Next departures

Next departures for Saint-Étienne to Marseille on September 4
Operated byVehicle typeDeparture timeDeparture locationTrip durationArrival timeArrival locationRecommendedPrice and booking link
BlaBlaCar Bus
Gare SNCF de St-Étienne Châteaucreux
Gare Routière Saint-CharlesCheapestFastest

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Compare 3 ways to go from Saint-Étienne to Marseille

Average PriceUS$20 - US$86Average Duration7h 10m
6kg CO₂e5 out of 5 stars
Most eco-friendly
Average PriceUS$60 - US$164Average Duration3h 4m
6kg CO₂e5 out of 5 stars
Carpool
Average PriceUS$18 - US$60Average Duration3h
11kg CO₂e4 out of 5 stars
CheapestFastest
busbud logoBusbud recommends carpooling from Saint-Étienne to Marseille

Among the sustainable travel choices, the carpool stands out as a good way to reach Marseille. The journey takes about 3 hours, and with fares starting at just US$18, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

22carpool per day
3hAverage Duration
US$18Cheapest ticket
11kgCO₂ emissions

Bus Saint-Étienne to Marseille: Trip Overview

Average Ticket PriceUS$32
Average Bus Trip Duration7h 10m
Number of daily buses3
Earliest bus departure5:40am
Distance250 km
Latest bus departure3:30pm

Saint-Étienne to Marseille Bus

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We make sure you can find a bus service from Saint-Étienne to Marseille from the most reliable bus companies operating this trip.

From cheap bus tickets to more luxurious buses travelling from Saint-Étienne to Marseille, we offer a wide range of bus services to best suit your needs depending on how much your budget is.

Frequently asked questions on the trip Saint-Étienne - Marseille

  1. What is the distance between Saint-Étienne and Marseille?

    Saint-Étienne and Marseille are 251 km (156 miles) apart.

  2. What are the departure and arrival locations for buses traveling from Saint-Étienne to Marseille?

    Buses departing from Gare SNCF de St-Étienne Châteaucreux in Saint-Étienne will take you to Gare Routière Saint-Charles in Marseille.

Find cheapest prices for buses

Price is for a one-way ticket for one passenger and based on past searches.

Best price found
08-30
US$24
08-31
US$29
Today
US$28
09-02
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09-03
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09-04
US$21
09-05
US$23
09-06
US$18
busbud logoThe cheapest trip from Saint-Étienne to Marseille was searched and found on Sep 6, 2025 with a price of US$18

To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your bus tickets from Saint-Étienne to Marseille, as early as possible.

You can expect to pay from US$18 to US$51 for a bus ticket from Saint-Étienne to Marseille based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at US$18 which is on 2025-09-06.

About Bus Travel

Bus Travel Tips

Meet and talk to locals at the bus stations while travelling from Saint-Étienne to Marseille.There is no better way to get inside travel information while exploring a new city than to go straight to its people.

Start sightseeing the minute your bus leaves the station. If you're on the night bus from Saint-Étienne to Marseille, get comfy and count the stars.

Taking the bus creates the smallest carbon footprint compared to other modes of transport. Not to mention that buses will allow you to discover scenic gems from Saint-Étienne to Marseille that are otherwise impossible to come by with a plane.

Make a music playlist for your bus ride from Saint-Étienne to Marseille, and enjoy the scenery to tunes from your own personal soundtrack.

Did you know?

The Superbus, created by a Dutch engineer is the world's fastest bus with 250 km/h. Too bad it's only a prototype for now.

Did you know that 80% of the buses in North America are equipped with WiFi and power outlets ? And 60% of bus travellers have used their electronic device on board during 2014.

One of the longest bus route in the world goes all the way from Ontario to Alberta in Canada (with the same bus). This trip is 3,435 km or 2,135 miles long and the price is a bit under $100.

What's the cheapest way to go from Saint-Étienne to Marseille?

busbud logoThe bus is the cheapest travel choice for this destination

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