Gardanne, Provence’s mining town: Marseille Airport transfer
At the crossroads of the Aix motorways, Gardanne, heart of the Provence coalfield, is 23 minutes from the terminal.
Indicative prices including VAT for the whole vehicle · 29 km by road · about 23 min. The simulator gives the exact price for your address.
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Capital of the Provence coalfield
Fifteen kilometres south of Aix-en-Provence and 25 km north of Marseille, Gardanne is the geographic, administrative and historic heart of the Provence mining basin. The land is a series of small stepped plateaus divided by the river Luynes, known locally as the Saint-Pierre. Industry is still present: the alumina plant, founded in 1893, is the only one in France producing alumina from bauxite.
At the centre of the motorway network
Gardanne sits in the middle of a motorway web, the A51, A8, A7, A52 and A55, all a few minutes away via the D 7 and D 6. From the airport the drive is 29 km and takes around 23 minutes. Indicative fares: €46 in Eco, €55 in a Sedan, €77 in a van, tolls included. Your driver tracks the flight and waits in the arrivals hall.
Business parks and rail links
The town has five main business parks: Morandat, Bompertuis, Avon in Biver, La Palun and Novactis. For a meeting, add the company name and park to be dropped at the right entrance. Gardanne also has trains to Marseille Saint-Charles and Aix-en-Provence. Mimet and Bouc-Bel-Air are neighbours and can be booked the same way. The trip back to the airport costs the same, with free cancellation up to 24 hours before.
Good to know about Gardanne
Alumina made in Gardanne goes into products such as heat-resistant industrial ceramics and specialist glass. The district of Biver is part of the commune and is home to the Avon business park.
- Department
- Bouches-du-Rhône
- Population
- about 21,597 (Insee)
- From the airport
- 29 km · 23 min
Frequently asked questions
How much is a transfer from Marseille airport to Gardanne?
About €46 in Eco, €55 in a Sedan and €77 in an 8-seater van for 29 km, tolls and luggage included (indicative prices). The simulator gives the exact price for your address before you book.
How long does the ride take?
About 23 min outside rush hour.
Do you go to Biver?
Yes, Biver is part of Gardanne and is served too; the simulator gives the exact fare for your address.
Can you collect me after a meeting at Novactis and take me to the airport?
Yes, book the return with your preferred time; if plans change, cancellation is free up to 24 hours before.
Nearby towns
- Meyreuil 3 km
- Mimet 5 km
- Bouc-Bel-Air 6 km