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

The distance between Arles and Saint-Paul-de-Vence is around 243km (151 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive which takes around 2h 25m.

4 routes found

We've found 4 different ways to get from Arles 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-VenceArles if you're planning a return trip.

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Train

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

  • Duration3h 45m
  • Departsevery 3 hours
  • Typical cost
    €135($135)
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Train and Plane

Take the train to Lyon-Saint Exupery Tgv then fly from Lyon (LYS) to Nice (NCE).

  • Duration3h 55m
  • Flight time55min
  • Typical cost
    €240($240)
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Train and Bus

Take the train to Marseille St Charles then take the bus to Nice - Airport T2.

  • Duration4h 50m
  • Departs5 times a day
  • Typical cost
    €28($28)
Operated by

Multiple operators

🚀 Fastest
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Drive

Drive to Saint-Paul-de-Vence.

  • Duration2h 25m
  • Distance243km (151 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Arles and Saint-Paul-de-Vence

There are several options for getting from Arles to Saint-Paul-de-Vence by train, bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the train and then take the bus which costs around €28 ($28) and will take around 4h 50m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can drive and arrive in approximately 2h 25m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €44 ($44).

The distance between Arles and Saint-Paul-de-Vence is around 243km (151 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 200km (124 miles)

It takes around 3h 45m to get from Arles and Saint-Paul-de-Vence by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 2h 25m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Arles to Saint-Paul-de-Vence is to drive which takes around 2h 25m and will set you back approx €44 ($44).

The cheapest way to travel between Arles and Saint-Paul-de-Vence, if you exclude driving, is to take the train and then 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 Arles and Saint-Paul-de-Vence. It typically takes around 3h 45m and departs every 3 hours.

There are no direct train services that runs from Arles 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 45m.

SNCF, Swiss Railways and TGV inOui run train services between Arles and Saint-Paul-de-Vence. Trains depart every 3 hours and will take around 3h 45m, 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 Arles and Saint-Paul-de-Vence. We recommend that you drive to Saint-Paul-de-Vence. instead which will take 2h 25m.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Arles to Saint-Paul-de-Vence. We recommend that you take the train to Lyon-Saint Exupery Tgv then fly from Lyon (LYS) to Nice (NCE). instead which will take 3h 55m.

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 Arles and Saint-Paul-de-Vence. The distance is around 243km (151 miles) by road and it will take around 2h 25m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Arles to Saint-Paul-de-Vence is to take the train which takes, on average, 3h 45m and will usually cost around €135 ($135).

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

Transport options from Arles to Saint-Paul-de-Vence
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train
3h 45m
€135($135)
every 3 hours304km (189 miles)
Train and Plane
3h 55m
€240($240)
twice daily557km (346 miles)
Train and Bus
4h 50m
€28($28)
5 times a day297km (184 miles)
Drive
2h 25m
€44($44)
on demand243km (151 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