How to travel from Chambéry to Saint-Tropez, France

The distance between Chambéry and Saint-Tropez is around 462km (287 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 30m.

5 routes found

We've found 5 different ways to get from Chambéry 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-TropezChambéry if you're planning a return trip.

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Train, Plane and Ferry

Take the train to Geneve then fly from Geneva (GVA) to Nice (NCE) then take the train to St Raphael Valescure then take a ferry to Saint-Tropez.

  • Duration5h 15m
  • Flight time1hr
  • Typical cost
    €145($145)
Operated by

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Train

Take the train to Valence TGV Rhône-Alpes Sud then Marseille St Charles and then to St Raphael Valescure.

  • Duration5h 20m
  • Departsevery 4 hours
  • Typical cost
    €290($290)
Operated by

Multiple train operators

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Bus

Take the bus to Aix-en-Provence then Toulon - Gare SNCF and then to Gare Routière Saint-Tropez.

  • Duration9h 10m
  • Departstwice daily
  • Typical cost
    €24($24)
Operated by

Multiple bus operators

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Drive

Drive to Saint-Tropez.

  • Duration4h 35m
  • Distance467km (290 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Chambéry and Saint-Tropez

There are several options for getting from Chambéry to Saint-Tropez by train, bus, car, plane and ferry. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €24 ($24) and will take around 9h 10m. 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 30m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €235 ($235).

The distance between Chambéry and Saint-Tropez is around 462km (287 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 261km (162 miles)

It takes around 5h 20m to get from Chambéry and Saint-Tropez by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 4h 35m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Chambéry to Saint-Tropez is to take the bus, then fly, then take the train and then take a ferry which takes around 4h 30m and will set you back approx €235 ($235).

The cheapest way to travel between Chambéry and Saint-Tropez, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around €24 ($24) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Chambéry and Saint-Tropez. It typically takes around 5h 20m and departs every 4 hours.

There are no direct train services that runs from Chambéry to Saint-Tropez. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Valence TGV Rhône-Alpes Sud, Marseille St Charles and St Raphael Valescure. These services run every 4 hours and will take a minimum of 5h 20m.

Swiss Railways, SNCF and TGV inOui run train services between Chambéry and Saint-Tropez. Trains depart every 4 hours and will take around 5h 20m, 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 Chambéry and Saint-Tropez. It typically takes around 9h 10m and departs twice daily.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Chambéry to Saint-Tropez. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Aix-en-Provence, Aix en Provence - La Beauvalle and Toulon - Gare SNCF. These services run twice daily and will take a minimum of 9h 10m.

FlixBus, Zou! LER and ZOU! Var run regular bus services between Chambéry and Saint-Tropez. Buses run twice daily and take around 9h 10m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Chambéry 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 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 Chambéry and Saint-Tropez. The distance is around 467km (290 miles) by road and it will take around 4h 35m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Chambéry to Saint-Tropez is to take the train which takes, on average, 5h 20m and will usually cost around €290 ($290).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Chambéry and Saint-Tropez

Transport options from Chambéry to Saint-Tropez
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train, Plane and Ferry + 1 similar
5h 15m
€145($145)
twice daily499km (310 miles)
Bus, Plane, Train and Ferry4h 30m
€235($235)
twice daily462km (287 miles)
Train
5h 20m
€290($290)
every 4 hours576km (358 miles)
Bus
9h 10m
€24($24)
twice daily512km (318 miles)
Drive
4h 35m
€84($84)
on demand467km (290 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