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

The distance between Nimes and Saint-Paul-de-Vence is around 272km (169 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive which takes around 2h 45m.

5 routes found

We've found 5 different ways to get from Nimes 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-VenceNimes if you're planning a return trip.

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Train, Plane and Bus

Take the train to Lyon-Saint Exupery Tgv then fly from Lyon (LYS) to Nice (NCE) then take the bus to Village Saint-Paul de Venc.

  • Duration2h 50m
  • Flight time55min
  • Typical cost
    €220($220)
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Train

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

  • Duration3h 50m
  • Departsevery 3 hours
  • Typical cost
    €140($140)
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Bus

Take the bus to Nice Airport.

  • Duration4h 30m
  • Departsevery 20 mins
  • Typical cost
    €19($19)

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Drive

Drive to Saint-Paul-de-Vence.

  • Duration2h 45m
  • Distance272km (169 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Nimes and Saint-Paul-de-Vence

There are several options for getting from Nimes to Saint-Paul-de-Vence by train, bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €15 ($15) and will take around 5h 55m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can drive and arrive in approximately 2h 45m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €49 ($49).

The distance between Nimes and Saint-Paul-de-Vence is around 272km (169 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 222km (138 miles)

It takes around 3h 50m to get from Nimes and Saint-Paul-de-Vence by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 2h 45m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Nimes to Saint-Paul-de-Vence is to drive which takes around 2h 45m and will set you back approx €49 ($49).

The cheapest way to travel between Nimes and Saint-Paul-de-Vence, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around €15 ($15) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Nimes and Saint-Paul-de-Vence. It typically takes around 3h 50m and departs every 3 hours.

There are no direct train services that runs from Nimes 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 3h 50m.

SNCF, Renfe SNCF and TGV inOui run train services between Nimes and Saint-Paul-de-Vence. Trains depart every 3 hours and will take around 3h 50m, 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 Nimes and Saint-Paul-de-Vence. It typically takes around 4h 30m and departs every 20 mins.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Nimes to Saint-Paul-de-Vence. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Nice Airport. These services run every 20 mins and will take a minimum of 4h 30m.

FlixBus, Union Ivkoni and Blablabus run regular bus services between Nimes and Saint-Paul-de-Vence. Buses run every 20 mins and take around 4h 30m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Nimes to Saint-Paul-de-Vence. We recommend that you take the train to Lyon-Saint Exupery Tgv then fly from Lyon (LYS) 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 Nimes and Saint-Paul-de-Vence. The distance is around 272km (169 miles) by road and it will take around 2h 45m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Nimes to Saint-Paul-de-Vence is to take the train which takes, on average, 3h 50m and will usually cost around €140 ($140).

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

Transport options from Nimes to Saint-Paul-de-Vence
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train, Plane and Bus
2h 50m
€220($220)
once daily550km (342 miles)
Train
3h 50m
€140($140)
every 3 hours344km (214 miles)
Bus + 1 similar
4h 30m
€19($19)
every 20 mins289km (179 miles)
Bus to Nice Airport Arrivals Terminal 25h 55m
€15($15)
6 times a week354km (220 miles)
Drive
2h 45m
€49($49)
on demand272km (169 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