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

The distance between Nantes and Saint-Paul-de-Vence is around 818km (508 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly and then take the bus which takes around 2h 50m.

5 routes found

We've found 5 different ways to get from Nantes to Saint-Paul-de-Vence by plane, bus, train 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-VenceNantes if you're planning a return trip.

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Plane and Bus

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

  • Duration2h 50m
  • Flight time1h 35m
  • Typical cost
    €145($145)
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Train

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

  • Duration8h 55m
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    €290($290)
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Bus

Take the bus to Montpellier and then to Nice Airport.

  • Duration16h 10m
  • Departsevery 20 mins
  • Typical cost
    €70($70)
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Drive

Drive to Saint-Paul-de-Vence.

  • Duration10h 30m
  • Distance1,138km (707 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Nantes and Saint-Paul-de-Vence

There are several options for getting from Nantes to Saint-Paul-de-Vence by plane, bus, train and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €70 ($70) and will take around 16h 10m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and then take the bus and arrive in approximately 2h 50m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €145 ($145).

The distance between Nantes and Saint-Paul-de-Vence is around 818km (508 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 781km (485 miles)

It takes around 2h 50m to get from Nantes and Saint-Paul-de-Vence by plane and bus. If you are travelling by car it will take around 10h 30m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Nantes to Saint-Paul-de-Vence is to fly and then take the bus which takes around 2h 50m and will set you back approx €145 ($145).

The cheapest way to travel between Nantes and Saint-Paul-de-Vence, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around €70 ($70) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Nantes and Saint-Paul-de-Vence. It typically takes around 8h 55m and departs once daily.

There are no direct train services that runs from Nantes to Saint-Paul-de-Vence. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Marseille-Saint-Charles and Antibes. These services run once daily and will take a minimum of 8h 55m.

TGV inOui and SNCF run train services between Nantes and Saint-Paul-de-Vence. Trains depart once daily and will take around 8h 55m, 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 Nantes and Saint-Paul-de-Vence. It typically takes around 16h 10m and departs every 20 mins.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Nantes to Saint-Paul-de-Vence. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Haluchère - Batignolles, Montpellier and Nice Airport. These services run every 20 mins and will take a minimum of 16h 10m.

FlixBus run regular bus services between Nantes and Saint-Paul-de-Vence. Buses run every 20 mins and take around 16h 10m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Nantes to Saint-Paul-de-Vence. We recommend that you fly from Nantes (NTE) to Nice (NCE) then take the bus to Village Saint-Paul de Venc. instead which will take 2h 50m.

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 Nantes and Saint-Paul-de-Vence. The distance is around 1,138km (707 miles) by road and it will take around 10h 30m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Nantes to Saint-Paul-de-Vence is to fly and then take the bus which takes, on average, 2h 50m and will usually cost around €145 ($145).

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

Transport options from Nantes to Saint-Paul-de-Vence
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Plane and Bus + 1 similar
2h 50m
€145($145)
hourly818km (508 miles)
Train and Plane4h 25m
€180($180)
every 3 hours1,024km (636 miles)
Train
8h 55m
€290($290)
once daily1,346km (836 miles)
Bus
16h 10m
€70($70)
every 20 mins1,219km (757 miles)
Drive
10h 30m
€205($205)
on demand1,138km (707 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