How to travel from Marseille to Saint-Tropez, France

The distance between Marseille and Saint-Tropez is around 143km (89 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive which takes around 1h 40m.

3 routes found

We've found 3 different ways to get from Marseille to Saint-Tropez by train, bus and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

👋 Also check out Saint-TropezMarseille if you're planning a return trip.

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Train

Take the train to St Raphael Valescure.

  • Duration2h 20m
  • Departsevery 3 hours
  • Typical cost
    €160($160)
Operated byTGV inOui+ 1 others
💰 Cheapest
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Bus

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

  • Duration3h 15m
  • Departstwice daily
  • Typical cost
    €12($12)
Operated by

Multiple bus operators

🚀 Fastest
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Drive

Drive to Saint-Tropez.

  • Duration1h 40m
  • Distance143km (89 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Marseille and Saint-Tropez

There are several options for getting from Marseille to Saint-Tropez by train, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €12 ($12) and will take around 3h 15m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can drive and arrive in approximately 1h 40m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €20 ($20).

The distance between Marseille and Saint-Tropez is around 143km (89 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 103km (64 miles)

It takes around 2h 20m to get from Marseille and Saint-Tropez by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 1h 40m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Marseille to Saint-Tropez is to drive which takes around 1h 40m and will set you back approx €20 ($20).

The cheapest way to travel between Marseille and Saint-Tropez, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around €12 ($12) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Marseille and Saint-Tropez. It typically takes around 2h 20m and departs every 3 hours.

There are no direct train services that runs from Marseille to Saint-Tropez. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in St Raphael Valescure. These services run every 3 hours and will take a minimum of 2h 20m.

TGV inOui and SNCF run train services between Marseille and Saint-Tropez. Trains depart every 3 hours and will take around 2h 20m, 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 Marseille and Saint-Tropez. It typically takes around 3h 15m and departs twice daily.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Marseille 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 3h 15m.

FlixBus, Blablabus and ZOU! Var run regular bus services between Marseille and Saint-Tropez. Buses run twice daily and take around 3h 15m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Marseille to Saint-Tropez. We recommend that you take the train to St Raphael Valescure. instead which will take 2h 20m.

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 Marseille and Saint-Tropez. The distance is around 143km (89 miles) by road and it will take around 1h 40m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Marseille to Saint-Tropez is to take the train which takes, on average, 2h 20m and will usually cost around €160 ($160).

How do I get from Marseille to Saint-Tropez

Compare travel optionsbetween Marseille and Saint-Tropez

Transport options from Marseille to Saint-Tropez
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train
2h 20m
€160($160)
every 3 hours198km (123 miles)
Bus
3h 15m
€12($12)
twice daily145km (90 miles)
Drive
1h 40m
€20($20)
on demand143km (89 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