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

The distance between Carcassonne and Saint-Paul-de-Vence is around 466km (289 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train and then fly which takes around 3h 30m.

5 routes found

We've found 5 different ways to get from Carcassonne 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-VenceCarcassonne if you're planning a return trip.

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Fly

Fly from Castres (DCM) to Nice (NCE).

  • Duration4h 30m
  • Flight time2h 40m
  • Typical cost
    €415($415)
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Train

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

  • Duration5h 45m
  • Departsevery 4 hours
  • Typical cost
    €170($170)
💰 Cheapest
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Bus

Take the bus to Marseille and then to Nice Airport.

  • Duration7h 50m
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    €34($34)
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Drive

Drive to Saint-Paul-de-Vence.

  • Duration4h 25m
  • Distance466km (289 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Carcassonne and Saint-Paul-de-Vence

There are several options for getting from Carcassonne to Saint-Paul-de-Vence by train, bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €34 ($34) and will take around 7h 50m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train and then fly and arrive in approximately 3h 30m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €140 ($140).

The distance between Carcassonne and Saint-Paul-de-Vence is around 466km (289 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 389km (242 miles)

It takes around 5h 45m to get from Carcassonne and Saint-Paul-de-Vence by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 4h 25m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Carcassonne to Saint-Paul-de-Vence is to take the train and then fly which takes around 3h 30m and will set you back approx €140 ($140).

The cheapest way to travel between Carcassonne and Saint-Paul-de-Vence, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around €34 ($34) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Carcassonne and Saint-Paul-de-Vence. It typically takes around 5h 45m and departs every 4 hours.

There are no direct train services that runs from Carcassonne 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 5h 45m.

SNCF and TGV inOui run train services between Carcassonne and Saint-Paul-de-Vence. Trains depart every 4 hours and will take around 5h 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 Carcassonne and Saint-Paul-de-Vence. It typically takes around 7h 50m and departs once daily.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Carcassonne to Saint-Paul-de-Vence. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Marseille and Nice Airport. These services run once daily and will take a minimum of 7h 50m.

FlixBus run regular bus services between Carcassonne and Saint-Paul-de-Vence. Buses run once daily and take around 7h 50m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

Yes you can fly from Carcassonne and Saint-Paul-de-Vence. Flights depart from Castres (DCM) and arrive at Nice (NCE) - via Paris Orly (ORY). The flight takes around 2h 40m.

There is no direct flight from Carcassonne to Saint-Paul-de-Vence. There is however a flight that goes via Paris Orly (ORY). This services will take at least 4h 30m (not including layover time).

The flight from Carcassonne to Saint-Paul-de-Vence typically takes around 2h 40m. Flights depart from Castres (DCM) and and arrive into Nice (NCE).

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 Carcassonne and Saint-Paul-de-Vence. The distance is around 466km (289 miles) by road and it will take around 4h 25m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Carcassonne to Saint-Paul-de-Vence is to take the train which takes, on average, 5h 45m and will usually cost around €170 ($170).

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

Transport options from Carcassonne to Saint-Paul-de-Vence
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Fly + 1 similar
4h 30m
€415($415)
hourly1,327km (825 miles)
Train and Plane3h 30m
€140($140)
hourly588km (365 miles)
Train
5h 45m
€170($170)
every 4 hours550km (342 miles)
Bus
7h 50m
€34($34)
once daily524km (326 miles)
Drive
4h 25m
€84($84)
on demand466km (289 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