How to travel from Aix-en-Provence to Bayonne, France

The distance between Aix-en-Provence and Bayonne is around 678km (421 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly which takes around 2h 55m.

5 routes found

We've found 5 different ways to get from Aix-en-Provence to Bayonne by train, bus, car and plane. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

👋 Also check out BayonneAix-en-Provence if you're planning a return trip.

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Fly

Fly from Marseille (MRS) to Biarritz (BIQ).

  • Duration2h 55m
  • Flight time2hrs
  • Typical cost
    €255($255)
Operated byAir France+ 1 others
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Train

Take the train to Toulouse Matabiau and then to Bayonne.

  • Duration8h 30m
  • Departs4 times a day
  • Typical cost
    €120($120)
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Bus

Take the bus to Bayonne.

  • Duration10h 30m
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    €25($25)

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Drive

Drive to Bayonne.

  • Duration6h 15m
  • Distance678km (421 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Aix-en-Provence and Bayonne

There are several options for getting from Aix-en-Provence to Bayonne by train, bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €25 ($25) and will take around 10h 30m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and arrive in approximately 2h 55m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €255 ($255).

The distance between Aix-en-Provence and Bayonne is around 678km (421 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 558km (347 miles)

It takes around 8h 30m to get from Aix-en-Provence and Bayonne by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 6h 15m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Aix-en-Provence to Bayonne is to fly which takes around 2h 55m and will set you back approx €255 ($255).

The cheapest way to travel between Aix-en-Provence and Bayonne, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around €25 ($25) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Aix-en-Provence and Bayonne. It typically takes around 8h 30m and departs 4 times a day.

There are no direct train services that runs from Aix-en-Provence to Bayonne. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Marseille St Charles and Toulouse Matabiau. These services run 4 times a day and will take a minimum of 8h 30m.

SNCF run train services between Aix-en-Provence and Bayonne. Trains depart 4 times a day and will take around 8h 30m, however, this may vary depending on the particular service and whether it runs express or stops all stations.

Bus travel

Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Aix-en-Provence and Bayonne. It typically takes around 10h 30m and departs once daily.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Aix-en-Provence to Bayonne. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Gare Saint-Charles. These services run once daily and will take a minimum of 10h 30m.

Blablabus and FlixBus run regular bus services between Aix-en-Provence and Bayonne. Buses run once daily and take around 10h 30m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

Yes you can fly from Aix-en-Provence and Bayonne. Flights depart from Marseille (MRS) and arrive at Biarritz (BIQ) - via Lyon (LYS). The flight takes around 2hrs.

There is no direct flight from Aix-en-Provence to Bayonne. There is however a flight that goes via Lyon (LYS). This services will take at least 2h 55m (not including layover time).

The flight from Aix-en-Provence to Bayonne typically takes around 2hrs. Flights depart from Marseille (MRS) and and arrive into Biarritz (BIQ).

The closest major airport to Bayonne is Tarbes Ossun Lourdes Airport (LDE) (LDE) which is approximately 124km (77 miles) from Bayonne. Bordeaux–Mérignac Airport (BOD) (BOD) and Toulouse–Blagnac Airport (TLS) (TLS) are also nearby and might be a better alternative airport depending on where you are flying from.

Drive yourself

Yes it is possible to drive from Aix-en-Provence and Bayonne. The distance is around 678km (421 miles) by road and it will take around 6h 15m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Aix-en-Provence to Bayonne is to take the train which takes, on average, 8h 30m and will usually cost around €120 ($120).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Aix-en-Provence and Bayonne

Transport options from Aix-en-Provence to Bayonne
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Fly
2h 55m
€255($255)
5 times a day866km (538 miles)
Train
8h 30m
€120($120)
4 times a day779km (484 miles)
Bus + 1 similar
10h 30m
€25($25)
once daily735km (457 miles)
Bus via Carcassonne11h 35m
€44($44)
once daily747km (464 miles)
Drive
6h 15m
€120($120)
on demand678km (421 miles)

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Airports near Bayonne

The following major airports near Bayonne offer regular flights to various popular destinations within France and internationally.

LDE
Tarbes Ossun Lourdes Airport (LDE)
Domestic Airport
Distance
124km (77 miles) from Bayonne
BOD
Bordeaux–Mérignac Airport (BOD)
International Airport
Distance
161km (100 miles) from Bayonne
TLS
Toulouse–Blagnac Airport (TLS)
International Airport
Distance
230km (143 miles) from Bayonne