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

The distance between Chamonix and Saint-Paul-de-Vence is around 403km (250 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the bus and then fly which takes around 3h 15m.

5 routes found

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

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Bus and Plane

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

  • Duration3h 15m
  • Flight time1hr
  • Typical cost
    €84($84)
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Bus

Take the bus to Turin and then to Nice Airport.

  • Duration7h 40m
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    €32($32)

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Drive

Drive to Saint-Paul-de-Vence.

  • Duration4h 55m
  • Distance478km (297 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Chamonix and Saint-Paul-de-Vence

There are several options for getting from Chamonix to Saint-Paul-de-Vence by bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €18 ($18) and will take around 10h 50m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the bus and then fly and arrive in approximately 3h 15m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €84 ($84).

The distance between Chamonix and Saint-Paul-de-Vence is around 403km (250 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 249km (155 miles)

It takes around 7h 40m to get from Chamonix and Saint-Paul-de-Vence by bus. If you are travelling by car it will take around 4h 55m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Chamonix to Saint-Paul-de-Vence is to take the bus and then fly which takes around 3h 15m and will set you back approx €84 ($84).

The cheapest way to travel between Chamonix and Saint-Paul-de-Vence, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around €18 ($18) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

There is no train service that runs between Chamonix and Saint-Paul-de-Vence. We recommend that you take the bus to Geneva Airport then fly from Geneva (GVA) to Nice (NCE) then take the bus to Village Saint-Paul de Venc. instead which will take 3h 15m.

Bus travel

Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Chamonix and Saint-Paul-de-Vence. It typically takes around 7h 40m and departs once daily.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Chamonix to Saint-Paul-de-Vence. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Turin and Nice Airport. These services run once daily and will take a minimum of 7h 40m.

FlixBus, Swiss PostAuto and Zou! LER run regular bus services between Chamonix and Saint-Paul-de-Vence. Buses run once daily and take around 7h 40m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Chamonix to Saint-Paul-de-Vence. We recommend that you take the bus to Geneva Airport then fly from Geneva (GVA) to Nice (NCE) then take the bus to Village Saint-Paul de Venc. instead which will take 3h 15m.

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 Chamonix and Saint-Paul-de-Vence. The distance is around 478km (297 miles) by road and it will take around 4h 55m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Chamonix to Saint-Paul-de-Vence is to take the bus which takes, on average, 7h 40m and will usually cost around €32 ($32).

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Transport options from Chamonix to Saint-Paul-de-Vence
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Bus and Plane + 1 similar
3h 15m
€84($84)
5 times a day403km (250 miles)
Bus to Lyon Saint Exupéry Airport, Fly4h 60m
€200($200)
twice daily527km (328 miles)
Bus + 1 similar
7h 40m
€32($32)
once daily481km (299 miles)
Bus via Grenoble-Gare-Routière10h 50m
€18($18)
once a week524km (326 miles)
Drive
4h 55m
€86($86)
on demand478km (297 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