The cheapest and fastest buses from Madrid to Marseille Saint-Charles
Cheapest price
€46
Average price
€48
Fastest journey
15 h 20 m
Average duration
16 h 10 m
Buses per day
3
Distance
817 km
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Madrid to Marseille Saint-Charles is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Madrid to Marseille Saint-Charles will cost around €48 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only €46.
Of the 3 buses that leave Madrid for Marseille Saint-Charles on Sun, Dec 21, 3 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Sun, Dec 21 the direct buses cover the 817 km distance in an average of 16 h 10 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 15 h 20 m .
On Sun, Dec 21 the slowest buses will take 17 h 35 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.






Travel Information
Compare train, bus, and flight for Madrid to Marseille Saint-Charles
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Madrid to Marseille Saint-Charles among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from €41. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 2h 46m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €41, and a train costs an average of €89.
Distance: 817 km
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| Bus | Most popular Train | Flight |
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€66 Average price Cheapest | €208 Average price | €117 Average price |
15h 46m Average total duration 15h 16m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 8h 20m Average total duration 7h 50m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 46m Average total duration Fastest 2h 46m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* |
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Live departures
Madrid to Marseille Saint-Charles bus times
The table below shows live departures for Madrid to Marseille Saint-Charles buses for today, Saturday, December 20. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
3142 · 51028 | 12:00 PM Madrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses | 19h55 | 7:55 AM Marseille, Gare de Marseille-Saint-Charles | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 2:45 PM Madrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses | 18h50 | 9:35 AM Marseille, Gare de Marseille-Saint-Charles | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus | 6:05 PM Madrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses | 14h55 | 9:00 AM Marseille, Gare de Marseille-Saint-Charles | 0 transfersDirect | |
3167 · 4705 | 7:30 PM Madrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses | 16h10 | 11:40 AM Marseille, Gare de Marseille-Saint-Charles | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 7:50 PM Madrid, Terminal de autobuses T4 (Aeropuerto de Madrid) | 21h30 | 5:20 PM Marseille, Gare de Marseille-Saint-Charles | 1 transfer | |
Normal | 10:00 PM Madrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses | 17h59 | 3:59 PM Marseille, Gare de Marseille-Saint-Charles | 0 transfersDirect | |
Normal | 10:30 PM Madrid, Terminal de autobuses T4 (Aeropuerto de Madrid) | 17h29 | 3:59 PM Marseille, Gare de Marseille-Saint-Charles | 0 transfersDirect | |
| Sunday, December 21 | |||||
![]() | 4:30 AM Madrid | 15h20 | 7:50 PM Marseille Saint-Charles | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 6:35 AM Madrid | 17h35 | 12:10 AM Marseille Saint-Charles | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Bus from Madrid to Marseille Saint-Charles
Buses from Madrid to Marseille Saint-Charles run on average 7 times per day, taking around 15h 16m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at €41 but you can travel from only €25 by flight.
There are 2 buses per day. The earliest bus runs at 04:30, the last at 21:00. The fastest bus covers the 817 km distance in 14h 55m.
Distance 817 km |
Average bus duration 15h 16m |
Cheapest ticket price €41 |
Buses per day 7 |
Direct buses 2 |
Fastest bus 14h 55m |
First bus 04:30 |
Last bus 21:00 |
Bus providers: BlaBlaCar Bus, FlixBus, BlaBlaCar, Ourbus from Madrid to Marseille Saint-CharlesYou can travel by bus between Madrid to Marseille Saint-Charles with BlaBlaCar Bus, FlixBus, BlaBlaCar, Ourbus for as low as €25. When you search for schedules and tickets, Omio will show you the best journey
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FAQs: Bus from Madrid to Marseille Saint-Charles
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Madrid to Marseille Saint-Charles by bus. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest bus, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Marseille Saint-Charles, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

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popular bus stations
Popular bus stations from Madrid to Marseille Saint-Charles
- 06:00-23:00
- Free Wi-Fi
- Cafetería de la estación (in the station)
- Restaurante El Brillante (0.5 km)
- La Taberna de Domínguez (0.7 km).
- Available outside the main entrance.
- Elevators, ramps
- Available in the station.
- Bus: 8, 102, 148 Metro: L6 Train: C1, C5
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