Marseille Airport to Venelles: private transfer with a driver
Set high between 300 and 360 m, Venelles looks out over the Luberon, Sainte-Victoire and Sainte-Baume, 6 km north of Aix-en-Provence.
Indicative prices including VAT for the whole vehicle · 37 km by road · about 29 min. The simulator gives the exact price for your address.
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A hilltop between Aix and the Durance
Six kilometres north of Aix-en-Provence, Venelles clings to a hill between 300 and 360 m up, making it the second-highest commune in the département after Mimet. From the village esplanade you can see the Luberon, Sainte-Victoire, the Sainte-Baume and the hills around Marseille. Old Venelles-le-Haut keeps its cobbled square, well and the Chabaud vault. Local vineyards make Coteaux-d’aix-en-provence wines, and there is a wine festival every May.
About 29 minutes, everything included
Venelles is 37 km from Marseille Provence Airport, roughly 29 minutes by car. Indicative prices per vehicle: €59 Eco, €70 Sedan, €98 van, with tolls and luggage included and no night or weekend surcharge. Your driver tracks your flight and waits in the arrivals hall with a sign bearing your name. The first hour after landing is free.
Festival season and places to stay
Local tourism benefits from the Aix festivals, including the international opera festival, so book early if you are travelling then. The town has a tourist office, two hotels, a B&B and a water park that opened in 2016. Meyrargues, Saint-Marc-Jaumegarde and Le Puy-Sainte-Réparade are its neighbours. Whatever night you fly home, the return trip to the airport costs the same as the way in, and free cancellation applies up to 24 hours before.
Good to know about Venelles
The Touloubre river rises just south of the village before flowing to the Étang de Berre. The Château de Violaine, with its garden statues and Bacchus fountain, has been a listed monument since 1993. The Church of Saint-Hippolyte holds a bas-relief of the baptism of Clovis.
- Department
- Bouches-du-Rhône
- Population
- about 8,418 (Insee)
- From the airport
- 37 km · 29 min
Frequently asked questions
How much is a transfer from Marseille airport to Venelles?
About €59 in Eco, €70 in a Sedan and €98 in an 8-seater van for 37 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 29 min outside rush hour.
Is Venelles handy for the Aix festival?
It is only 6 km from Aix. Book your airport transfer to Venelles, then a separate trip into Aix on performance evenings.
Can I be dropped in Venelles-le-Haut?
Yes, give the exact address in the old village and the driver will drop you as close as possible to your accommodation.
Nearby towns
- Meyrargues 4 km
- Saint-Marc-Jaumegarde 5 km
- Peyrolles-en-Provence 7 km
- Le Puy-Sainte-Réparade 8 km