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

The distance between Colmar and Saint-Paul-de-Vence is around 531km (330 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train, then fly and then take the bus which takes around 2h 60m.

5 routes found

We've found 5 different ways to get from Colmar to Saint-Paul-de-Vence by taxi, plane, bus, train and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

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Train, Plane and Bus

Take the train to St Louis then fly from Basel (BSL) to Nice (NCE) then take the bus to Village Saint-Paul de Venc.

  • Duration2h 60m
  • Flight time1h 20m
  • Typical cost
    €100($100)
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Train

Take the train to Antibes.

  • Duration8h 25m
  • Departstwice daily
  • Typical cost
    €220($220)
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Bus

Take the bus to Basel SBB and then to Nice Airport.

  • Duration12h 45m
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    €45($45)
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Drive

Drive to Saint-Paul-de-Vence.

  • Duration7h 30m
  • Distance732km (455 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Colmar and Saint-Paul-de-Vence

There are several options for getting from Colmar to Saint-Paul-de-Vence by taxi, plane, bus, train and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €45 ($45) and will take around 12h 45m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train, then fly and then take the bus and arrive in approximately 2h 60m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €100 ($100).

The distance between Colmar and Saint-Paul-de-Vence is around 531km (330 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 487km (303 miles)

It takes around 3hrs to get from Colmar and Saint-Paul-de-Vence by taxi, plane and bus. If you are travelling by car it will take around 7h 30m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Colmar to Saint-Paul-de-Vence is to take the train, then fly and then take the bus which takes around 2h 60m and will set you back approx €100 ($100).

The cheapest way to travel between Colmar and Saint-Paul-de-Vence, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around €45 ($45) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Colmar and Saint-Paul-de-Vence. It typically takes around 8h 25m and departs twice daily.

There are no direct train services that runs from Colmar to Saint-Paul-de-Vence. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Antibes. These services run twice daily and will take a minimum of 8h 25m.

TGV inOui run train services between Colmar and Saint-Paul-de-Vence. Trains depart twice daily and will take around 8h 25m, 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 Colmar and Saint-Paul-de-Vence. It typically takes around 12h 45m and departs once daily.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Colmar to Saint-Paul-de-Vence. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Basel SBB and Nice Airport. These services run once daily and will take a minimum of 12h 45m.

FlixBus run regular bus services between Colmar and Saint-Paul-de-Vence. Buses run once daily and take around 12h 45m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Colmar to Saint-Paul-de-Vence. We recommend that you take a taxi to Strasbourg (SXB) then fly from Strasbourg (SXB) to Nice (NCE) then take the bus to Village Saint-Paul de Venc. instead which will take 3hrs.

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 Colmar and Saint-Paul-de-Vence. The distance is around 732km (455 miles) by road and it will take around 7h 30m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Colmar to Saint-Paul-de-Vence is to take a taxi, then fly and then take the bus which takes, on average, 3hrs and will usually cost around €305 ($305).

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

Transport options from Colmar to Saint-Paul-de-Vence
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train, Plane and Bus + 1 similar
2h 60m
€100($100)
hourly531km (330 miles)
Taxi, Plane and Bus3hrs
€305($305)
hourly628km (390 miles)
Train
8h 25m
€220($220)
twice daily975km (606 miles)
Bus
12h 45m
€45($45)
once daily784km (487 miles)
Drive
7h 30m
€130($130)
on demand732km (455 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