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

The distance between Marseille and Saint-Paul-de-Vence is around 192km (119 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive which takes around 1h 60m.

4 routes found

We've found 4 different ways to get from Marseille to Saint-Paul-de-Vence by train, 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-VenceMarseille if you're planning a return trip.

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Train

Take the train to Antibes.

  • Duration2h 40m
  • Departsevery 3 hours
  • Typical cost
    €120($120)
Operated byTGV inOui+ 1 others
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Bus

Take the bus to Nice Airport and then to Village Saint-Paul de Venc.

  • Duration3h 5m
  • Departshourly
  • Typical cost
    €15($15)
Operated by

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Drive

Drive to Saint-Paul-de-Vence.

  • Duration1h 60m
  • Distance192km (119 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Marseille and Saint-Paul-de-Vence

There are several options for getting from Marseille to Saint-Paul-de-Vence by train, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €13 ($13) and will take around 3h 45m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can drive and arrive in approximately 1h 60m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €35 ($35).

The distance between Marseille and Saint-Paul-de-Vence is around 192km (119 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 148km (92 miles)

It takes around 2h 40m to get from Marseille and Saint-Paul-de-Vence by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 1h 60m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Marseille to Saint-Paul-de-Vence is to drive which takes around 1h 60m and will set you back approx €35 ($35).

The cheapest way to travel between Marseille and Saint-Paul-de-Vence, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around €13 ($13) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Marseille and Saint-Paul-de-Vence. It typically takes around 2h 40m and departs every 3 hours.

There are no direct train services that runs from Marseille to Saint-Paul-de-Vence. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Antibes. These services run every 3 hours and will take a minimum of 2h 40m.

TGV inOui and SNCF run train services between Marseille and Saint-Paul-de-Vence. Trains depart every 3 hours and will take around 2h 40m, 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 Marseille and Saint-Paul-de-Vence. It typically takes around 3h 5m and departs hourly.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Marseille to Saint-Paul-de-Vence. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Nice Airport. These services run hourly and will take a minimum of 3h 5m.

FlixBus, Zou! Alpes-Maritimes, Blablabus and Union Ivkoni run regular bus services between Marseille and Saint-Paul-de-Vence. Buses run hourly and take around 3h 5m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Marseille to Saint-Paul-de-Vence. We recommend that you take the train to Antibes. instead which will take 2h 40m.

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 Marseille and Saint-Paul-de-Vence. The distance is around 192km (119 miles) by road and it will take around 1h 60m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Marseille to Saint-Paul-de-Vence is to take the train which takes, on average, 2h 40m and will usually cost around €120 ($120).

How do I get from Marseille to Saint-Paul-de-Vence

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

Transport options from Marseille to Saint-Paul-de-Vence
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train
2h 40m
€120($120)
every 3 hours218km (136 miles)
Bus + 1 similar
3h 5m
€15($15)
hourly206km (128 miles)
Bus to Nice - Airport T23h 45m
€13($13)
5 times a day211km (131 miles)
Drive
1h 60m
€35($35)
on demand192km (119 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