How to travel from Caen to Saint-Tropez, France

The distance between Caen and Saint-Tropez is around 947km (588 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly, then take the train and then take a ferry which takes around 4h 30m.

8 routes found

We've found 8 different ways to get from Caen 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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Plane, Train and Ferry

Fly from Caen (CFR) to Nice (NCE) then take the train to St Raphael Valescure then take a ferry to Saint-Tropez.

  • Duration4h 30m
  • Flight time1h 40m
  • Typical cost
    €225($225)
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Train

Take the train to Paris St Lazare and then to St Raphael Valescure.

  • Duration7h 55m
  • Departsevery 4 hours
  • Typical cost
    €315($315)
Operated by

Multiple train operators

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Bus

Take the bus to Paris City Centre - Bercy Seine then Toulon and then to Gare Routière - ST TROPEZ.

  • Duration16hrs
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    €48($48)
Operated by

Multiple bus operators

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Drive

Drive to Saint-Tropez.

  • Duration10h 30m
  • Distance1,104km (686 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Caen and Saint-Tropez

There are several options for getting from Caen to Saint-Tropez by train, bus, car, plane and ferry. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €48 ($48) and will take around 16hrs. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly, then take the train and then take a ferry and arrive in approximately 4h 30m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €225 ($225).

The distance between Caen and Saint-Tropez is around 947km (588 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 849km (528 miles)

It takes around 7h 55m to get from Caen and Saint-Tropez by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 10h 30m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Caen to Saint-Tropez is to fly, then take the train and then take a ferry which takes around 4h 30m and will set you back approx €225 ($225).

The cheapest way to travel between Caen and Saint-Tropez, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around €48 ($48) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Caen and Saint-Tropez. It typically takes around 7h 55m and departs every 4 hours.

There are no direct train services that runs from Caen to Saint-Tropez. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Paris St Lazare, Gare de Lyon and St Raphael Valescure. These services run every 4 hours and will take a minimum of 7h 55m.

SNCF and TGV inOui run train services between Caen and Saint-Tropez. Trains depart every 4 hours and will take around 7h 55m, 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 Caen and Saint-Tropez. It typically takes around 16hrs and departs once daily.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Caen to Saint-Tropez. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Paris City Centre - Bercy Seine and Toulon. These services run once daily and will take a minimum of 16hrs.

Blablabus, FlixBus and ZOU! Var run regular bus services between Caen and Saint-Tropez. Buses run once daily and take around 16hrs on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Caen to Saint-Tropez. We recommend that you fly from Caen (CFR) to Nice (NCE) then take the train to St Raphael Valescure then take a ferry to Saint-Tropez. instead which will take 4h 30m.

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 Caen and Saint-Tropez. The distance is around 1,104km (686 miles) by road and it will take around 10h 30m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Caen to Saint-Tropez is to take the train which takes, on average, 7h 55m and will usually cost around €315 ($315).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Caen and Saint-Tropez

Transport options from Caen to Saint-Tropez
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Plane, Train and Ferry + 4 similar
4h 30m
€225($225)
twice daily947km (588 miles)
Plane, Train and Bus5h 30m
€240($240)
4 times a day950km (590 miles)
Train, Plane and Bus5h 55m
€165($165)
every 20 mins1,017km (632 miles)
Train, Plane and Ferry6h 35m
€200($200)
twice daily1,030km (640 miles)
Train to Paris St Lazare, plane and ferry6h 50m
€195($195)
twice daily1,053km (654 miles)
Train
7h 55m
€315($315)
every 4 hours1,187km (738 miles)
Bus
16hrs
€48($48)
once daily1,164km (724 miles)
Drive
10h 30m
€150($150)
on demand1,104km (686 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