How to travel from Lyon to Saint-Tropez, France

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.

4 routes found

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.

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Plane, Train and Ferry

Fly from Lyon (LYS) to Nice (NCE) then take the train to St Raphael Valescure then take a ferry to Saint-Tropez.

  • Duration3h 55m
  • Flight time55min
  • Typical cost
    €255($255)
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Train

Take the train to St Raphael Valescure.

  • Duration4h 15m
  • Departs3 times a week
  • Typical cost
    €190($190)
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Bus

Take the bus to Toulon and then to Gare Routière Saint-Tropez.

  • Duration6h 20m
  • Departstwice daily
  • Typical cost
    €20($20)
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Drive

Drive to Saint-Tropez.

  • Duration4h 5m
  • Distance414km (257 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Lyon and Saint-Tropez

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.

Train travel

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.

Bus travel

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.

Flights and Airlines

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.

Drive yourself

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).

How do I get from Lyon to Saint-Tropez

Compare travel optionsbetween Lyon and Saint-Tropez

Transport options from Lyon to Saint-Tropez
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Plane, Train and Ferry
3h 55m
€255($255)
twice daily397km (247 miles)
Train
4h 15m
€190($190)
3 times a week515km (320 miles)
Bus
6h 20m
€20($20)
twice daily457km (284 miles)
Drive
4h 5m
€56($56)
on demand414km (257 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