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The closest airport is in Marseille, which is 20 miles from Aix-en-Provence. A shuttle bus service departs every half hour and the 30-minute trip to Aix. Taxis can be found outside the terminal building.

Train

The one-way trip from Paris takes just under three hours. Trains terminate at Aix-en-Provence station, which is just outside the city. There's a regular bus connection.

Car

Aix-en-Provence is close to several main routes. Choose the A7 motorway if you're driving from Marseille or Lyon to connect with the A8 for the city. If you're coming from the southwest or Spain, follow the A9 or take the A8 from Italy, the Côte d'Azur, and Nice.