How to travel from Saint-Jean-de-Luz to Saint-Paul-de-Vence, France

The distance between Saint-Jean-de-Luz and Saint-Paul-de-Vence is around 741km (460 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly and then take the bus which takes around 2h 55m.

4 routes found

We've found 4 different ways to get from Saint-Jean-de-Luz 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-VenceSaint-Jean-de-Luz if you're planning a return trip.

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Plane and Bus

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

  • Duration2h 55m
  • Flight time1h 25m
  • Typical cost
    €145($145)
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Train

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

  • Duration10h 25m
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    €230($230)
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Bus

Take the bus to Nice Airport.

  • Duration16h 35m
  • Departs6 times a week
  • Typical cost
    €58($58)
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Drive

Drive to Saint-Paul-de-Vence.

  • Duration7h 60m
  • Distance862km (536 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Saint-Jean-de-Luz and Saint-Paul-de-Vence

There are several options for getting from Saint-Jean-de-Luz to Saint-Paul-de-Vence by plane, bus, train and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €58 ($58) and will take around 16h 35m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and then take the bus and arrive in approximately 2h 55m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €145 ($145).

The distance between Saint-Jean-de-Luz and Saint-Paul-de-Vence is around 741km (460 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 709km (440 miles)

It takes around 2h 55m to get from Saint-Jean-de-Luz and Saint-Paul-de-Vence by plane and bus. If you are travelling by car it will take around 7h 60m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Saint-Jean-de-Luz to Saint-Paul-de-Vence is to fly and then take the bus which takes around 2h 55m and will set you back approx €145 ($145).

The cheapest way to travel between Saint-Jean-de-Luz and Saint-Paul-de-Vence, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around €58 ($58) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Saint-Jean-de-Luz and Saint-Paul-de-Vence. It typically takes around 10h 25m and departs once daily.

There are no direct train services that runs from Saint-Jean-de-Luz to Saint-Paul-de-Vence. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Toulouse Matabiau, Marseille St Charles and Antibes. These services run once daily and will take a minimum of 10h 25m.

SNCF and TGV inOui run train services between Saint-Jean-de-Luz and Saint-Paul-de-Vence. Trains depart once daily and will take around 10h 25m, 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 Saint-Jean-de-Luz and Saint-Paul-de-Vence. It typically takes around 16h 35m and departs 6 times a week.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Saint-Jean-de-Luz to Saint-Paul-de-Vence. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in San Sebastian / Donostia and Nice Airport. These services run 6 times a week and will take a minimum of 16h 35m.

FlixBus run regular bus services between Saint-Jean-de-Luz and Saint-Paul-de-Vence. Buses run 6 times a week and take around 16h 35m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Saint-Jean-de-Luz to Saint-Paul-de-Vence. We recommend that you fly from Biarritz (BIQ) to Nice (NCE) then take the bus to Village Saint-Paul de Venc. instead which will take 2h 55m.

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 Saint-Jean-de-Luz and Saint-Paul-de-Vence. The distance is around 862km (536 miles) by road and it will take around 7h 60m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Saint-Jean-de-Luz to Saint-Paul-de-Vence is to fly and then take the bus which takes, on average, 2h 55m and will usually cost around €145 ($145).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Saint-Jean-de-Luz and Saint-Paul-de-Vence

Transport options from Saint-Jean-de-Luz to Saint-Paul-de-Vence
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Plane and Bus
2h 55m
€145($145)
hourly741km (460 miles)
Train
10h 25m
€230($230)
once daily985km (612 miles)
Bus
16h 35m
€58($58)
6 times a week1,029km (640 miles)
Drive
7h 60m
€155($155)
on demand862km (536 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