How to travel from La Rochelle to Saint-Paul-de-Vence, France

The distance between La Rochelle and Saint-Paul-de-Vence is around 872km (542 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train and then fly which takes around 4h 35m.

5 routes found

We've found 5 different ways to get from La Rochelle 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-VenceLa Rochelle if you're planning a return trip.

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Train and Plane

Take the train to Nantes then fly from Nantes (NTE) to Nice (NCE).

  • Duration4h 35m
  • Flight time1h 35m
  • Typical cost
    €170($170)
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Train

Take the train to Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2 and then to Antibes.

  • Duration9h 10m
  • Departs5 times a day
  • Typical cost
    €305($305)
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Bus

Take the bus to Bordeaux Saint-Jean and then to Nice Airport.

  • Duration15h 5m
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    €60($60)
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Drive

Drive to Saint-Paul-de-Vence.

  • Duration9hrs
  • Distance975km (606 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between La Rochelle and Saint-Paul-de-Vence

There are several options for getting from La Rochelle to Saint-Paul-de-Vence by train, bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €60 ($60) and will take around 15h 5m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train and then fly and arrive in approximately 4h 35m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €170 ($170).

The distance between La Rochelle and Saint-Paul-de-Vence is around 872km (542 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 706km (439 miles)

It takes around 9h 10m to get from La Rochelle and Saint-Paul-de-Vence by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 9hrs to drive there.

The quickest way to get from La Rochelle to Saint-Paul-de-Vence is to take the train and then fly which takes around 4h 35m and will set you back approx €170 ($170).

The cheapest way to travel between La Rochelle and Saint-Paul-de-Vence, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around €60 ($60) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between La Rochelle and Saint-Paul-de-Vence. It typically takes around 9h 10m and departs 5 times a day.

There are no direct train services that runs from La Rochelle to Saint-Paul-de-Vence. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2, Montparnasse Bienvenue, Bercy, Gare de Lyon and Antibes. These services run 5 times a day and will take a minimum of 9h 10m.

TGV inOui and SNCF run train services between La Rochelle and Saint-Paul-de-Vence. Trains depart 5 times a day and will take around 9h 10m, 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 La Rochelle and Saint-Paul-de-Vence. It typically takes around 15h 5m and departs once daily.

There are no direct bus services that runs from La Rochelle to Saint-Paul-de-Vence. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Bordeaux Saint-Jean and Nice Airport. These services run once daily and will take a minimum of 15h 5m.

FlixBus and Blablabus run regular bus services between La Rochelle and Saint-Paul-de-Vence. Buses run once daily and take around 15h 5m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from La Rochelle to Saint-Paul-de-Vence. We recommend that you take the train to Nantes then fly from Nantes (NTE) to Nice (NCE). instead which will take 4h 35m.

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 La Rochelle and Saint-Paul-de-Vence. The distance is around 975km (606 miles) by road and it will take around 9hrs in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from La Rochelle to Saint-Paul-de-Vence is to take the train which takes, on average, 9h 10m and will usually cost around €305 ($305).

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Compare travel optionsbetween La Rochelle and Saint-Paul-de-Vence

Transport options from La Rochelle to Saint-Paul-de-Vence
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train and Plane + 1 similar
4h 35m
€170($170)
4 times a day960km (596 miles)
Train to Bordeaux St Jean, Fly5hrs
€170($170)
every 4 hours872km (542 miles)
Train
9h 10m
€305($305)
5 times a day1,431km (889 miles)
Bus
15h 5m
€60($60)
once daily1,056km (656 miles)
Drive
9hrs
€175($175)
on demand975km (606 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