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

The distance between Arles and Aix-en-Provence is around 78km (48 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take a taxi which takes around 50min.

4 routes found

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

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Bus

Take the bus to Gare Routière - SALON-DE-PROVEN and then to Gare Routière.

  • Duration1h 20m
  • Departshourly
  • Typical cost
    €6($6)
Operated by

Multiple bus operators

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Train

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

  • Duration1h 50m
  • Departshourly
  • Typical cost
    €26($26)
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Taxi

Take a taxi to Aix-en-Provence.

  • Duration50min
  • Departson demand
  • Typical cost
    €230($230)
Operated by

Taxi Grès

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Drive

Drive to Aix-en-Provence.

  • Duration50min
  • Distance78km (48 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Arles and Aix-en-Provence

There are several options for getting from Arles to Aix-en-Provence by bus, train, taxi and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €6 ($6) and will take around 1h 20m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take a taxi and arrive in approximately 50min, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €230 ($230).

The distance between Arles and Aix-en-Provence is around 78km (48 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 68km (42 miles)

It takes around 1h 20m to get from Arles and Aix-en-Provence by bus. If you are travelling by car it will take around 50min to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Arles to Aix-en-Provence is to take a taxi which takes around 50min and will set you back approx €230 ($230).

The cheapest way to travel between Arles and Aix-en-Provence, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around €6 ($6) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Arles and Aix-en-Provence. It typically takes around 1h 50m and departs hourly.

There are no direct train services that runs from Arles to Aix-en-Provence. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Marseille St Charles. These services run hourly and will take a minimum of 1h 50m.

SNCF run train services between Arles and Aix-en-Provence. Trains depart hourly and will take around 1h 50m, 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 Arles and Aix-en-Provence. It typically takes around 1h 20m and departs hourly.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Arles to Aix-en-Provence. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Gare Routière - SALON-DE-PROVEN. These services run hourly and will take a minimum of 1h 20m.

Zou! BdR & Vaucluse and CarTreize run regular bus services between Arles and Aix-en-Provence. Buses run hourly and take around 1h 20m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Arles to Aix-en-Provence. We recommend that you take the bus to Gare Routière - SALON-DE-PROVEN and then to Gare Routière. instead which will take 1h 20m.

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 Arles and Aix-en-Provence. The distance is around 78km (48 miles) by road and it will take around 50min in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Arles to Aix-en-Provence is to take the bus which takes, on average, 1h 20m and will usually cost around €6 ($6).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Arles and Aix-en-Provence

Transport options from Arles to Aix-en-Provence
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Bus
1h 20m
€6($6)
hourly81km (50 miles)
Train
1h 50m
€26($26)
hourly121km (75 miles)
Taxi
50min
€230($230)
on demand78km (48 miles)
Drive
50min
€11($11)
on demand78km (48 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