How to travel from Chamonix to Saint-Tropez, France

The distance between Chamonix and Saint-Tropez is around 557km (346 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive which takes around 5h 50m.

5 routes found

We've found 5 different ways to get from Chamonix to Saint-Tropez by bus, train, ferry, car and plane. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

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

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Bus, Plane, Train and Ferry

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.

  • Duration6h 30m
  • Flight time55min
  • Typical cost
    €255($255)
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Train

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

  • Duration8h 15m
  • Departs5 times a day
  • Typical cost
    €360($360)
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Bus

Take the bus to Lyon - Perrache Bus Station then Toulon and then to Gare Routière - ST TROPEZ.

  • Duration10h 55m
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    €36($36)
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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.

  • Duration7h 10m
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    €125($125)
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Drive

Drive to Saint-Tropez.

  • Duration5h 50m
  • Distance557km (346 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Chamonix and Saint-Tropez

There are several options for getting from Chamonix to Saint-Tropez by bus, train, ferry, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €36 ($36) and will take around 10h 55m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can drive and arrive in approximately 5h 50m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €75 ($75).

The distance between Chamonix and Saint-Tropez is around 557km (346 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 296km (184 miles)

It takes around 7h 10m to get from Chamonix and Saint-Tropez by bus, train and ferry. If you are travelling by car it will take around 5h 50m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Chamonix to Saint-Tropez is to drive which takes around 5h 50m and will set you back approx €75 ($75).

The cheapest way to travel between Chamonix and Saint-Tropez, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around €36 ($36) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Chamonix and Saint-Tropez. It typically takes around 8h 15m and departs 5 times a day.

There are no direct train services that runs from Chamonix to Saint-Tropez. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in St-Gervais-les-Bains-le-Fayet, Bellegarde, Lyon Part Dieu and St-Raphaël-Valescure. These services run 5 times a day and will take a minimum of 8h 15m.

Swiss Railways, SNCF and TGV inOui run train services between Chamonix and Saint-Tropez. Trains depart 5 times a day and will take around 8h 15m, 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 Chamonix and Saint-Tropez. It typically takes around 10h 55m and departs once daily.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Chamonix to Saint-Tropez. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Lyon - Perrache Bus Station and Toulon. These services run once daily and will take a minimum of 10h 55m.

Blablabus, FlixBus and ZOU! Var run regular bus services between Chamonix and Saint-Tropez. Buses run once daily and take around 10h 55m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Chamonix 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 6h 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 Chamonix and Saint-Tropez. The distance is around 557km (346 miles) by road and it will take around 5h 50m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Chamonix to Saint-Tropez is to take the bus, then take the train and then take a ferry which takes, on average, 7h 10m and will usually cost around €125 ($125).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Chamonix and Saint-Tropez

Transport options from Chamonix to Saint-Tropez
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Bus, Plane, Train and Ferry
6h 30m
€255($255)
twice daily600km (373 miles)
Train
8h 15m
€360($360)
5 times a day767km (476 miles)
Bus
10h 55m
€36($36)
once daily719km (447 miles)
Bus, Train and Ferry
7h 10m
€125($125)
once daily712km (442 miles)
Drive
5h 50m
€75($75)
on demand557km (346 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