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Transportation between Port of Marseille and Aix-en-Provence

Posted by (Matthews, NC, USA) on

Hi,

We are docked in Marseille from 9 AM-6 PM in a couple of weeks. We have a walking tour scheduled for 2 PM in Marseille, but would like to take a trip to Aix-en-Provence in the morning. I've seen there are trains and there is a mention of buses or shuttles on line, but all info I am finding is from 2012 or earlier. Has anyone done this more recently who can guide me on the best way to do this? Will we need a taxi from the dock to the rail or bus station? I see there is a very fast train out of St. Charles station in Marseille that only takes 11 minutes to a TGV station near Aix-en-Provence, but that is 10 miles outside of town. Is it best to try to get there or take a slower train to the heart of downtown? Or is there enough to see in Marseille just to stay there?
Thanks very much,
Shirley

Posted by
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Bus connections from Aix TGV station to the central bus station take an additional 15 minutes, plus connection time. Direct trains from Marseille St. Charles to Aix-en-Provence (center station, plain name) take 35-45 minutes each way. How to Look Up Train Schedules and Routes Online gives you the DB train schedule link and tips for using it. I think there's enough to see in Marseille and that this side trip would be a bit harried with your 2 p.m. deadline.

Posted by
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Your time is short to venture beyond Marseille. There is open market strolling and lunch menu of
Bouibase fish stew.
If u are not already going to see the calanques then for sure take a boat tour of them.
Beware Marseille can be gritty, know where u are going.

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