How to travel from Les Sables-dʼOlonne to Aix-en-Provence, France

The distance between Les Sables-dʼOlonne and Aix-en-Provence is around 825km (513 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train and then fly which takes around 4hrs.

7 routes found

We've found 7 different ways to get from Les Sables-dʼOlonne to Aix-en-Provence by train, car, plane and bus. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

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

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Train and Plane

Take the train to Nantes then fly from Nantes (NTE) to Marseille (MRS).

  • Duration4hrs
  • Flight time1h 25m
  • Typical cost
    €135($135)
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Train

Take the train to Nantes and then to Marseille St Charles.

  • Duration8h 25m
  • Departstwice a week
  • Typical cost
    €195($195)
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Drive

Drive to Aix-en-Provence.

  • Duration8h 50m
  • Distance957km (595 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Les Sables-dʼOlonne and Aix-en-Provence

There are several options for getting from Les Sables-dʼOlonne to Aix-en-Provence by train, car, plane and bus. The cheapest option is to take the train and then fly which costs around €135 ($135) and will take around 4hrs.

The distance between Les Sables-dʼOlonne and Aix-en-Provence is around 825km (513 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 658km (409 miles)

It takes around 8h 25m to get from Les Sables-dʼOlonne and Aix-en-Provence by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 8h 50m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Les Sables-dʼOlonne to Aix-en-Provence is to take the train and then fly which takes around 4hrs and will set you back approx €135 ($135).

The cheapest way to travel between Les Sables-dʼOlonne and Aix-en-Provence, if you exclude driving, is to take the train and then fly which will typically cost around €135 ($135) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Les Sables-dʼOlonne and Aix-en-Provence. It typically takes around 8h 25m and departs twice a week.

There are no direct train services that runs from Les Sables-dʼOlonne to Aix-en-Provence. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Nantes and Marseille St Charles. These services run twice a week and will take a minimum of 8h 25m.

SNCF, TGV inOui and Swiss Railways run train services between Les Sables-dʼOlonne and Aix-en-Provence. Trains depart twice a week and will take around 8h 25m, 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 Les Sables-dʼOlonne and Aix-en-Provence. We recommend that you take the train to Nantes then fly from Nantes (NTE) to Marseille (MRS). instead which will take 4hrs.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Les Sables-dʼOlonne to Aix-en-Provence. We recommend that you take the train to Nantes then fly from Nantes (NTE) to Marseille (MRS). 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 Les Sables-dʼOlonne and Aix-en-Provence. The distance is around 957km (595 miles) by road and it will take around 8h 50m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Les Sables-dʼOlonne to Aix-en-Provence is to take the train which takes, on average, 8h 25m and will usually cost around €195 ($195).

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Transport options from Les Sables-dʼOlonne to Aix-en-Provence
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train and Plane + 4 similar
4hrs
€135($135)
5 times a day825km (513 miles)
Train to Nantes, plane4h 30m
€150($150)
every 20 mins964km (599 miles)
Train to Nantes, plane5h 25m
€165($165)
once daily903km (561 miles)
Train to Nantes, plane5h 30m
€260($260)
5 times a day1,042km (648 miles)
Train, Plane and Bus5h 60m
€160($160)
every 4 hours1,087km (675 miles)
Train
8h 25m
€195($195)
twice a week1,276km (793 miles)
Drive
8h 50m
€170($170)
on demand957km (595 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