The distance between Montpellier and Aix-en-Provence is around 155km (96 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive which takes around 1h 35m.
We've found 4 different ways to get from Montpellier to Aix-en-Provence by train, bus 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-Provence → Montpellier if you're planning a return trip.
Take the train to Marseille St Charles and then to Aix En Provence.
Take the bus to Aix-en-Provence.
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There are several options for getting from Montpellier to Aix-en-Provence by train, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €15 ($15) and will take around 3h 5m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can drive and arrive in approximately 1h 35m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €21 ($21).
The distance between Montpellier and Aix-en-Provence is around 155km (96 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 127km (79 miles)
It takes around 2h 20m to get from Montpellier and Aix-en-Provence by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 1h 35m to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Montpellier to Aix-en-Provence is to drive which takes around 1h 35m and will set you back approx €21 ($21).
The cheapest way to travel between Montpellier and Aix-en-Provence, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around €15 ($15) for a standard one-way ticket.
Yes there is a train service that runs between Montpellier and Aix-en-Provence. It typically takes around 2h 20m and departs every 2 hours.
There are no direct train services that runs from Montpellier to Aix-en-Provence. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Marseille St Charles. These services run every 2 hours and will take a minimum of 2h 20m.
SNCF and Renfe SNCF run train services between Montpellier and Aix-en-Provence. Trains depart every 2 hours and will take around 2h 20m, however, this may vary depending on the particular service and whether it runs express or stops all stations.
Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Montpellier and Aix-en-Provence. It typically takes around 2h 55m and departs twice daily.
Yes there is a direct bus service that runs between Montpellier and Aix-en-Provence with no changeovers required. The bus runs twice daily and takes 2h 55m.
FlixBus, Blablabus and Union Ivkoni - Unibus run regular bus services between Montpellier and Aix-en-Provence. Buses run twice daily and take around 2h 55m on average but will vary depending on you book with.
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Montpellier to Aix-en-Provence. We recommend that you take the train to Marseille St Charles and then to Aix En Provence. instead which will take 2h 20m.
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.
Yes it is possible to drive from Montpellier and Aix-en-Provence. The distance is around 155km (96 miles) by road and it will take around 1h 35m in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Montpellier to Aix-en-Provence is to take the train which takes, on average, 2h 20m and will usually cost around €39 ($39).
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
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Train | 2h 20m | €39($39) | every 2 hours | 211km (131 miles) |
Bus + 1 similar | 2h 55m | €16($16) | twice daily | 204km (126 miles) |
Bus to Marseille - St-Charles Bus station | 3h 5m | €15($15) | every 4 hours | 208km (129 miles) |
Drive | 1h 35m | €21($21) | on demand | 155km (96 miles) |
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Union Ivkoni - Unibus
The following major airports near Aix-en-Provence offer regular flights to various popular destinations within France and internationally.