There are 5 ways to get from Aix-en-Provence to Nice by bus, train, rideshare or car
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Bus via Nice - Airport T2
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Take the bus from Aix-en-Provence to Nice - Airport T2
Train
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Take the train from Aix En Provence to Marseille St Charles
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Take the train from Marseille St Charles to Nice Ville
Drive
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Drive from Aix-en-Provence to Nice
Aix-en-Provence to Nice by bus
The bus journey time between Aix-en-Provence and Nice is around 2h 20m and covers a distance of around 185 km. Operated by Zou! LER and FlixBus, the Aix-en-Provence to Nice bus service departs from Aix en Provence - Gare Routière and arrives in Nice - Gare Routière. Typically 45 buses run weekly, although weekend and holiday schedules can vary so check in advance.
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Questions & Answers
The cost-effective way to get from Aix-en-Provence to Nice is to rideshare, which costs €11 and takes 2h 17m.
The quickest way to get from Aix-en-Provence to Nice is to drive which costs €22 - €35 and takes 1h 46m.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Aix en Provence - Gare Routière and arriving at Nice - Gare Routière. Services depart every four hours, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 2h 20m.
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 4h 6m.
The distance between Aix-en-Provence and Nice is 148 km. The road distance is 175 km.
The best way to get from Aix-en-Provence to Nice without a car is to bus which takes 2h 20m and costs €11 - €14.
The bus from Aix en Provence - Gare Routière to Nice - Gare Routière takes 2h 20m including transfers and departs every four hours.
Aix-en-Provence to Nice bus services, operated by Zou! LER, 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 2h 20m and costs €11 - €14. Alternatively, you can train, which costs €30 - €75 and takes 4h 6m.
- Distance: 147.5 km
- Duration: 2h 20m
What companies run services between Aix-en-Provence, France and Nice, France?
Zou! LER operates a bus from Aix en Provence - Gare Routière to Nice - Gare Routière 5 times a day, and the journey takes 2h 20m. FlixBus also services this route twice daily. Alternatively, you can take a train from Aix-en-Provence to Nice via Marseille St Charles in around 4h 6m.
France’s state-owned railway company is a fast and efficient way of travelling around the country, with over 14,000 trains operating daily. SNCF runs the country’s extensive rail network, including the high-speed TGV network, regional TER trains and local Intercités. It also operates international routes including Eurostar and Thalys, as well as the low-cost, long-distance Ouigo services that run on limited routes across France. Book up to 3 months in advance for the cheapest fares. The railway network consists of about 32,000km in total, of which 1800km are high-speed lines and 14,500km are electrified.
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Contact Details
- Phone
- +33 9 70 60 99 70
- Website
- sncf.com
Train from Aix En Provence to Marseille St Charles
- Ave. Duration
- 44 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €6 - €18
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
- 2nd Class
- €6 - €9
- Rail 1st Class
- €12 - €18
Train from Marseille St Charles to Nice Ville
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 44m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €27 - €55
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
- 2nd Class
- €27 - €40
- Rail 1st Class
- €35 - €55
France’s high-speed TGV train network runs at speeds of up to 320km/h connecting major cities across France and into neighbouring countries. All TGV tickets include a seat reservation; seating is 1+2 in 1st class, 2+2 in 2nd class. Popular routes include Paris to Marseille and Paris to Strasbourg. Most TGVs have a cafe area, power points at each seat and WiFi.
Contact Details
- Phone
- 0033 892 353535
- Website
- sncf-connect.com
Train from Marseille St Charles to Nice Ville
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 40m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €45 - €55
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
- 2nd Class
- €45 - €55
- 1st Class
- €45 - €55
- Phone
- +33 4 91 57 50 57
- webpresse@maregionsud.fr
- Website
- zou.maregionsud.fr
Bus from Aix en Provence - Gare Routière to Nice - Gare Routière
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 20m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Website
- Zou! LER
One of Europe’s leading bus companies, Flixbus serves 2000+ destinations in 29 countries, including Germany, France, Italy, Austria, the Netherlands and Croatia and into Scandinavia and eastern Europe, as well as some US cities. Coaches have toilets, free WiFi and power outlets, plus snacks and drinks for purchase on board. Flixbus is a good choice for the budget-conscious traveller; purchase tickets in advance for the cheapest fares (note: there is no option to reserve a seat in advance).
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Contact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- service@flixbus.com
- Website
- flixbus.de
Bus from Aix-en-Provence to Nice
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 15m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €11 - €14
- Website
- flixbus.co.uk
Bus from Aix-en-Provence to Nice Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 35m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- €10 - €13
- Website
- flixbus.co.uk
Frequently asked questions
As the bus subsidiary of French railway SNCF, Ouibus offers eco-friendly coaches serving 35 French cities and 10 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
- +33 1 71 53 01 80
- Website
- blablacar.fr
Bus from Aix-en-Provence to Nice - Airport T2
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 25m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- €9 - €12
- Website
- Blablabus
Blablacar is a popular ridesharing platform with 70 million users over 22 (mostly European) countries. 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 to be accepted, and pay your share of the set price.
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Contact Details
- Website
- blablacar.com
Rideshare from Aix-en-Provence to Nice
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 17m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €11
- Book at
- blablacar.co.uk
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Aix-en-Provence to Nice bus services, operated by Zou! LER, arrive at Nice - Gare Routière station.
Aix-en-Provence to Nice train services, operated by TGV inOui, arrive at Nice Ville station.
Yes, the driving distance between Aix-en-Provence to Nice is 175 km. It takes approximately 1h 46m to drive from Aix-en-Provence to Nice.
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Book your Aix-en-Provence to Nice bus tickets online with FlixBus.
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