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

The distance between Nantes and Aix-en-Provence is around 972km (604 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train which takes around 6h 60m.

3 routes found

We've found 3 different ways to get from Nantes 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.

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Train

Take the train to Marseille-Saint-Charles.

  • Duration6h 60m
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    €190($190)
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Bus

Take the bus to Montpellier and then to Marseille - St-Charles Bus station.

  • Duration13hrs
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    €61($61)
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Drive

Drive to Aix-en-Provence.

  • Duration8h 55m
  • Distance972km (604 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Nantes and Aix-en-Provence

There are several options for getting from Nantes to Aix-en-Provence by train, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €61 ($61) and will take around 13hrs. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train and arrive in approximately 6h 60m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €190 ($190).

The distance between Nantes and Aix-en-Provence is around 972km (604 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 683km (425 miles)

It takes around 6h 60m to get from Nantes and Aix-en-Provence by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 8h 55m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Nantes to Aix-en-Provence is to take the train which takes around 6h 60m and will set you back approx €190 ($190).

The cheapest way to travel between Nantes and Aix-en-Provence, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around €61 ($61) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Nantes and Aix-en-Provence. It typically takes around 6h 60m and departs once daily.

There are no direct train services that runs from Nantes to Aix-en-Provence. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Marseille-Saint-Charles. These services run once daily and will take a minimum of 6h 60m.

TGV inOui run train services between Nantes and Aix-en-Provence. Trains depart once daily and will take around 6h 60m, 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 Nantes and Aix-en-Provence. It typically takes around 13hrs and departs once daily.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Nantes to Aix-en-Provence. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Haluchère - Batignolles, Montpellier and Marseille - St-Charles Bus station. These services run once daily and will take a minimum of 13hrs.

FlixBus, Blablabus and Union Ivkoni run regular bus services between Nantes and Aix-en-Provence. Buses run once daily and take around 13hrs on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Nantes to Aix-en-Provence. We recommend that you take the train to Marseille-Saint-Charles. instead which will take 6h 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 Nantes and Aix-en-Provence. The distance is around 972km (604 miles) by road and it will take around 8h 55m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Nantes to Aix-en-Provence is to take the train which takes, on average, 6h 60m and will usually cost around €190 ($190).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Nantes and Aix-en-Provence

Transport options from Nantes to Aix-en-Provence
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train
6h 60m
€190($190)
once daily1,162km (722 miles)
Bus
13hrs
€61($61)
once daily1,040km (646 miles)
Drive
8h 55m
€130($130)
on demand972km (604 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