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

The distance between Bordeaux and Saint-Paul-de-Vence is around 672km (418 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly and then take the bus which takes around 2h 50m.

5 routes found

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

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Plane and Bus

Fly from Bordeaux (BOD) to Nice (NCE) then take the bus to Village Saint-Paul de Venc.

  • Duration2h 50m
  • Flight time1h 20m
  • Typical cost
    €135($135)
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Train

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

  • Duration8h 45m
  • Departsevery 4 hours
  • Typical cost
    €220($220)
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Bus

Take the bus to Nice Airport.

  • Duration12h 20m
  • Departstwice daily
  • Typical cost
    €47($47)

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Drive

Drive to Saint-Paul-de-Vence.

  • Duration7h 25m
  • Distance797km (496 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Bordeaux and Saint-Paul-de-Vence

There are several options for getting from Bordeaux to Saint-Paul-de-Vence by plane, bus, train and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €37 ($37) and will take around 12h 55m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and then take the bus and arrive in approximately 2h 50m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €135 ($135).

The distance between Bordeaux and Saint-Paul-de-Vence is around 672km (418 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 626km (389 miles)

It takes around 2h 50m to get from Bordeaux and Saint-Paul-de-Vence by plane and bus. If you are travelling by car it will take around 7h 25m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Bordeaux to Saint-Paul-de-Vence is to fly and then take the bus which takes around 2h 50m and will set you back approx €135 ($135).

The cheapest way to travel between Bordeaux and Saint-Paul-de-Vence, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around €37 ($37) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Bordeaux and Saint-Paul-de-Vence. It typically takes around 8h 45m and departs every 4 hours.

There are no direct train services that runs from Bordeaux 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 4 hours and will take a minimum of 8h 45m.

SNCF and TGV inOui run train services between Bordeaux and Saint-Paul-de-Vence. Trains depart every 4 hours and will take around 8h 45m, 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 Bordeaux and Saint-Paul-de-Vence. It typically takes around 12h 20m and departs twice daily.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Bordeaux to Saint-Paul-de-Vence. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Nice Airport. These services run twice daily and will take a minimum of 12h 20m.

FlixBus and Union Ivkoni run regular bus services between Bordeaux and Saint-Paul-de-Vence. Buses run twice daily and take around 12h 20m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Bordeaux to Saint-Paul-de-Vence. We recommend that you fly from Bordeaux (BOD) to Nice (NCE) then take the bus to Village Saint-Paul de Venc. instead which will take 2h 50m.

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 Bordeaux and Saint-Paul-de-Vence. The distance is around 797km (496 miles) by road and it will take around 7h 25m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Bordeaux to Saint-Paul-de-Vence is to fly and then take the bus which takes, on average, 2h 50m and will usually cost around €135 ($135).

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

Transport options from Bordeaux to Saint-Paul-de-Vence
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Plane and Bus
2h 50m
€135($135)
hourly672km (418 miles)
Train
8h 45m
€220($220)
every 4 hours897km (558 miles)
Bus + 1 similar
12h 20m
€47($47)
twice daily869km (540 miles)
Bus to Nice Airport Arrivals Terminal 212h 55m
€37($37)
5 times a week917km (570 miles)
Drive
7h 25m
€145($145)
on demand797km (496 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