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The cheapest and fastest coaches from Chalon-sur-Saône to Marseille

Showing times, prices and bookable tickets for 18 Sept

Cheapest price on 18 Sept

£19

Average ticket price on 18 Sept

£34

Fastest journey on 18 Sept

6 h

Average journey duration on 18 Sept

7 h 44 m

Buses on 18 Sept

5

Distance

390 km

Cheap tickets

The best way to find a cheap coach ticket from Chalon-sur-Saône to Marseille is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.

The average ticket from Chalon-sur-Saône to Marseille will cost around £34 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap coach tickets today for only £19.

Fast coaches

On Fri 18 Sept, we found 5 buses from Chalon-sur-Saône to Marseille, including 2 direct services.

These direct buses cover the 390 km distance in an average of 7 h 44 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 6 h .

The slowest buses will take 9 h 20 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.

  • BlaBlaCar Bus51094
    7:306h00
    Chalon-sur-Saône, Place de la Gare
    13:30Marseille, Gare de Marseille-Saint-Charles
    £191One-way
    0 changes
  • FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus
    6:208h10
    Chalon-sur-Saône, Gare Routière
    14:30Marseille, Gare de Marseille-Saint-Charles
    £291One-way
    1 change
  • FlixBusFlixBus
    15:406h35
    Chalon-sur-Saône, Gare Routière
    22:15Marseille, Gare de Marseille-Saint-Charles
    £311One-way
    0 changes
  • FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus
    11:109h20
    Chalon-sur-Saône, Gare Routière
    20:30Marseille, Gare de Marseille-Saint-Charles
    £451One-way
    1 change
  • FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus
    21:458h35
    Chalon-sur-Saône, Gare Routière
    6:20Marseille, Gare de Marseille-Saint-Charles
    £481One-way
    1 change

Travel Information

Compare train, coach and flight for Chalon-sur-Saône to Marseille

Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Chalon-sur-Saône to Marseille among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the coach, with an average ticket price of £27 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 3h 33m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.1 - 0.4kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £27, while a flight costs an average of £198.

Distance: 390 km

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Driving

£27

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Cheapest

£62

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£198

Average Price

£101

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(fuel + tolls)

6h 18m

Average total duration

5h 48m

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30m

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3h 33m

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3h 3m

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30m

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7h 1m

Average total duration

5h 1m

Onboard

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2h 0m

Additional time*

4h 23m

Average total duration

(door-to-door)

0.4 - 1.0kg

CO2 emissions

0.1 - 0.4kg

CO2 emissions

Lowest

1.2 - 2.3kg

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The cheapest way to travel from Chalon-sur-Saône to Marseille is a coach with an average price of £27.

This is compared to other travel options from Chalon-sur-Saône to Marseille:

A coach is £35 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Chalon-sur-Saône to Marseille costing on average £62.

A coach is £171 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Chalon-sur-Saône to Marseille costing on average £198.

The fastest way to travel from Chalon-sur-Saône to Marseille is by train with an average journey time of 3h 3m.

Other travel options to Marseille take longer:

Flight takes on average 5h 1m.

Coach takes on average 5h 48m.

It's helpful to compare your options as there are 3 ways to travel between Chalon-sur-Saône and Marseille including taking a train, coach and flight.
Take the bus. It's the cheapest way to make this trip, and the price gap is usually bigger than people expect.

Tickets start at around £27 compared to roughly £101 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about £74. The journey takes 5h 48m versus 4h 23m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can use the time productively rather than spending it behind the wheel. No parking to sort, no fuel stops, and most coaches have Wi-Fi and power outlets.

Direct services are operated by FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus, BlaBlaCar.

Driving is worth considering if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group (where fuel costs split several ways), or want the flexibility to stop along the way.

Live departures

Chalon-sur-Saône to Marseille bus times

The table below shows live departures for Chalon-sur-Saône to Marseille coaches for today, Thursday 17 September. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated coach journeys.

