How to travel from Annecy to Saint-Tropez, France

The distance between Annecy and Saint-Tropez is around 442km (275 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the bus, then fly, then take the train and then take a ferry which takes around 4h 45m.

7 routes found

We've found 7 different ways to get from Annecy to Saint-Tropez by train, bus, ferry, 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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Bus, Plane and Train

Take the bus to Lyon - Saint-Exupéry Airport then fly from Lyon (LYS) to Marseille (MRS) then take the train to Toulon then take the bus to Gare Routière - ST TROPEZ.

  • Duration5h 45m
  • Flight time50min
  • Typical cost
    €250($250)
Operated by

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2 similiar routes

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Train

Take the train to Lyon Part Dieu and then to St-Raphaël-Valescure.

  • Duration6hrs
  • Departs5 times a day
  • Typical cost
    €300($300)
Operated by

Multiple train operators

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Bus

Take the bus to Aix-en-Provence then TOULON - Gare Routière - TOULON and then to Gare Routière - ST TROPEZ.

  • Duration9h 30m
  • Departs5 times a week
  • Typical cost
    €30($30)
Operated by

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Bus, Train and Ferry

Take the bus to Lyon - Saint-Exupéry Airport then take the train to St-Raphaël-Valescure then take a ferry to Saint-Tropez.

  • Duration5h 25m
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    €125($125)
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Drive

Drive to Saint-Tropez.

  • Duration5hrs
  • Distance525km (326 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Annecy and Saint-Tropez

There are several options for getting from Annecy to Saint-Tropez by train, bus, ferry, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €30 ($30) and will take around 9h 30m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the bus, then fly, then take the train and then take a ferry and arrive in approximately 4h 45m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €255 ($255).

The distance between Annecy and Saint-Tropez is around 442km (275 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 295km (183 miles)

It takes around 6hrs to get from Annecy and Saint-Tropez by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 5hrs to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Annecy to Saint-Tropez is to take the bus, then fly, then take the train and then take a ferry which takes around 4h 45m and will set you back approx €255 ($255).

The cheapest way to travel between Annecy and Saint-Tropez, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around €30 ($30) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Annecy and Saint-Tropez. It typically takes around 6hrs and departs 5 times a day.

There are no direct train services that runs from Annecy to Saint-Tropez. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Aix Les Bains Le Revard, Lyon Part Dieu and St-Raphaël-Valescure. These services run 5 times a day and will take a minimum of 6hrs.

Swiss Railways, SNCF and TGV inOui run train services between Annecy and Saint-Tropez. Trains depart 5 times a day and will take around 6hrs, 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 Annecy and Saint-Tropez. It typically takes around 9h 30m and departs 5 times a week.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Annecy to Saint-Tropez. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Aix-en-Provence, AIX EN Pce - La Beauvalle - AIX EN PROVENCE and TOULON - Gare Routière - TOULON. These services run 5 times a week and will take a minimum of 9h 30m.

FlixBus, Zou! LER and ZOU! Var run regular bus services between Annecy and Saint-Tropez. Buses run 5 times a week and take around 9h 30m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Annecy to Saint-Tropez. We recommend that you take the bus to Lyon - Saint-Exupéry Airport then fly from Lyon (LYS) to Nice (NCE) then take the train to St Raphael Valescure then take a ferry to Saint-Tropez. instead which will take 4h 45m.

The closest major airport to Saint-Tropez is Hyeres Airport (TLN) (TLN) which is approximately 44km (27 miles) from Saint-Tropez. Nice Côte d'Azur Airport (NCE) (NCE) 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 Annecy and Saint-Tropez. The distance is around 525km (326 miles) by road and it will take around 5hrs in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Annecy to Saint-Tropez is to take the train which takes, on average, 6hrs and will usually cost around €300 ($300).

How do I get from Annecy to Saint-Tropez

Compare travel optionsbetween Annecy and Saint-Tropez

Transport options from Annecy to Saint-Tropez
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Bus, Plane and Train + 2 similar
5h 45m
€250($250)
every 20 mins548km (340 miles)
Bus, Plane, Train and Ferry4h 45m
€255($255)
twice daily499km (310 miles)
Bus to Genève-Aéroport, gare routière, plane, train and ferry4h 55m
€120($120)
twice daily442km (275 miles)
Train
6hrs
€300($300)
5 times a day675km (419 miles)
Bus
9h 30m
€30($30)
5 times a week561km (348 miles)
Bus, Train and Ferry
5h 25m
€125($125)
once daily610km (379 miles)
Drive
5hrs
€71($71)
on demand525km (326 miles)

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Airports near Saint-Tropez

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

TLN
Hyeres Airport (TLN)
Domestic Airport
Distance
44km (27 miles) from Saint-Tropez
NCE
Nice Côte d'Azur Airport (NCE)
International Airport
Distance
63km (39 miles) from Saint-Tropez
MRS
Marseille Provence Airport (MRS)
International Airport
Distance
116km (72 miles) from Saint-Tropez