Bus A50 runs direct from Marseille Airport to Aix-en-Provence
Bus A50, branded as the Navette Aix-en-Provence Gare Routière, links Marseille Provence Airport (MRS) with the main bus station in Aix-en-Provence, the Gare Routière. The bus picks up outside both Terminal 1 and Terminal 2, so you do not need to change buildings after landing. Look for signs to “Aix-en-Provence” or “Navette A50” near the exit areas by arrivals.
Tickets sell at the airport ticket counters or from machines near the bus stops by T1 Hall A and outside T2. You can usually pay with card or cash in euros; keep a few €10–€20 notes handy in case card readers act up. Buying at the counter adds a couple of minutes but staff can confirm the stand number for the next departure to the Aix-en-Provence Gare Routière.
The bus runs on a fixed timetable between MRS and the Aix-en-Provence Gare Routière on Avenue de l’Europe. Service typically covers the full daytime flight bank, with extra departures during the morning and late afternoon when arrivals into T1 spike. Late-night gaps happen, so if you land after around 23:00, check the schedule and be ready with a backup plan like a taxi or rideshare.
Luggage rides in the underfloor hold; the driver opens the side bays near the front and rear doors and you load your own bags, including larger 23 kg checked suitcases. Keep valuables and essentials in a small cabin bag that stays with you in the seat. The bus layout is standard intercity style, usually with two seats on each side of the aisle and overhead racks for light bags under about 8–10 kg.
At Aix-en-Provence, the bus drops you inside the Gare Routière, which sits roughly 10–15 minutes on foot from Cours Mirabeau and much of the central hotel strip. From the station you can swap to local Aix buses, regional coaches, or grab a taxi from the rank just outside the main entrance. If you are catching a regional coach, build a 15–20 minute buffer between the A50 arrival and your next departure.
Step-by-step: how to use Navette Aix-en-Provence Gare Routière
- 1. On arrival into T1 or T2, follow “Sortie/Exit” and then signs for “Bus” or “Navettes”.
- 2. At the ticket machines or counter near the bus bays by T1 Hall A or outside T2, buy a ticket to “Aix-en-Provence Gare Routière.”
- 3. Check the screen by the stands for “A50 Aix-en-Provence” and note the stand number and departure time.
- 4. When the bus arrives, place large bags in the luggage hold on the side; keep your passport, wallet, and tech with you in the cabin.
- 5. Board, find a seat, and keep your ticket handy; drivers or inspectors may check it during the trip.
- 6. At Aix-en-Provence Gare Routière, collect bags from the hold before the driver closes the bays.
- 7. From the station, walk the 10–15 minutes into central Aix or use local buses or taxis waiting at the forecourt.
Tip: Screenshot the A50 timetable before flying; airport Wi‑Fi in T1 and T2 can be patchy around the outdoor bus bays during peak arrivals.