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How to get from Aix-en-Provence to Toulouse

Compare all transport options: bus, ferry, train, flight. Prices, durations and practical tips.

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FASTEST
1h
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From
49€
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Distance
323 km
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Fastest way from Aix-en-Provence to Toulouse: Flight, about 1h (from €146). Cheapest: Bus, from €49 (about 17h 5min). Main companies selling this route on 12Go (checked on November 12, 2026): Daytrip private transfer with English speaking driver, FlixBus, Blablacar Bus; main departure point: Aix en Provence Krypton .

Distance: 323 km. Data updated on .

There are 2 ways to get from Aix-en-Provence to Toulouse

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Flight
1h
FASTEST
146 – 395 €
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Bus
17h 5min
CHEAPEST
49 – 50 €
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🚌 Departure from Aix-en-Provence
📍For the bus: Aix-en-Provence coach station, avenue de l'Europe, close to the city centre, with ticket desks and a waiting area. For the flight: Marseille Provence airport in Marignane. Check the exact departure point on your e-ticket.
🚇The coach station can be reached on foot from the city centre, or by city bus and taxi. For the airport, a shuttle runs to Marignane directly from Aix coach station; a taxi is a handy alternative if you have luggage.
⏰Bus departures are often concentrated in the late afternoon and evening for an overnight trip; flights depend on the season. Check the up-to-date timetable when you book.
💸 Transport from 49€ per person
⚡ Fastest: 1h
⭐ Recommended: Flight — 146€
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Companies selling this route on 12Go

Offers listed on 12Go on November 12, 2026 for a departure on December 3, 2026. Timetables and prices change with the date: check them before booking.

CompanyModeDeparts fromFromOffers
FlixBus Bus Aix en Provence Krypton €49 1
Blablacar Bus Bus Aix en Provence Krypton €67 1
Daytrip private transfer with English speaking driver Van / transfer €750 3
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Practical tips

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Compare before you book

Open the table on the page and look at duration and price range side by side. The bus is often the cheapest, but an early-booked flight can be worth the gap if your time is valuable.

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Don't mix up departure points

The bus leaves from a coach station, while the flight leaves from an airport in Marignane, not in Aix itself. Re-read the address on your e-ticket before leaving your accommodation.

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Book flights early

Air fares vary a lot by date. Booking several weeks ahead, outside weekends and school holidays, helps you avoid the top of the price range.

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Prepare for the bus ride

For a long ride, bring water, a snack, a power bank and a warm layer. Save your e-ticket offline in case the signal is weak on the road.

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Leave margin for connections

If your bus offer includes a connection, check where and when you change. Avoid scheduling anything important right after you arrive in Toulouse.

The journey experience

Aix-en-Provence and Toulouse are several hundred kilometres apart, and the choice comes down quickly to a fast flight on one side and a long bus ride on the other. You are mostly trading time saved against budget kept. The table on this page puts durations and price ranges side by side so you can decide in seconds.

Flying is the fastest option: you leave from Marseille Provence airport, very close to Aix, and land at Toulouse-Blagnac. Plan for cabin baggage and keep an eye on fares, which change with your booking date. The bus is the small-budget choice: you travel from city to city, often with reclining seats and power sockets. It does take patience, and depending on the offer you pick, a change may be needed.

Our advice: if budget comes first and your schedule is flexible, take the bus, ideally an evening departure so you don't lose a whole day. If time matters more, the flight is worth it, especially when booked early. Always check the departure and arrival points on your e-ticket, and leave some margin in case of a connection.

Frequently asked questions — Aix-en-Provence → Toulouse

Why visit Toulouse?

  • ✓ Stroll Place du Capitole and admire the Capitole's decorated halls and pink-brick façade
  • ✓ Visit the Basilica of Saint-Sernin, Europe's largest surviving Romanesque church and a UNESCO World Heritage Site
  • ✓ Discover the Cité de l'espace with its life-size rockets, and Aeroscopia on aviation history
  • ✓ Relax along the Garonne at the Prairie des Filtres or the Daurade quay at sunset
  • ✓ Taste cassoulet, Toulouse sausage and candied violets at the Victor-Hugo market
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Recommended stay
2 to 3 nights — compact walkable centre, plus aerospace museums and easy day trips

When to visit Toulouse?

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April to June and September to October — mild temperatures, clear skies and pleasant terraces without August's heat

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Place du Capitole and Its Keep
The beating heart of the Pink City, the square is dominated by the 18th-century City Hall. Enter for free to see the Henri IV courtyard and the Salle des Illustres with its monumental paintings (open weekdays, until about 5pm). Come at dusk, when the brick turns rosy.
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Basilica of Saint-Sernin and Crypt
The largest surviving Romanesque church in Europe, UNESCO-listed as part of the Saint-James pilgrim routes. The nave is free; the crypt and ambulatory, with their reliquaries, cost around 3€. Avoid mass times and allow 45 minutes for your visit.
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Cité de l'Espace and Aeronautics
Toulouse is Europe's aerospace capital. The Cité de l'Espace (from around 25€) features full-scale models, including Ariane 5, and a planetarium. For aeronautics, Airbus factory tours or Aeroscopia must be booked online several days ahead, especially in summer.
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Pont Neuf and Garonne Quays
Completed in 1632, the Pont Neuf is the city's oldest bridge. Cross it toward Saint-Cyprien for the best view of the brick quays. Aim for sunset, when the Garonne reflects orange hues. A free 30-minute walk.
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Cassoulet at Marché Victor Hugo
The covered market (closed Mondays) gathers producers of Toulouse sausage, duck and cheeses. Upstairs, small restaurants serve authentic cassoulet for roughly 15 to 20€. Arrive before 12:30pm to get a table, as Saturday lunch is very popular.
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Cycling the Canal du Midi
This UNESCO-listed 17th-century canal offers a plane-tree-shaded cycle path from the city center. Rent a bike through VélôToulouse or a shop, from about 10€ a day. Ride to the Castanet lock for a 20 km round trip.
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Couvent des Jacobins and Its Palm Pillar
A masterpiece of southern Gothic, this 13th-century convent houses a central pillar whose twelve ribs fan out like a palm tree. The cloister costs about 5€ to visit. Stand in the middle of the nave and look up; the stained glass is superb late morning.
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Pierre-Baudis Japanese Garden
Lesser known to visitors, this Zen garden in Compans-Caffarelli is a calm haven with a pond, wooden bridge and tea pavilion. Free entry, open year-round. Come early in the morning or in autumn for the maple colors, and bring a picnic.

How long to visit Toulouse?

2 to 3 days

Plan 2 to 3 days in Toulouse: spend day one in the historic centre (Capitole, Saint-Sernin basilica, Jacobins convent, Garonne riverbanks), and day two at the Cité de l'espace, Les Abattoirs or along the Canal du Midi. With a third day, add a day trip to Albi or Carcassonne. Stay near the centre, as everything is reachable on foot or by metro.

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