Provence Alpes Cote d'Azur Transport, France

Transport is a key sector for the development of a territory. If the region enjoys an efficient trnsport network, it remains disparities between the transport modes, air, sea, land. Regarding the sea transport, Marseille and Fos are among the largest transport hubs in Europe.

Passenger transport is also an important activity, as most of the mediterranean destinations are deserved from Marseille. The Port of Nice and Toulon are more passenger oriented, to Corsica and Italia.

Air transport is mainly operated in Nice Côte d'Azur (second largest airport in France) and Marseille Provence (fourth), Hyères is also an important airport for the most tourit developed departement in France.

Land transport is the most problematic one. If Paris is now three hours from Marseille by train, transport problems remain within the region especially towards Italy. Programmes are implemented in order to solve the matter.