Region in Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur, France
Getting around Provence
How to get around Provence
Rent a car for villages and lavender routes. Aix and Avignon are walkable; TGV links Avignon and Aix TGV to Paris and Marseille, and regional TER trains cover the main towns.
Ways to get around Provence
| Option | Fare | Good to know |
|---|---|---|
| Car rental | From about €40–80 a day | Needed for Luberon, Verdon and most villages; book early in summer |
| TER regional train | €5–27 | Avignon–Marseille €26.50 full fare, about 50 min; buy on SNCF Connect |
| Intercity bus (Zou!) | From €2.20 (€1.50 with Malin card) | Cheap links to Luberon and Aix; slow and infrequent |
| City buses (Aix, Avignon) | €1.20–1.40 | Aix en Bus €1.20, Orizo in Avignon €1.40; valid 1 hour |
Ride-hailing apps in Provence
A 5 km ride costs about €15–25 ($17–28).
| App | Notes |
|---|---|
| Uber | Works in Aix, Avignon and Marseille; few cars in villages |
| Bolt | Marseille and Avignon (launched May 2026); none in villages |
- Taxis must be booked by phone outside stations; villages have almost none. Plan returns from dinner in advance.
Arriving in Provence
Marseille Provence (MRS)
Shuttle bus to Aix-en-Provence bus station every 30 min, about 30 min; to Avignon by train via Marseille or Aix TGV, about 1.5 hours.
Nîmes–Alès–Camargue–Cévennes (FNI)
Small airport with a few budget flights; taxi or rental car to Avignon, about 45 min.
Driving and onward travel
- Scooters: Rental scooters are available in Aix and Avignon; a car licence or A1/A2 licence is required and helmets are compulsory.
- Driving: on the right. Non-EU licences are valid for visits; carry an IDP or official French translation if yours isn't in French.
- Onward travel in France: TGVs link Paris with most cities in 1–4 hours; book early or use low-cost OUIGO trains. FlixBus and BlaBlaCar are cheaper; rural areas need a car.
Quick answers
Is there Uber in Provence?
Yes. Apps that work here: Uber, Bolt.
What's the best way to get around Provence?
Rent a car for villages and lavender routes. Aix and Avignon are walkable; TGV links Avignon and Aix TGV to Paris and Marseille, and regional TER trains cover the main towns.
How do I get from the airport to Provence?
Shuttle bus to Aix-en-Provence bus station every 30 min, about 30 min; to Avignon by train via Marseille or Aix TGV, about 1.5 hours.
Is Provence walkable?
Walkable center.
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Sources
- SNCF Connect
- OUIGO
- FlixBus France
- Zou! fares (Région Sud)
- Aix en Bus tickets
- Orizo Avignon
- Wojo Aix-en-Provence
- Bolt cities in France
Fares are typical 2026 prices; check the operator for today's fares. Compiled and reviewed by SoloSquare. How we compile and score this. Spotted something out of date? Tell us.