How to travel from Montpellier to Saint-Tropez, France

The distance between Montpellier and Saint-Tropez is around 271km (168 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive which takes around 2h 55m.

4 routes found

We've found 4 different ways to get from Montpellier 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-TropezMontpellier if you're planning a return trip.

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Train

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

  • Duration3h 60m
  • Departsevery 3 hours
  • Typical cost
    €190($190)
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Bus

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

  • Duration5h 55m
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    €21($21)
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Drive

Drive to Saint-Tropez.

  • Duration2h 55m
  • Distance271km (168 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Montpellier and Saint-Tropez

There are several options for getting from Montpellier to Saint-Tropez by train, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €21 ($21) and will take around 5h 55m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can drive and arrive in approximately 2h 55m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €37 ($37).

The distance between Montpellier and Saint-Tropez is around 271km (168 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 226km (141 miles)

It takes around 3h 60m to get from Montpellier and Saint-Tropez by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 2h 55m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Montpellier to Saint-Tropez is to drive which takes around 2h 55m and will set you back approx €37 ($37).

The cheapest way to travel between Montpellier and Saint-Tropez, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around €21 ($21) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Montpellier and Saint-Tropez. It typically takes around 3h 60m and departs every 3 hours.

There are no direct train services that runs from Montpellier to Saint-Tropez. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Marseille St Charles and St Raphael Valescure. These services run every 3 hours and will take a minimum of 3h 60m.

SNCF, Renfe SNCF and TGV inOui run train services between Montpellier and Saint-Tropez. Trains depart every 3 hours and will take around 3h 60m, 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 Montpellier and Saint-Tropez. It typically takes around 5h 55m and departs once daily.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Montpellier 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 5h 55m.

FlixBus, Blablabus and ZOU! Var run regular bus services between Montpellier and Saint-Tropez. Buses run once daily and take around 5h 55m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Montpellier to Saint-Tropez. We recommend that you take the train to Marseille St Charles and then to St Raphael Valescure. instead which will take 3h 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 Montpellier and Saint-Tropez. The distance is around 271km (168 miles) by road and it will take around 2h 55m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Montpellier to Saint-Tropez is to take the train which takes, on average, 3h 60m and will usually cost around €190 ($190).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Montpellier and Saint-Tropez

Transport options from Montpellier to Saint-Tropez
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train
3h 60m
€190($190)
every 3 hours373km (232 miles)
Bus + 1 similar
5h 55m
€21($21)
once daily314km (195 miles)
Bus via Fréjus6h 20m
€25($25)
5 times a week365km (227 miles)
Drive
2h 55m
€37($37)
on demand271km (168 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