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

The distance between Besançon and Aix-en-Provence is around 534km (332 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train and then fly which takes around 4h 50m.

4 routes found

We've found 4 different ways to get from Besançon to Aix-en-Provence by bus, car, train 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-ProvenceBesançon if you're planning a return trip.

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Train and Plane

Take the train to Lyon Part Dieu then fly from Lyon (LYS) to Marseille (MRS).

  • Duration4h 50m
  • Flight time50min
  • Typical cost
    €255($255)
Operated by

Multiple operators

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Bus to Aix-en-Provence

Take the bus to Aix-en-Provence.

  • Duration7h 15m
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    €30($30)

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Drive

Drive to Aix-en-Provence.

  • Duration5h 10m
  • Distance549km (341 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Besançon and Aix-en-Provence

There are several options for getting from Besançon to Aix-en-Provence by bus, car, train and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €30 ($30) and will take around 7h 15m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train and then fly and arrive in approximately 4h 50m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €255 ($255).

The distance between Besançon and Aix-en-Provence is around 534km (332 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 415km (258 miles)

It takes around 7h 40m to get from Besançon and Aix-en-Provence by bus. If you are travelling by car it will take around 5h 10m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Besançon to Aix-en-Provence is to take the train and then fly which takes around 4h 50m and will set you back approx €255 ($255).

The cheapest way to travel between Besançon and Aix-en-Provence, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around €30 ($30) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

There is no train service that runs between Besançon and Aix-en-Provence. We recommend that you take the train to Lyon Part Dieu then fly from Lyon (LYS) to Marseille (MRS). instead which will take 4h 50m.

Bus travel

Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Besançon and Aix-en-Provence. It typically takes around 7h 40m and departs every 20 mins.

Yes there is a direct bus service that runs between Besançon and Aix-en-Provence with no changeovers required. The bus runs once daily and takes 7h 15m.

FlixBus and Blablabus run regular bus services between Besançon and Aix-en-Provence. Buses run every 20 mins and take around 7h 40m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Besançon to Aix-en-Provence. We recommend that you take the train to Lyon Part Dieu then fly from Lyon (LYS) to Marseille (MRS). instead which will take 4h 50m.

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 Besançon and Aix-en-Provence. The distance is around 549km (341 miles) by road and it will take around 5h 10m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Besançon to Aix-en-Provence is to take the bus which takes, on average, 7h 40m and will usually cost around €34 ($34).

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

Compare travel optionsbetween Besançon and Aix-en-Provence

Transport options from Besançon to Aix-en-Provence
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train and Plane
4h 50m
€255($255)
4 times a day534km (332 miles)
Bus to Aix-en-Provence + 1 similar
7h 15m
€30($30)
once daily560km (348 miles)
Bus7h 40m
€34($34)
every 20 mins553km (343 miles)
Drive
5h 10m
€100($100)
on demand549km (341 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