Written by Camille Laurent, Celine Fournier, Marcus Kayode, Sebastien Simon
30/08/2025
AXP Photography, Pexels
Aix-en-Provence features key transport hubs including the city-center train station (Gare d'Aix-en-Provence SNCF) for regional services, the high-speed TGV station (Gare Aix-en-Provence TGV) located outside the city, and a central intercity bus station (Gare Routière).
By Air:
The closest major airport is Marseille Provence Airport (MRS), approximately 27-30 kilometers southwest of Aix-en-Provence.
Shuttle buses connect MRS to Aix-en-Provence TGV station and the city's bus station, running every 30 minutes. The journey takes about 30 minutes and typically costs €8.60-€10.
Flights from Paris (ORY/CDG) to MRS generally take between 1 hour 16 minutes and 1 hour 24 minutes, with ticket prices starting from around €32-€40.
Taxis from MRS to downtown Aix-en-Provence cost approximately €70.
By Train:
High-speed TGV trains from Paris Gare de Lyon arrive at Gare Aix-en-Provence TGV, with journey times around 3 hours to 3 hours 15 minutes. Tickets range from €35 to €270, with advance booking often securing better fares.
Frequent shuttle buses connect Gare Aix-en-Provence TGV to the city center, taking 15-23 minutes and costing €3-€6.
Regional TER trains arrive at the city-center station (Gare d'Aix-en-Provence SNCF), offering connections, for example, from Marseille in about 40 minutes.
By Bus:
Intercity buses from Paris to Aix-en-Provence take approximately 9-10 hours, with fares ranging from €30-€85.
Direct buses from Marseille to Aix-en-Provence are frequent, taking 25-37 minutes, and cost around €3-€8.
Buses from Nice to Aix-en-Provence can be found for €9-€12.
By Car:
Car rental services are available at Marseille Provence Airport, Aix TGV station, and within the city center from companies like Europcar and Hertz. Renting a car provides flexibility for exploring the wider Provence region.
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