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

The distance between Montpellier and Saint-Paul-de-Vence is around 320km (199 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive which takes around 3h 10m.

7 routes found

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

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Fly

Fly from Montpellier (MPL) to Nice (NCE).

  • Duration4h 15m
  • Flight time2h 55m
  • Typical cost
    €295($295)
Operated byAir France+ 4 others

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Train

Take the train to Marseille St Charles and then to Antibes.

  • Duration4h 20m
  • Departsevery 3 hours
  • Typical cost
    €145($145)
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Bus

Take the bus to Nice Airport.

  • Duration5h 40m
  • Departsevery 4 hours
  • Typical cost
    €23($23)

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Drive

Drive to Saint-Paul-de-Vence.

  • Duration3h 10m
  • Distance320km (199 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Montpellier and Saint-Paul-de-Vence

There are several options for getting from Montpellier to Saint-Paul-de-Vence by train, bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €17 ($17) and will take around 6h 40m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can drive and arrive in approximately 3h 10m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €58 ($58).

The distance between Montpellier and Saint-Paul-de-Vence is around 320km (199 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 261km (162 miles)

It takes around 4h 20m to get from Montpellier and Saint-Paul-de-Vence by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 3h 10m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Montpellier to Saint-Paul-de-Vence is to drive which takes around 3h 10m and will set you back approx €58 ($58).

The cheapest way to travel between Montpellier and Saint-Paul-de-Vence, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around €17 ($17) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Montpellier and Saint-Paul-de-Vence. It typically takes around 4h 20m and departs every 3 hours.

There are no direct train services that runs from Montpellier to Saint-Paul-de-Vence. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Marseille St Charles and Antibes. These services run every 3 hours and will take a minimum of 4h 20m.

SNCF, Renfe SNCF and TGV inOui run train services between Montpellier and Saint-Paul-de-Vence. Trains depart every 3 hours and will take around 4h 20m, 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 Montpellier and Saint-Paul-de-Vence. It typically takes around 5h 40m and departs every 4 hours.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Montpellier to Saint-Paul-de-Vence. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Nice Airport. These services run every 4 hours and will take a minimum of 5h 40m.

FlixBus, Blablabus and Union Ivkoni run regular bus services between Montpellier and Saint-Paul-de-Vence. Buses run every 4 hours and take around 5h 40m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

Yes you can fly from Montpellier and Saint-Paul-de-Vence. Flights depart from Montpellier (MPL) and arrive at Nice (NCE) - via Paris Charles de Gaulle (CDG). The flight takes around 2h 55m.

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

The flight from Montpellier to Saint-Paul-de-Vence typically takes around 2h 55m. Flights depart from Montpellier (MPL) 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 Montpellier and Saint-Paul-de-Vence. The distance is around 320km (199 miles) by road and it will take around 3h 10m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Montpellier to Saint-Paul-de-Vence is to take the train which takes, on average, 4h 20m and will usually cost around €145 ($145).

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

Transport options from Montpellier to Saint-Paul-de-Vence
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Fly + 2 similar
4h 15m
€295($295)
hourly1,334km (829 miles)
Train and Plane4h 35m
€160($160)
every 4 hours744km (462 miles)
Train, Plane and Bus3h 20m
€230($230)
once daily600km (373 miles)
Train
4h 20m
€145($145)
every 3 hours394km (245 miles)
Bus + 1 similar
5h 40m
€23($23)
every 4 hours378km (235 miles)
Bus to Nice - Airport T26h 40m
€17($17)
every 20 mins385km (239 miles)
Drive
3h 10m
€58($58)
on demand320km (199 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