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

The distance between Annecy and Aix-en-Provence is around 397km (247 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the bus and then fly which takes around 3hrs.

4 routes found

We've found 4 different ways to get from Annecy to Aix-en-Provence by bus, train, car and plane. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

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Bus and Plane

Take the bus to Lyon - Saint-Exupéry Airport then fly from Lyon (LYS) to Marseille (MRS).

  • Duration3hrs
  • Flight time50min
  • Typical cost
    €225($225)
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Bus

Take the bus to Aix-en-Provence.

  • Duration6hrs
  • Departs5 times a week
  • Typical cost
    €26($26)
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Train

Take the train to Valence Ville and then to Marseille-Saint-Charles.

  • Duration6h 25m
  • Departsevery 2 hours
  • Typical cost
    €210($210)
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Drive

Drive to Aix-en-Provence.

  • Duration3h 45m
  • Distance409km (254 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Annecy and Aix-en-Provence

There are several options for getting from Annecy to Aix-en-Provence by bus, train, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €26 ($26) and will take around 6hrs. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the bus and then fly and arrive in approximately 3hrs, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €225 ($225).

The distance between Annecy and Aix-en-Provence is around 397km (247 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 269km (167 miles)

It takes around 6hrs to get from Annecy and Aix-en-Provence by bus. If you are travelling by car it will take around 3h 45m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Annecy to Aix-en-Provence is to take the bus and then fly which takes around 3hrs and will set you back approx €225 ($225).

The cheapest way to travel between Annecy and Aix-en-Provence, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around €26 ($26) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Annecy and Aix-en-Provence. It typically takes around 6h 25m and departs every 2 hours.

There are no direct train services that runs from Annecy to Aix-en-Provence. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Valence Ville and Marseille-Saint-Charles. These services run every 2 hours and will take a minimum of 6h 25m.

SNCF and Swiss Railways run train services between Annecy and Aix-en-Provence. Trains depart every 2 hours and will take around 6h 25m, 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 Annecy and Aix-en-Provence. It typically takes around 6hrs and departs 5 times a week.

Yes there is a direct bus service that runs between Annecy and Aix-en-Provence with no changeovers required. The bus runs 5 times a week and takes 6hrs.

FlixBus run regular bus services between Annecy and Aix-en-Provence. Buses run 5 times a week and take around 6hrs on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Annecy to Aix-en-Provence. We recommend that you take the bus to Lyon - Saint-Exupéry Airport then fly from Lyon (LYS) to Marseille (MRS). instead which will take 3hrs.

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 Annecy and Aix-en-Provence. The distance is around 409km (254 miles) by road and it will take around 3h 45m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Annecy to Aix-en-Provence is to take the bus which takes, on average, 6hrs and will usually cost around €26 ($26).

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

Compare travel optionsbetween Annecy and Aix-en-Provence

Transport options from Annecy to Aix-en-Provence
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Bus and Plane
3hrs
€225($225)
every 20 mins404km (251 miles)
Bus
6hrs
€26($26)
5 times a week397km (247 miles)
Train
6h 25m
€210($210)
every 2 hours528km (328 miles)
Drive
3h 45m
€55($55)
on demand409km (254 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