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

The distance between Nice and Saint-Paul-de-Vence is around 18km (11 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take a taxi which takes around 22min.

5 routes found

We've found 5 different ways to get from Nice to Saint-Paul-de-Vence by bus, tram, taxi, car and walk. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

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Bus

Take the bus to Aéroport / Promenade and then to Village Saint-Paul de Venc.

  • Duration59min
  • Departshourly
  • Typical cost
    €4($4)
💰 Cheapest
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Walk

Walk to Saint-Paul-de-Vence.

  • Duration3h 35m
  • Departson demand
Operated by

Multiple walk operators

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Tram and Bus

Take a tram to Parc Phoenix then take the bus to Village Saint-Paul de Venc.

  • Duration1hr
  • Departshourly
  • Typical cost
    €4($4)
🚀 Fastest
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Taxi

Take a taxi to Saint-Paul-de-Vence.

  • Duration22min
  • Departson demand
  • Typical cost
    €85($85)
Operated by

Taxi Riviera

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Drive

Drive to Saint-Paul-de-Vence.

  • Duration22min
  • Distance19km (12 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Nice and Saint-Paul-de-Vence

There are several options for getting from Nice to Saint-Paul-de-Vence by bus, tram, taxi, car and walk. The cheapest option is to walk which costs around and will take around 3h 35m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take a taxi and arrive in approximately 22min, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €85 ($85).

The distance between Nice and Saint-Paul-de-Vence is around 18km (11 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 12km (7 miles)

It takes around 59min to get from Nice and Saint-Paul-de-Vence by bus. If you are travelling by car it will take around 22min to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Nice to Saint-Paul-de-Vence is to take a taxi which takes around 22min and will set you back approx €85 ($85).

The cheapest way to travel between Nice and Saint-Paul-de-Vence, if you exclude driving, is to walk which will typically cost around for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

There is no train service that runs between Nice and Saint-Paul-de-Vence. We recommend that you take a taxi to Saint-Paul-de-Vence. instead which will take 22min.

Bus travel

Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Nice and Saint-Paul-de-Vence. It typically takes around 59min and departs hourly.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Nice to Saint-Paul-de-Vence. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Aéroport / Promenade. These services run hourly and will take a minimum of 59min.

Zou! Alpes-Maritimes run regular bus services between Nice and Saint-Paul-de-Vence. Buses run hourly and take around 59min on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Nice to Saint-Paul-de-Vence. We recommend that you take the bus to Aéroport / Promenade and then to Village Saint-Paul de Venc. instead which will take 59min.

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 Nice and Saint-Paul-de-Vence. The distance is around 19km (12 miles) by road and it will take around 22min in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Nice to Saint-Paul-de-Vence is to take the bus which takes, on average, 59min and will usually cost around €4 ($4).

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

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

Transport options from Nice to Saint-Paul-de-Vence
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Bus
59min
€4($4)
hourly21km (13 miles)
Walk
3h 35m
on demand18km (11 miles)
Tram and Bus
1hr
€4($4)
hourly21km (13 miles)
Taxi
22min
€85($85)
on demand19km (12 miles)
Drive
22min
€4($4)
on demand19km (12 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