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

The distance between Rennes and Aix-en-Provence is around 781km (485 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly and then take the bus which takes around 2h 55m.

6 routes found

We've found 6 different ways to get from Rennes to Aix-en-Provence by bus, car, plane and train. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

👋 Also check out Aix-en-ProvenceRennes if you're planning a return trip.

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Plane and Bus

Fly from Rennes (RNS) to Marseille (MRS) then take the bus to Gare Routière.

  • Duration2h 55m
  • Flight time1h 35m
  • Typical cost
    €165($165)
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Bus

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

  • Duration14h 50m
  • Departs5 times a week
  • Typical cost
    €70($70)
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Drive

Drive to Aix-en-Provence.

  • Duration9h 35m
  • Distance1,013km (629 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Rennes and Aix-en-Provence

There are several options for getting from Rennes to Aix-en-Provence by bus, car, plane and train. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €70 ($70) and will take around 14h 50m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and then take the bus and arrive in approximately 2h 55m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €165 ($165).

The distance between Rennes and Aix-en-Provence is around 781km (485 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 751km (467 miles)

It takes around 14h 50m to get from Rennes and Aix-en-Provence by bus. If you are travelling by car it will take around 9h 35m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Rennes to Aix-en-Provence is to fly and then take the bus which takes around 2h 55m and will set you back approx €165 ($165).

The cheapest way to travel between Rennes and Aix-en-Provence, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around €70 ($70) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

There is no train service that runs between Rennes and Aix-en-Provence. We recommend that you fly from Rennes (RNS) to Marseille (MRS) then take the bus to Gare Routière. instead which will take 2h 55m.

Bus travel

Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Rennes and Aix-en-Provence. It typically takes around 14h 50m and departs 5 times a week.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Rennes to Aix-en-Provence. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Montpellier and Marseille - St-Charles Bus station. These services run 5 times a week and will take a minimum of 14h 50m.

FlixBus, Blablabus and Union Ivkoni - Unibus run regular bus services between Rennes and Aix-en-Provence. Buses run 5 times a week and take around 14h 50m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Rennes to Aix-en-Provence. We recommend that you fly from Rennes (RNS) to Marseille (MRS) then take the bus to Gare Routière. instead which will take 2h 55m.

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 Rennes and Aix-en-Provence. The distance is around 1,013km (629 miles) by road and it will take around 9h 35m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Rennes to Aix-en-Provence is to take the bus which takes, on average, 14h 50m and will usually cost around €70 ($70).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Rennes and Aix-en-Provence

Transport options from Rennes to Aix-en-Provence
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Plane and Bus + 3 similar
2h 55m
€165($165)
5 times a day781km (485 miles)
Plane and Train3h 10m
€175($175)
every 20 mins893km (555 miles)
Train and Plane3h 55m
€155($155)
5 times a day862km (535 miles)
Fly to Nice (NCE), Bus4h 20m
€140($140)
5 times a day1,032km (641 miles)
Bus
14h 50m
€70($70)
5 times a week1,150km (715 miles)
Drive
9h 35m
€135($135)
on demand1,013km (629 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