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

The distance between Saint-Paul-de-Vence and Montpellier 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 Saint-Paul-de-Vence to Montpellier by bus, car, plane and train. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

👋 Also check out MontpellierSaint-Paul-de-Vence if you're planning a return trip.

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Fly

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

  • Duration4hrs
  • Flight time2h 50m
  • Typical cost
    €295($295)
Operated byAir France+ 2 others

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Bus

Take the bus to Montpellier.

  • Duration5h 55m
  • Departsevery 4 hours
  • Typical cost
    €23($23)

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Drive

Drive to Montpellier.

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

There are several options for getting from Saint-Paul-de-Vence to Montpellier by bus, car, plane and train. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €16 ($16) and will take around 6h 5m. 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 Saint-Paul-de-Vence and Montpellier is around 320km (199 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 261km (162 miles)

It takes around 5h 55m to get from Saint-Paul-de-Vence and Montpellier by bus. If you are travelling by car it will take around 3h 10m to drive there.

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

The cheapest way to travel between Saint-Paul-de-Vence and Montpellier, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around €16 ($16) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

There is no train service that runs between Saint-Paul-de-Vence and Montpellier. We recommend that you drive to Montpellier. instead which will take 3h 10m.

Bus travel

Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Saint-Paul-de-Vence and Montpellier. It typically takes around 5h 55m and departs every 4 hours.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Saint-Paul-de-Vence to Montpellier. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Aéroport Promenade Nice and Nice Airport. These services run every 4 hours and will take a minimum of 5h 55m.

FlixBus, Blablabus and Union Ivkoni run regular bus services between Saint-Paul-de-Vence and Montpellier. Buses run every 4 hours and take around 5h 55m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

Yes you can fly from Saint-Paul-de-Vence and Montpellier. Flights depart from Nice (NCE) and arrive at Montpellier (MPL) - via Paris Charles de Gaulle (CDG). The flight takes around 2h 50m.

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

The flight from Saint-Paul-de-Vence to Montpellier typically takes around 2h 50m. Flights depart from Nice (NCE) and and arrive into Montpellier (MPL).

The closest major airport to Montpellier is Montpellier Mediterranee Airport (MPL) (MPL) which is approximately 8km (5 miles) from Montpellier. Marseille Provence Airport (MRS) (MRS) and Mazamet Airport (DCM) (DCM) 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-Paul-de-Vence and Montpellier. 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 Saint-Paul-de-Vence to Montpellier is to take the bus which takes, on average, 5h 55m and will usually cost around €23 ($23).

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Transport options from Saint-Paul-de-Vence to Montpellier
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Fly + 3 similar
4hrs
€295($295)
hourly1,332km (827 miles)
Plane and Train3h 20m
€230($230)
once daily599km (372 miles)
Fly to Marseille (MRS), Train4h 20m
€215($215)
once daily731km (454 miles)
Fly to Toulouse (TLS), Train4h 30m
€160($160)
every 4 hours744km (462 miles)
Bus + 1 similar
5h 55m
€23($23)
every 4 hours379km (235 miles)
Bus to Montpellier6h 5m
€16($16)
4 times a day345km (214 miles)
Drive
3h 10m
€58($58)
on demand320km (199 miles)

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Airports near Montpellier

The following major airports near Montpellier offer regular flights to various popular destinations within France and internationally.

MPL
Montpellier Mediterranee Airport (MPL)
Domestic Airport
Distance
8km (5 miles) from Montpellier
MRS
Marseille Provence Airport (MRS)
International Airport
Distance
110km (68 miles) from Montpellier
DCM
Mazamet Airport (DCM)
Domestic Airport
Distance
128km (80 miles) from Montpellier