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ProviderDepartsDurationArrivesChanges
Tickets
BlaBlaCar Bus5:30 Chalon-sur-Saône
6h00
11:30 Marseille0 changesdirect
BlaBlaCar Bus12:15 Chalon-sur-Saône
6h50
19:05 Marseille0 changesdirect
BlaBlaCar Bus13:15 Chalon-sur-Saône
6h50
20:05 Marseille0 changesdirect
FlixBus14:40 Chalon-sur-Saône
6h35
21:15 Marseille0 changesdirect

This is the last bus of the day.

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Why should you book Chalon-sur-Saône to Marseille coaches with Omio?

FlixBus as well as BlaBlaCar Bus offer coaches services from Chalon-sur-Saône to Marseille.
Omio is an official ticket reseller for all your travel options from Chalon-sur-Saône to Marseille.

Why book with Omio vs FlixBus?

  • Compare with other providers: On Omio, you can not only buy tickets for FlixBus, but also compare tickets for the likes of BlaBlaCar Bus to find the best option for your trip from Chalon-sur-Saône to Marseille.
  • Designed for International Travelers: Omio is in your language including 24/7 customer service and offers multiple payment options, including PayPal, credit cards, and bank transfer, in your preferred currency.
  • Compare all your options: Omio allows you to compare FlixBus with all available travel options, which are train, bus and flight to ensure you get the best deal for traveling from Chalon-sur-Saône to Marseille.

Why book with Omio over Wanderu, Trainline or Checkmybus?

  • Compare with other providers: On Omio, you can also compare tickets for the likes of BlaBlaCar Bus to find the best option for your trip from Chalon-sur-Saône to Marseille.
  • Multiple modes of transport: Omio allows you to compare travel options including train, bus and flight to find the ideal travel option from Chalon-sur-Saône to Marseille.

Journey information

Overview: Bus from Chalon-sur-Saône to Marseille

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Buses from Chalon-sur-Saône to Marseille run on average 9 times per day, taking around 5h 48m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at £18 if you book in advance.

There are 5 coaches per day. The earliest coach runs at 00:10, the last at 23:15. The fastest coach covers the 390 km distance in 6h 0m.

Fares are the lowest economy prices found on Omio. Early booking often means lower prices. Prices change daily and are subject to availability. Discount cards, coach trips, and booking fees are not included.
Price information
Distance
390 km
Average bus duration
5h 48m
Cheapest ticket price
£18
Buses per day
9
Direct buses
5
Fastest bus
6h 0m
First bus
0:10
Last bus
23:15
Cheapest Month
Jun
Cheapest Day
Thu
High Season
Jul - Sept
Low Season
Oct - Dec
Busiest Day
Fri
Least Busy Day
Thu
Best time to book
14 days
Fares are the lowest economy prices found on Omio. Early booking often means lower prices. Prices change daily and are subject to availability. Discount cards, coach trips, and booking fees are not included.
Price information

Bus providers: FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus, BlaBlaCar from Chalon-sur-Saône to MarseilleYou can travel by bus between Chalon-sur-Saône to Marseille with FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus, BlaBlaCar for as low as £18. When you search for schedules and tickets, Omio will show you the best journey

FlixBus

About
FlixBus is one of Europe’s leading low-cost bus companies, founded in Germany and now offering long-distance services across Europe and the United States. In addition to its extensive daytime network, FlixBus also operates overnight buses on select European routes. Standard amenities include free Wi-Fi, power outlets to charge devices, extra legroom, luggage space, and onboard toilets, with snacks and drinks available for purchase. FlixBus offers a single Standard ticket type for all routes, which includes one carry-on bag and one checked bag per passenger. Additional fees apply for extra luggage and for reserving specific seats, such as Extra Seats, Table Seats, or Panorama Seats. This combination of affordability, comfort, and wide coverage makes FlixBus a popular choice for budget-conscious travelers.
Luggage & cancellation policy
Average FlixBus Duration
6h 35m
Cheapest FlixBus Price
£18
FlixBus frequency
2 a day
Luggage included
One carry-on bag up to 7kg (42x30x18 cm) and one checked bag up to 20kg (80x50x30 cm).
Additional luggage
Additional luggage can be purchased for a fee.
Cancellation Policy
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.
Amenities on board the bus
Wifi
Food sold onboard
Seat reservation
Toilets
USB plugs
Accessibility
Assistance; Priority boarding; Wheelchair-accessible buses.
Bikes
Bikes are allowed for a fee; must be booked.
Pets
Small pets in carriers allowed; guide dogs travel for free.

