timandnancy Posted August 14, 2023 #1 Share Posted August 14, 2023 Has anyone ever tried to take a train to Aix-en-Provence from Marseille port? Or Uber or bus?? Thanks! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jelayne Posted August 14, 2023 #2 Share Posted August 14, 2023 We rented a car and drove. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dancer Bob Posted August 15, 2023 #3 Share Posted August 15, 2023 Book the cruise transfer to Gare St Charles (the port shuttle is not recommended), or taxi/Uber if you wish. The Gare Routiere is adjacent to the train platforms. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BlueCattleDog Posted August 19, 2023 #4 Share Posted August 19, 2023 On 8/14/2023 at 1:52 PM, timandnancy said: Has anyone ever tried to take a train to Aix-en-Provence from Marseille port? Or Uber or bus?? Thanks! I came here to ask this exact question. Was wondering if we just Uber to Aix-en-Provance, would we be missing some "experience" aspect not taking the train? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dancer Bob Posted August 19, 2023 #5 Share Posted August 19, 2023 Going to Aix-en-Provence, you'll likely be on a TER, which is a regional commuter train. More "aggravation" than "experience". Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
timandnancy Posted August 19, 2023 Author #6 Share Posted August 19, 2023 Thanks for the info! I just bailed and booked a small group tour to Aix and Cassis through Viator. Expensive at $146 p/p, but gives me 7 hours total, with a back-to-ship guarantee. Should be the only tour I book on this cruise. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Hlitner Posted August 20, 2023 #7 Share Posted August 20, 2023 On 8/19/2023 at 1:03 AM, BlueCattleDog said: I came here to ask this exact question. Was wondering if we just Uber to Aix-en-Provance, would we be missing some "experience" aspect not taking the train? If you can get an Uber or taxi at a reasonable price then it is a good option. Keep in mind that many of us use trains/buses or even rental cars because they offer a better value. Taxis, in France, can be quite expensive and Uber is not always an option. Hank Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MaisonRose Posted August 23, 2023 #8 Share Posted August 23, 2023 On 8/15/2023 at 10:17 PM, Dancer Bob said: Book the cruise transfer to Gare St Charles (the port shuttle is not recommended), or taxi/Uber if you wish. The Gare Routiere is adjacent to the train platforms. There is a local train from St Charles to Aix. You’ll need to take the local shuttle port to train which has some iffy reports. You might try Uber (I just did and there is no pickup at the Port Croisières Marseilles) and trust me taxis around here are sometimes more expensive than airfares to London. You might be stuck with that bus shuttle. But read this… https://www.marseille-tourisme.com/en/organize-your-stay/practical-information/access-to-marseille-cruise-port/ This shuttle goes to Terrasses du Port, a shopping center. There is a city train there but I would use a taxi to the station. I’m leaving from that port in Nov. & it’s an awkward problem getting to/from the cruise port, 8 km from the Gare St Charles. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare karatemom2 Posted August 28, 2023 #9 Share Posted August 28, 2023 My daughter and her husband just visited on their honeymoon cruise and were able to book a round trip taxi transfer in advance for $139. They were picked up at the ship and dropped off in Marseille and spent the day doing their own touring. The taxi came back and picked them up promptly at the appointed time and returned then to the ship. It worked out great for them. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Hlitner Posted August 28, 2023 #10 Share Posted August 28, 2023 16 hours ago, karatemom2 said: My daughter and her husband just visited on their honeymoon cruise and were able to book a round trip taxi transfer in advance for $139. They were picked up at the ship and dropped off in Marseille and spent the day doing their own touring. The taxi came back and picked them up promptly at the appointed time and returned then to the ship. It worked out great for them. For that price they should have been provided with a Rolls Royce :). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare karatemom2 Posted August 30, 2023 #11 Share Posted August 30, 2023 On 8/28/2023 at 12:29 PM, Hlitner said: For that price they should have been provided with a Rolls Royce :). It was actually quite reasonable compared to ships tour which would have been more than twice as much and given then less time. They felt the price of 65 each way well worth it for a 40 minute drive. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
elaine5 Posted September 15, 2023 #12 Share Posted September 15, 2023 a RT transfer to Aix from Marseille? If so, could you share the booking site? Thanks, Elaine Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare karatemom2 Posted September 21, 2023 #13 Share Posted September 21, 2023 On 9/15/2023 at 9:13 AM, elaine5 said: a RT transfer to Aix from Marseille? If so, could you share the booking site? Thanks, Elaine Sorry for the delay in replying. We just got back from our cruise. it was a company called City Airport Taxis. Here is the link: https://city-airport-taxis.com/airporttransfers/reservations/taxi-from-Marseille-Port-to-Aix-en-Provence 3 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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