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

The distance between Grenoble and Aix-en-Provence is around 290km (180 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive which takes around 2h 45m.

3 routes found

We've found 3 different ways to get from Grenoble to Aix-en-Provence by bus, train and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

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

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Train

Take the train to Valence TGV Rhône-Alpes Sud then Marseille-Saint-Charles and then to Aix En Provence.

  • Duration2h 55m
  • Departsevery 4 hours
  • Typical cost
    €135($135)
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Multiple train operators

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Bus

Take the bus to Aix-en-Provence.

  • Duration4hrs
  • Departs5 times a week
  • Typical cost
    €20($20)
🚀 Fastest
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Drive

Drive to Aix-en-Provence.

  • Duration2h 45m
  • Distance293km (182 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Grenoble and Aix-en-Provence

There are several options for getting from Grenoble to Aix-en-Provence by bus, train and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €20 ($20) and will take around 4hrs. If you need to get there more quickly, you can drive and arrive in approximately 2h 45m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €40 ($40).

The distance between Grenoble and Aix-en-Provence is around 290km (180 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 186km (115 miles)

It takes around 4hrs to get from Grenoble and Aix-en-Provence by bus. If you are travelling by car it will take around 2h 45m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Grenoble to Aix-en-Provence is to drive which takes around 2h 45m and will set you back approx €40 ($40).

The cheapest way to travel between Grenoble and Aix-en-Provence, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around €20 ($20) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Grenoble and Aix-en-Provence. It typically takes around 2h 55m and departs every 4 hours.

There are no direct train services that runs from Grenoble to Aix-en-Provence. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Valence TGV Rhône-Alpes Sud and Marseille-Saint-Charles. These services run every 4 hours and will take a minimum of 2h 55m.

Swiss Railways, SNCF and TGV inOui run train services between Grenoble and Aix-en-Provence. Trains depart every 4 hours and will take around 2h 55m, however, this may vary depending on the particular service and whether it runs express or stops all stations.

Bus travel

Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Grenoble and Aix-en-Provence. It typically takes around 4hrs and departs 5 times a week.

Yes there is a direct bus service that runs between Grenoble and Aix-en-Provence with no changeovers required. The bus runs 5 times a week and takes 4hrs.

FlixBus run regular bus services between Grenoble and Aix-en-Provence. Buses run 5 times a week and take around 4hrs on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Grenoble to Aix-en-Provence. We recommend that you take the bus to Aix-en-Provence. instead which will take 4hrs.

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 Grenoble and Aix-en-Provence. The distance is around 293km (182 miles) by road and it will take around 2h 45m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Grenoble to Aix-en-Provence is to take the bus which takes, on average, 4hrs and will usually cost around €20 ($20).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Grenoble and Aix-en-Provence

Transport options from Grenoble to Aix-en-Provence
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train
2h 55m
€135($135)
every 4 hours346km (215 miles)
Bus
4hrs
€20($20)
5 times a week290km (180 miles)
Drive
2h 45m
€40($40)
on demand293km (182 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