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

The distance between Annecy and Saint-Paul-de-Vence is around 366km (227 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the bus and then fly which takes around 3h 10m.

5 routes found

We've found 5 different ways to get from Annecy 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.

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Bus and Plane

Take the bus to Lyon - Saint-Exupéry Airport then fly from Lyon (LYS) to Nice (NCE) then take the bus to Village Saint-Paul de Venc.

  • Duration3h 10m
  • Flight time55min
  • Typical cost
    €195($195)
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Train

Take the train to Lyon Part Dieu and then to Antibes.

  • Duration6h 15m
  • Departs5 times a day
  • Typical cost
    €255($255)
Operated by

Multiple train operators

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Bus

Take the bus to Turin and then to Nice Airport.

  • Duration8h 20m
  • Departs4 times a week
  • Typical cost
    €36($36)
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Drive

Drive to Saint-Paul-de-Vence.

  • Duration5h 20m
  • Distance574km (357 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Annecy and Saint-Paul-de-Vence

There are several options for getting from Annecy to Saint-Paul-de-Vence by train, bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €36 ($36) and will take around 8h 20m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the bus and then fly and arrive in approximately 3h 10m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €195 ($195).

The distance between Annecy and Saint-Paul-de-Vence is around 366km (227 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 257km (160 miles)

It takes around 6h 15m to get from Annecy and Saint-Paul-de-Vence by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 5h 20m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Annecy to Saint-Paul-de-Vence is to take the bus and then fly which takes around 3h 10m and will set you back approx €195 ($195).

The cheapest way to travel between Annecy and Saint-Paul-de-Vence, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around €36 ($36) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Annecy and Saint-Paul-de-Vence. It typically takes around 6h 15m and departs 5 times a day.

There are no direct train services that runs from Annecy to Saint-Paul-de-Vence. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Aix-les-Bains-le-Revard, Lyon Part Dieu and Antibes. These services run 5 times a day and will take a minimum of 6h 15m.

Swiss Railways, SNCF and TGV inOui run train services between Annecy and Saint-Paul-de-Vence. Trains depart 5 times a day and will take around 6h 15m, 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 Annecy and Saint-Paul-de-Vence. It typically takes around 8h 20m and departs 4 times a week.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Annecy to Saint-Paul-de-Vence. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Turin and Nice Airport. These services run 4 times a week and will take a minimum of 8h 20m.

FlixBus run regular bus services between Annecy and Saint-Paul-de-Vence. Buses run 4 times a week and take around 8h 20m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Annecy to Saint-Paul-de-Vence. We recommend that you take the bus to Lyon - Saint-Exupéry Airport then fly from Lyon (LYS) to Nice (NCE) then take the bus to Village Saint-Paul de Venc. instead which will take 3h 10m.

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 Annecy and Saint-Paul-de-Vence. The distance is around 574km (357 miles) by road and it will take around 5h 20m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Annecy to Saint-Paul-de-Vence is to take the train which takes, on average, 6h 15m and will usually cost around €255 ($255).

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

Transport options from Annecy to Saint-Paul-de-Vence
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Bus and Plane + 1 similar
3h 10m
€195($195)
twice daily426km (264 miles)
Plane and Bus3h 10m
€73($73)
hourly366km (227 miles)
Train
6h 15m
€255($255)
5 times a day694km (431 miles)
Bus
8h 20m
€36($36)
4 times a week563km (350 miles)
Drive
5h 20m
€105($105)
on demand574km (357 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