Can I go to Carpentras' truffle market by taxi?

Yes, the truffle market runs every Friday from November to March in the Hôtel-Dieu courtyard. Book an early departure (7am) to arrive at opening. Flexible return.

How long does it take to reach the Ventoux summit from Carpentras?

By car, about 45 minutes via Bédoin (D974). By bike, 1h30 to 3h depending on your level. Your driver can drop you at Bédoin and wait at the summit or on return (hourly hire).

Can the taxi pick me up from Marseille Provence Airport for Carpentras?

Yes, the Marseille Provence Airport → Carpentras transfer is 90 km (1h00). The driver meets you in arrivals with a name board. Similar pricing to departures from Marseille centre.

Is there traffic on the D942 towards Carpentras?

The D942 between Avignon and Carpentras can be busy during rush hours (8-9am and 5-6:30pm). On Friday mornings (market day), the approach to Carpentras is also congested. Our drivers know alternative routes.

105 km · 70 min

Taxi Marseille → Carpentras

Your Marseille → Carpentras transfer at a fixed price of €135 — €170. Route via A7 and D942. Online booking.

105 km70 minFrom 135 — 170 €

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Distance

105 km

Duration

1h10

Estimated price

135 — 170 €

Availability

24/7

Carpentras, sub-prefecture of Vaucluse and former capital of the Comtat Venaissin (a papal territory from the 13th to 18th century), is a characterful town that charms visitors with its Provençal authenticity. Its Friday morning market is one of the largest and oldest in Provence, stretching across more than 300 stalls through the historic centre. Carpentras is world-famous for its black Ventoux truffles: the truffle market (November to March, every Friday) is France's largest after Richerenches. Carpentras berlingots, brightly striped sweets invented in the 16th century, are a unique local speciality. The town also houses France's oldest synagogue still in use (1367), a testament to the Comtat's Jewish community. At the foot of the Giant of Provence, Carpentras is the ideal starting point for ascending Mont Ventoux (1,912 m), whether by car, bicycle or on foot. A taxi from Marseille is perfect for cyclists who want to focus on the climb without the fatigue of the road journey.

Route

Route Marseille → Carpentras

From Marseille, your driver takes the A7 motorway (Autoroute du Soleil) northward through the city's suburbs via Septèmes-les-Vallons and Plan-de-Campagne. The motorway then skirts the Berre lagoon and the Durance river before reaching Avignon. At the Avignon-Nord exit, you leave the A7 for the D942 towards Carpentras. This departmental road crosses the Comtat Venaissin plain, one of France's richest market-gardening areas: Carpentras strawberries, Cavaillon melons, table grapes and cherries. Mont Ventoux gradually appears on the horizon, its white limestone summit unmistakable. You arrive in Carpentras via Boulevard Albin-Durand, a plane tree-lined avenue marking where the old ramparts once stood. Tolls on the A7 section total approximately €9. The journey takes 1h10 under normal conditions but can reach 1h35 during rush hours, particularly through Avignon where the D942 is heavily used.

Main route: A7 puis D942 — ~9 € de péages (section A7)

Points of interest along the way

Mont Ventoux

Truffes

Berlingots

Comtat Venaissin

Practical tips

Our tips for Marseille → Carpentras

Tips & best practices

Specific tips for the Marseille → Carpentras route

Friday morning is the best time to visit Carpentras thanks to its grand Provençal market. During truffle season (November to March), the truffle market also takes place on Fridays in the Hôtel-Dieu courtyard. Prices are more accessible than Richerenches — expect €400 to €800/kg depending on quality. If visiting for Mont Ventoux, note that the summit road (D974) is closed November to April depending on snow. In summer, cyclists flock to the area — your driver can drop you at Bédoin (south face ascent base) or Malaucène (north face, more shaded). Carpentras' synagogue can be visited by appointment (free, except Saturday). Try berlingots at Clavel (confectioner since 1877) or Bono, the two local institutions. In summer, the Nuits d'été de Carpentras offers open-air concerts in the courtyards of historic mansions.

Tolls: ~9 € de péages (section A7)

Pricing

Taxi fare Marseille → Carpentras

All our rides are fixed-price. The fare is set at booking, no surprises.

Day rate

Monday — Saturday, 7am — 7pm

135 — 170 €

Night rate

7pm — 7am, 15% surcharge

155 — 195 €

Sunday & holidays

All day, 10% surcharge

149 — 187 €

* Indicative prices incl. tax. Exact fare provided at booking. No luggage surcharge.

Transport comparison

How to get from Marseille to Carpentras?

Taxi vs alternatives

Detailed comparison of transport options

There is no direct rail link from Marseille to Carpentras (the TER Avignon-Carpentras line, reopened in 2019, requires a change at Avignon). The TER journey costs around €20 with the connection and takes 2h to 2h30. The LIO bus is even longer (2h30-3h). By car, expect €16 in fuel and €9 in tolls, totalling €25 excluding parking. The TaxiNeo taxi at €135 — €170 (up to 4 passengers) provides door-to-door service and can include a stop at Mont Ventoux or Châteauneuf-du-Pape. For cyclists climbing the Ventoux, the taxi is ideal: bike loading included.

Sedan (1-4 passengers)

135 — 170 €

Guaranteed fixed price, no surprises

Van (5-7 passengers)

210 €

Ideal for families and groups

Villes desservies

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