How to travel from Besançon to Saint-Tropez, France

The distance between Besançon and Saint-Tropez is around 612km (380 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train, then fly and then take a ferry which takes around 5h 25m.

6 routes found

We've found 6 different ways to get from Besançon 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.

👋 Also check out Saint-TropezBesançon if you're planning a return trip.

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Train to Mulhouse, plane and ferry

Take the train to Mulhouse then fly from Basel (BSL) to Nice (NCE) then take the train to St Raphael Valescure then take a ferry to Saint-Tropez.

  • Duration5h 25m
  • Flight time1h 20m
  • Typical cost
    €195($195)
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Train

Take the train to Dijon Ville and then to St Raphael Valescure.

  • Duration6h 50m
  • Departs4 times a day
  • Typical cost
    €225($225)
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Bus

Take the bus to Lyon Perrache then Toulon and then to Gare Routière Saint-Tropez.

  • Duration11h 20m
  • Departstwice daily
  • Typical cost
    €41($41)
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Drive

Drive to Saint-Tropez.

  • Duration6h 25m
  • Distance666km (414 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Besançon and Saint-Tropez

There are several options for getting from Besançon to Saint-Tropez by train, bus, car, plane and ferry. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €41 ($41) and will take around 11h 20m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train, then fly and then take a ferry and arrive in approximately 5h 25m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €195 ($195).

The distance between Besançon and Saint-Tropez is around 612km (380 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 444km (276 miles)

It takes around 6h 50m to get from Besançon and Saint-Tropez by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 6h 25m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Besançon to Saint-Tropez is to take the train, then fly and then take a ferry which takes around 5h 25m and will set you back approx €195 ($195).

The cheapest way to travel between Besançon and Saint-Tropez, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around €41 ($41) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Besançon and Saint-Tropez. It typically takes around 6h 50m and departs 4 times a day.

There are no direct train services that runs from Besançon to Saint-Tropez. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Dijon Ville and St Raphael Valescure. These services run 4 times a day and will take a minimum of 6h 50m.

SNCF, Swiss Railways and TGV inOui run train services between Besançon and Saint-Tropez. Trains depart 4 times a day and will take around 6h 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 Besançon and Saint-Tropez. It typically takes around 11h 20m and departs twice daily.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Besançon to Saint-Tropez. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Lyon Perrache and Toulon. These services run twice daily and will take a minimum of 11h 20m.

FlixBus, Blablabus and ZOU! Var run regular bus services between Besançon and Saint-Tropez. Buses run twice daily and take around 11h 20m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Besançon to Saint-Tropez. We recommend that you take the train to Lyon Part Dieu 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 6h 40m.

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 Besançon and Saint-Tropez. The distance is around 666km (414 miles) by road and it will take around 6h 25m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Besançon to Saint-Tropez is to take the train which takes, on average, 6h 50m and will usually cost around €225 ($225).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Besançon and Saint-Tropez

Transport options from Besançon to Saint-Tropez
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train to Mulhouse, plane and ferry + 2 similar
5h 25m
€195($195)
twice daily701km (435 miles)
Train, Plane and Ferry6h 40m
€280($280)
twice daily629km (391 miles)
Train to Mouchard, plane and ferry6h 45m
€205($205)
once daily612km (380 miles)
Train
6h 50m
€225($225)
4 times a day799km (497 miles)
Bus
11h 20m
€41($41)
twice daily713km (443 miles)
Drive
6h 25m
€120($120)
on demand666km (414 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