THE SHORT VERSION
Valencia to Marseille at a glance.
- From
- Valencia València
- Road distance
- About 846 km
- Straight line
- 641 km
- Car time, no stops
- ~9 h 15 min buses take longer
- Return route
- Marseille to Valencia →
- Border
- Spain → France. Schengen: carry ID
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THE DETAILS THAT MAKE A DIFFERENCE
Right place. Right bus. Better start.
Leaving Valencia
Valencia is a major Mediterranean city with coaches to Madrid, Barcelona, Alicante and Andalusia. The bus station is north of the old town by the Turia gardens.
- Valencia bus station · Estació d'Autobusos de València
Avinguda de Menéndez Pidal, near Túria metro (lines 1 and 2).
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 Valencia
GOOD QUESTIONS
Before you take your seat.
How far is Valencia from Marseille by road?+
About 846 km by road (641 km in a straight line). Distance is an OpenStreetMap routing estimate, not an operator figure.
How long does the bus from Valencia to Marseille take?+
We don't publish timetables. As a guide, the drive takes roughly 9 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 Valencia?+
It depends on the operator. Main options in Valencia include Valencia bus station, and many tourist companies collect from offices or hotels. Your ticket shows the exact boarding point.
Is there a bus back from Marseille to Valencia?+
Yes, 12Go also lists services in the opposite direction. See our Marseille to Valencia guide.
Where does the bus from Valencia 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 Valencia 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 Valencia 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, Florence and more. See all connections on our Marseille bus page.
Do I need my passport on the bus from Valencia to Marseille?+
Spain 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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