How to travel from Versailles to Verdon Gorge, France

The distance between Versailles and Verdon Gorge is around 791km (492 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly and then take the bus which takes around 4h 25m.

11 routes found

We've found 11 different ways to get from Versailles to Verdon Gorge by train, bus, car, plane and taxi. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

👋 Also check out Verdon GorgeVersailles if you're planning a return trip.

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Fly to Marseille (MRS), Bus

Fly from Paris Orly (ORY) to Marseille (MRS) then take the bus to Riez - Pré de Foire.

  • Duration4h 25m
  • Flight time1h 15m
  • Typical cost
    €250($250)
Operated by

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4 similiar routes

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Train

Take the train to Les Arcs Draguignan.

  • Duration6h 15m
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    €325($325)

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Bus

Take the bus to Aix-en-Provence and then to Riez - Pré de Foire.

  • Duration12h 30m
  • Departstwice daily
  • Typical cost
    €135($135)
Operated by

Multiple bus operators

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Train and Bus

Take the train to Lyon Part Dieu and then to Aix En Provence Tgv then take the bus to Riez - Pré de Foire.

  • Duration6hrs
  • Departs6 times a week
  • Typical cost
    €250($250)
Operated by

Multiple operators

1 similiar route

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Drive

Drive to Verdon Gorge.

  • Duration8h 30m
  • Distance818km (508 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Versailles and Verdon Gorge

There are several options for getting from Versailles to Verdon Gorge by train, bus, car, plane and taxi. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €135 ($135) and will take around 12h 30m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and then take the bus and arrive in approximately 4h 25m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €250 ($250).

The distance between Versailles and Verdon Gorge is around 791km (492 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 648km (403 miles)

It takes around 6h 15m to get from Versailles and Verdon Gorge by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 8h 30m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Versailles to Verdon Gorge is to fly and then take the bus which takes around 4h 25m and will set you back approx €250 ($250).

The cheapest way to travel between Versailles and Verdon Gorge, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around €135 ($135) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Versailles and Verdon Gorge. It typically takes around 6h 15m and departs once daily.

There are no direct train services that runs from Versailles to Verdon Gorge. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Gare d'Austerlitz, Paris Gare De Lyon and Les Arcs Draguignan. These services run once daily and will take a minimum of 6h 15m.

TGV inOui and SNCF run train services between Versailles and Verdon Gorge. Trains depart once daily and will take around 6h 15m, 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 Versailles and Verdon Gorge. It typically takes around 12h 30m and departs twice daily.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Versailles to Verdon Gorge. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Paris Charenton, Gare de Bercy, Paris City Centre - Bercy Seine, Aix-en-Provence, Gare Routière and Riez - Pré de Foire. These services run twice daily and will take a minimum of 12h 30m.

Blablabus, FlixBus and Zou! LER run regular bus services between Versailles and Verdon Gorge. Buses run twice daily and take around 12h 30m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Versailles to Verdon Gorge. We recommend that you fly from Paris Orly (ORY) to Nice (NCE) then take the bus to Castellane - Place Marcel Sauvaire. instead which will take 4h 55m.

The closest major airport to Verdon Gorge is Nice Côte d'Azur Airport (NCE) (NCE) which is approximately 71km (44 miles) from Verdon Gorge. 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 Versailles and Verdon Gorge. The distance is around 818km (508 miles) by road and it will take around 8h 30m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Versailles to Verdon Gorge is to take the train which takes, on average, 6h 15m and will usually cost around €325 ($325).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Versailles and Verdon Gorge

Transport options from Versailles to Verdon Gorge
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Fly to Marseille (MRS), Bus + 4 similar
4h 25m
€250($250)
6 times a week791km (492 miles)
Plane and Bus4h 55m
€260($260)
once daily847km (526 miles)
Fly to Marseille (MRS), Bus5h 10m
€255($255)
6 times a week842km (523 miles)
Fly to Nice (NCE), Bus5h 40m
€255($255)
once daily891km (554 miles)
Train, Plane and Taxi5h 10m
€305($305)
every 3 hours896km (557 miles)
Train + 1 similar
6h 15m
€325($325)
once daily962km (598 miles)
Train to Les Arcs Draguignan12h 60m
€235($235)
once daily966km (600 miles)
Bus
12h 30m
€135($135)
twice daily904km (561 miles)
Train and Bus + 1 similar
6hrs
€250($250)
6 times a week872km (542 miles)
Train to Massy - Palaiseau, bus10h 35m
€210($210)
twice a week907km (564 miles)
Drive
8h 30m
€110($110)
on demand818km (508 miles)

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Airlines

Airports near Verdon Gorge

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

NCE
Nice Côte d'Azur Airport (NCE)
International Airport
Distance
71km (44 miles) from Verdon Gorge
TLN
Hyeres Airport (TLN)
Domestic Airport
Distance
74km (46 miles) from Verdon Gorge
MRS
Marseille Provence Airport (MRS)
International Airport
Distance
95km (59 miles) from Verdon Gorge