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Musée Ciotaden
Cinema museum inside the Eden, presenting La Ciotat’s links with early film. A strong choice for visitors interested in culture and screen history.
Cheapest price on 30 Oct
£16
Average ticket price on 30 Oct
£16
Fastest journey on 30 Oct
1 h
Average journey duration on 30 Oct
1 h 3 m
Trains on 30 Oct
28
Distance
41 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Aix-en-Provence to La Ciotat is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Aix-en-Provence to La Ciotat will cost around £16 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £16.
To travel from Aix-en-Provence to La Ciotat you need to make at least one change.
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Trains from Aix-en-Provence to La Ciotat run on average 11 times per day, taking around 50m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £15 if you book in advance.
The earliest train runs at 05:54, the last at 21:52. The fastest train covers the 41 km distance in 35m.
Distance 41 km |
Average train duration 50m |
Cheapest ticket price £15 |
Trains per day 11 |
Fastest train 35m |
First train 5:54 |
Last train 21:52 |
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The table below shows live departures for Aix-en-Provence to La Ciotat trains for tomorrow, Friday 30 October. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
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6801+ 881615 | 8:02 Aix-en-Provence TGV | 1h04 | 9:06 La Ciotat - Ceyreste | 1 change | |
880119 · 881621 | 8:40 Aix-en-Provence station | 1h55 | 10:35 La Ciotat - Ceyreste | 1 change | |
6805+ 881419 | 9:52 Aix-en-Provence TGV | 1h14 | 11:06 La Ciotat - Ceyreste | 1 change | |
880125 · 881625 | 9:53 Aix-en-Provence station | 1h42 | 11:35 La Ciotat - Ceyreste | 1 change | |
5102+ 881625 | 10:34 Aix-en-Provence TGV | 1h01 | 11:35 La Ciotat - Ceyreste | 1 change | |
6103+ 881427 | 10:44 Aix-en-Provence TGV | 1h22 | 12:06 La Ciotat - Ceyreste | 1 change | |
880131 · 881435 | 11:23 Aix-en-Provence station | 1h43 | 13:06 La Ciotat - Ceyreste | 1 change | |
17435 · 881633 | 12:11 Aix-en-Provence station | 1h24 | 13:35 La Ciotat - Ceyreste | 1 change | |
880135 · 881443 | 12:23 Aix-en-Provence station | 1h43 | 14:06 La Ciotat - Ceyreste | 1 change | |
6107+ 881443 | 12:44 Aix-en-Provence TGV | 1h22 | 14:06 La Ciotat - Ceyreste | 1 change | |
5332+ 881447 | 13:12 Aix-en-Provence TGV | 1h23 | 14:35 La Ciotat - Ceyreste | 1 change | |
880139 · 881639 | 13:22 Aix-en-Provence station | 1h43 | 15:05 La Ciotat - Ceyreste | 1 change | |
6109+ 881639 | 13:44 Aix-en-Provence TGV | 1h21 | 15:05 La Ciotat - Ceyreste | 1 change | |
880141 · 881641 | 13:53 Aix-en-Provence station | 1h42 | 15:35 La Ciotat - Ceyreste | 1 change | |
880145 · 881643 | 14:23 Aix-en-Provence station | 1h42 | 16:05 La Ciotat - Ceyreste | 1 change | |
12179+ 881643 | 14:52 Aix-en-Provence TGV | 1h13 | 16:05 La Ciotat - Ceyreste | 1 change | |
6813+ 881645 | 15:23 Aix-en-Provence TGV | 1h13 | 16:36 La Ciotat - Ceyreste | 1 change | |
880149 · 881647 | 15:23 Aix-en-Provence station | 1h44 | 17:07 La Ciotat - Ceyreste | 1 change | |
880151 · 881649 | 15:53 Aix-en-Provence station | 1h44 | 17:37 La Ciotat - Ceyreste | 1 change | |
17439 · 881651 | 16:40 Aix-en-Provence station | 1h26 | 18:06 La Ciotat - Ceyreste | 1 change | |
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Cinema museum inside the Eden, presenting La Ciotat’s links with early film. A strong choice for visitors interested in culture and screen history.
