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

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.

4 routes found

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-ProvenceMontpellier if you're planning a return trip.

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Train

Take the train to Marseille St Charles and then to Aix En Provence.

  • Duration2h 20m
  • Departsevery 2 hours
  • Typical cost
    €39($39)
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Bus

Take the bus to Aix-en-Provence.

  • Duration2h 55m
  • Departstwice daily
  • Typical cost
    €16($16)

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Drive

Drive to Aix-en-Provence.

  • Duration1h 35m
  • Distance155km (96 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Montpellier and Aix-en-Provence

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.

Train travel

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.

Bus travel

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.

Flights and Airlines

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.

Drive yourself

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).

How do I get from Montpellier to Aix-en-Provence

Compare travel optionsbetween Montpellier and Aix-en-Provence

Transport options from Montpellier to Aix-en-Provence
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train
2h 20m
€39($39)
every 2 hours211km (131 miles)
Bus + 1 similar
2h 55m
€16($16)
twice daily204km (126 miles)
Bus to Marseille - St-Charles Bus station3h 5m
€15($15)
every 4 hours208km (129 miles)
Drive
1h 35m
€21($21)
on demand155km (96 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