THE SHORT VERSION
Florence to Marseille at a glance.
- From
- Florence Firenze
- Road distance
- About 627 km
- Straight line
- 477 km
- Car time, no stops
- ~7 h 15 min buses take longer
- Return route
- Marseille to Florence →
- Border
- Italy → France. Schengen: carry ID
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THE DETAILS THAT MAKE A DIFFERENCE
Right place. Right bus. Better start.
Leaving Florence
Florence has frequent buses to Rome, Milan, Naples and the rest of Italy. Buses starting or ending in Florence use the city-centre stop by Santa Maria Novella; through-buses stop at Villa Costanza near the motorway.
- Piazzale Montelungo
By Santa Maria Novella station. Buses starting or ending in Florence. - Villa Costanza Park & Ride
On the A1 motorway, linked to the centre by tram T1. Through-buses between other cities.
Arriving in Marseille
From Saint-Charles, the metro (lines 1 and 2) reaches the Old Port and city centre.
- Gare Routière Saint-Charles
Next to Marseille Saint-Charles station. Regional and long-distance coaches.
Keep the essentials offline
Save your ticket, the exact meeting point and the operator's phone number before you set off. Follow the check-in time on your confirmation.
- Regional Zou! buses link Marseille with Aix-en-Provence, Nice and other towns.
KEEP GOING
From Marseille, the road continues.
Other ways to reach Marseille
More buses from Florence
GOOD QUESTIONS
Before you take your seat.
How far is Florence from Marseille by road?+
About 627 km by road (477 km in a straight line). Distance is an OpenStreetMap routing estimate, not an operator figure.
How long does the bus from Florence to Marseille take?+
We don't publish timetables. As a guide, the drive takes roughly 7 h 15 min by car without stops; bus journeys are usually longer. Check the duration of your chosen departure on 12Go before booking.
Where does the bus leave from in Florence?+
It depends on the operator. Main options in Florence include Piazzale Montelungo, Villa Costanza Park & Ride, and many tourist companies collect from offices or hotels. Your ticket shows the exact boarding point.
Is there a bus back from Marseille to Florence?+
Yes, 12Go also lists services in the opposite direction. See our Marseille to Florence guide.
Where does the bus from Florence arrive in Marseille?+
It depends on the operator. In Marseille, services use Gare Routière Saint-Charles. From Saint-Charles, the metro (lines 1 and 2) reaches the Old Port and city centre.
How do I get from the bus stop to the centre of Marseille?+
From Saint-Charles, the metro (lines 1 and 2) reaches the Old Port and city centre.
What kind of bus runs from Florence to Marseille?+
It varies by operator and departure. Routes in this region are served by a mix of sleeper buses, seated coaches and smaller limousine vans. Check the vehicle type, seat layout and luggage allowance for your departure on 12Go before you book.
Can I book the Florence to Marseille bus online?+
Yes. 12Go lists departures on this route. You choose a date, compare operators and pay online, and the provider issues the ticket. BusConnects doesn't sell tickets itself.
Where can I go next from Marseille by bus?+
Direct buses from Marseille include Nice, Lyon, Barcelona, Milan, Zurich and more. See all connections on our Marseille bus page.
Do I need my passport on the bus from Florence to Marseille?+
Italy and France are both in the Schengen area, so there are usually no routine border checks. Carry your passport or national ID card anyway: spot checks happen and operators may ask for ID.
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Route listed in 12Go's public route index (checked 2026-10-09). Station information reviewed 2026-10-09. Distance: OpenStreetMap data via OSRM (approximate driving distance). Listings change and are not live inventory. Confirm the departure, pickup, price and conditions before paying.
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