The cheapest and fastest coaches from Nantes to Marseille
Cheapest price
£41
Average price
£54
Fastest journey
14 h 5 m
Average duration
15 h 10 m
Buses per day
11
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 £54 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap coach tickets today for only £41.
Of the 11 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 15 h 10 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 14 h 5 m .
The slowest buses will take 16 h 5 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.
50766 · 50489
50023 · 50487
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50766 · 50489Travel 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 £32. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 1h 47m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £32, and a flight costs an average of £33.
Distance: 696 km
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| Coach | Most popular Flight | Train |
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£58 Average Price Cheapest | £133 Average Price | £118 Average Price |
13h 8m Average total duration 12h 38m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 47m Average total duration Fastest 1h 47m 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, Friday 16 January. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated coach journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
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50766 · 50489 | 13:05 Nantes | 16h05 | 05:10 Marseille, Gare de Marseille-Saint-Charles | 1 change | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 15:30 Nantes | 19h00 | 10:30 Marseille, Gare de Marseille-Saint-Charles | 1 change | |
51028 | 17:50 Nantes | 14h05 | 07:55 Marseille, Gare de Marseille-Saint-Charles | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 19:35 Nantes | 16h00 | 11:35 Marseille, Gare de Marseille-Saint-Charles | 1 change | |
72404 · 50846 | 22:35 Nantes | 18h25 | 17:00 Marseille, Gare de Marseille-Saint-Charles | 1 change | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 22:55 Nantes | 14h35 | 13:30 Marseille, Gare de Marseille-Saint-Charles | 1 change | |
50023 · 50487 | 23:05 Nantes | 17h10 | 16:15 Marseille, Gare de Marseille-Saint-Charles | 1 change | |
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FlixBus · FlixBus | 06:45 Nantes | 15h05 | 21:50 Marseille, Gare de Marseille-Saint-Charles | 1 change | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 07:10 Nantes | 19h50 | 03:00 Marseille, Gare de Marseille-Saint-Charles | 1 change | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 11:40 Nantes | 16h05 | 03:45 Marseille, Gare de Marseille-Saint-Charles | 1 change | |
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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 38m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at £32 if you book in advance.
There are 1 coaches per day. The earliest coach runs at 00:10, the last at 23:55. The fastest coach covers the 696 km distance in 14h 5m.
Distance 696 km |
Average bus duration 12h 38m |
Cheapest ticket price £32 |
Buses per day 7 |
Direct buses 1 |
Fastest bus 14h 5m |
First bus 00:10 |
Last bus 23:55 |
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 £32. 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.

Passengers board the coach most frequently from Nantes, Route de Paris, which is located around 3.1 miles (5 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 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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