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

The distance between Saint-Paul-de-Vence and Nimes is around 274km (170 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 Saint-Paul-de-Vence to Nimes 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 NimesSaint-Paul-de-Vence if you're planning a return trip.

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Plane and Train

Fly from Nice (NCE) to Marseille (MRS) then take the train to Nimes.

  • Duration3h 50m
  • Flight time1h 45m
  • Typical cost
    €215($215)
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Bus

Take the bus to Nîmes.

  • Duration4h 50m
  • Departsevery 20 mins
  • Typical cost
    €19($19)

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Drive

Drive to Nîmes.

  • Duration2h 45m
  • Distance274km (170 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Saint-Paul-de-Vence and Nimes

There are several options for getting from Saint-Paul-de-Vence to Nimes by bus, car, plane and train. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €15 ($15) and will take around 5h 15m. 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 €50 ($50).

The distance between Saint-Paul-de-Vence and Nimes is around 274km (170 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 222km (138 miles)

It takes around 4h 50m to get from Saint-Paul-de-Vence and Nimes by bus. If you are travelling by car it will take around 2h 45m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Saint-Paul-de-Vence to Nimes is to drive which takes around 2h 45m and will set you back approx €50 ($50).

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

Train travel

There is no train service that runs between Saint-Paul-de-Vence and Nimes. We recommend that you drive to Nîmes. instead which will take 2h 45m.

Bus travel

Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Saint-Paul-de-Vence and Nimes. It typically takes around 4h 50m and departs every 20 mins.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Saint-Paul-de-Vence to Nimes. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Aéroport Promenade Nice and Nice Airport. These services run every 20 mins and will take a minimum of 4h 50m.

FlixBus, Blablabus and Union Ivkoni run regular bus services between Saint-Paul-de-Vence and Nimes. Buses run every 20 mins and take around 4h 50m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Saint-Paul-de-Vence to Nimes. We recommend that you take the bus to Aéroport Promenade Nice then fly from Nice (NCE) to Lyon (LYS) then take the train to Nimes. instead which will take 2h 50m.

The closest major airport to Nimes is Montpellier Mediterranee Airport (MPL) (MPL) which is approximately 43km (27 miles) from Nimes. Marseille Provence Airport (MRS) (MRS) and Hyeres Airport (TLN) (TLN) 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 Nimes. The distance is around 274km (170 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 Saint-Paul-de-Vence to Nimes is to take the bus which takes, on average, 4h 50m and will usually cost around €19 ($19).

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

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Transport options from Saint-Paul-de-Vence to Nimes
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Plane and Train + 1 similar
3h 50m
€215($215)
once daily681km (423 miles)
Bus, Plane and Train2h 50m
€225($225)
once daily549km (341 miles)
Bus + 1 similar
4h 50m
€19($19)
every 20 mins293km (182 miles)
Bus to Nîmes5h 15m
€15($15)
twice daily291km (181 miles)
Drive
2h 45m
€50($50)
on demand274km (170 miles)

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Airports near Nimes

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

MPL
Montpellier Mediterranee Airport (MPL)
Domestic Airport
Distance
43km (27 miles) from Nimes
MRS
Marseille Provence Airport (MRS)
International Airport
Distance
82km (51 miles) from Nimes
TLN
Hyeres Airport (TLN)
Domestic Airport
Distance
167km (104 miles) from Nimes