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

The distance between Arcachon and Saint-Paul-de-Vence is around 717km (446 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train, then fly and then take the bus which takes around 3h 10m.

5 routes found

We've found 5 different ways to get from Arcachon to Saint-Paul-de-Vence by train, plane, bus 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-VenceArcachon if you're planning a return trip.

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Train, Plane and Bus

Take the train to Pessac Alouette then fly from Bordeaux (BOD) to Nice (NCE) then take the bus to Village Saint-Paul de Venc.

  • Duration3h 10m
  • Flight time1h 20m
  • Typical cost
    €135($135)
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Train

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

  • Duration9h 35m
  • Departsevery 4 hours
  • Typical cost
    €195($195)
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Train to Bordeaux St Jean, Bus

Take the train to Bordeaux St Jean then take the bus to Nice - Airport T2.

  • Duration13h 35m
  • Departstwice a week
  • Typical cost
    €39($39)
Operated by

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Drive

Drive to Saint-Paul-de-Vence.

  • Duration7h 55m
  • Distance851km (529 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Arcachon and Saint-Paul-de-Vence

There are several options for getting from Arcachon to Saint-Paul-de-Vence by train, plane, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the train and then take the bus which costs around €39 ($39) and will take around 13h 35m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train, then fly and then take the bus and arrive in approximately 3h 10m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €135 ($135).

The distance between Arcachon and Saint-Paul-de-Vence is around 717km (446 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 670km (416 miles)

It takes around 3h 10m to get from Arcachon and Saint-Paul-de-Vence by train, plane and bus. If you are travelling by car it will take around 7h 55m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Arcachon to Saint-Paul-de-Vence is to take the train, then fly and then take the bus which takes around 3h 10m and will set you back approx €135 ($135).

The cheapest way to travel between Arcachon and Saint-Paul-de-Vence, if you exclude driving, is to take the train and then take the bus which will typically cost around €39 ($39) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Arcachon and Saint-Paul-de-Vence. It typically takes around 9h 35m and departs every 4 hours.

There are no direct train services that runs from Arcachon to Saint-Paul-de-Vence. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Bordeaux St Jean, Marseille St Charles and Antibes. These services run every 4 hours and will take a minimum of 9h 35m.

SNCF, TGV inOui and Swiss Railways run train services between Arcachon and Saint-Paul-de-Vence. Trains depart every 4 hours and will take around 9h 35m, however, this may vary depending on the particular service and whether it runs express or stops all stations.

Bus travel

Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Arcachon and Saint-Paul-de-Vence. We recommend that you take the train to Pessac Alouette then fly from Bordeaux (BOD) to Nice (NCE) then take the bus to Village Saint-Paul de Venc. instead which will take 3h 10m.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Arcachon to Saint-Paul-de-Vence. We recommend that you take the train to Pessac Alouette then fly from Bordeaux (BOD) 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 Arcachon and Saint-Paul-de-Vence. The distance is around 851km (529 miles) by road and it will take around 7h 55m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Arcachon to Saint-Paul-de-Vence is to take the train, then fly and then take the bus which takes, on average, 3h 10m and will usually cost around €135 ($135).

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Transport options from Arcachon to Saint-Paul-de-Vence
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train, Plane and Bus
3h 10m
€135($135)
hourly717km (446 miles)
Train
9h 35m
€195($195)
every 4 hours955km (593 miles)
Train to Bordeaux St Jean, Bus + 1 similar
13h 35m
€39($39)
twice a week922km (573 miles)
Train and Bus13h 35m
€58($58)
twice daily928km (577 miles)
Drive
7h 55m
€155($155)
on demand851km (529 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