There are 5 ways to get from La Ciotat to Provence by bus, train, or car
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Line 69 bus, line 72 bus, train
best- Take the bus from Office de Tourisme to Pôle d'Echangesbus 69
- Take the bus from Pôle d'Echanges to Sous Préfecturebus 72
- Take the train from Aix-en-Provence to Château-Arnoux-Saint-Aubantrain C2 / ...
4h 24m€63–96Drive 133.3 km
cheapest- Drive from La Ciotat to Provencecar 133.3 km
1h 40m€26–37Train
- Take the train from Marseille St Charles to Aix En Provencetrain Ter
- Take the train from Aix-en-Provence to Château-Arnoux-Saint-Aubantrain C2 / ...
4h 42m€65–102Bus
- Take the bus from Gare Routière Saint-Charles to Parc Relaisbus 69
4h 35mLine 69 bus, line 72 bus, bus
- Take the bus from Office de Tourisme to Pôle d'Echangesbus 69
- Take the bus from Pôle d'Echanges to Gare Routièrebus 72
- Take the bus from Gare Routière to Parc Relaisbus 69
4h 37m
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from La Ciotat to Provence is to drive which costs €25 - €40 and takes 1h 40m.
The fastest way to get from La Ciotat to Provence is to drive which takes 1h 40m and costs €25 - €40.
No, there is no direct bus from La Ciotat to Provence. However, there are services departing from Mairie La Ciotat and arriving at Parc Relais via Gare Routière Saint-Charles. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 35m.
No, there is no direct train from La Ciotat to Provence. However, there are services departing from La Ciotat and arriving at Château-Arnoux-Saint-Auban via Marseille St Charles and Aix-en-Provence. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 42m.
The distance between La Ciotat and Provence is 168 km. The road distance is 133.3 km.
The best way to get from La Ciotat to Provence without a car is to line 69 bus and line 72 bus and train which takes 4h 24m and costs €60 - €100.
It takes approximately 4h 24m to get from La Ciotat to Provence, including transfers.
La Ciotat to Provence bus services, operated by Zou! Lignes Express Régionales, depart from Gare Routière Saint-Charles station.
La Ciotat to Provence train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), depart from Marseille St Charles station.
The best way to get from La Ciotat to Provence is to train which takes 4h 42m and costs €60 - €110. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 4h 35m.
What companies run services between La Ciotat, France and Provence, Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur, France?
You can take a bus from Port de Plaisance to Provence via Gare La Ciotat-Ceyreste, La Ciotat, Marseille St Charles, Aix-en-Provence, and Château-Arnoux-Saint-Auban in around 4h 42m. Alternatively, Zou! Lignes Express Régionales operates a bus from Gare Routière Saint-Charles to Parc Relais every 4 hours, and the journey takes 2h 10m.
- Phone
- +33 4 13 94 30 50
- Website
- Zou! Lignes Express Régionales
Train from Aix-en-Provence to Château-Arnoux-Saint-Auban
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 6m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- €23–35
- Website
- Zou! Lignes Express Régionales
Train from Aix-en-Provence to Château-Arnoux-Saint-Auban
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 6m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- €23–35
- Website
- Zou! Lignes Express Régionales
Rome2Rio's guide to Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)
Contact Details
- Phone
- +33 1 84 94 36 35
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
Train from Aix-en-Provence to Château-Arnoux-Saint-Auban
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 6m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- €17–28
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
Train from Marseille St Charles to Aix En Provence
- Ave. Duration
- 45 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €6–11
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
Train from Aix-en-Provence to Château-Arnoux-Saint-Auban
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 6m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- €17–28
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
- Phone
- 0 800 713 137
- Website
- Lecar Aix-Marseille
Bus from Office de Tourisme to Pôle d'Echanges
- Ave. Duration
- 44 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €4–7
- Schedules at
- Lecar Aix-Marseille
Bus from Pôle d'Echanges to Sous Préfecture
- Ave. Duration
- 39 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €6–10
- Schedules at
- Lecar Aix-Marseille
Bus from Office de Tourisme to Pôle d'Echanges
- Ave. Duration
- 44 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €4–7
- Schedules at
- Lecar Aix-Marseille
Bus from Pôle d'Echanges to Gare Routière
- Ave. Duration
- 41 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €6–10
- Schedules at
- Lecar Aix-Marseille
- Phone
- +33 4 13 94 30 50
- Website
- Zou! Lignes Express Régionales
Bus from Gare Routière Saint-Charles to Parc Relais
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 10m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Website
- Zou! Lignes Express Régionales
Bus from Gare Routière to Parc Relais
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 35m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Website
- Zou! Lignes Express Régionales
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Booking & Getting There
La Ciotat to Provence bus services, operated by Zou! Lignes Express Régionales, arrive at Parc Relais station.
La Ciotat to Provence train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), arrive at Aix En Provence station.
Yes, the driving distance between La Ciotat to Provence is 133 km. It takes approximately 1h 40m to drive from La Ciotat to Provence.
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