Day trip from Lyon to Aix-en-Provence
Aix-en-Provence lies 251 km (156 mi) south of Lyon, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there.
At 251 km (156 mi) apart, Aix-en-Provence is a realistic day trip from Lyon: about 4 h 5 min each way by road.
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| Lyon | Aix-en-Provence | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | France | France |
| Population | 520,774 | 146,821 |
| Elevation | 173 m (568 ft) | 205 m (673 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+2 (Europe/Paris) | UTC+2 (Europe/Paris) |
| Postal codes | 69000–69998 CEDEX 07 | 13080–13859 CEDEX 3 |
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Common questions
How far is Aix-en-Provence from Lyon?
251 km (156 mi) in a straight line, south of Lyon; by road roughly 307 km (191 mi).
How long does it take to get from Lyon to Aix-en-Provence by road?
About 4 h 5 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Lyon and Aix-en-Provence?
No, both are on Europe/Paris at the moment.
Where these facts come from
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- OurAirports (public domain): airports, runways
- Natural Earth (public domain): map outlines
Data compiled 14 September 2026. Hotel and hostel figures are from our booking partner’s catalogue on that date. Journey times on this page are estimates from distance, not timetables; check the operator before you rely on one.