How to get from Nice to Marseille
- 159 km as the crow flies
- Fastest: bus, 2h 10m
- 67 bus departures a day with FlixBus
Compare the train, bus and flight options. Then check them for your own date.
At a glance
Fastest
2h 10m
direct
Bus
€10
Calculated by Routavio, refreshed 5 Oct 2026
Start with the whole journey.
We compared the ways to travel from Nice to Marseille. The most useful door-to-door route takes 2h 10m by bus with no transfer. The two cities are about 159 km apart in a straight line. The price and operators below come from a real route search.
This is the lowest fare we have recorded for this route in the last 14 days.
159 km
Which way suits you?
| Transport | Observed fare | Duration and scope | Detail |
|---|---|---|---|
| Train | €34Omio catalogue, Oct 5 | 2h 38mdirect | See Train details |
| Bus | €9Omio catalogue, Oct 5 | 2h 10mdirect | See Bus details |
- Train€34Omio catalogue, Oct 52h 38m · directSee Train details
- Bus€9Omio catalogue, Oct 52h 10m · directSee Bus details
These figures were observed on different days. This table is not a live price ranking for your date.
Nice to Marseille: cheapest or fastest?
All from the same recent search. Pick a tab: the legs, the timing and the difference from the others all change with it.
- 1Nice → Marseillebus
FlixBus·2h 10m
The best balance of price and time we found on this route.
The observed fares belong to earlier dates.
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The amounts on each day are fares seen earlier, not live offers. A day with no figure is one we have not priced, not one without a service.
All transport observations
Flight calendar
Flight prices by day, Nice to Marseille
The lowest fare we saw for each day over the next three months. Tap a day to search it live.
October 2026
€68November 2026
€141Departures from Nice to Marseille
FlixBus runs 67 scheduled departures a day, the first at 01:30 and the last at 23:50.
| Operator | Departures a day | First | Last |
|---|---|---|---|
| FlixBusbus | 67 | 01:30 | 23:50 |
| BlaBlaCar Busbus | 27 | 00:55 | 23:55 |
| SNCFtrain | 9 | 05:57 | 18:58 |
All departuresFlixBus
- 01:30
- 02:30
- 03:05
- 03:30
- 04:05
- 04:10
- 04:30
- 05:10
- 05:30
- 05:45
- 06:10
- 06:15
- 06:35
- 06:45
- 07:05
- 07:10
- 07:15
- 07:40
- 08:15
- 08:40
- 09:00
- 09:15
- 09:30
- 09:35
- 09:40
- 10:00
- 10:15
- 10:30
- 10:40
- 11:15
- 11:40
- 12:15
- 12:40
- 13:15
- 13:55
- 14:05
- 14:15
- 14:55
- 15:05
- 15:10
- 15:15
- 16:05
- 16:10
- 16:15
- 16:20
- 17:05
- 17:10
- 17:15
- 17:20
- 17:25
- 17:30
- 17:45
- 18:15
- 18:20
- 18:30
- 19:30
- 19:50
- 20:30
- 20:50
- 21:30
- 21:50
- 21:59
- 22:30
- 22:50
- 22:59
- 23:30
- 23:50
All departuresBlaBlaCar Bus
- 00:55
- 04:10
- 05:10
- 06:20
- 07:00
- 08:00
- 09:00
- 09:40
- 10:15
- 10:50
- 11:40
- 12:10
- 13:10
- 14:30
- 16:00
- 16:30
- 18:30
- 19:00
- 20:00
- 20:15
- 20:45
- 21:00
- 21:15
- 21:45
- 22:15
- 23:15
- 23:55
All departuresSNCF
- 05:57
- 06:57
- 07:55
- 09:56
- 11:56
- 14:57
- 15:10
- 15:55
- 18:58
Departure times come from operator timetables and are local time at the origin. Where a row shows no times, the frequency is the operator's own and the timetable is not published to us. Times can change on holidays and at short notice; confirm with the operator before you travel.
Departure and arrival
Ticket prices on this route
What each way of travelling costs, as the operator publishes it. These describe the route rather than a date you pick, and they refresh once a day. Booking opens at our partner Omio.
Omio last refreshed these on Mon, Oct 5
Operators seen on these journeys
On this route you travel with FlixBus, SNCF; Routavio does not add a booking fee.
How the trip from Nice to Marseille works
Start with a FlixBus bus from Nice to Marseille, about 2h 10m. In total it's roughly €10 over 2h 10m, direct, no transfers.
Nice to Marseille: common questions
How long does it take to get from Nice to Marseille?
The most useful route takes about 2h 10m by bus, with no transfer.
When is the first bus from Nice to Marseille?
The first bus with FlixBus leaves at 01:30 and the last at 23:50, according to the published timetable.
How many bus departures a day are there from Nice to Marseille?
67 a day with FlixBus, between 01:30 and 23:50.
When is the first train from Nice to Marseille?
The first train with SNCF leaves at 05:57 and the last at 18:58, according to the published timetable.
How many train departures a day are there from Nice to Marseille?
9 a day with SNCF, between 05:57 and 18:58.
How far is Marseille from Nice?
About 159 km in a straight line. The real route on the ground or in the air is longer.
How much does Nice to Marseille cost?
Our latest search put the route we recommend at €10. Other options on this page can cost less, and the exact fare depends on your travel date.
Which operators run Nice to Marseille?
On this route you travel with FlixBus, SNCF.
Can you get from Nice to Marseille without flying?
Yes. A ground route by bus takes about 1h 40m.
What is the cheapest way to get from Nice to Marseille?
Usually a flexible date, or leaving from a nearby airport. A live search puts every option for your dates side by side.
Can I book directly?
Yes. Routavio sends you straight to the operator or an independent third-party provider. We never add a booking fee. The final fare and availability are confirmed by that provider.
Where to next
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Sources and method
Routes are calculated by Routavio's multimodal engine from operator timetables and flight data. Durations come from timetables, and prices are the most recent observation, not a guarantee.
Operators: FlixBus
Route calculated: 5 Oct 2026