There are 8 ways to get from Spain to Provence by train, bus, car, plane, or train (Renfe)
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Train, bus
best- Take the train from Barcelona-Sants to Aix En Provence Tgvtrain 9725
- Take the bus from Aix En Provence Tgv to Les Meesbus Autocar
8h 29m€95–143Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Barcelona, Estació d'Autobusos Nord to Avignonbus
- Take the bus from Gare Centre to Gare SNCFbus 915
11h 2m€66–95Bus via Montpellier
- Take the bus from Barcelona - North Bus Station to Montpellier - Sabines Bus Stationbus
- Take the bus from Montpellier - Sabines Bus Station to Marseille Provence Airportbus
- Take the bus from Aix En Provence Tgv to Les Meesbus
9h 57m€71–131Drive 556.4 km
- Drive from Barcelona to Provencecar 556.4 km
5h 51m€91–131Fly from Son Sant Joan Airport, train
- Fly from Son Sant Joan Airport (PMI) to Marseille Provence Airport (MRS)plane PMI - MRS
- Take the train from Aix En Provence to Chateau Arnoux St Aubantrain
6h 48m€86–233Train
- Take the train from Barcelona-Sants to Marseille St Charlestrain 9725
- Take the train from Marseille St Charles to Chateau Arnoux St Aubantrain Ter
9h 5m€122–191Fly from Barcelona–El Prat Airport, train
- Fly from Barcelona–El Prat Airport (BCN) to Marseille Provence Airport (MRS)plane BCN - MRS
- Take the train from Aix En Provence to Chateau Arnoux St Aubantrain
6h 55m€87–252Fly from Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport, train
- Fly from Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport (MAD) to Marseille Provence Airport (MRS)plane MAD - MRS
- Take the train from Aix En Provence to Chateau Arnoux St Aubantrain
7h 35m€97–292
Son Sant Joan Airport (PMI) to Marseille Provence Airport (MRS) flights
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Spain to Provence is to bus which costs €65 - €95 and takes 11h 2m.
The fastest way to get from Spain to Provence is to drive which takes 5h 51m and costs €90 - €130.
No, there is no direct bus from Spain station to Provence. However, there are services departing from Barcelona - North Bus Station and arriving at Les Mees via Montpellier - Sabines Bus Station, Aéroport Marseille Provence and Aix En Provence Tgv. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 57m.
No, there is no direct train from Spain to Provence. However, there are services departing from Barcelona Plaça de Catalunya and arriving at Chateau Arnoux St Auban via Barcelona-Sants and Marseille St Charles. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 5m.
The distance between Spain and Provence is 620 km. The road distance is 556.4 km.
The best way to get from Spain to Provence without a car is to train and bus which takes 8h 29m and costs €95 - €150.
It takes approximately 8h 29m to get from Spain to Provence, including transfers.
Spain to Provence bus services, operated by BlaBlaCar Bus, depart from Barcelona - North Bus Station.
Spain to Provence train services, operated by Renfe Viajeros, depart from Barcelona-Sants station.
The best way to get from Spain to Provence is to bus via Montpellier which takes 9h 57m and costs €70 - €140. Alternatively, you can train, which costs €120 - €200 and takes 9h 5m.
What companies run services between Spain and Provence, Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur, France?
You can take a bus from Barcelona - North Bus Station to Provence via Montpellier - Sabines Bus Station, Marseille Provence Airport, Aéroport Marseille Provence, Gare Aix TGV, Aix En Provence Tgv, and Les Mees in around 9h 57m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Barcelona Plaça de Catalunya to Provence via Barcelona-Sants, Marseille St Charles, and Chateau Arnoux St Auban in around 9h 5m.
- Website
- ryanair.com
Flights from Son Sant Joan Airport to Marseille Provence Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €25–120
Flights from Barcelona–El Prat Airport to Marseille Provence Airport via Son Sant Joan Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 10m
- When
- Tuesday
- Estimated price
- €55–170
Flights from Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport to Marseille Provence Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 45m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €40–180
Rome2Rio's guide to Renfe Viajeros
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +34 91 232 03 20
- Website
- Renfe Viajeros
Train from Barcelona-Sants to Aix En Provence Tgv
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 43m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €60–95
- Website
- Renfe Viajeros
Train from Barcelona-Sants to Marseille St Charles
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 1m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €65–95
- Website
- Renfe Viajeros
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Booking & Getting There
Spain to Provence bus services, operated by BlaBlaCar Bus, arrive at Montpellier - Sabines Bus Station.
Spain to Provence train services, operated by Renfe Viajeros, arrive at Marseille St Charles station.
Yes, the driving distance between Spain to Provence is 556 km. It takes approximately 5h 51m to drive from Spain to Provence.
There are 307+ hotels available in Provence.








