The distance between Lyon and Saint-Tropez is around 397km (247 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly, then take the train and then take a ferry which takes around 3h 55m.
We've found 4 different ways to get from Lyon 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-Tropez → Lyon if you're planning a return trip.
Fly from Lyon (LYS) to Nice (NCE) then take the train to St Raphael Valescure then take a ferry to Saint-Tropez.
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Take the train to St Raphael Valescure.
Take the bus to Toulon and then to Gare Routière Saint-Tropez.
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There are several options for getting from Lyon to Saint-Tropez by train, bus, car, plane and ferry. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €20 ($20) and will take around 6h 20m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly, then take the train and then take a ferry and arrive in approximately 3h 55m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €255 ($255).
The distance between Lyon and Saint-Tropez is around 397km (247 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 311km (193 miles)
It takes around 4h 15m to get from Lyon and Saint-Tropez by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 4h 5m to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Lyon to Saint-Tropez is to fly, then take the train and then take a ferry which takes around 3h 55m and will set you back approx €255 ($255).
The cheapest way to travel between Lyon and Saint-Tropez, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around €20 ($20) for a standard one-way ticket.
Yes there is a train service that runs between Lyon and Saint-Tropez. It typically takes around 4h 15m and departs 3 times a week.
There are no direct train services that runs from Lyon to Saint-Tropez. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in St Raphael Valescure. These services run 3 times a week and will take a minimum of 4h 15m.
TGV inOui run train services between Lyon and Saint-Tropez. Trains depart 3 times a week and will take around 4h 15m, however, this may vary depending on the particular service and whether it runs express or stops all stations.
Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Lyon and Saint-Tropez. It typically takes around 6h 20m and departs twice daily.
There are no direct bus services that runs from Lyon to Saint-Tropez. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Toulon. These services run twice daily and will take a minimum of 6h 20m.
Blablabus, FlixBus and ZOU! Var run regular bus services between Lyon and Saint-Tropez. Buses run twice daily and take around 6h 20m on average but will vary depending on you book with.
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Lyon to Saint-Tropez. We recommend that you 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 3h 55m.
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.
Yes it is possible to drive from Lyon and Saint-Tropez. The distance is around 414km (257 miles) by road and it will take around 4h 5m in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Lyon to Saint-Tropez is to take the train which takes, on average, 4h 15m and will usually cost around €190 ($190).
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
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Plane, Train and Ferry | 3h 55m | €255($255) | twice daily | 397km (247 miles) |
Train | 4h 15m | €190($190) | 3 times a week | 515km (320 miles) |
Bus | 6h 20m | €20($20) | twice daily | 457km (284 miles) |
Drive | 4h 5m | €56($56) | on demand | 414km (257 miles) |
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The following major airports near Saint-Tropez offer regular flights to various popular destinations within France and internationally.