h 25m
€31($31)
4 times a week511km (317 miles)
Drive
4h 50m
€95($95)
on demand506km (314 miles)

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Airports near Barcelona

The following major airports near Barcelona offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Spain and internationally.

BCN
Josep Tarradellas Airport Barcelona-El Prat (BCN)
International Airport
Distance
12km (8 miles) from Barcelona
GRO
Girona-Costa Brava Airport (GRO)
Domestic Airport
Distance
75km (47 miles) from Barcelona
REU
Reus Airport (REU)
Domestic Airport
Distance
90km (56 miles) from Barcelona