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

The distance between Avignon and Aix-en-Provence is around 81km (50 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive which takes around 1hr.

3 routes found

We've found 3 different ways to get from Avignon to Aix-en-Provence by bus, train 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 AIX EN Pce - Sous-Préfecture - AIX EN PROVENCE.

  • Duration1h 10m
  • Departsevery 2 hours
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Train

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

  • Duration1h 20m
  • Departshourly
  • Typical cost
    €48($48)
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Drive

Drive to Aix-en-Provence.

  • Duration1hr
  • Distance88km (55 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Avignon and Aix-en-Provence

There are several options for getting from Avignon to Aix-en-Provence by bus, train and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around and will take around 1h 10m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can drive and arrive in approximately 1hr, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €12 ($12).

The distance between Avignon and Aix-en-Provence is around 81km (50 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 70km (43 miles)

It takes around 1h 10m to get from Avignon and Aix-en-Provence by bus. If you are travelling by car it will take around 1hr to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Avignon to Aix-en-Provence is to drive which takes around 1hr and will set you back approx €12 ($12).

The cheapest way to travel between Avignon 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 Avignon and Aix-en-Provence. It typically takes around 1h 20m and departs hourly.

There are no direct train services that runs from Avignon 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 20m.

TGV inOui, SNCF, Swiss Railways and Renfe SNCF run train services between Avignon and Aix-en-Provence. Trains depart hourly and will take around 1h 20m, 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 Avignon and Aix-en-Provence. It typically takes around 1h 10m and departs every 4 hours.

Yes there is a direct bus service that runs between Avignon and Aix-en-Provence with no changeovers required. The bus runs every 4 hours and takes 1h 10m.

Zou! LER run regular bus services between Avignon and Aix-en-Provence. Buses run every 4 hours and take around 1h 10m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Avignon to Aix-en-Provence. We recommend that you take the bus to AIX EN Pce - Sous-Préfecture - AIX EN PROVENCE. instead which will take 1h 10m.

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 Avignon and Aix-en-Provence. The distance is around 88km (55 miles) by road and it will take around 1hr in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Avignon to Aix-en-Provence is to take the bus which takes, on average, 1h 10m and will usually cost around .

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Compare travel optionsbetween Avignon and Aix-en-Provence

Transport options from Avignon to Aix-en-Provence
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Bus
1h 10m
every 2 hours81km (50 miles)
Train
1h 20m
€48($48)
hourly129km (80 miles)
Drive
1hr
€12($12)
on demand88km (55 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