BlaBlaCar Bus

About
BlaBlaCar Bus (formerly known as Ouibus or iDBUS) is a long-distance coach company operating in 10 European countries and connecting over 300 destinations. A subsidiary of the French carpooling company BlaBlaCar, it offers comfortable travel with standard amenities such as air conditioning, toilets, USB and power outlets for charging devices, extra legroom, and adjustable seats. Free Wi-Fi is available on select routes. BlaBlaCar Bus offers only a Standard ticket type, which allows passengers to bring one carry-on bag and up to two checked bags per person.
Luggage & cancellation policy
Average BlaBlaCar Bus Duration
6h 0m
Cheapest BlaBlaCar Bus Price
£18
BlaBlaCar Bus frequency
1 a day
Luggage included
One carry-on bag up to 7kg and one checked bag up to 20kg.
Additional luggage
Additional luggage can be purchased for a fee.
Cancellation Policy
You can cancel your ticket up to 30 minutes before departure for a refund in the form of a voucher.
Amenities on board the bus
Wifi
Food sold onboard
Seat reservation
Toilets
USB plugs
Accessibility
Assistance; Priority boarding; Accessible seating options.
Bikes
Bikes are allowed; additional fees may apply.

What's included in each class

Compare BlaBlaCar Bus classes and the amenities included in each one.

Standard
  • Power plugs
  • WC
  • Air-conditioned
Standard
  • Power plugs
  • WC
  • Air-conditioned

BlaBlaCar

About
BlaBlaCar is a French online marketplace for carpooling, connecting drivers with empty seats and passengers traveling to the same destination to share costs. Founded in 2006, it operates in Europe and Latin America, boasting 26 million active members. The platform also includes BlaBlaCar Bus, an intercity bus service. BlaBlaCar's name comes from its rating system for drivers' chattiness: \Bla\" for quiet, \"BlaBla\" for talkative, and \"BlaBlaBla\" for very chatty. The company aims to be the leading marketplace for shared travel, offering affordable and sustainable solutions by combining carpooling with bus journeys."
Luggage & cancellation policy
BlaBlaCar frequency
5 a day

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  • Must visit

Mucem

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  • Recommended

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Fine arts museum in the Palais Longchamp, featuring paintings, sculptures, and decorative works from several centuries.

Euro (€)

Moderate for France: dining and hotels are cheaper than Paris, but summer stays and seafront areas raise costs. Public transport is reasonable.

Average meal costs

Budget
€8-15 for fast food or casual lunches.
Mid-range
€20-35 per person for a restaurant meal.
Fine dining
€60+ per person for upscale restaurants.
Coffee
€2.50-4 for a coffee.

Tipping culture

Service is usually included. Round up or leave 5-10% for excellent restaurant service. Taxis are often rounded up. In cafés, small change is appreciated but not expected.

FAQs: Chalon-sur-Saône to Marseille coach

Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Chalon-sur-Saône to Marseille by coach. 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 coach, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Marseille, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

