How to travel from Les Sables-dʼOlonne to Saint-Tropez, France

The distance between Les Sables-dʼOlonne and Saint-Tropez is around 1,003km (624 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train, then fly and then take a ferry which takes around 5h 60m.

6 routes found

We've found 6 different ways to get from Les Sables-dʼOlonne 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-TropezLes Sables-dʼOlonne if you're planning a return trip.

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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.

  • Duration5h 60m
  • Flight time1h 35m
  • Typical cost
    €180($180)
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Train

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

  • Duration9h 30m
  • Departstwice daily
  • Typical cost
    €320($320)
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Bus

Take the bus to La Rochelle, Bordeaux Saint-Jean then Toulon and then to Gare Routière Saint-Tropez.

  • Duration17h 25m
  • Departs5 times a week
  • Typical cost
    €67($67)
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Drive

Drive to Saint-Tropez.

  • Duration10hrs
  • Distance1,074km (667 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Les Sables-dʼOlonne and Saint-Tropez

There are several options for getting from Les Sables-dʼOlonne to Saint-Tropez by train, bus, car, plane and ferry. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €67 ($67) and will take around 17h 25m. 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 60m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €180 ($180).

The distance between Les Sables-dʼOlonne and Saint-Tropez is around 1,003km (624 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 755km (469 miles)

It takes around 9h 30m to get from Les Sables-dʼOlonne and Saint-Tropez by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 10hrs to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Les Sables-dʼOlonne to Saint-Tropez is to take the train, then fly and then take a ferry which takes around 5h 60m and will set you back approx €180 ($180).

The cheapest way to travel between Les Sables-dʼOlonne and Saint-Tropez, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around €67 ($67) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Les Sables-dʼOlonne and Saint-Tropez. It typically takes around 9h 30m and departs twice daily.

There are no direct train services that runs from Les Sables-dʼOlonne to Saint-Tropez. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2, Montparnasse Bienvenue, Bercy, Gare de Lyon and St Raphael Valescure. These services run twice daily and will take a minimum of 9h 30m.

TGV inOui and SNCF run train services between Les Sables-dʼOlonne and Saint-Tropez. Trains depart twice daily and will take around 9h 30m, 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 Les Sables-dʼOlonne and Saint-Tropez. It typically takes around 17h 25m and departs twice daily.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Les Sables-dʼOlonne to Saint-Tropez. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in La Roche Sur Yon, La Rochelle, Bordeaux Saint-Jean and Toulon. These services run twice daily and will take a minimum of 17h 25m.

FlixBus, Blablabus and ZOU! Var run regular bus services between Les Sables-dʼOlonne and Saint-Tropez. Buses run twice daily and take around 17h 25m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Les Sables-dʼOlonne 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 5h 60m.

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 Les Sables-dʼOlonne and Saint-Tropez. The distance is around 1,074km (667 miles) by road and it will take around 10hrs in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Les Sables-dʼOlonne to Saint-Tropez is to take the train which takes, on average, 9h 30m and will usually cost around €320 ($320).

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Transport options from Les Sables-dʼOlonne to Saint-Tropez
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train, Plane and Ferry + 2 similar
5h 60m
€180($180)
twice daily1,003km (624 miles)
Train to Nantes, plane and ferry6h 30m
€190($190)
twice daily1,005km (625 miles)
Train to Nantes, plane and ferry7hrs
€190($190)
once daily1,144km (711 miles)
Train
9h 30m
€320($320)
twice daily1,445km (898 miles)
Bus
17h 25m
€67($67)
5 times a week1,103km (686 miles)
Drive
10hrs
€195($195)
on demand1,074km (667 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