Marseille Provence Airport (MRS) → Aix-en-Provence transfer
Aix-en-Provence is 28 km from Marseille Provence Airport, and a private transfer usually takes 34–43 minutes. A standard car for up to three passengers typically costs around €70–90, a minivan for up to seven around €90–120; you see the exact price before you book.
- From
- Marseille Provence Airport (MRS)
- To
- Aix-en-Provence
- Distance
- 28 km
- Typical drive
- 34–43 min
This is the shortest of the inland Provence transfers from MRS, so it works well even after a late flight.
Which way does the driver go to Aix?
Most drivers leave Marignane on the D9, a toll-free expressway that runs north-east past the business parks of Vitrolles, the Aix TGV station on the Arbois plateau and the district of Les Milles. It is a quick road outside rush hour.
The slower part is the last few kilometres. Aix has a ring of boulevards around the old centre, and at weekday peak times and on market mornings these can be busy.
Old town, ring road or countryside
The historic centre, with the Cours Mirabeau, the Quartier Mazarin and many fountains, is largely made up of narrow pedestrian lanes. For hotels and apartments inside it, the car stops at the nearest street open to traffic and you walk the final stretch.
Many guests stay elsewhere: in hotels on the boulevards, in residential areas around the edge of town, or in bastides and country houses in the Pays d'Aix towards the Montagne Sainte-Victoire. Give the full address, as rural properties often sit on small lanes outside the villages.
Who books this route
- Students and their families
- Aix is a university town with many language schools. Parents dropping off a student often travel with more luggage than usual, so a minivan is worth considering.
- Business and events
- Conferences and company meetings take place in Aix and the business parks along the way, and many visitors combine them with a few days in Provence.
- Golf and cycling
- Courses around Aix and the roads towards Sainte-Victoire attract golfers and cyclists. Declare bags and bikes when booking so the right vehicle comes.
Frequently asked questions
How long is the drive from Marseille Airport to Aix-en-Provence?
The 28 km drive usually takes 34–43 minutes. Weekday rush hours around Vitrolles and the Aix ring road can make it longer.
Can the driver reach my hotel in the old town?
Many streets in the historic centre are pedestrian-only. The driver stops at the closest accessible point, and the exact spot can be agreed with the provider in advance.
Is the route to Aix a toll road?
The usual route on the D9 has no motorway toll. In any case, the price you agree when booking is the total for the ride.
Can I be picked up at a country house near Aix?
Yes, transfers go to any address in the Pays d'Aix. Share the exact address and any access notes, such as a gate code or a long private driveway.
Is a private car worth it for such a short trip?
For two or more people with luggage, a private car takes you straight to the door without a change at the Aix bus station. It also avoids waiting for a connection after a late arrival.