How to travel from Mont Saint Michel to Saint-Paul-de-Vence, France

The distance between Mont Saint Michel and Saint-Paul-de-Vence is around 962km (597 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the bus, then take the train and then fly which takes around 4h 30m.

8 routes found

We've found 8 different ways to get from Mont Saint Michel to Saint-Paul-de-Vence by bus, train, plane 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-VenceMont Saint Michel if you're planning a return trip.

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Train to Rennes, plane

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

  • Duration5h 30m
  • Flight time1h 35m
  • Typical cost
    €185($185)
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2 similiar routes

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Train

Take the train to Rennes then Marseille-Saint-Charles and then to Antibes.

  • Duration10h 15m
  • Departstwice daily
  • Typical cost
    €240($240)
Operated by

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1 similiar route

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Train and Bus

Take the train to Rennes then take the bus to Paris and then to Nice Airport.

  • Duration18h 55m
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    €86($86)
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1 similiar route

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Drive

Drive to Saint-Paul-de-Vence.

  • Duration11h 55m
  • Distance1,213km (754 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Mont Saint Michel and Saint-Paul-de-Vence

There are several options for getting from Mont Saint Michel to Saint-Paul-de-Vence by bus, train, plane and car. The cheapest option is to take the train and then take the bus which costs around €60 ($60) and will take around 20hrs. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the bus, then take the train and then fly and arrive in approximately 4h 30m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €170 ($170).

The distance between Mont Saint Michel and Saint-Paul-de-Vence is around 962km (597 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 861km (535 miles)

It takes around 4h 30m to get from Mont Saint Michel and Saint-Paul-de-Vence by bus, train and plane. If you are travelling by car it will take around 11h 55m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Mont Saint Michel to Saint-Paul-de-Vence is to take the bus, then take the train and then fly which takes around 4h 30m and will set you back approx €170 ($170).

The cheapest way to travel between Mont Saint Michel and Saint-Paul-de-Vence, if you exclude driving, is to take the train and then 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 Mont Saint Michel and Saint-Paul-de-Vence. It typically takes around 10h 15m and departs twice daily.

There are no direct train services that runs from Mont Saint Michel to Saint-Paul-de-Vence. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Le Mont-Saint-Michel, Gare SNCF, Rennes, Marseille-Saint-Charles, Antibes and Square Bourdet Cagnes sur Mer. These services run twice daily and will take a minimum of 10h 15m.

SNCF and TGV inOui run train services between Mont Saint Michel and Saint-Paul-de-Vence. Trains depart twice daily and will take around 10h 15m, however, this may vary depending on the particular service and whether it runs express or stops all stations.

Bus travel

Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Mont Saint Michel and Saint-Paul-de-Vence. We recommend that you take the bus to Gare SNCF then take the train to Pontchaillou then fly from Rennes (RNS) to Nice (NCE) then take the bus to Village Saint-Paul de Venc. instead which will take 4h 30m.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Mont Saint Michel to Saint-Paul-de-Vence. We recommend that you take the bus to Gare SNCF then take the train to Pontchaillou then fly from Rennes (RNS) to Nice (NCE) then take the bus to Village Saint-Paul de Venc. instead which will take 4h 30m.

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 Mont Saint Michel and Saint-Paul-de-Vence. The distance is around 1,213km (754 miles) by road and it will take around 11h 55m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Mont Saint Michel to Saint-Paul-de-Vence is to take the bus, then take the train and then fly which takes, on average, 4h 30m and will usually cost around €170 ($170).

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Transport options from Mont Saint Michel to Saint-Paul-de-Vence
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train to Rennes, plane + 2 similar
5h 30m
€185($185)
twice daily1,058km (658 miles)
Train and Plane6h 15m
€285($285)
twice daily1,087km (675 miles)
Bus, Train and Plane4h 30m
€170($170)
twice daily962km (597 miles)
Train + 1 similar
10h 15m
€240($240)
twice daily1,411km (877 miles)
Train via Caen11h 15m
€285($285)
twice daily1,417km (880 miles)
Train and Bus + 1 similar
18h 55m
€86($86)
once daily1,397km (868 miles)
Train to Rennes, bus20hrs
€60($60)
4 times a week1,440km (895 miles)
Drive
11h 55m
€220($220)
on demand1,213km (754 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