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

The distance between Alès and Aix-en-Provence is around 150km (93 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive which takes around 1h 35m.

3 routes found

We've found 3 different ways to get from Alès to Aix-en-Provence by train, bus and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

👋 Also check out Aix-en-ProvenceAlès if you're planning a return trip.

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Train

Take the train to Nimes then Marseille St Charles and then to Aix En Provence.

  • Duration2h 30m
  • Departsevery 3 hours
  • Typical cost
    €38($38)
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Bus

Take the bus to Avignon - PEM and then to Aix en Provence - Gare Routière.

  • Duration3h 5m
  • Departs4 times a day
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Multiple bus operators

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Drive

Drive to Aix-en-Provence.

  • Duration1h 35m
  • Distance150km (93 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Alès and Aix-en-Provence

There are several options for getting from Alès to Aix-en-Provence by train, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around and will take around 3h 5m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can drive and arrive in approximately 1h 35m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €27 ($27).

The distance between Alès and Aix-en-Provence is around 150km (93 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 128km (79 miles)

It takes around 2h 30m to get from Alès and Aix-en-Provence by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 1h 35m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Alès to Aix-en-Provence is to drive which takes around 1h 35m and will set you back approx €27 ($27).

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

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Alès and Aix-en-Provence. It typically takes around 2h 30m and departs every 3 hours.

There are no direct train services that runs from Alès to Aix-en-Provence. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Nimes and Marseille St Charles. These services run every 3 hours and will take a minimum of 2h 30m.

SNCF, Swiss Railways and Renfe SNCF run train services between Alès and Aix-en-Provence. Trains depart every 3 hours and will take around 2h 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 Alès and Aix-en-Provence. It typically takes around 3h 5m and departs 4 times a day.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Alès to Aix-en-Provence. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Avignon - PEM. These services run 4 times a day and will take a minimum of 3h 5m.

liO Occitanie and Zou! LER run regular bus services between Alès and Aix-en-Provence. Buses run 4 times a day and take around 3h 5m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Alès to Aix-en-Provence. We recommend that you take the train to Nimes then Marseille St Charles and then to Aix En Provence. instead which will take 2h 30m.

The closest major airport to Aix-en-Provence is Marseille Provence Airport (MRS) (MRS) which is approximately 21km (13 miles) from Aix-en-Provence. Hyeres Airport (TLN) (TLN) and Montpellier Mediterranee Airport (MPL) (MPL) 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 Alès and Aix-en-Provence. The distance is around 150km (93 miles) by road and it will take around 1h 35m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Alès to Aix-en-Provence is to take the train which takes, on average, 2h 30m and will usually cost around €38 ($38).

How do I get from Alès to Aix-en-Provence

Compare travel optionsbetween Alès and Aix-en-Provence

Transport options from Alès to Aix-en-Provence
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train
2h 30m
€38($38)
every 3 hours210km (131 miles)
Bus
3h 5m
4 times a day160km (99 miles)
Drive
1h 35m
€27($27)
on demand150km (93 miles)

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Airports near Aix-en-Provence

The following major airports near Aix-en-Provence offer regular flights to various popular destinations within France and internationally.

MRS
Marseille Provence Airport (MRS)
International Airport
Distance
21km (13 miles) from Aix-en-Provence
TLN
Hyeres Airport (TLN)
Domestic Airport
Distance
75km (47 miles) from Aix-en-Provence
MPL
Montpellier Mediterranee Airport (MPL)
Domestic Airport
Distance
120km (75 miles) from Aix-en-Provence