The cheapest and fastest coaches from Montpellier to Marseille
Cheapest price
£7
Average price
£9
Fastest journey
1 h 30 m
Average duration
1 h 44 m
Buses per day
11
Distance
126 km
The best way to find a cheap coach ticket from Montpellier to Marseille is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Montpellier to Marseille will cost around £9 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap coach tickets today for only £7.
Of the 11 buses that leave Montpellier for Marseille every day 11 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
These direct buses cover the 126 km distance in an average of 1 h 44 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 1 h 30 m .
The slowest buses will take 2 h 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.
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Travel Information
Compare train and coach for Montpellier to Marseille
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Montpellier to Marseille among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £5. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 2h 1m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.0 - 0.1kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £5, and a train costs an average of £8.
Distance: 126 km
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| Coach | Most popular Train |
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£8 Average Price Cheapest | £15 Average Price |
3h 1m Average total duration 2h 31m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 31m Average total duration Fastest 2h 1m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
0.1 - 0.3kg CO2 emissions | 0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions Lowest |
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Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
Live departures
Montpellier to Marseille bus times
The table below shows live departures for Montpellier to Marseille coaches for today, Monday 26 January. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated coach journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
50591 | 16:45 Montpellier, Sabines Gare Routière | 2h20 | 19:05 Marseille, Gare de Marseille-Saint-Charles | 0 changesdirect | |
4732 | 19:20 Montpellier, Sabines Gare Routière | 2h45 | 22:05 Marseille, Gare de Marseille-Saint-Charles | 0 changesdirect | |
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50689 | 02:45 Montpellier, Sabines Gare Routière | 2h25 | 05:10 Marseille, Gare de Marseille-Saint-Charles | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 06:30 Montpellier, Sabines Gare Routière | 2h30 | 09:00 Marseille, Gare de Marseille-Saint-Charles | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 07:10 Montpellier, Sabines Gare Routière | 2h20 | 09:30 Marseille, Gare de Marseille-Saint-Charles | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 13:50 Montpellier, Sabines Gare Routière | 2h10 | 16:00 Marseille, Gare de Marseille-Saint-Charles | 0 changesdirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Bus from Montpellier to Marseille
Buses from Montpellier to Marseille run on average 27 times per day, taking around 2h 31m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at £5 if you book in advance.
There are 27 coaches per day. The earliest coach runs at 00:30, the last at 23:55. The fastest coach covers the 126 km distance in 2h 0m.
Distance 126 km |
Average bus duration 2h 31m |
Cheapest ticket price £5 |
Buses per day 27 |
Direct buses 27 |
Fastest bus 2h 0m |
First bus 00:30 |
Last bus 23:55 |
Bus providers: BlaBlaCar Bus, FlixBus, BlaBlaCar, Alsa, SNCF | Autocar, Ourbus from Montpellier to MarseilleYou can travel by bus between Montpellier to Marseille with BlaBlaCar Bus, FlixBus, BlaBlaCar, Alsa, SNCF | Autocar, Ourbus for as low as £5. When you search for schedules and tickets, Omio will show you the best journey
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FAQs: Montpellier to Marseille coach
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Montpellier 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.

When departing from Montpellier, you have various coach station options to start your route from including Montpellier, Sabines Gare Routière, Montpellier, Gare Montpellier Sud de France and Montpellier, Rue de la Madeleine (Sabines). When arriving in Marseille, you can end your journey in coach stations like Marseille, Gare de Marseille-Saint-Charles, Marignane, Gare Routière Aéroport Marseille Provence, Marseille, Gare de Saint-Antoine and Marseille, Av. Des Caillols (Métro La Fourragère).
Passengers board the coach most frequently from Montpellier, Sabines Gare Routière, which is located around 5.1 miles (8.2 km) away from the city centre, and they get off the coach at Marseille, Gare de Marseille-Saint-Charles, located 0.9 miles (1.5 km) away from the city centre.
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popular bus stations
Important Stations and Airports in Montpellier and Marseille
- 06:00-20:00
- Free Wi-Fi
- Available outside the station.
- Elevators, ramps
- Available in the station.
- Bus: 6, 7, 11 Tram: 2
- 06:00-23:00
- Free Wi-Fi
- Café Le Saint-Charles (in the station)
- Bistro Provence (0.2 km)
- Fast Food Express (in the station).
- Available outside the main entrance.
- Elevators, ramps
- Available in the station.
- Bus: 49, 52, 82S Metro: M1, M2 Train: TER, TGV
- 05:00-23:00
- Free Wi-Fi
- Starbucks (in the station)
- Brioche Dorée (in the station).
- Available outside the terminal.
- Elevators, ramps
- Available in the station.
- Bus: L91, L38 Train: TER
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