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

The distance between Valence and Saint-Paul-de-Vence is around 366km (227 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train, then fly and then take the bus which takes around 2h 20m.

5 routes found

We've found 5 different ways to get from Valence 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.

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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 20m
  • 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 4 hours
  • Typical cost
    €175($175)
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Bus

Take the bus to Nice Airport.

  • Duration6h 25m
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    €23($23)

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Drive

Drive to Saint-Paul-de-Vence.

  • Duration3h 30m
  • Distance366km (227 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Valence and Saint-Paul-de-Vence

There are several options for getting from Valence to Saint-Paul-de-Vence by train, bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €18 ($18) and will take around 6h 45m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train, then fly and then take the bus and arrive in approximately 2h 20m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €220 ($220).

The distance between Valence and Saint-Paul-de-Vence is around 366km (227 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 224km (139 miles)

It takes around 3h 50m to get from Valence and Saint-Paul-de-Vence by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 3h 30m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Valence to Saint-Paul-de-Vence is to take the train, then fly and then take the bus which takes around 2h 20m and will set you back approx €220 ($220).

The cheapest way to travel between Valence and Saint-Paul-de-Vence, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around €18 ($18) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Valence and Saint-Paul-de-Vence. It typically takes around 3h 50m and departs every 4 hours.

There are no direct train services that runs from Valence to Saint-Paul-de-Vence. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Valence Tgv Rhone-Alpes Sud, Marseille St Charles and Antibes. These services run every 4 hours and will take a minimum of 3h 50m.

TGV inOui and SNCF run train services between Valence and Saint-Paul-de-Vence. Trains depart every 4 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 Valence and Saint-Paul-de-Vence. It typically takes around 6h 25m and departs once daily.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Valence to Saint-Paul-de-Vence. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Nice Airport. These services run once daily and will take a minimum of 6h 25m.

FlixBus and Blablabus run regular bus services between Valence and Saint-Paul-de-Vence. Buses run once daily and take around 6h 25m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Valence 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 20m.

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 Valence and Saint-Paul-de-Vence. The distance is around 366km (227 miles) by road and it will take around 3h 30m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Valence to Saint-Paul-de-Vence is to take the train which takes, on average, 3h 50m and will usually cost around €175 ($175).

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

Transport options from Valence to Saint-Paul-de-Vence
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train, Plane and Bus
2h 20m
€220($220)
every 20 mins399km (248 miles)
Train
3h 50m
€175($175)
every 4 hours452km (281 miles)
Bus + 1 similar
6h 25m
€23($23)
once daily382km (238 miles)
Bus to Nice - Airport T26h 45m
€18($18)
once daily422km (263 miles)
Drive
3h 30m
€66($66)
on demand366km (227 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