How to get to Aix-en-Provence TGV Train Station

Travel from Aix-en-Provence city center to train station Aix-en-Provence TGV

Aix-en-Provence is a city in Southern France, located about 19 miles (30 kilometers) north of Marseille. The city is famous for its high-culture, long history and elegance. It's also renowned for its rococo and baroque 17th and 18th-century hotels concentrated in the Quartier Mazarin. Tourists here love to stroll along the Cours Mirabeau, the boulevard where Hemingway and Camus came for lunch when they lived in the city. Aix-en-Provence is famously scorching in summer, but the streets are kept cool by the shade of the city's plane trees, honey-colored buildings, and sprays from the many fountains present. Aix-en-Provence city lies at the intersection of motorways connecting Spain, Northern France, and Italy, and is 25 minutes from Marseille Provence Airport and 15 minutes from TVG high-speed railway station. Trains station Aix-en-Provence TGV is a French railway station on the Combs-la-Ville to Saint-Louis line (LGV-high speed line), situated approximately nine miles (15 kilometers) south of Aix-en-Provence city and 12 miles (20 kilometers) north of Marseille. The station is served by the TGV, Thalys, TGV Lyria, and Eve trains with four tracks and two platforms.

What is the best way to get to the train station from the city center?

Traveling by bus is the fastest option to go to train station Aix-en-Provence TGV from Aix-en-Provence city center. Train station Aix-en-Provence TGV is about nine miles (15 kilometers) from Aix-en-Provence city center. Therefore, it could be strenuous walking this distance. Fortunately, there's a bus connection from AIX EN Pce - Gare Routière local coach station to train station Aix-en-Provence TGV. The buses operate every 30 minutes featuring only two stops in between. The line 40 shuttle bus operates for almost 20 hours a day with the first departure at 05:00 a.m. The last bus leaves the station at around midnight to half past 01:00 a.m. The bus terminal is located under the train station. There are several car hire companies available to travelers planning to rent a vehicle. They include Hertz, Citer, Europcar, and Avis. Other transportation options include taxis, car-sharing, and the SNCF door-to-door service.

How far is it from the city center to the train station? 

Aix-en-Provence TGV train station is about 10 miles (15 kilometers) away from Aix-en-Provence city center. It takes approximately 20 minutes to train station from Aix-en-Provence city center, traveling by bus. Two train stations serve Aix-en-Provence, which are the high-speed train station located in the outskirts of the city, Aix-en-Provence TGV, and the Gare d'Aix-en-Provence. The latter is located in the city center and is served by PACA and TER trains.

How accessible is the train station for those with limited mobility?

The stations' main entrance is on the west side. Most of its facilities are in hall A, which include a photo booth, a bar serving drinks and snacks, several tables for diners, and a vending machine. Opposite the hall is a help point for persons with disabilities and the ticket office. There is also free WiFi access within the station and in the shuttle buses connecting the station and Axi bus station. Passengers with limited mobility and those traveling to train station Aix-en-Provence TGV from Aix-en-Provence city center with a lot of luggage should use the main concourse linked to the southbound platform by a footbridge across the rail tracks. There are elevators and elevators on both sides. There is also another entrance/exit on the side. Passengers with reduced mobility should contact the 'Access Plus' at least 48 hours before the date of travel. They should also arrive at the boarding platform at least 30 minutes before departure time to get the necessary assistance boarding the trains. The trains and shuttle buses have wheelchairs and boarding ramps.

Local tips: the train station points of interest

Aix-en-Provence city is graced with culture and history and is also a vibrant university town. It also features a mixture of nature, modernity, and chilled urban areas. There are several points of interest to visit for those who wish to discover the city and its surroundings. These include the Cours Mirabeau, the liveliest places in the town, featuring four sparkling fountains. The old town will take visitors back in time to Medieval Europe, overflowing with architectural heritage and myriad cultural treasures. Mont Saint-Victoire is another frequently visited place in Provence. Rock climbing is available, and once at the top, visitors get breathtaking views of the surrounding villages. Tourists should also catch a glimpse of the French paintings stretching from the 14th to the 20th century at the Musée Granet. The museum showcases pieces by the great masters Ingres, Rubens, and Gericault.