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

The distance between Colmar and Aix-en-Provence is around 690km (429 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take a taxi and then fly which takes around 3hrs.

6 routes found

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

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Taxi and Plane

Take a taxi to Strasbourg (SXB) then fly from Strasbourg (SXB) to Marseille (MRS).

  • Duration3hrs
  • Flight time1h 25m
  • Typical cost
    €355($355)
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Bus

Take the bus to Lyon Perrache and then to Aix-en-Provence.

  • Duration9h 40m
  • Departstwice daily
  • Typical cost
    €49($49)
Operated byFlixBus+ 1 others
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Drive

Drive to Aix-en-Provence.

  • Duration6h 40m
  • Distance714km (443 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Colmar and Aix-en-Provence

There are several options for getting from Colmar to Aix-en-Provence by bus, car, taxi, plane and train. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €49 ($49) and will take around 9h 40m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take a taxi and then fly and arrive in approximately 3hrs, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €355 ($355).

The distance between Colmar and Aix-en-Provence is around 690km (429 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 527km (327 miles)

It takes around 9h 40m to get from Colmar and Aix-en-Provence by bus. If you are travelling by car it will take around 6h 40m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Colmar to Aix-en-Provence is to take a taxi and then fly which takes around 3hrs and will set you back approx €355 ($355).

The cheapest way to travel between Colmar and Aix-en-Provence, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around €49 ($49) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

There is no train service that runs between Colmar and Aix-en-Provence. We recommend that you take a taxi to Strasbourg (SXB) then fly from Strasbourg (SXB) to Marseille (MRS). instead which will take 3hrs.

Bus travel

Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Colmar and Aix-en-Provence. It typically takes around 9h 40m and departs twice daily.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Colmar to Aix-en-Provence. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Lyon Perrache. These services run twice daily and will take a minimum of 9h 40m.

FlixBus and Blablabus run regular bus services between Colmar and Aix-en-Provence. Buses run twice daily and take around 9h 40m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Colmar to Aix-en-Provence. We recommend that you take a taxi to Strasbourg (SXB) then fly from Strasbourg (SXB) to Marseille (MRS). instead which will take 3hrs.

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 Colmar and Aix-en-Provence. The distance is around 714km (443 miles) by road and it will take around 6h 40m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Colmar to Aix-en-Provence is to take the bus which takes, on average, 9h 40m and will usually cost around €49 ($49).

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

Compare travel optionsbetween Colmar and Aix-en-Provence

Transport options from Colmar to Aix-en-Provence
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Taxi and Plane + 3 similar
3hrs
€355($355)
5 times a day690km (429 miles)
Train and Plane3h 60m
€455($455)
6 times a week856km (532 miles)
Taxi, Plane and Train3h 10m
€470($475)
every 20 mins739km (459 miles)
Taxi, Plane and Bus4h 10m
€340($340)
5 times a day787km (489 miles)
Bus
9h 40m
€49($49)
twice daily743km (462 miles)
Drive
6h 40m
€95($95)
on demand714km (443 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