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

The distance between Lille and Aix-en-Provence is around 847km (526 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly and then take the bus which takes around 2h 50m.

10 routes found

We've found 10 different ways to get from Lille 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-ProvenceLille if you're planning a return trip.

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Plane and Bus

Fly from Lille Lesquin (LIL) to Marseille (MRS) then take the bus to Gare Routière.

  • Duration2h 50m
  • Flight time1h 35m
  • Typical cost
    €125($125)
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Train

Take the train to Marseille St Charles.

  • Duration6h 25m
  • Departs6 times a week
  • Typical cost
    €190($190)
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Bus

Take the bus to Marseille.

  • Duration14h 5m
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    €63($63)
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Drive

Drive to Aix-en-Provence.

  • Duration9hrs
  • Distance987km (613 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Lille and Aix-en-Provence

There are several options for getting from Lille to Aix-en-Provence by train, bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €63 ($63) and will take around 14h 5m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and then take the bus and arrive in approximately 2h 50m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €125 ($125).

The distance between Lille and Aix-en-Provence is around 847km (526 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 810km (504 miles)

It takes around 6h 25m to get from Lille and Aix-en-Provence by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 9hrs to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Lille to Aix-en-Provence is to fly and then take the bus which takes around 2h 50m and will set you back approx €125 ($125).

The cheapest way to travel between Lille and Aix-en-Provence, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around €63 ($63) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Lille and Aix-en-Provence. It typically takes around 6h 25m and departs 6 times a week.

There are no direct train services that runs from Lille to Aix-en-Provence. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Marseille St Charles. These services run 6 times a week and will take a minimum of 6h 25m.

TGV inOui run train services between Lille and Aix-en-Provence. Trains depart 6 times a week and will take around 6h 25m, 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 Lille and Aix-en-Provence. It typically takes around 14h 5m and departs once daily.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Lille to Aix-en-Provence. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Marseille. These services run once daily and will take a minimum of 14h 5m.

FlixBus run regular bus services between Lille and Aix-en-Provence. Buses run once daily and take around 14h 5m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Lille to Aix-en-Provence. We recommend that you fly from Lille Lesquin (LIL) to Marseille (MRS) then take the bus to Gare Routière. instead which will take 2h 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 Lille and Aix-en-Provence. The distance is around 987km (613 miles) by road and it will take around 9hrs in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Lille to Aix-en-Provence is to take the train which takes, on average, 6h 25m and will usually cost around €190 ($190).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Lille and Aix-en-Provence

Transport options from Lille to Aix-en-Provence
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Plane and Bus + 6 similar
2h 50m
€125($125)
5 times a day847km (526 miles)
Plane and Train3hrs
€275($275)
every 20 mins874km (543 miles)
Train and Plane3h 15m
€230($230)
5 times a day881km (548 miles)
Bus and Plane4hrs
€90($90)
5 times a day934km (580 miles)
Fly to Nice (NCE), Bus4h 10m
€140($140)
5 times a day1,015km (631 miles)
Train, Plane and Bus3h 40m
€220($220)
5 times a day903km (561 miles)
Train to Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi, plane and bus3h 45m
€195($195)
5 times a day980km (609 miles)
Train
6h 25m
€190($190)
6 times a week1,017km (632 miles)
Bus
14h 5m
€63($63)
once daily1,033km (642 miles)
Drive
9hrs
€135($135)
on demand987km (613 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