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

The distance between Aix-en-Provence and Nancy is around 694km (431 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the bus, then fly and then take the train which takes around 2h 50m.

6 routes found

We've found 6 different ways to get from Aix-en-Provence to Nancy 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 NancyAix-en-Provence if you're planning a return trip.

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Plane and Train

Fly from Marseille (MRS) to Luxembourg (LUX) then take the train to Nancy.

  • Duration3h 50m
  • Flight time1h 30m
  • Typical cost
    €77($77)
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2 similiar routes

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Train

Take the train to Marne La Vallee Chessy and then to Nancy.

  • Duration5h 60m
  • Departs4 times a week
  • Typical cost
    €220($220)
💰 Cheapest
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Bus

Take the bus to Lyon Perrache and then to Nancy.

  • Duration9h 40m
  • Departs4 times a week
  • Typical cost
    €48($48)
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Drive

Drive to Nancy.

  • Duration6h 30m
  • Distance701km (436 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Aix-en-Provence and Nancy

There are several options for getting from Aix-en-Provence to Nancy by train, bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €48 ($48) and will take around 9h 40m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the bus, then fly and then take the train and arrive in approximately 2h 50m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €435 ($440).

The distance between Aix-en-Provence and Nancy is around 694km (431 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 577km (359 miles)

It takes around 5h 60m to get from Aix-en-Provence and Nancy by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 6h 30m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Aix-en-Provence to Nancy is to take the bus, then fly and then take the train which takes around 2h 50m and will set you back approx €435 ($440).

The cheapest way to travel between Aix-en-Provence and Nancy, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around €48 ($48) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Aix-en-Provence and Nancy. It typically takes around 5h 60m and departs 4 times a week.

There are no direct train services that runs from Aix-en-Provence to Nancy. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Marseille St Charles and Marne La Vallee Chessy. These services run 4 times a week and will take a minimum of 5h 60m.

TGV inOui run train services between Aix-en-Provence and Nancy. Trains depart 4 times a week and will take around 5h 60m, 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 Nancy. It typically takes around 9h 40m and departs 4 times a week.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Aix-en-Provence to Nancy. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Lyon Perrache. These services run 4 times a week and will take a minimum of 9h 40m.

FlixBus and Blablabus run regular bus services between Aix-en-Provence and Nancy. Buses run 4 times a week and take around 9h 40m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Aix-en-Provence to Nancy. We recommend that you take the bus to Gare Aix TGV then fly from Marseille (MRS) to Metz/Nancy (ETZ) then take the train to Nancy. instead which will take 2h 50m.

The closest major airport to Nancy is Metz-Nancy-Lorraine Airport (ETZ) (ETZ) which is approximately 32km (20 miles) from Nancy. EuroAirport Basel-Mulhouse-Freiburg (BSL) (BSL) and Paris-Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG) (CDG) 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 Nancy. The distance is around 701km (436 miles) by road and it will take around 6h 30m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Aix-en-Provence to Nancy is to take the train which takes, on average, 5h 60m and will usually cost around €220 ($220).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Aix-en-Provence and Nancy

Transport options from Aix-en-Provence to Nancy
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Plane and Train + 2 similar
3h 50m
€77($77)
5 times a day849km (528 miles)
Bus, Plane and Train2h 50m
€435($440)
5 times a day694km (431 miles)
Bus to NICE - Aéroport - NICE, plane and train5h 20m
€170($170)
5 times a day973km (605 miles)
Train
5h 60m
€220($220)
4 times a week1,078km (670 miles)
Bus
9h 40m
€48($48)
4 times a week725km (450 miles)
Drive
6h 30m
€95($95)
on demand701km (436 miles)

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Airports near Nancy

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

ETZ
Metz-Nancy-Lorraine Airport (ETZ)
Domestic Airport
Distance
32km (20 miles) from Nancy
BSL
EuroAirport Basel-Mulhouse-Freiburg (BSL)
International Airport
Distance
158km (98 miles) from Nancy
CDG
Paris-Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG)
International Airport
Distance
267km (166 miles) from Nancy