FAQs
Cheap coach tickets from Chalon-sur-Saône to Marseille can start from as little as £18 when you book in advance. The average coach ticket price for Chalon-sur-Saône to Marseille is £27; however, prices vary depending on the time of day and class and they tend to be more expensive on the day.
The average journey time by coach from Chalon-sur-Saône to Marseille is 6h 0m to travel the 390 km long route. Journey times can vary on weekends and holidays, so use our Journey Planner to search for a specific date.
The earliest coach from Chalon-sur-Saône to Marseille leaves at 0:10. Plan your trip with the Journey Planner from Omio.
The latest coach from Chalon-sur-Saône to Marseille leaves at 23:15.
Yes, there are 5 direct coaches a day from Chalon-sur-Saône to Marseille with FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus, BlaBlaCar. Schedules can vary on holidays or weekends with fewer direct coaches.
When taking a coach from Chalon-sur-Saône to Marseille, you can count on FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus, BlaBlaCar for the best way to get you to Marseille. You can also check all possible coach companies who offer a service between Chalon-sur-Saône and Marseille and compare the amenities they offer before buying a coach ticket.
When departing from Chalon-sur-Saône , you have various coach station options to start your route from including Chalon-sur-Saône, Gare Routière, Chalon-sur-Saône, Place de la Gare . When arriving in Marseille , you can end your route in coach stations like Marseille, Gare de Marseille-Saint-Charles, Marseille, Gare de Saint-Antoine, Marignane, Gare Routière Aéroport Marseille Provence.Passengers board the coach most frequently from Chalon-sur-Saône, Gare Routière, which is located around away from the city centre, and they get off the coach at Marseille, Gare de Marseille-Saint-Charles, located 0 away from the city centre.
A trip to Marseille from Chalon-sur-Saône is worth doing but not as a day trip with a journey time of 6h 0m each way. Check with Omio app the best way to travel.
The cheapest month for a coach from Chalon-sur-Saône to Marseille is June.
It's helpful to compare your options as there are 3 ways to travel between Chalon-sur-Saône and Marseille including taking a train, coach and flight.
Yes, the following accessibility options are available when taking the coach from Chalon-sur-Saône to Marseille:
  • BlaBlaCar Bus
    • Assistance
    • Priority boarding
    • Accessible seating options.
  • FlixBus
    • Assistance
    • Priority boarding
    • Wheelchair-accessible buses.
Yes, there are bathrooms on board the coach from Chalon-sur-Saône to Marseille for coach company FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus.
Whether you can cancel your coach ticket from Chalon-sur-Saône to Marseille depends on the coach companies:
  • BlaBlaCar Bus
    • You can cancel your ticket up to 30 minutes before departure for a refund in the form of a voucher.
  • FlixBus
    • 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.
Yes, bikes are allowed on board the coach with coach company FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus.
Tickets are often cheaper when booked early. Traveling during off-peak hours or on weekdays can help you save money. Sort results by price to quickly identify the most affordable options. Check for promotions or discounts available on our website and app.
No, there is no food available to purchase on board the coach from Chalon-sur-Saône to Marseille.
Yes, the following luggage options are included when booking a coach ticket from Chalon-sur-Saône to Marseille:
  • BlaBlaCar Bus
    • One carry-on bag up to 7kg and one checked bag up to 20kg.
  • FlixBus
    • One carry-on bag up to 7kg (42x30x18 cm) and one checked bag up to 20kg (80x50x30 cm).
Yes, the following additional luggage options are available when booking a coach ticket from Chalon-sur-Saône to Marseille:
  • BlaBlaCar Bus
    • Additional luggage can be purchased for a fee.
  • FlixBus
    • Additional luggage can be purchased for a fee.
Yes, you can bring your pet on the coach from Chalon-sur-Saône to Marseille. The following conditions apply:
  • FlixBus
    • Small pets in carriers allowed
    • guide dogs travel for free.
You can reserve your seat on the coach from Chalon-sur-Saône to Marseille with the following coach company: FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus
Yes, there are USB plugs on board the coach from Chalon-sur-Saône to Marseille with the following coach company: FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus.
Yes, there is Wifi on board the coach from Chalon-sur-Saône to Marseille with the following coach company: FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus.

popular bus stations

Important Stations and Airports in Chalon-sur-Saône and Marseille

Most Chalon-sur-Saône to Marseille buses use the Chalon-sur-Saône, Gare Routière to Marseille, Gare de Marseille-Saint-Charles station pair, with some services arriving at Marseille, Gare de Saint-Antoine. Use this guide to compare Chalon-sur-Saône and Marseille bus stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like bus station facilities and services.

Departure bus stations in Chalon-sur-Saône
Arrival bus stations in Marseille
Chalon-sur-Saône, Gare RoutièreChalon sur Saone Avenue Jean Jaures, Avenue Jean Jaurès, 71100
Chalon-sur-Saône, Place de la GareChalon sur Saone Gare SNCF Bus Stop, Avenue Jean Jaurès 36, 71100

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