Taxi Marseille → Les Baux-de-Provence
Your Marseille → Les Baux transfer at a fixed price of €155–€185. Perched village, Carrières de Lumières and Alpilles.
A taxi between Marseille and Les Baux-de-Provence costs between €155 and €185 when booked in advance at a fixed price, over a road distance of about 80 kilometres and a journey time of from 55 to 75 minutes depending on traffic. The usual route takes A7 then D99 / D27, with ~€5 in tolls (A7 section). A van for up to seven passengers starts at €245. That price includes luggage, tolls and the driver's approach, and it does not move if traffic builds up: that is the difference with a metered ride, where every minute of waiting is charged and the applicable rate depends on the hour. On an unbooked ride, the amount follows the scale of the prefectoral order applying where the passenger is picked up, higher from seven in the evening to ten in the morning as well as on Sundays and public holidays. The driver tracks the flight or train number given at booking and shifts the pick-up at no extra cost if it is delayed, and cancelling remains free up to six hours before departure.
Distance
80 km
Duration
55 min
Estimated price
€155–€185
Availability
24/7
Les Baux-de-Provence ranks among France's most visited sites, attracting over 1.5 million visitors annually to its rocky spur in the Alpilles. This village of just 22 permanent residents perches at 245 metres altitude and offers exceptional views over the Camargue, the Crau plain, the Luberon and, on clear days, Mont Ventoux. The Château des Baux, a medieval fortress dismantled on Richelieu's orders in 1632, extends over 7 hectares atop the rock — one of France's largest castle complexes, with reconstructed trebuchets and summer chivalry shows. But it is the Carrières de Lumières that has renewed Les Baux's appeal: housed in former white limestone quarries 14 metres high, this immersive show projects artworks across 7,000 m² of walls and floors accompanied by music — Klimt, Van Gogh, Cézanne and Dalí have all featured. The village also boasts excellent Michelin-starred restaurants (L'Oustau de Baumanière, 2 stars) and olive estates producing AOP Vallée des Baux-de-Provence olive oil, one of France's most acclaimed.
Route
Route Marseille → Les Baux-de-Provence
Departing Marseille, your driver takes the A7 (Autoroute du Soleil) towards Lyon. After the Lançon-de-Provence toll, exit at Saint-Martin-de-Crau / Salon-de-Provence to join the D99 towards Mouriès and Saint-Rémy-de-Provence. The road then enters the Alpilles Regional Natural Park, a landscape of limestone hills covered in garrigue scrub, pine forests and centuries-old olive trees. At Maussane-les-Alpilles, renowned for its olive mills, turn onto the D27 which climbs in hairpins towards Les Baux. Arrival is via the spectacular Val d'Enfer, a gorge of white rocks sculpted by erosion that inspired Dante's Inferno — the Carrières de Lumières are located right here. Parking for Les Baux is below the village; the walk up takes 5 minutes. Tolls amount to approximately €5 on the motorway section. The journey takes 55 minutes normally but can reach 1h15 in high season (July-August) when access roads to the village are congested.
Main route: A7 then D99 / D27 — ~€5 in tolls (A7 section)
Points of interest along the way
Practical tips
Our tips for Marseille → Les Baux-de-Provence
Tips & best practices
Specific tips for the Marseille → Les Baux-de-Provence route
Les Baux-de-Provence is extremely busy in July-August and on spring weekends. To avoid crowds, arrive before 10am or after 5pm. The Carrières de Lumières opens at 9:30am and the first sessions are calmest — show duration is about 40 minutes. Ideally combine Les Baux with Saint-Rémy-de-Provence (10 km) for a full day: ask your driver for an hourly hire arrangement. The combined château + Carrières de Lumières ticket costs €18 (adult). For a gourmet lunch, L'Oustau de Baumanière (2 stars) requires booking several weeks ahead; Cabro d'Or, more accessible, is an excellent alternative. Take home olive oil from Moulin Castelas or Moulin Jean-Marie Cornille in Maussane — both are the appellation's benchmarks. The mistral often blows at Les Baux, especially in winter: bring a warm jacket as the village is very exposed.
Tolls: ~€5 in tolls (A7 section)
Pricing
Taxi fare Marseille → Les Baux-de-Provence
All our rides are fixed-price. The fare is set at booking, no surprises.
Day rate
Monday — Saturday, 7am — 7pm
€155–€185
Night rate
7pm — 7am, 15% surcharge
€178–€213
Sunday & holidays
All day, 10% surcharge
€171–€204
* Indicative prices incl. tax. Exact fare provided at booking. No luggage surcharge.
Transport comparison
How to get from Marseille to Les Baux-de-Provence?
Taxi vs alternatives
Detailed comparison of transport options
There is no direct public transport to Les Baux-de-Provence. The Cartreize bus serves Saint-Rémy-de-Provence from Avignon, then you need a local taxi (often unavailable) for the remaining 10 km. By personal car, expect €12 in fuel and €5 in tolls, plus €5 parking at Les Baux. The TaxiNeo taxi at €155–€185 is the most practical solution, especially for a day trip from Marseille with multiple Alpilles stops. The hourly hire formula (€45/h waiting) lets you visit Les Baux and Saint-Rémy freely.
Sedan (1-4 passengers)
€155–€185
Guaranteed fixed price, no surprises
Van (5-7 passengers)
€245
Ideal for families and groups
Villes desservies
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FAQ
Frequently asked questions about taxis in Marseille → Les Baux-de-Provence
How long does it take to visit Les Baux-de-Provence?
Allow at least 2 hours: 45 min for the Carrières de Lumières and 1h15 for the château and village. For lunch on site, plan a full half-day. The Marseille — Les Baux-de-Provence route covers about 80 km by road. Allow 55 minutes in light traffic and up to 75 minutes at peak hours.
On the Marseille — Les Baux-de-Provence route, can the taxi wait while I visit the Carrières de Lumières?
Yes, with our hourly hire formula (€45/h waiting). The driver parks and picks you up at the agreed time. Ideal for continuing to Saint-Rémy or Maussane. Allow 55 minutes in light traffic and up to 75 minutes at peak hours. The price booked in advance ranges from €155 to €185, luggage included.
On the Marseille — Les Baux-de-Provence route, is Les Baux accessible in winter?
Yes, the village and Carrières de Lumières are open year-round (except January for the Carrières). Winter offers the advantage of no crowds and magnificent light over the Alpilles. The price booked in advance ranges from €155 to €185, luggage included. A van for up to seven passengers starts at €245.
On the Marseille — Les Baux-de-Provence route, can I combine Les Baux and Saint-Rémy-de-Provence?
Absolutely, the two sites are 10 km apart. It's the classic Alpilles day trip from Marseille: Carrières de Lumières in the morning, lunch in Saint-Rémy, Van Gogh's monastery in the afternoon. A van for up to seven passengers starts at €245. The usual route takes A7 then D99 / D27.
Is there parking at Les Baux-de-Provence?
Yes, two paid car parks below the village (€5/day). Village access is on foot (5 min uphill). By taxi, the driver drops you at the nearest point to the entrance before parking. The usual route takes A7 then D99 / D27. The price is confirmed before booking and does not move if traffic builds up.
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