How to travel from Lille to Saint-Tropez, France

The distance between Lille and Saint-Tropez is around 930km (578 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly, then take the train and then take a ferry which takes around 4h 40m.

10 routes found

We've found 10 different ways to get from Lille to Saint-Tropez by train, ferry, bus, car and plane. 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 Lille Lesquin (LIL) to Nice (NCE) then take the train to St Raphael Valescure then take a ferry to Saint-Tropez.

  • Duration4h 40m
  • Flight time1h 50m
  • Typical cost
    €175($175)
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4 similiar routes

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Train

Take the train to Marseille-Saint-Charles and then to St Raphael Valescure.

  • Duration6h 50m
  • Departsevery 20 mins
  • Typical cost
    €330($330)
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Bus via Paris

Take the bus to Paris then Fréjus - Saint-Raphaël and then to Gare Routière - ST TROPEZ.

  • Duration16h 45m
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    €51($51)
Operated by

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Train and Ferry

Take the train to Paris Nord and then to St Raphael Valescure then take a ferry to Saint-Tropez.

  • Duration7h 10m
  • Departstwice daily
  • Typical cost
    €240($240)
Operated by

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Drive

Drive to Saint-Tropez.

  • Duration10h 15m
  • Distance1,103km (686 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Lille and Saint-Tropez

There are several options for getting from Lille to Saint-Tropez by train, ferry, bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €51 ($51) and will take around 16h 45m. 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 40m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €175 ($175).

The distance between Lille and Saint-Tropez is around 930km (578 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 862km (536 miles)

It takes around 6h 50m to get from Lille and Saint-Tropez by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 10h 15m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Lille to Saint-Tropez is to fly, then take the train and then take a ferry which takes around 4h 40m and will set you back approx €175 ($175).

The cheapest way to travel between Lille and Saint-Tropez, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around €51 ($51) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Lille and Saint-Tropez. It typically takes around 6h 50m and departs every 20 mins.

There are no direct train services that runs from Lille to Saint-Tropez. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Marseille-Saint-Charles and St Raphael Valescure. These services run every 20 mins and will take a minimum of 6h 50m.

TGV inOui and SNCF run train services between Lille and Saint-Tropez. Trains depart every 20 mins and will take around 6h 50m, 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 Lille and Saint-Tropez. It typically takes around 17hrs and departs once daily.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Lille to Saint-Tropez. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Toulon. These services run once daily and will take a minimum of 17hrs.

FlixBus, ZOU! Var and Blablabus run regular bus services between Lille and Saint-Tropez. Buses run once daily and take around 17hrs on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Lille to Saint-Tropez. We recommend that you fly from Lille Lesquin (LIL) to Nice (NCE) then take the train to St Raphael Valescure then take a ferry to Saint-Tropez. instead which will take 4h 40m.

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 Lille and Saint-Tropez. The distance is around 1,103km (686 miles) by road and it will take around 10h 15m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Lille to Saint-Tropez is to take the train which takes, on average, 6h 50m and will usually cost around €330 ($330).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Lille and Saint-Tropez

Transport options from Lille to Saint-Tropez
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Plane, Train and Ferry + 4 similar
4h 40m
€175($175)
twice daily930km (578 miles)
Train, Plane and Bus4h 45m
€180($180)
every 20 mins1,001km (622 miles)
Train, Plane and Ferry4h 55m
€200($200)
twice daily986km (613 miles)
Train to Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi, plane and ferry5h 20m
€235($235)
twice daily1,043km (648 miles)
Plane, Train and Bus5h 30m
€145($145)
4 times a day990km (615 miles)
Train
6h 50m
€330($330)
every 20 mins1,163km (723 miles)
Bus via Paris + 1 similar
16h 45m
€51($51)
once daily1,211km (753 miles)
Bus17hrs
€64($64)
once daily1,148km (713 miles)
Train and Ferry
7h 10m
€240($240)
twice daily1,160km (721 miles)
Drive
10h 15m
€150($150)
on demand1,103km (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