How to travel from Aix-en-Provence to Saint-Paul-de-Vence, France

The distance between Aix-en-Provence and Saint-Paul-de-Vence is around 169km (105 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive which takes around 1h 45m.

4 routes found

We've found 4 different ways to get from Aix-en-Provence to Saint-Paul-de-Vence by bus, train and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

👋 Also check out Saint-Paul-de-VenceAix-en-Provence if you're planning a return trip.

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Bus

Take the bus to Nice Airport and then to Village Saint-Paul de Venc.

  • Duration3hrs
  • Departsevery 20 mins
  • Typical cost
    €14($14)
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Train

Take the train to Marseille St Charles and then to Antibes.

  • Duration3h 25m
  • Departsevery 3 hours
  • Typical cost
    €130($130)
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Drive

Drive to Saint-Paul-de-Vence.

  • Duration1h 45m
  • Distance169km (105 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Aix-en-Provence and Saint-Paul-de-Vence

There are several options for getting from Aix-en-Provence to Saint-Paul-de-Vence by bus, train and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €2 ($2) and will take around 3h 40m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can drive and arrive in approximately 1h 45m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €31 ($31).

The distance between Aix-en-Provence and Saint-Paul-de-Vence is around 169km (105 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 136km (85 miles)

It takes around 3hrs to get from Aix-en-Provence and Saint-Paul-de-Vence by bus. If you are travelling by car it will take around 1h 45m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Aix-en-Provence to Saint-Paul-de-Vence is to drive which takes around 1h 45m and will set you back approx €31 ($31).

The cheapest way to travel between Aix-en-Provence and Saint-Paul-de-Vence, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around €2 ($2) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Aix-en-Provence and Saint-Paul-de-Vence. It typically takes around 3h 25m and departs every 3 hours.

There are no direct train services that runs from Aix-en-Provence to Saint-Paul-de-Vence. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Marseille St Charles and Antibes. These services run every 3 hours and will take a minimum of 3h 25m.

SNCF and TGV inOui run train services between Aix-en-Provence and Saint-Paul-de-Vence. Trains depart every 3 hours and will take around 3h 25m, however, this may vary depending on the particular service and whether it runs express or stops all stations.

Bus travel

Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Aix-en-Provence and Saint-Paul-de-Vence. It typically takes around 3hrs and departs every 20 mins.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Aix-en-Provence to Saint-Paul-de-Vence. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Nice Airport. These services run every 20 mins and will take a minimum of 3hrs.

FlixBus, Zou! Alpes-Maritimes and Zou! LER run regular bus services between Aix-en-Provence and Saint-Paul-de-Vence. Buses run every 20 mins and take around 3hrs on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Aix-en-Provence to Saint-Paul-de-Vence. We recommend that you take the bus to Nice Airport and then to Village Saint-Paul de Venc. instead which will take 3hrs.

The closest major airport to Saint-Paul-de-Vence is Nice Côte d'Azur Airport (NCE) (NCE) which is approximately 8km (5 miles) from Saint-Paul-de-Vence. Hyeres Airport (TLN) (TLN) and Marseille Provence Airport (MRS) (MRS) are also nearby and might be a better alternative airport depending on where you are flying from.

Drive yourself

Yes it is possible to drive from Aix-en-Provence and Saint-Paul-de-Vence. The distance is around 169km (105 miles) by road and it will take around 1h 45m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Aix-en-Provence to Saint-Paul-de-Vence is to take the bus which takes, on average, 3hrs and will usually cost around €14 ($14).

How do I get from Aix-en-Provence to Saint-Paul-de-Vence

Compare travel optionsbetween Aix-en-Provence and Saint-Paul-de-Vence

Transport options from Aix-en-Provence to Saint-Paul-de-Vence
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Bus + 1 similar
3hrs
€14($14)
every 20 mins186km (115 miles)
Bus to Nice - Aéroport3h 40m
€2($2)
5 times a day204km (127 miles)
Train
3h 25m
€130($130)
every 3 hours254km (158 miles)
Drive
1h 45m
€31($31)
on demand169km (105 miles)

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Airports near Saint-Paul-de-Vence

The following major airports near Saint-Paul-de-Vence offer regular flights to various popular destinations within France and internationally.

NCE
Nice Côte d'Azur Airport (NCE)
International Airport
Distance
8km (5 miles) from Saint-Paul-de-Vence
TLN
Hyeres Airport (TLN)
Domestic Airport
Distance
103km (64 miles) from Saint-Paul-de-Vence
MRS
Marseille Provence Airport (MRS)
International Airport
Distance
156km (97 miles) from Saint-Paul-de-Vence