How to get to Aix-en-Provence
Aix-en-Provence is a real representation of the Southern life and that of the Provençale. A beautiful treasure with heavenly appearances, its pastel colored lanes, paved paths, delicious fountains and shady places make of this place one of the most excellent destinations we have ever seen in the world!
It is certain that many visitors want to explore this city with its one thousand and one splendors. In order to help you plan your trip, here is a little guide that will advise you to move around Aix-en-Provence.
Getting to Aix-en-Provence by plane
On the way to the south of France! The region where the Pays d'Aix is located has an ultra-connected international airport. This is the Marseille-Provence or MRS platform hosting two terminals. The latter served by several major airlines as the example of Air France. Also, economy-minded travelers can find a budget-friendly flight by choosing to sail on low-cost carriers such as Ryan Air, Easy-Jet, etc. If you are departing from Lille, Lyon, Paris, Nantes, Tours or Rennes, know that the flight only takes one hour to reach the airport of Marseille-Provence by means of several frequent and daily connections.
Getting to Aix-en-Provence by train
There are 8 trains available between Marseille and Aix-en-Provence every day. The first TGV sets sail at 8 am in the morning and the last at 6 pm 6 pm. If you find that the hours mentioned are rather earlier or rather late, it might be a question of night trains or motorail trains. The schedule of the first and last starts may vary depending on the day of the week. It is therefore possible that trains will be scarce during weekends and holidays. Tickets must be reserved 3 to 6 months in advance. The trip can take up to 15 minutes to reach the city of Aix-en-Provence.
Getting to Aix-en-Provence by car
If you are traveling from Marseilles, the journey will take you within 45 minutes maximum. The distance between Aix-en-Provence and Marseilles is 33 km. As for your fuel, you can count in the 5 euros to reach the Pays d'Aix without any a stop on the road.
If you leave from Paris, it will take you 8 hours, because Aix-en-Provence is 762 km away from the capital. For fuel, 84 euros will be enough for the road. Do not forget also the tolls that will make you in the 60 euros approximately.
If your departure city is Nice, know that it is 175 km away from Aix-en-Provence. You will put 2 hours of non-stop travel time with a fuel of 15 euros maximum. Tolls could be cost around 18 euros.