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

The distance between Caen and Aix-en-Provence is around 807km (501 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly and then take the bus which takes around 2h 50m.

6 routes found

We've found 6 different ways to get from Caen to Aix-en-Provence by bus, car, plane and train. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

👋 Also check out Aix-en-ProvenceCaen if you're planning a return trip.

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Plane and Bus

Fly from Caen (CFR) to Marseille (MRS) then take the bus to Gare Routière.

  • Duration2h 50m
  • Flight time1h 35m
  • Typical cost
    €215($215)
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Bus

Take the bus to Paris City Centre - Bercy Seine and then to Aix-en-Provence.

  • Duration13h 15m
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    €42($42)
Operated byBlablabus+ 1 others
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Drive

Drive to Aix-en-Provence.

  • Duration9h 10m
  • Distance988km (614 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Caen and Aix-en-Provence

There are several options for getting from Caen to Aix-en-Provence by bus, car, plane and train. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €42 ($42) and will take around 13h 15m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and then take the bus and arrive in approximately 2h 50m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €215 ($215).

The distance between Caen and Aix-en-Provence is around 807km (501 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 770km (479 miles)

It takes around 13h 15m to get from Caen and Aix-en-Provence by bus. If you are travelling by car it will take around 9h 10m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Caen to Aix-en-Provence is to fly and then take the bus which takes around 2h 50m and will set you back approx €215 ($215).

The cheapest way to travel between Caen and Aix-en-Provence, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around €42 ($42) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

There is no train service that runs between Caen and Aix-en-Provence. We recommend that you fly from Caen (CFR) to Marseille (MRS) then take the bus to Gare Routière. instead which will take 2h 50m.

Bus travel

Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Caen and Aix-en-Provence. It typically takes around 13h 15m and departs once daily.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Caen to Aix-en-Provence. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Paris City Centre - Bercy Seine. These services run once daily and will take a minimum of 13h 15m.

Blablabus and FlixBus run regular bus services between Caen and Aix-en-Provence. Buses run once daily and take around 13h 15m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Caen to Aix-en-Provence. We recommend that you fly from Caen (CFR) to Marseille (MRS) then take the bus to Gare Routière. instead which will take 2h 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 Caen and Aix-en-Provence. The distance is around 988km (614 miles) by road and it will take around 9h 10m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Caen to Aix-en-Provence is to take the bus which takes, on average, 13h 15m and will usually cost around €42 ($42).

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

Compare travel optionsbetween Caen and Aix-en-Provence

Transport options from Caen to Aix-en-Provence
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Plane and Bus + 3 similar
2h 50m
€215($215)
5 times a day807km (501 miles)
Plane and Train3hrs
€355($355)
every 20 mins878km (546 miles)
Train and Plane4h 50m
€205($205)
5 times a day918km (571 miles)
Train to Paris St Lazare, Fly5h 10m
€225($225)
5 times a day948km (589 miles)
Bus
13h 15m
€42($42)
once daily994km (618 miles)
Drive
9h 10m
€135($135)
on demand988km (614 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