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

The distance between Lyon and Saint-Paul-de-Vence is around 324km (201 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly and then take the bus which takes around 2h 15m.

5 routes found

We've found 5 different ways to get from Lyon 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.

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Plane and Bus

Fly from Lyon (LYS) to Nice (NCE) then take the bus to Village Saint-Paul de Venc.

  • Duration2h 15m
  • Flight time55min
  • Typical cost
    €200($200)
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Train

Take the train to Antibes.

  • Duration4h 25m
  • Departs5 times a day
  • Typical cost
    €160($160)
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Bus

Take the bus to Nice - Airport T2.

  • Duration7h 50m
  • Departstwice daily
  • Typical cost
    €21($21)

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Drive

Drive to Saint-Paul-de-Vence.

  • Duration4h 25m
  • Distance463km (288 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Lyon and Saint-Paul-de-Vence

There are several options for getting from Lyon to Saint-Paul-de-Vence by train, bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €21 ($21) and will take around 7h 50m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and then take the bus and arrive in approximately 2h 15m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €200 ($200).

The distance between Lyon and Saint-Paul-de-Vence is around 324km (201 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 292km (181 miles)

It takes around 4h 25m to get from Lyon 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 Lyon to Saint-Paul-de-Vence is to fly and then take the bus which takes around 2h 15m and will set you back approx €200 ($200).

The cheapest way to travel between Lyon and Saint-Paul-de-Vence, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around €21 ($21) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Lyon and Saint-Paul-de-Vence. It typically takes around 4h 25m and departs 5 times a day.

There are no direct train services that runs from Lyon to Saint-Paul-de-Vence. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Antibes. These services run 5 times a day and will take a minimum of 4h 25m.

TGV inOui run train services between Lyon and Saint-Paul-de-Vence. Trains depart 5 times a day and will take around 4h 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 Lyon and Saint-Paul-de-Vence. It typically takes around 7h 50m and departs twice daily.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Lyon to Saint-Paul-de-Vence. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Nice - Airport T2 and Aéroport Promenade - à Nice. These services run twice daily and will take a minimum of 7h 50m.

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

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Lyon to Saint-Paul-de-Vence. We recommend that you fly from Lyon (LYS) to Nice (NCE) then take the bus to Village Saint-Paul de Venc. instead which will take 2h 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 Lyon and Saint-Paul-de-Vence. The distance is around 463km (288 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 Lyon to Saint-Paul-de-Vence is to take the train which takes, on average, 4h 25m and will usually cost around €160 ($160).

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Transport options from Lyon to Saint-Paul-de-Vence
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Plane and Bus
2h 15m
€200($200)
hourly324km (201 miles)
Train
4h 25m
€160($160)
5 times a day536km (333 miles)
Bus + 1 similar
7h 50m
€21($21)
twice daily544km (338 miles)
Bus to Nice Airport7h 55m
€28($28)
every 20 mins484km (300 miles)
Drive
4h 25m
€83($83)
on demand463km (288 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