How to travel from Alès to Saint-Paul-de-Vence, France

The distance between Alès and Saint-Paul-de-Vence is around 315km (196 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive which takes around 3h 10m.

5 routes found

We've found 5 different ways to get from Alès to Saint-Paul-de-Vence by train, bus, car and plane. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

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

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Train and Plane

Take the train to Nimes and then to Montpellier Saint-Roch then fly from Montpellier (MPL) to Nice (NCE).

  • Duration5h 30m
  • Flight time2h 55m
  • Typical cost
    €320($320)
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Train

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

  • Duration4h 20m
  • Departsevery 3 hours
  • Typical cost
    €150($150)
💰 Cheapest
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Bus

Take the bus to Nice Airport.

  • Duration5h 30m
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    €28($28)
🚀 Fastest
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Drive

Drive to Saint-Paul-de-Vence.

  • Duration3h 10m
  • Distance315km (196 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Alès and Saint-Paul-de-Vence

There are several options for getting from Alès to Saint-Paul-de-Vence by train, bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €28 ($28) and will take around 5h 30m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can drive and arrive in approximately 3h 10m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €57 ($57).

The distance between Alès and Saint-Paul-de-Vence is around 315km (196 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 248km (154 miles)

It takes around 4h 20m to get from Alès and Saint-Paul-de-Vence by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 3h 10m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Alès to Saint-Paul-de-Vence is to drive which takes around 3h 10m and will set you back approx €57 ($57).

The cheapest way to travel between Alès and Saint-Paul-de-Vence, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around €28 ($28) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Alès and Saint-Paul-de-Vence. It typically takes around 4h 20m and departs every 3 hours.

There are no direct train services that runs from Alès to Saint-Paul-de-Vence. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Nimes, Marseille St Charles and Antibes. These services run every 3 hours and will take a minimum of 4h 20m.

SNCF, Swiss Railways, Renfe SNCF and TGV inOui run train services between Alès and Saint-Paul-de-Vence. Trains depart every 3 hours and will take around 4h 20m, 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 Alès and Saint-Paul-de-Vence. It typically takes around 5h 30m and departs every 20 mins.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Alès to Saint-Paul-de-Vence. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Nimes, Parnasse and Nice Airport. These services run every 20 mins and will take a minimum of 5h 30m.

FlixBus run regular bus services between Alès and Saint-Paul-de-Vence. Buses run every 20 mins and take around 5h 30m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Alès to Saint-Paul-de-Vence. We recommend that you take the train to Nimes and then to Montpellier Saint-Roch then fly from Montpellier (MPL) to Nice (NCE). instead which will take 5h 30m.

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 Alès and Saint-Paul-de-Vence. The distance is around 315km (196 miles) by road and it will take around 3h 10m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Alès to Saint-Paul-de-Vence is to take the train which takes, on average, 4h 20m and will usually cost around €150 ($150).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Alès and Saint-Paul-de-Vence

Transport options from Alès to Saint-Paul-de-Vence
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train and Plane + 1 similar
5h 30m
€320($320)
hourly1,433km (890 miles)
Train, Plane and Bus3h 25m
€235($235)
once daily598km (372 miles)
Train
4h 20m
€150($150)
every 3 hours393km (244 miles)
Bus
5h 30m
€28($28)
once daily335km (208 miles)
Drive
3h 10m
€57($57)
on demand315km (196 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