How to travel from Arcachon to Aix-en-Provence, France
The distance between Arcachon and Aix-en-Provence is around 581km (361 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train, then fly and then take the bus which takes around 3hrs.
7 routes found
We've found 7 different ways to get from Arcachon to Aix-en-Provence 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 Aix-en-Provence → Arcachon if you're planning a return trip.
Train and Plane
Take the train to Pessac Alouette then fly from Bordeaux (BOD) to Lyon (LYS) then take the train to Aix En Provence Tgv.
- Duration3h 40m
- Flight time1h 15m
- Typical cost€145($145)
Multiple operators
2 similiar routes
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Train
Take the train to Bordeaux St Jean and then to Marseille St Charles.
- Duration7h 40m
- Departsevery 4 hours
- Typical cost€115($115)
Train to Bordeaux St Jean, Bus
Take the train to Bordeaux St Jean then take the bus to Marseille - Marseille Provence Airport.
- Duration9h 45m
- Departs4 times a week
- Typical cost€34($34)
Multiple operators
1 similiar route
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Arcachon and Aix-en-Provence
Popular questions
There are several options for getting from Arcachon to Aix-en-Provence by train, bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the train and then take the bus which costs around €34 ($34) and will take around 9h 45m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train, then fly and then take the bus and arrive in approximately 3hrs, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €90 ($90).
The distance between Arcachon and Aix-en-Provence is around 581km (361 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 543km (338 miles)
It takes around 7h 40m to get from Arcachon and Aix-en-Provence by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 6h 20m to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Arcachon to Aix-en-Provence is to take the train, then fly and then take the bus which takes around 3hrs and will set you back approx €90 ($90).
The cheapest way to travel between Arcachon and Aix-en-Provence, if you exclude driving, is to take the train and then take the bus which will typically cost around €34 ($34) for a standard one-way ticket.
Train travel
Yes there is a train service that runs between Arcachon and Aix-en-Provence. It typically takes around 7h 40m and departs every 4 hours.
There are no direct train services that runs from Arcachon to Aix-en-Provence. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Bordeaux St Jean and Marseille St Charles. These services run every 4 hours and will take a minimum of 7h 40m.
SNCF and TGV inOui run train services between Arcachon and Aix-en-Provence. Trains depart every 4 hours and will take around 7h 40m, however, this may vary depending on the particular service and whether it runs express or stops all stations.
Bus travel
Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Arcachon and Aix-en-Provence. We recommend that you take the train to Pessac Alouette then fly from Bordeaux (BOD) to Marseille (MRS) then take the bus to Gare Routière Quai 11. instead which will take 3hrs.
Flights and Airlines
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Arcachon to Aix-en-Provence. We recommend that you take the train to Pessac Alouette then fly from Bordeaux (BOD) to Marseille (MRS) then take the bus to Gare Routière Quai 11. 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 Arcachon and Aix-en-Provence. The distance is around 685km (426 miles) by road and it will take around 6h 20m in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Arcachon to Aix-en-Provence is to take the train which takes, on average, 7h 40m and will usually cost around €115 ($115).
Compare travel optionsbetween Arcachon and Aix-en-Provence
| Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Train and Plane + 2 similar | 3h 40m | €145($145) | every 20 mins | 824km (512 miles) |
| Train, Plane and Bus | 3hrs | €90($90) | 5 times a day | 581km (361 miles) |
| Train to Pessac Alouette, plane and bus | 4h 55m | €145($145) | every 4 hours | 874km (543 miles) |
Train | 7h 40m | €115($115) | every 4 hours | 773km (480 miles) |
Train to Bordeaux St Jean, Bus + 1 similar | 9h 45m | €34($34) | 4 times a week | 714km (444 miles) |
| Train and Bus | 10h 40m | €46($46) | 4 times a week | 741km (460 miles) |
Drive | 6h 20m | €125($125) | on demand | 685km (426 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.
Marseille Provence Airport (MRS)
- Distance
- 21km (13 miles) from Aix-en-Provence
Hyeres Airport (TLN)
- Distance
- 75km (47 miles) from Aix-en-Provence
Montpellier Mediterranee Airport (MPL)
- Distance
- 120km (75 miles) from Aix-en-Provence