How to travel from Cherbourg-en-Cotentin to Aix-en-Provence, France

The distance between Cherbourg-en-Cotentin and Aix-en-Provence is around 942km (585 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train and then fly which takes around 4h 20m.

8 routes found

We've found 8 different ways to get from Cherbourg-en-Cotentin to Aix-en-Provence by train, 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-ProvenceCherbourg-en-Cotentin if you're planning a return trip.

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Train and Plane

Take the train to Caen then fly from Caen (CFR) to Marseille (MRS).

  • Duration4h 20m
  • Flight time1h 35m
  • Typical cost
    €175($175)
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Train

Take the train to Paris St Lazare and then to Aix En Provence Tgv.

  • Duration6h 55m
  • Departsevery 4 hours
  • Typical cost
    €175($175)
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Train and Bus

Take the train to Chambéry-Challes-les-Eaux then take the bus to Aix-en-Provence.

  • Duration12h 35m
  • Departsonce a week
  • Typical cost
    €480($480)
Operated by

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Drive

Drive to Aix-en-Provence.

  • Duration10h 30m
  • Distance1,110km (690 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Cherbourg-en-Cotentin and Aix-en-Provence

There are several options for getting from Cherbourg-en-Cotentin to Aix-en-Provence by train, bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the train which costs around €175 ($175) and will take around 6h 55m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train and then fly and arrive in approximately 4h 20m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €175 ($175).

The distance between Cherbourg-en-Cotentin and Aix-en-Provence is around 942km (585 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 868km (539 miles)

It takes around 6h 55m to get from Cherbourg-en-Cotentin and Aix-en-Provence by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 10h 30m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Cherbourg-en-Cotentin to Aix-en-Provence is to take the train and then fly which takes around 4h 20m and will set you back approx €175 ($175).

The cheapest way to travel between Cherbourg-en-Cotentin and Aix-en-Provence, if you exclude driving, is to take the train which will typically cost around €175 ($175) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Cherbourg-en-Cotentin and Aix-en-Provence. It typically takes around 6h 55m and departs every 4 hours.

There are no direct train services that runs from Cherbourg-en-Cotentin to Aix-en-Provence. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Paris St Lazare, Gare de Lyon and Aix En Provence Tgv. These services run every 4 hours and will take a minimum of 6h 55m.

SNCF and TGV inOui run train services between Cherbourg-en-Cotentin and Aix-en-Provence. Trains depart every 4 hours and will take around 6h 55m, however, this may vary depending on the particular service and whether it runs express or stops all stations.

Bus travel

Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Cherbourg-en-Cotentin and Aix-en-Provence. We recommend that you take the train to Caen then fly from Caen (CFR) to Marseille (MRS). instead which will take 4h 20m.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Cherbourg-en-Cotentin to Aix-en-Provence. We recommend that you take the train to Caen then fly from Caen (CFR) to Marseille (MRS). instead which will take 4h 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 Cherbourg-en-Cotentin and Aix-en-Provence. The distance is around 1,110km (690 miles) by road and it will take around 10h 30m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Cherbourg-en-Cotentin to Aix-en-Provence is to take the train which takes, on average, 6h 55m and will usually cost around €175 ($175).

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Transport options from Cherbourg-en-Cotentin to Aix-en-Provence
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train and Plane + 4 similar
4h 20m
€175($175)
5 times a day942km (585 miles)
Train to Caen, plane4h 35m
€375($375)
every 20 mins1,014km (630 miles)
Train to Paris St Lazare, Fly6h 5m
€210($210)
5 times a day1,046km (650 miles)
Train to Lison, plane6h 20m
€265($265)
twice daily1,078km (670 miles)
Train to Paris St Lazare, Fly6h 20m
€205($205)
5 times a day1,079km (671 miles)
Train
6h 55m
€175($175)
every 4 hours1,117km (694 miles)
Train and Bus
12h 35m
€480($480)
once a week1,245km (773 miles)
Drive
10h 30m
€200($200)
on demand1,110km (690 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