THE SHORT VERSION
Marseille to Venice at a glance.
- From
- Marseille
- To
- Venice Venezia
- Road distance
- About 776 km
- Straight line
- 602 km
- Car time, no stops
- ~8 h 30 min buses take longer
- Return route
- Venice to Marseille →
- Border
- France → Italy. Schengen: carry ID
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THE DETAILS THAT MAKE A DIFFERENCE
Right place. Right bus. Better start.
Leaving Marseille
Marseille is the main coach hub on the French Mediterranean coast, with services to Nice, Lyon, Paris, Spain and Italy. The coach station is beside the main Saint-Charles railway station.
- Gare Routière Saint-Charles
Next to Marseille Saint-Charles station. Regional and long-distance coaches.
Arriving in Venice
From Piazzale Roma, take a vaporetto or walk; from Mestre, a short bus or train ride crosses to Venice.
- Piazzale Roma
The bus terminus at the entrance to Venice. Connect to vaporetti (water buses) or walk. - Venezia Mestre
On the mainland. Many long-distance coaches stop here, near the railway station.
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.
- Check whether your coach ends in Mestre or Piazzale Roma.
- Carry luggage you can manage on bridges and water buses.
KEEP GOING
From Venice, the road continues.
Other ways to reach Venice
More buses from Marseille
GOOD QUESTIONS
Before you take your seat.
How far is Marseille from Venice by road?+
About 776 km by road (602 km in a straight line). Distance is an OpenStreetMap routing estimate, not an operator figure.
How long does the bus from Marseille to Venice take?+
We don't publish timetables. As a guide, the drive takes roughly 8 h 30 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 Marseille?+
It depends on the operator. Main options in Marseille include Gare Routière Saint-Charles, and many tourist companies collect from offices or hotels. Your ticket shows the exact boarding point.
Is there a bus back from Venice to Marseille?+
Yes, 12Go also lists services in the opposite direction. See our Venice to Marseille guide.
Where does the bus from Marseille arrive in Venice?+
It depends on the operator. In Venice, services use Piazzale Roma, Venezia Mestre. From Piazzale Roma, take a vaporetto or walk; from Mestre, a short bus or train ride crosses to Venice.
How do I get from the bus stop to the centre of Venice?+
From Piazzale Roma, take a vaporetto or walk; from Mestre, a short bus or train ride crosses to Venice.
What kind of bus runs from Marseille to Venice?+
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 Marseille to Venice 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 Venice by bus?+
Direct buses from Venice include Florence, Milan, Zagreb, Salzburg, Munich and more. See all connections on our Venice bus page.
Do I need my passport on the bus from Marseille to Venice?+
France and Italy 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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