How to travel from Les Sables-dʼOlonne to Saint-Paul-de-Vence, France

The distance between Les Sables-dʼOlonne and Saint-Paul-de-Vence is around 930km (578 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train and then fly which takes around 4h 15m.

4 routes found

We've found 4 different ways to get from Les Sables-dʼOlonne to Saint-Paul-de-Vence by train, plane, bus 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-VenceLes Sables-dʼOlonne 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 15m
  • Flight time1h 35m
  • Typical cost
    €155($155)
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Train

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

  • Duration9h 50m
  • Departstwice daily
  • Typical cost
    €280($280)
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Bus

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

  • Duration17h 40m
  • Departs5 times a week
  • Typical cost
    €76($76)
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Drive

Drive to Saint-Paul-de-Vence.

  • Duration10h 25m
  • Distance1,123km (698 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Les Sables-dʼOlonne and Saint-Paul-de-Vence

There are several options for getting from Les Sables-dʼOlonne to Saint-Paul-de-Vence by train, plane, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €76 ($76) and will take around 17h 40m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train and then fly and arrive in approximately 4h 15m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €155 ($155).

The distance between Les Sables-dʼOlonne and Saint-Paul-de-Vence is around 930km (578 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 765km (476 miles)

It takes around 4h 15m to get from Les Sables-dʼOlonne and Saint-Paul-de-Vence by train and plane. If you are travelling by car it will take around 10h 25m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Les Sables-dʼOlonne to Saint-Paul-de-Vence is to take the train and then fly which takes around 4h 15m and will set you back approx €155 ($155).

The cheapest way to travel between Les Sables-dʼOlonne and Saint-Paul-de-Vence, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around €76 ($76) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Les Sables-dʼOlonne and Saint-Paul-de-Vence. It typically takes around 9h 50m and departs twice daily.

There are no direct train services that runs from Les Sables-dʼOlonne 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 twice daily and will take a minimum of 9h 50m.

TGV inOui and SNCF run train services between Les Sables-dʼOlonne and Saint-Paul-de-Vence. Trains depart twice daily and will take around 9h 50m, 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 Les Sables-dʼOlonne and Saint-Paul-de-Vence. It typically takes around 17h 40m and departs twice daily.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Les Sables-dʼOlonne to Saint-Paul-de-Vence. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in La Roche Sur Yon, La Rochelle, Bordeaux Saint-Jean and Nice Airport. These services run twice daily and will take a minimum of 17h 40m.

FlixBus and Blablabus run regular bus services between Les Sables-dʼOlonne and Saint-Paul-de-Vence. Buses run twice daily and take around 17h 40m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Les Sables-dʼOlonne 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 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 Les Sables-dʼOlonne and Saint-Paul-de-Vence. The distance is around 1,123km (698 miles) by road and it will take around 10h 25m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Les Sables-dʼOlonne to Saint-Paul-de-Vence is to take the train and then fly which takes, on average, 4h 15m and will usually cost around €155 ($155).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Les Sables-dʼOlonne and Saint-Paul-de-Vence

Transport options from Les Sables-dʼOlonne to Saint-Paul-de-Vence
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train and Plane
4h 15m
€155($155)
every 3 hours930km (578 miles)
Train
9h 50m
€280($280)
twice daily1,465km (910 miles)
Bus
17h 40m
€76($76)
5 times a week1,181km (734 miles)
Drive
10h 25m
€200($200)
on demand1,123km (698 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