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

The distance between Metz and Saint-Paul-de-Vence is around 741km (460 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train and then fly which takes around 3h 50m.

7 routes found

We've found 7 different ways to get from Metz 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-VenceMetz if you're planning a return trip.

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Fly

Fly from Metz/Nancy (ETZ) to Nice (NCE).

  • Duration4h 15m
  • Flight time2h 55m
  • Typical cost
    €1,170($1,170)
Operated by

Twin Jet

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Train

Take the train to Paris Nord and then to Antibes.

  • Duration7h 40m
  • Departs3 times a week
  • Typical cost
    €285($285)
💰 Cheapest
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Bus

Take the bus to Basel Meret Oppenheim Strasse SBB Station and then to Nice Airport.

  • Duration15h 25m
  • Departstwice a week
  • Typical cost
    €72($72)
Operated by

Multiple bus operators

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Drive

Drive to Saint-Paul-de-Vence.

  • Duration8h 40m
  • Distance919km (571 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Metz and Saint-Paul-de-Vence

There are several options for getting from Metz to Saint-Paul-de-Vence by train, bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €72 ($72) and will take around 15h 25m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train and then fly and arrive in approximately 3h 50m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €165 ($165).

The distance between Metz and Saint-Paul-de-Vence is around 741km (460 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 607km (377 miles)

It takes around 7h 40m to get from Metz and Saint-Paul-de-Vence by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 8h 40m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Metz to Saint-Paul-de-Vence is to take the train and then fly which takes around 3h 50m and will set you back approx €165 ($165).

The cheapest way to travel between Metz and Saint-Paul-de-Vence, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around €72 ($72) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Metz and Saint-Paul-de-Vence. It typically takes around 7h 40m and departs 3 times a week.

There are no direct train services that runs from Metz to Saint-Paul-de-Vence. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Paris Nord, Gare de Lyon and Antibes. These services run 3 times a week and will take a minimum of 7h 40m.

TGV inOui and SNCF run train services between Metz and Saint-Paul-de-Vence. Trains depart 3 times a week and will take around 7h 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 Metz and Saint-Paul-de-Vence. It typically takes around 15h 25m and departs twice a week.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Metz to Saint-Paul-de-Vence. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Basel Meret Oppenheim Strasse SBB Station and Nice Airport. These services run twice a week and will take a minimum of 15h 25m.

Marino Autolinee and FlixBus run regular bus services between Metz and Saint-Paul-de-Vence. Buses run twice a week and take around 15h 25m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

Yes you can fly from Metz and Saint-Paul-de-Vence. Flights depart from Metz/Nancy (ETZ) and arrive at Nice (NCE) - via Toulouse (TLS). The flight takes around 2h 55m.

There is no direct flight from Metz to Saint-Paul-de-Vence. There is however a flight that goes via Toulouse (TLS). This services will take at least 4h 15m (not including layover time).

The flight from Metz to Saint-Paul-de-Vence typically takes around 2h 55m. Flights depart from Metz/Nancy (ETZ) and and arrive into Nice (NCE).

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 Metz and Saint-Paul-de-Vence. The distance is around 919km (571 miles) by road and it will take around 8h 40m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Metz to Saint-Paul-de-Vence is to take the train which takes, on average, 7h 40m and will usually cost around €285 ($285).

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

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

Transport options from Metz to Saint-Paul-de-Vence
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Fly + 3 similar
4h 15m
€1,170($1,170)
hourly1,216km (755 miles)
Train and Plane3h 50m
€165($165)
hourly758km (471 miles)
Train to Strasbourg, plane4h 20m
€150($150)
5 times a day741km (460 miles)
Plane and Train5h 45m
€570($570)
5 times a day897km (557 miles)
Train
7h 40m
€285($285)
3 times a week1,281km (796 miles)
Bus
15h 25m
€72($72)
twice a week1,020km (634 miles)
Drive
8h 40m
€165($165)
on demand919km (571 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