Exhibition space devoted to local shipbuilding heritage and tools. It gives useful context before or after exploring the former shipyard district.
Contemporary art venue in a former chapel, hosting temporary exhibitions in an atmospheric setting. Good for a brief cultural stop in the old centre.
Old harbour lined with boats, quays, and historic streets. It is the essential place for a first walk and captures La Ciotat’s maritime character.
Large seafront park with gardens, lawns, and coastal views. Popular for strolls, family time, and a relaxed pause near the beaches and harbour.
Dramatic coastal viewpoint over cliffs and sea near the Route des Crêtes. Visit for wide panoramas and one of the area’s most memorable outlooks.
A Provençal fish stew with Mediterranean rockfish, shellfish and saffron broth, traditionally shared along the coast near La Ciotat.
A rich fish soup from Provence, usually served with rouille and croutons. It reflects the area’s long fishing tradition.
A chickpea flour flatbread baked until crisp outside and soft within. A classic snack around Marseille and the Provençal coast.
Refined dining focused on Mediterranean flavours and seafood, suited to a longer meal in an elegant setting by the sea.
Popular casual spot for Provençal and Mediterranean cooking near the harbour, with a friendly atmosphere and local staples.
Traditional seafood restaurant on the old port, known for fish dishes and a relaxed Provençal harbour atmosphere.
Moderate for the French Riviera area: rooms and dining cost less than Nice or Cannes, but summer prices rise. Local buses are fairly cheap.
Service is usually included. Round up or leave 5-10% for great restaurant service. Taxis can be rounded up, and small change is fine in cafés.
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Most Aix-en-Provence to La Ciotat trains use the Aix-en-Provence TGV to La Ciotat - Ceyreste station pair. Use this guide to compare Aix-en-Provence and La Ciotat train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
Aix-en-Provence TGV is 13 km from Aix-en-Provence city centre. Public transport options include:
Aix-en-Provence TGV has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Ticket Office, Car Rental and Information Desk.
Food options include: PAUL, Selecta
Free unlimited Wi-Fi available in Hall A and its 2 mezzanines and in Hall B. ATMs are located on forecourt A on the exterior facade of the station.
The ticket office is open Mon - Sun: 11:00 - 18:00. Information desks are information services are available at the SNCF ticket office, located in Hall A.
Available at Aix-en-Provence TGV: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Aix-en-Provence TGV: Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Aix-en-Provence TGV: Magnetic induction loop, wheelchair service, wheelchair access, elevators, barrier-free toilets. Assistance offered by Accès Plus at station.
Nearby hotels include Kyriad Résidence Cabriès, ibis Budget Marseille Vitrolles, Best Western Hotel de l'Arbois.
Aix-en-Provence has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Car Rental, Information Desk and Luggage Carts.
Food options include: Le Formal, L'Alcôve
Free. ATMs are available in the train station.
Ticket office support is available at Aix-en-Provence. Information desks are located in the main hall.
Luggage storage is available at Aix-en-Provence. Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Aix-en-Provence: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Aix-en-Provence: Bike Parking, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Aix-en-Provence: Ramps, restrooms.
Nearby hotels include Hotel Le Pigonnet, Grand Hôtel Roi René, Hôtel Cézanne.
La Ciotat - Ceyreste is 3 km from La Ciotat city centre. Public transport options include:
La Ciotat - Ceyreste has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Parking, Dining, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Information Desk and Luggage Carts.
Food and drink options are available at La Ciotat - Ceyreste.
Free.
Ticket office support is available at La Ciotat - Ceyreste. Information desks are located in the main hall.
Luggage storage is available at La Ciotat - Ceyreste. Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at La Ciotat - Ceyreste: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at La Ciotat - Ceyreste: Bike Parking.
Accessibility facilities are available at La Ciotat - Ceyreste: Ramps, restrooms.
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