How to travel from Saint-Nazaire to Aix-en-Provence, France
The distance between Saint-Nazaire and Aix-en-Provence is around 776km (482 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train, then fly and then take the bus which takes around 3h 20m.
9 routes found
We've found 9 different ways to get from Saint-Nazaire to Aix-en-Provence by train, bus, car and plane. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.
👋 Also check out Aix-en-Provence → Saint-Nazaire if you're planning a return trip.
Train to Nantes, plane
Take the train to Nantes then fly from Nantes (NTE) to Lyon (LYS) then take the train to Aix En Provence Tgv.
- Duration3h 45m
- Flight time1h 15m
- Typical cost€145($145)
Multiple operators
4 similiar routes
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Train
Take the train to Nantes then Le Mans and then to Aix-en-Provence TGV.
- Duration6h 60m
- Departsonce daily
- Typical cost€525($530)
1 similiar route
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Train and Bus
Take the train to Nantes then take the bus to Montpellier and then to Aix-en-Provence.
- Duration13h 45m
- Departsevery 20 mins
- Typical cost€67($67)
Multiple operators
Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Saint-Nazaire and Aix-en-Provence
Popular questions
There are several options for getting from Saint-Nazaire to Aix-en-Provence by train, bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the train and then take the bus which costs around €67 ($67) and will take around 13h 45m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train, then fly and then take the bus and arrive in approximately 3h 20m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €125 ($125).
The distance between Saint-Nazaire and Aix-en-Provence is around 776km (482 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 728km (452 miles)
It takes around 6h 60m to get from Saint-Nazaire and Aix-en-Provence by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 9h 35m to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Saint-Nazaire to Aix-en-Provence is to take the train, then fly and then take the bus which takes around 3h 20m and will set you back approx €125 ($125).
The cheapest way to travel between Saint-Nazaire and Aix-en-Provence, if you exclude driving, is to take the train and then take the bus which will typically cost around €67 ($67) for a standard one-way ticket.
Train travel
Yes there is a train service that runs between Saint-Nazaire and Aix-en-Provence. It typically takes around 6h 60m and departs once daily.
There are no direct train services that runs from Saint-Nazaire to Aix-en-Provence. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Nantes, Le Mans and Aix-en-Provence TGV. These services run once daily and will take a minimum of 6h 60m.
SNCF, TGV inOui and Swiss Railways run train services between Saint-Nazaire 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
Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Saint-Nazaire and Aix-en-Provence. We recommend that you take the train to Nantes then fly from Nantes (NTE) to Marseille (MRS) then take the bus to Gare Routière Quai 11. instead which will take 3h 20m.
Flights and Airlines
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Saint-Nazaire to Aix-en-Provence. We recommend that you take the train to Nantes then fly from Nantes (NTE) to Marseille (MRS) then take the bus to Gare Routière Quai 11. instead which will take 3h 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 Saint-Nazaire and Aix-en-Provence. The distance is around 1,036km (644 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 Saint-Nazaire to Aix-en-Provence is to take the train which takes, on average, 6h 60m and will usually cost around €525 ($530).
Compare travel optionsbetween Saint-Nazaire and Aix-en-Provence
| Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Train to Nantes, plane + 4 similar | 3h 45m | €145($145) | every 20 mins | 915km (569 miles) |
| Train and Plane | 4h 35m | €155($155) | once daily | 854km (531 miles) |
| Train to Nantes, plane | 4h 40m | €250($250) | 5 times a day | 994km (618 miles) |
| Train, Plane and Bus | 3h 20m | €125($125) | 5 times a day | 776km (482 miles) |
| Train to Nantes, plane and bus | 5h 10m | €155($155) | every 4 hours | 1,038km (645 miles) |
Train + 1 similar | 6h 60m | €525($530) | once daily | 1,181km (734 miles) |
| Train via Nantes | 7h 40m | €190($190) | twice a week | 1,227km (763 miles) |
Train and Bus | 13h 45m | €67($67) | every 20 mins | 1,107km (688 miles) |
Drive | 9h 35m | €185($185) | on demand | 1,036km (644 miles) |
Top Carriersoperating between Saint-Nazaire and Aix-en-Provence
Airlines
Transavia France
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Bus companies
Airports near Aix-en-Provence
The following major airports near Aix-en-Provence offer regular flights to various popular destinations within France and internationally.
Marseille Provence Airport (MRS)
- Distance
- 21km (13 miles) from Aix-en-Provence
Hyeres Airport (TLN)
- Distance
- 75km (47 miles) from Aix-en-Provence
Montpellier Mediterranee Airport (MPL)
- Distance
- 120km (75 miles) from Aix-en-Provence