There are 4 ways to get from Vence to La Ciotat by bus, train, or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Line 09 bus, train, line 352 bus
best- Take the bus from L'Ara to Gare Cagnes-sur-Merbus 09
- Take the train from Cagnes-sur-Mer to Cannestrain C3 / ...
- Take the train from Cannes to Toulontrain Tgv
- Take the train from Toulon to La Ciotattrain Ter
- Take the bus from Gare La Ciotat-Ceyreste to Républiquebus 352
3h 24mLine 09 bus, bus, line 79 bus
cheapest- Take the bus from L'Ara to Grand Arénasbus 09
- Take the bus from Nice - Airport Bus Station Terminal 1 to Marseille - Saint-Charles Bus Stationbus
- Take the bus from Castellane Schweitzer to Office de Tourismebus 79
5h 13m€22–32Drive 168.8 km
- Drive from Vence to La Ciotatcar 168.8 km
2h 20m€27–39Train
- Take the train from Cagnes-sur-Mer to Les Arcs - Draguignantrain C13
- Take the train from Les Arcs Draguignan to Toulon Sainte-Mussetrain Ter
4h 35m€38–69
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Vence to La Ciotat is to line 09 bus and bus and line 79 bus which costs €21 - €35 and takes 5h 13m.
The fastest way to get from Vence to La Ciotat is to drive which takes 2h 20m and costs €27 - €40.
No, there is no direct bus from Vence to La Ciotat. However, there are services departing from L'Ara and arriving at Office de Tourisme via Nice - Airport Bus Station Terminal 1 and Castellane Schweitzer. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 13m.
No, there is no direct train from Vence to La Ciotat. However, there are services departing from Cagnes-sur-Mer and arriving at La Ciotat via Les Arcs Draguignan and Toulon Sainte-Musse. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 35m.
The distance between Vence and La Ciotat is 191 km. The road distance is 168.8 km.
The best way to get from Vence to La Ciotat without a car is to line 09 bus and train and line 352 bus which takes 3h 24m and costs .
It takes approximately 3h 24m to get from Vence to La Ciotat, including transfers.
Vence to La Ciotat bus services, operated by Lignes d'Azur, depart from L'Ara station.
Vence to La Ciotat train services, operated by ZOU!, depart from Cagnes-sur-Mer station.
The best way to get from Vence to La Ciotat is to line 09 bus and bus and line 79 bus which takes 5h 13m and costs €21 - €35. Alternatively, you can train, which costs €35 - €70 and takes 4h 35m.
What companies run services between Vence, Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur, France and La Ciotat, France?
You can take a bus from L'Ara to Office de Tourisme via Grand Arénas, Nice - Airport Bus Station Terminal 1, Marseille - Saint-Charles Bus Station, Saint-Charles, Castellane, and Castellane Schweitzer in around 5h 13m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Vence Rocade to République via Gare Cagnes-sur-Mer, Cagnes-sur-Mer, Les Arcs Draguignan, Toulon Sainte-Musse, La Ciotat, and Gare La Ciotat-Ceyreste in around 4h 35m.
- Phone
- +33 4 13 94 30 50
- Website
- ZOU!
Train from Cagnes-sur-Mer to Cannes
- Ave. Duration
- 22 min
- Frequency
- Every 10 minutes
- Schedules at
- ZOU!
Train from Cagnes-sur-Mer to Les Arcs - Draguignan
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Schedules at
- ZOU!
- Phone
- +33 4 13 94 30 50
- Website
- Zou! Lignes Express Régionales
Train from Cagnes-sur-Mer to Cannes
- Ave. Duration
- 24 min
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- €5–7
- Website
- Zou! Lignes Express Régionales
Train from Cannes to Toulon
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 19m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €30–45
- Website
- Zou! Lignes Express Régionales
Train from Toulon to La Ciotat
- Ave. Duration
- 27 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €8–11
- Website
- Zou! Lignes Express Régionales
Train from Cagnes-sur-Mer to Les Arcs - Draguignan
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 16m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €20–28
- Website
- Zou! Lignes Express Régionales
Train from Les Arcs Draguignan to Toulon Sainte-Musse
- Ave. Duration
- 57 min
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €17–23
- Website
- Zou! Lignes Express Régionales
- Phone
- +33 1 84 94 36 35
- Website
- TGV inOui
Train from Cannes to Toulon
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 14m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €24–40
- Website
- TGV inOui
Rome2Rio's guide to Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +33 1 84 94 36 35
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
Train from Cannes to Toulon
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 12m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- €21–40
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
Train from Toulon to La Ciotat
- Ave. Duration
- 27 min
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- €5–9
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
Train from Les Arcs Draguignan to Toulon Sainte-Musse
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 1m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €11–19
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
- Phone
- +33 810 06 10 06
- Website
- Lignes d'Azur
Bus from L'Ara to Gare Cagnes-sur-Mer
- Ave. Duration
- 20 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €2
- Website
- Lignes d'Azur
Bus from L'Ara to Grand Arénas
- Ave. Duration
- 47 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €2
- Website
- Lignes d'Azur
- Phone
- 04 42 08 90 90
- Website
- La Ciotat - Ciotabus
Bus from Gare La Ciotat-Ceyreste to République
- Ave. Duration
- 17 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Schedules at
- La Ciotat - Ciotabus
- Phone
- +3 318 576 2228
- Website
- BlaBlaCar Bus
Bus from Nice - Airport Bus Station Terminal 1 to Marseille - Saint-Charles Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 20m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- €12–20
- Website
- BlaBlaCar Bus
- Phone
- 0 800 713 137
- Website
- Lecar Aix-Marseille
Bus from Castellane Schweitzer to Office de Tourisme
- Ave. Duration
- 41 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €6–9
- Schedules at
- Lecar Aix-Marseille
Want to know more about travelling around France
Rome2Rio's Travel Guide series provide vital information for the global traveller. Filled with useful and timely travel information, the guides answer all the hard questions - such as 'How do I buy a ticket?', 'Should I book online before I travel? ', 'How much should I expect to pay?', 'Do the trains and buses have Wifi?' - to help you get the most out of your next trip.
Related travel guides
5 delightfully under-the-radar French towns you need to visit
Read the travel guide
Train travel in France: A guide to SNCF
Read the travel guide
Booking & Getting There
Vence to La Ciotat bus services, operated by Lignes d'Azur, arrive at Grand Arénas station.
Vence to La Ciotat train services, operated by ZOU!, arrive at Les Arcs - Draguignan station.
Yes, the driving distance between Vence to La Ciotat is 169 km. It takes approximately 2h 20m to drive from Vence to La Ciotat.
There are 5962+ hotels available in La Ciotat.


























