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

The distance between Chamonix and Aix-en-Provence is around 416km (258 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive which takes around 4h 35m.

5 routes found

We've found 5 different ways to get from Chamonix to Aix-en-Provence by 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-ProvenceChamonix if you're planning a return trip.

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Bus and Plane

Take the bus to Lyon - Saint-Exupéry Airport then fly from Lyon (LYS) to Marseille (MRS).

  • Duration4h 50m
  • Flight time50min
  • Typical cost
    €230($230)
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Bus

Take the bus to Grenoble-Gare-Routière and then to Aix-en-Provence.

  • Duration7h 40m
  • Departsonce a week
  • Typical cost
    €36($36)
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Multiple bus operators

1 similiar route

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Drive

Drive to Aix-en-Provence.

  • Duration4h 35m
  • Distance440km (274 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Chamonix and Aix-en-Provence

There are several options for getting from Chamonix to Aix-en-Provence by bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €16 ($16) and will take around 7h 55m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can drive and arrive in approximately 4h 35m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €60 ($60).

The distance between Chamonix and Aix-en-Provence is around 416km (258 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 289km (180 miles)

It takes around 7h 40m to get from Chamonix and Aix-en-Provence by bus. If you are travelling by car it will take around 4h 35m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Chamonix to Aix-en-Provence is to drive which takes around 4h 35m and will set you back approx €60 ($60).

The cheapest way to travel between Chamonix and Aix-en-Provence, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around €16 ($16) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

There is no train service that runs between Chamonix and Aix-en-Provence. We recommend that you drive to Aix-en-Provence. instead which will take 4h 35m.

Bus travel

Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Chamonix and Aix-en-Provence. It typically takes around 7h 40m and departs once a week.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Chamonix to Aix-en-Provence. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Grenoble-Gare-Routière. These services run once a week and will take a minimum of 7h 40m.

Swiss PostAuto, FlixBus and Zou! LER run regular bus services between Chamonix and Aix-en-Provence. Buses run once a week 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 Chamonix to Aix-en-Provence. We recommend that you take the bus to Lyon - Saint-Exupéry Airport 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 Chamonix and Aix-en-Provence. The distance is around 440km (274 miles) by road and it will take around 4h 35m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Chamonix to Aix-en-Provence is to take the bus which takes, on average, 7h 40m and will usually cost around €36 ($36).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Chamonix and Aix-en-Provence

Transport options from Chamonix to Aix-en-Provence
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Bus and Plane + 1 similar
4h 50m
€230($230)
every 20 mins506km (314 miles)
Bus to Lyon - Saint-Exupéry Airport, plane6hrs
€225($225)
every 20 mins686km (426 miles)
Bus + 1 similar
7h 40m
€36($36)
once a week451km (280 miles)
Bus via Grenoble-Gare-Routière7h 55m
€16($16)
once a week416km (258 miles)
Drive
4h 35m
€60($60)
on demand440km (274 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