The cheapest and fastest coaches from Nantes to Marseille
Cheapest price
£90
Average price
£134
Fastest journey
13 h 55 m
Average duration
14 h 44 m
Buses per day
17
Distance
696 km
The best way to find a cheap coach ticket from Nantes to Marseille is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Nantes to Marseille will cost around £134 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap coach tickets today for only £90.
Of the 17 buses that leave Nantes for Marseille every day 1 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
These direct buses cover the 696 km distance in an average of 14 h 44 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 13 h 55 m .
The slowest buses will take 16 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.
5102818:5014h05Nantes, Route de Paris8:55Marseille, Gare de Marseille-Saint-Charles£901One-way0 changes
50023 · 504870:0517h10Nantes, Route de Paris17:15Marseille, Gare de Marseille-Saint-Charles£901One-way1 change
50766 · 5048914:0516h05Nantes, Route de Paris6:10Marseille, Gare de Marseille-Saint-Charles£1101One-way1 change
FlixBus · FlixBus23:5514h35Nantes14:30Marseille, Gare de Marseille-Saint-Charles£1211One-way1 change
FlixBus · FlixBus11:2017h20Nantes4:40Marseille, Gare de Marseille-Saint-Charles£1231One-way1 change
72404 · 5109423:3513h55Nantes, Route de Paris13:30Marseille, Gare de Marseille-Saint-Charles£2291One-way1 change
5102818:5014h05Nantes, Route de Paris8:55Marseille, Gare de Marseille-Saint-Charles£901One-way0 changes
FlixBus · FlixBus23:5514h35Nantes14:30Marseille, Gare de Marseille-Saint-Charles£1211One-way1 change
FlixBus · FlixBus7:4515h05Nantes22:50Marseille, Gare de Marseille-Saint-Charles£1281One-way1 change
FlixBus · FlixBus20:3516h00Nantes12:35Marseille, Gare de Marseille-Saint-Charles£1291One-way1 change
Travel Information
Compare train, coach and flight for Nantes to Marseille
Omio recommends booking the flight as it is the most popular option from Nantes to Marseille among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £29. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 1h 51m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £29, and a train costs an average of £47.
Distance: 696 km
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| Coach | Most popular Flight | Train |
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£56 Average Price Cheapest | £92 Average Price | £120 Average Price |
13h 13m Average total duration 12h 43m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 51m Average total duration Fastest 1h 51m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 8h 40m Average total duration 8h 10m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
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Live departures
Nantes to Marseille bus times
The table below shows live departures for Nantes to Marseille coaches for today, Thursday 16 April. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated coach journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
FlixBus · FlixBus | 18:35 Nantes | 16h00 | 10:35 Marseille, Gare de Marseille-Saint-Charles | 1 change | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 21:55 Nantes | 14h35 | 12:30 Marseille, Gare de Marseille-Saint-Charles | 1 change | |
50023 · 50487 | 22:05 Nantes, Route de Paris | 17h10 | 15:15 Marseille, Gare de Marseille-Saint-Charles | 1 change | |
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undefined · undefined | 3:30 Nantes, Gare Nord | 18h25 | 21:55 Marseille, Gare de Marseille-Saint-Charles | 1 change | |
4031 · 50471 | 3:30 Nantes, Route de Paris | 18h25 | 21:55 Marseille, Gare de Marseille-Saint-Charles | 1 change | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 5:45 Nantes | 15h05 | 20:50 Marseille, Gare de Marseille-Saint-Charles | 1 change | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 6:10 Nantes | 19h55 | 2:05 Marseille, Gare de Marseille-Saint-Charles | 1 change | |
50025 · 51047 | 7:45 Nantes, Route de Paris | 16h25 | 0:10 Marseille, Gare de Marseille-Saint-Charles | 1 change | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 9:20 Nantes | 17h20 | 2:40 Marseille, Gare de Marseille-Saint-Charles | 1 change | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 10:40 Nantes | 16h05 | 2:45 Marseille, Gare de Marseille-Saint-Charles | 1 change | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 10:45 Nantes | 17h35 | 4:20 Marseille, Gare de Marseille-Saint-Charles | 1 change | |
50816 · 50755 | 11:40 Nantes, Route de Paris | 16h20 | 4:00 Marseille, Gare de Marseille-Saint-Charles | 1 change | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 11:40 Nantes | 17h30 | 5:10 Marseille, Gare de Marseille-Saint-Charles | 1 change | |
50766 · 50489 | 12:05 Nantes, Route de Paris | 16h05 | 4:10 Marseille, Gare de Marseille-Saint-Charles | 1 change | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 15:45 Nantes | 17h45 | 9:30 Marseille, Gare de Marseille-Saint-Charles | 1 change | |
51028 | 16:50 Nantes, Route de Paris | 14h05 | 6:55 Marseille, Gare de Marseille-Saint-Charles | 0 changesdirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Bus from Nantes to Marseille
Buses from Nantes to Marseille run on average 7 times per day, taking around 12h 43m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at £29 but you can travel from only £18 by flight.
There are 1 coaches per day. The earliest coach runs at 00:05, the last at 23:55. The fastest coach covers the 696 km distance in 14h 5m.
Distance 696 km |
Average bus duration 12h 43m |
Cheapest ticket price £29 |
Buses per day 7 |
Direct buses 1 |
Fastest bus 14h 5m |
First bus 0:05 |
Last bus 23:55 |
Cheapest Month Feb |
Cheapest Day Mon |
High Season Apr - Jun |
Low Season Jan - Mar |
Busiest Day Thu |
Least Busy Day Sat |
Best time to book 6 days |
Bus providers: BlaBlaCar Bus, FlixBus, BlaBlaCar from Nantes to MarseilleYou can travel by bus between Nantes to Marseille with BlaBlaCar Bus, FlixBus, BlaBlaCar for as low as £18. When you search for schedules and tickets, Omio will show you the best journey
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FAQs: Nantes to Marseille coach
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Nantes 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.

- BlaBlaCar Bus
- Assistance
- Priority boarding
- Accessible seating options.
- FlixBus
- Assistance
- Priority boarding
- Wheelchair-accessible buses.
- 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.
- 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).
- BlaBlaCar Bus
- Additional luggage can be purchased for a fee.
- FlixBus
- Additional luggage can be purchased for a fee.
- FlixBus
- Small pets in carriers allowed
- guide dogs travel for free.
popular bus stations
Important Stations and Airports in Nantes and Marseille
- 06:00-23:00
- Free Wi-Fi
- Café de la Gare (in the station)
- Fast Food Express (in the station).
- Available outside the main entrance.
- Elevators, ramps
- Available in the station.
- Bus: C1, 11, 12 Tram: 1
- 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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