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

The distance between Metz and Aix-en-Provence is around 675km (419 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly and then take the bus which takes around 2h 60m.

4 routes found

We've found 4 different ways to get from Metz to Aix-en-Provence by plane, bus, train and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

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Plane and Bus

Fly from Metz/Nancy (ETZ) to Marseille (MRS) then take the bus to Gare Routière Quai 11.

  • Duration2h 60m
  • Flight time1h 40m
  • Typical cost
    €520($520)
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Train

Take the train to Paris Nord and then to Marseille St Charles.

  • Duration5h 45m
  • Departs3 times a week
  • Typical cost
    €195($195)
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Bus

Take the bus to Aix-en-Provence.

  • Duration10hrs
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    €40($40)
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Drive

Drive to Aix-en-Provence.

  • Duration7hrs
  • Distance754km (469 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Metz and Aix-en-Provence

There are several options for getting from Metz to Aix-en-Provence by plane, bus, train and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €40 ($40) and will take around 10hrs. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and then take the bus and arrive in approximately 2h 60m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €520 ($520).

The distance between Metz and Aix-en-Provence is around 675km (419 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 624km (388 miles)

It takes around 2h 60m to get from Metz and Aix-en-Provence by plane and bus. If you are travelling by car it will take around 7hrs to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Metz to Aix-en-Provence is to fly and then take the bus which takes around 2h 60m and will set you back approx €520 ($520).

The cheapest way to travel between Metz and Aix-en-Provence, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around €40 ($40) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Metz and Aix-en-Provence. It typically takes around 5h 45m and departs 3 times a week.

There are no direct train services that runs from Metz to Aix-en-Provence. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Paris Nord, Gare de Lyon and Marseille St Charles. These services run 3 times a week and will take a minimum of 5h 45m.

TGV inOui and SNCF run train services between Metz and Aix-en-Provence. Trains depart 3 times a week and will take around 5h 45m, 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 Metz and Aix-en-Provence. It typically takes around 10hrs and departs once daily.

Yes there is a direct bus service that runs between Metz and Aix-en-Provence with no changeovers required. The bus runs once daily and takes 10hrs.

FlixBus run regular bus services between Metz and Aix-en-Provence. Buses run once daily and take around 10hrs on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Metz to Aix-en-Provence. We recommend that you fly from Metz/Nancy (ETZ) to Marseille (MRS) then take the bus to Gare Routière Quai 11. instead which will take 2h 60m.

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 Metz and Aix-en-Provence. The distance is around 754km (469 miles) by road and it will take around 7hrs in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Metz to Aix-en-Provence is to fly and then take the bus which takes, on average, 2h 60m and will usually cost around €520 ($520).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Metz and Aix-en-Provence

Transport options from Metz to Aix-en-Provence
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Plane and Bus
2h 60m
€520($520)
5 times a day675km (419 miles)
Train
5h 45m
€195($195)
3 times a week1,099km (683 miles)
Bus
10hrs
€40($40)
once daily759km (471 miles)
Drive
7hrs
€135($135)
on demand754km (469 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