The cheapest and fastest buses from La Ciotat to Barcelona
Cheapest price on Sep 12
€21
Average ticket price on Sep 12
€23
Fastest journey on Sep 12
6 h 50 m
Average journey duration on Sep 12
7 h 12 m
Buses on Sep 12
3
Distance
346 km
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from La Ciotat to Barcelona is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from La Ciotat to Barcelona will cost around €23 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only €21.
On Sat, Sep 12, we found 3 buses from La Ciotat to Barcelona, including 3 direct services.
On Sat, Sep 12 the direct buses cover the 346 km distance in an average of 7 h 12 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 6 h 50 m .
On Sat, Sep 12 the slowest buses will take 7 h 30 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.
6:40 PM7h15La Ciotat1:55 AMBarcelona€211One-way0 transfers
7:00 AM7h30La Ciotat2:30 PMBarcelona€241One-way0 transfers
10:10 AM6h50La Ciotat5:00 PMBarcelona€241One-way0 transfers
10:10 AM6h50La Ciotat5:00 PMBarcelona€241One-way0 transfers
6:40 PM7h15La Ciotat1:55 AMBarcelona€211One-way0 transfers
7:00 AM7h30La Ciotat2:30 PMBarcelona€241One-way0 transfers
Travel Information
Compare bus, train, and flight for La Ciotat to Barcelona
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from La Ciotat to Barcelona among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of €30 For those with little time, consider booking a flight, which has an average total journey time of 3h 7m. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €30, while a train costs an average of €148.
Distance: 346 km
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| Bus | Most popular Train | Flight | Driving |
|---|---|---|---|
€30 Average price Cheapest | €148 Average price | €123 Average price | €123 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
7h 45m Average total duration 7h 15m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 45m Average total duration 5h 15m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 7m Average total duration Fastest 1h 7m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* | 5h 45m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
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This is compared to other travel options from La Ciotat to Barcelona:
A bus is €93 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from La Ciotat to Barcelona costing on average €123.
A bus is €119 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from La Ciotat to Barcelona costing on average €148.
Other travel options to Barcelona take longer:
Train takes on average 5h 15m.
Bus takes on average 7h 15m.
Live departures
La Ciotat to Barcelona bus times
The table below shows live departures for La Ciotat to Barcelona buses for today, Friday, September 11. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
FlixBus | 5:30 PM Marseille, Gare de Marseille-Saint-Charles | 8h40 | 2:10 AM Barcelona, Estación de Autobuses de Sants | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 5:30 PM Marseille, Gare de Marseille-Saint-Charles | 8h15 | 1:45 AM Barcelona, Estació d'Autobusos Nord | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 7:40 PM Marseille, Gare de Marseille-Saint-Charles | 7h15 | 2:55 AM Barcelona, Estació d'Autobusos Nord | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 9:00 PM Toulon, Boulevard de Tessé | 9h10 | 6:10 AM Barcelona, Estació d'Autobusos Nord | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 9:50 PM Toulon, Boulevard de Tessé | 10h40 | 8:30 AM Barcelona, Estació d'Autobusos Nord | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus | 10:40 PM Marseille, Gare de Marseille-Saint-Charles | 7h30 | 6:10 AM Barcelona, Estació d'Autobusos Nord | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 10:40 PM Marseille, Gare de Marseille-Saint-Charles | 9h35 | 8:15 AM Barcelona, Estación de Autobuses de Sants | 1 transfer | |
![]() | 11:15 PM Marseille, Gare de Marseille-Saint-Charles | 7h30 | 6:45 AM Barcelona, Estació d'Autobusos Nord | 0 transfersDirect | |
| Saturday, September 12 | |||||
![]() | 7:00 AM La Ciotat | 7h30 | 2:30 PM Barcelona | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 10:10 AM La Ciotat | 6h50 | 5:00 PM Barcelona | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Bus from La Ciotat to Barcelona
Buses from La Ciotat to Barcelona run on average 11 times per day, taking around 7h 15m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at €21 if you book in advance.
There are 6 buses per day. The earliest bus runs at 02:20, the last at 23:55. The fastest bus covers the 346 km distance in 6h 45m.
Distance 346 km |
Average bus duration 7h 15m |
Cheapest ticket price €21 |
Buses per day 11 |
Direct buses 6 |
Fastest bus 6h 45m |
First bus 2:20 AM |
Last bus 11:55 PM |
Cheapest Month May |
Cheapest Day Fri |
High Season Jul - Sep |
Low Season Oct - Dec |
Busiest Day Thu |
Least Busy Day Thu |
Best time to book 35 days |
Bus providers: FlixBus from La Ciotat to BarcelonaYou can travel by bus between La Ciotat to Barcelona with FlixBus for as low as €21. When you search for schedules and tickets, Omio will show you the best journey
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FAQs: Bus from La Ciotat to Barcelona
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from La Ciotat to Barcelona 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 Barcelona, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

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- Assistance
- Priority boarding
- Wheelchair-accessible buses.
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- You can cancel your ticket up to 15 minutes before departure and receive a voucher for future travel. Refund requests for delays over 120 minutes are possible.
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- One carry-on bag up to 7kg (42x30x18 cm) and one checked bag up to 20kg (80x50x30 cm).
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- Additional luggage can be purchased for a fee.
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- Small pets in carriers allowed
- guide dogs travel for free.
popular bus stations
Popular bus stations from La Ciotat to Barcelona
Most La Ciotat to Barcelona buses use the Marseille, Gare de Marseille-Saint-Charles to Barcelona, Estació d'Autobusos Nord station pair, with some services arriving at Barcelona, Estación de Autobuses de Sants. Use this guide to compare La Ciotat and Barcelona bus stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like bus station facilities and services.
Which Barcelona station do buses from La Ciotat arrive at?
Getting to Barcelona, Estació d'Autobusos Nord from Barcelona city centre
Barcelona, Estació d'Autobusos Nord is 2 km from Barcelona city centre. Public transport options include:
Barcelona, Estació d'Autobusos Nord bus station facilities and services
Barcelona, Estació d'Autobusos Nord has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, and Ticket Office.
Food and drink
Food options include: Cafetería de la estación (in the station), Tapas 24 (0.4 km), Pizzeria Roma (0.6 km).
Wi-Fi and ATMs
Free Wi-Fi. ATMs are located near the main entrance and inside the waiting area.
Tickets and information
Ticket office support is available at Barcelona, Estació d'Autobusos Nord.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Barcelona, Estació d'Autobusos Nord: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Barcelona, Estació d'Autobusos Nord: Elevators, ramps.
Getting to Barcelona, Estación de Autobuses de Sants from Barcelona city centre
Barcelona, Estación de Autobuses de Sants is 1 km from Barcelona city centre. Public transport options include:
Barcelona, Estación de Autobuses de Sants bus station facilities and services
Barcelona, Estación de Autobuses de Sants has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, and Ticket Office.
Food and drink
Food options include: Cafetería de la estación (in the station), Fast Food Corner (in the station), Local Cuisine Spot (in the station).
Wi-Fi and ATMs
Free Wi-Fi. ATMs are located near the main entrance and in the waiting area.
Tickets and information
Ticket office support is available at Barcelona, Estación de Autobuses de Sants.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Barcelona, Estación de Autobuses de Sants: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Barcelona, Estación de Autobuses de Sants: Elevators, ramps.
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