There are 4 ways to get from Aix-en-Provence to Nice by bus, train, rideshare or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2rio's travel planner.
Questions & Answers
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Aix-en-Provence - Gare Routière and arriving at Nice - Gare Routière Vauban. Services depart five times a day, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 3 h.
No, there is no direct train from Aix-en-Provence to Nice. However, there are services departing from Aix-en-Provence and arriving at Nice Ville via Marseille-St-Charles. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4 h 7 min.
The distance between Aix-en-Provence and Nice is 148 km. The road distance is 175.5 km.
The best way to get from Aix-en-Provence to Nice without a car is to bus which takes 3 h and costs .
The bus from Aix-en-Provence - Gare Routière to Nice - Gare Routière Vauban takes 3 h including transfers and departs five times a day.
Aix-en-Provence to Nice bus services, operated by Lignes Express, depart from Aix-en-Provence - Gare Routière station.
Aix-en-Provence to Nice train services, operated by SNCF, depart from Aix-en-Provence station.
The best way to get from Aix-en-Provence to Nice is to bus which takes 3 h and costs . Alternatively, you can train, which costs and takes 4 h 7 min.
Aix-en-Provence to Nice bus services, operated by Lignes Express, arrive at Nice - Gare Routière Vauban station.
Aix-en-Provence to Nice train services, operated by SNCF, arrive at Nice Ville station.
- Distance: 92.2 miles
- Duration: 3 h
What companies run services between Aix-en-Provence, France and Nice, France?
Lignes Express operates a bus from Aix-en-Provence to Nice 4 times a day. Tickets cost $28 - $40 and the journey takes 3 h. Three other operators also service this route. Alternatively, you can take a train from Aix-en-Provence to Nice via Marseille-St-Charles in around 4 h 7 min.
Loosely translated as the French National Railway Corporation, the SNCF is France’s state-owned railway company. It covers the country’s extensive rail network, as well as the TGV and Thalys, France’s two high-speed railway networks. With over 14,000 trains operating daily, it is a fast and efficient way of travelling around the country. The railway network consists of about 32,000km in total, of which 1800km are high-speed lines and 14,500km are electrified.
Rome2rio's guide to SNCF
Contact Details
- Phone
- +33 9 70 60 99 70
- Website
- sncf.com
Train from Aix-en-Provence to Marseille-St-Charles
- Ave. Duration
- 43 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $12 - $19
- Website
- en.oui.sncf
- 2nd Class
- $12 - $19
- 1st Class
- $15 - $24
Train from Marseille-St-Charles to Nice Ville
- Ave. Duration
- 2 h 41 min
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- $35 - $50
- Website
- en.oui.sncf
- 2nd Class
- $35 - $50
- 1st Class
- $50 - $75
- Phone
- 0033 892 353535
- Website
- en.oui.sncf
Train from Marseille-St-Charles to Nice Ville
- Ave. Duration
- 2 h 45 min
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $45 - $55
- Website
- en.oui.sncf
- 2nd Class
- $45 - $55
- 1st Class
- $70 - $90
- Phone
- 0 821 202 203
- Website
- info-ler.fr
Bus from Aix-en-Provence - Gare Routière to Nice - Gare Routière Vauban
- Ave. Duration
- 3 h
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $28 - $40
- Schedules at
- info-ler.fr
As the bus subsidiary of French railway SNCF, Ouibus offers comfortable, eco-friendly coaches serving 35 French cities and 11 European cities at affordable fares. Ouibus journeys are safe and comfortable, with the four-star coaches offering power outlets, restrooms and WiFi. All Ouibus stations are located close to town centres for easy access to public transport. Getting on one of the 130 daily journeys is easy - electronic travel documents include your ticket and a personalised mini-guide with handy information.
Contact Details
- Phone
- 0890715298
- Website
- ouibus.com
Bus from Aix-en-Provence to Nice - Bus station
- Ave. Duration
- 3 h 45 min
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- $7 - $11
- Website
- Ouibus
One of Europe’s leading bus companies, Flixbus serves over 1400 destinations, in 26 countries including Germany, France, Italy, Austria, the Netherlands, Croatia, Spain, and across Scandinavia and central and eastern Europe. Founded in 2012, Flixbus’ extensive network connects cities with approximately 200,000 trips, with buses often departing every 30 minutes. One of the most affordable ways to get around Europe (and expanding soon into the US), a Flixbus journey is cost-effective, well-connected, comfortable and safe.
Rome2rio's guide to FlixBus
Contact Details
- Phone
- +49 1807 123 99 123
- info@flixbus.de
- Website
- flixbus.de
Bus from Aix-en-Provence to Nice, Nice
- Ave. Duration
- 3 h 5 min
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Estimated price
- $11 - $19
- Website
- flixbus.co.uk
- Phone
- 0 892 89 12 00
- Website
- isilines.com
Bus from Aix-en-Provence to Nice
- Ave. Duration
- 3 h 45 min
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Estimated price
- $14 - $18
- Schedules at
- isilines.com
A ridesharing platform with 40 million users, Blablacar gives you access to destinations without worrying about on-the-road chaos. The basic idea is that you carpool with locals who are already planning to drive your route and have space in their car. With some flexibility you’ll get to your destination – often faster and cheaper than other means. On the website or app, enter your departure and arrival points and your date of travel, sift through the profiles of drivers who’ve posted pre-planned drives and find one whose timing and preferences match yours. Request to join the ride, wait be accepted, and pay your share of the set price.
Rome2rio's guide to BlaBlaCar
Contact Details
- Website
- blablacar.com
Rideshare from Aix-en-Provence to Nice
- Ave. Duration
- 2 h 17 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $13
- Book at
- blablacar.co.uk
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