How to travel from Saint-Malo to Saint-Tropez, France

The distance between Saint-Malo and Saint-Tropez is around 1,002km (623 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train, then fly and then take a ferry which takes around 5h 40m.

9 routes found

We've found 9 different ways to get from Saint-Malo 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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Train, Plane and Ferry

Take the train to Pontchaillou then fly from Rennes (RNS) to Nice (NCE) then take the train to St Raphael Valescure then take a ferry to Saint-Tropez.

  • Duration5h 40m
  • Flight time1h 50m
  • Typical cost
    €190($190)
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Train

Take the train to Rennes then Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2 and then to St Raphael Valescure.

  • Duration8h 35m
  • Departsevery 4 hours
  • Typical cost
    €370($370)
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Bus

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

  • Duration19hrs
  • Departs5 times a week
  • Typical cost
    €81($81)
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Train and Ferry

Take the train to Rennes then Lyon Saint-Exupéry TGV and then to St-Raphaël-Valescure then take a ferry to Saint-Tropez.

  • Duration8h 25m
  • Departs5 times a week
  • Typical cost
    €280($280)
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Drive

Drive to Saint-Tropez.

  • Duration11h 35m
  • Distance1,211km (753 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Saint-Malo and Saint-Tropez

There are several options for getting from Saint-Malo to Saint-Tropez by train, ferry, bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €53 ($53) and will take around 19h 50m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train, then fly and then take a ferry and arrive in approximately 5h 40m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €190 ($190).

The distance between Saint-Malo and Saint-Tropez is around 1,002km (623 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 896km (557 miles)

It takes around 8h 35m to get from Saint-Malo and Saint-Tropez by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 11h 35m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Saint-Malo to Saint-Tropez is to take the train, then fly and then take a ferry which takes around 5h 40m and will set you back approx €190 ($190).

The cheapest way to travel between Saint-Malo and Saint-Tropez, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around €53 ($53) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Saint-Malo and Saint-Tropez. It typically takes around 8h 35m and departs every 4 hours.

There are no direct train services that runs from Saint-Malo to Saint-Tropez. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Rennes, Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2, Montparnasse Bienvenue, Bercy, Paris Gare De Lyon and St Raphael Valescure. These services run every 4 hours and will take a minimum of 8h 35m.

SNCF and TGV inOui run train services between Saint-Malo and Saint-Tropez. Trains depart every 4 hours and will take around 8h 35m, 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 Saint-Malo and Saint-Tropez. It typically takes around 19hrs and departs 5 times a week.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Saint-Malo to Saint-Tropez. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Montpellier and Toulon. These services run 5 times a week and will take a minimum of 19hrs.

FlixBus, Blablabus and ZOU! Var run regular bus services between Saint-Malo and Saint-Tropez. Buses run 5 times a week and take around 19hrs on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Saint-Malo to Saint-Tropez. We recommend that you take the train to Pontchaillou then fly from Rennes (RNS) to Nice (NCE) then take the train to St Raphael Valescure then take a ferry to Saint-Tropez. instead which will take 5h 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 Saint-Malo and Saint-Tropez. The distance is around 1,211km (753 miles) by road and it will take around 11h 35m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Saint-Malo to Saint-Tropez is to take the train which takes, on average, 8h 35m and will usually cost around €370 ($370).

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Transport options from Saint-Malo to Saint-Tropez
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train, Plane and Ferry + 3 similar
5h 40m
€190($190)
twice daily1,025km (637 miles)
Train, Plane and Bus6h 30m
€205($205)
4 times a day1,002km (623 miles)
Train to Rennes, plane and ferry6h 30m
€205($205)
twice daily1,121km (697 miles)
Train to Pontchaillou, plane and ferry6h 35m
€230($230)
once daily1,152km (716 miles)
Train
8h 35m
€370($370)
every 4 hours1,386km (861 miles)
Bus + 1 similar
19hrs
€81($81)
5 times a week1,327km (825 miles)
Bus via Paris City Centre - Bercy Seine19h 50m
€53($53)
4 times a week1,405km (873 miles)
Train and Ferry
8h 25m
€280($280)
5 times a week1,353km (841 miles)
Drive
11h 35m
€165($165)
on demand1,211km (753 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