How to travel from La Rochelle to Saint-Tropez, France

The distance between La Rochelle and Saint-Tropez is around 879km (546 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train, then fly and then take a ferry which takes around 6h 5m.

9 routes found

We've found 9 different ways to get from La Rochelle 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 Nantes then fly from Nantes (NTE) to Nice (NCE) then take the train to St Raphael Valescure then take a ferry to Saint-Tropez.

  • Duration6h 5m
  • Flight time1h 30m
  • Typical cost
    €190($190)
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Train

Take the train to Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2 and then to St Raphael Valescure.

  • Duration8h 55m
  • Departsevery 4 hours
  • Typical cost
    €370($370)
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Bus

Take the bus to Bordeaux City Centre then Toulon and then to Gare Routière - ST TROPEZ.

  • Duration15h 10m
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    €62($62)
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Drive

Drive to Saint-Tropez.

  • Duration8h 45m
  • Distance926km (575 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between La Rochelle and Saint-Tropez

There are several options for getting from La Rochelle to Saint-Tropez by train, bus, car, plane and ferry. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €62 ($62) and will take around 15h 10m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train, then fly and then take a ferry and arrive in approximately 6h 5m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €190 ($190).

The distance between La Rochelle and Saint-Tropez is around 879km (546 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 694km (431 miles)

It takes around 8h 55m to get from La Rochelle and Saint-Tropez by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 8h 45m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from La Rochelle to Saint-Tropez is to take the train, then fly and then take a ferry which takes around 6h 5m and will set you back approx €190 ($190).

The cheapest way to travel between La Rochelle and Saint-Tropez, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around €62 ($62) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between La Rochelle and Saint-Tropez. It typically takes around 8h 55m and departs every 4 hours.

There are no direct train services that runs from La Rochelle to Saint-Tropez. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2, Montparnasse Bienvenue, Bercy, Paris Gare De Lyon and St Raphael Valescure. These services run every 4 hours and will take a minimum of 8h 55m.

TGV inOui run train services between La Rochelle and Saint-Tropez. Trains depart every 4 hours and will take around 8h 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 La Rochelle and Saint-Tropez. It typically takes around 15h 10m and departs once daily.

There are no direct bus services that runs from La Rochelle to Saint-Tropez. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Bordeaux City Centre and Toulon. These services run once daily and will take a minimum of 15h 10m.

Blablabus, FlixBus and ZOU! Var run regular bus services between La Rochelle and Saint-Tropez. Buses run once daily and take around 15h 10m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from La Rochelle to Saint-Tropez. We recommend that you take the train to Nantes then fly from Nantes (NTE) to Nice (NCE) then take the train to St Raphael Valescure then take a ferry to Saint-Tropez. instead which will take 6h 5m.

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 La Rochelle and Saint-Tropez. The distance is around 926km (575 miles) by road and it will take around 8h 45m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from La Rochelle to Saint-Tropez is to take the train which takes, on average, 8h 55m and will usually cost around €370 ($370).

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Compare travel optionsbetween La Rochelle and Saint-Tropez

Transport options from La Rochelle to Saint-Tropez
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train, Plane and Ferry + 5 similar
6h 5m
€190($190)
twice daily1,033km (642 miles)
Train to Bordeaux St Jean, plane and ferry6h 35m
€175($175)
twice daily945km (587 miles)
Train, Plane and Bus7h 5m
€175($175)
4 times a day998km (620 miles)
Train to Nantes, plane and ferry7h 20m
€230($230)
once daily1,175km (730 miles)
Train to Bordeaux St Jean, plane and bus7h 40m
€120($120)
4 times a day879km (546 miles)
Train to Nantes, plane and ferry7h 50m
€230($230)
twice daily1,238km (770 miles)
Train
8h 55m
€370($370)
every 4 hours1,412km (877 miles)
Bus
15h 10m
€62($62)
once daily988km (614 miles)
Drive
8h 45m
€125($125)
on demand926km (575 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