How to travel from Arcachon to Saint-Tropez, France

The distance between Arcachon and Saint-Tropez is around 762km (473 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train, then fly and then take a ferry which takes around 4h 55m.

6 routes found

We've found 6 different ways to get from Arcachon to Saint-Tropez by train, bus, car, plane and ferry. 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 Ferry

Take the train to Pessac Alouette then fly from Bordeaux (BOD) to Nice (NCE) then take the train to St Raphael Valescure then take a ferry to Saint-Tropez.

  • Duration4h 55m
  • Flight time1h 20m
  • Typical cost
    €160($160)
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Train

Take the train to Bordeaux St Jean then Marseille St Charles and then to St Raphael Valescure.

  • Duration9h 20m
  • Departsevery 4 hours
  • Typical cost
    €240($240)
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Train and Bus

Take the train to Bordeaux St Jean then take the bus to Toulon and then to Gare Routière Saint-Tropez.

  • Duration13h 20m
  • Departsevery 20 mins
  • Typical cost
    €49($49)
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Drive

Drive to Saint-Tropez.

  • Duration7h 40m
  • Distance802km (498 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Arcachon and Saint-Tropez

There are several options for getting from Arcachon to Saint-Tropez by train, bus, car, plane and ferry. The cheapest option is to take the train and then take the bus which costs around €47 ($47) and will take around 13h 25m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train, then fly and then take a ferry and arrive in approximately 4h 55m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €160 ($160).

The distance between Arcachon and Saint-Tropez is around 762km (473 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 644km (400 miles)

It takes around 9h 20m to get from Arcachon and Saint-Tropez by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 7h 40m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Arcachon to Saint-Tropez is to take the train, then fly and then take a ferry which takes around 4h 55m and will set you back approx €160 ($160).

The cheapest way to travel between Arcachon and Saint-Tropez, if you exclude driving, is to take the train and then take the bus which will typically cost around €47 ($47) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Arcachon and Saint-Tropez. It typically takes around 9h 20m and departs every 4 hours.

There are no direct train services that runs from Arcachon to Saint-Tropez. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Bordeaux St Jean, Marseille St Charles and St Raphael Valescure. These services run every 4 hours and will take a minimum of 9h 20m.

SNCF, TGV inOui and Swiss Railways run train services between Arcachon and Saint-Tropez. Trains depart every 4 hours and will take around 9h 20m, however, this may vary depending on the particular service and whether it runs express or stops all stations.

Bus travel

Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Arcachon and Saint-Tropez. We recommend that you take the train to Pessac Alouette then fly from Bordeaux (BOD) to Nice (NCE) then take the train to St Raphael Valescure then take a ferry to Saint-Tropez. instead which will take 4h 55m.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Arcachon to Saint-Tropez. We recommend that you take the train to Pessac Alouette then fly from Bordeaux (BOD) to Nice (NCE) then take the train to St Raphael Valescure then take a ferry to Saint-Tropez. instead which will take 4h 55m.

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 Arcachon and Saint-Tropez. The distance is around 802km (498 miles) by road and it will take around 7h 40m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Arcachon to Saint-Tropez is to take the train which takes, on average, 9h 20m and will usually cost around €240 ($240).

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Transport options from Arcachon to Saint-Tropez
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train, Plane and Ferry + 1 similar
4h 55m
€160($160)
twice daily791km (491 miles)
Train to Pessac Alouette, plane and ferry5h 30m
€150($150)
twice daily762km (473 miles)
Train
9h 20m
€240($240)
every 4 hours935km (581 miles)
Train and Bus + 1 similar
13h 20m
€49($49)
every 20 mins850km (528 miles)
Train to Bordeaux St Jean, bus13h 25m
€47($47)
4 times a week858km (533 miles)
Drive
7h 40m
€145($145)
on demand802km (498 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