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TGV from Lyon to Marseille

Tuesday, June 23rd, 2009

TGV trains from Lyon to Marseille are the most convenient way to get from the French food capital to its second largest city. Going from the heart of one city to the heart of the other, transport time from Lyon to Marseille is minimized.

TGV trains run regularly from Lyon Saint Exupery train station to Marseille St Charles train station.

The train from Lyon to Marseille takes 1h30m-1h45m each way, and there are 8 TGV trains from Lyon to Marseille a day.


TGV from Paris to Marseille

Tuesday, June 23rd, 2009

TGV trains from Paris to Marseille are the most convenient way to get from the French capital to its second largest city. Going from the heart of one city to the heart of the other, transport time from Paris to Marseille is minimized.

TGV trains run regularly from Paris Gare de Lyon train station to Marseille St Charles train station.

The train from Paris to Marseille takes 3 hours each way, and there are 12 TGV trains from Paris to Marseille a day.


How to Get from Aix TGV Station to Aix City Center

Friday, June 12th, 2009

To get from the Aix en Provence TGV train station to the Aix city center, your two best options are taxis and buses. The Aix TGV station is situated 13km from the Aix city centre and 11km from Marseille airport, and it takes around 15 minutes to drive from the TGV station to Aix.

Taxis are most useful for visitors short on time to get from the Aix en Provence TGV train station to the Aix city center, while buses are most useful for those on a budget.

The Navette bus from the Aix TGV station to the Aix city center leaves from the lower level outside the station. The bus trip to the Aix city center takes 15 minutes and costs 3.80 EUR. Buses leave every 15 minutes.

Additionally, city buses #2, #14, #19, #21, and #23 run from the Aix TGV station to the Aix city center.

There is a taxi stand outside the Aix TGV train station. Taxis from the station to Aix city center take 15 minutes. Agree on a price up front or make sure the taxi is metered.