How to travel from Valence to Saint-Tropez, France

The distance between Valence and Saint-Tropez is around 316km (197 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive which takes around 3h 10m.

4 routes found

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

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Train

Take the train to St-Raphaël-Valescure.

  • Duration3h 50m
  • Departsevery 20 mins
  • Typical cost
    €215($215)
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Train, Plane and Ferry

Take the train to Lyon Saint-Exupéry TGV then 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
    €280($280)
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Multiple operators

💰 Cheapest
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Bus

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

  • Duration6hrs
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    €24($24)
Operated by

Multiple bus operators

🚀 Fastest
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Drive

Drive to Saint-Tropez.

  • Duration3h 10m
  • Distance316km (197 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Valence and Saint-Tropez

There are several options for getting from Valence to Saint-Tropez by train, bus, car, plane and ferry. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €24 ($24) and will take around 6hrs. If you need to get there more quickly, you can drive and arrive in approximately 3h 10m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €43 ($43).

The distance between Valence and Saint-Tropez is around 316km (197 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 231km (144 miles)

It takes around 3h 50m to get from Valence and Saint-Tropez by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 3h 10m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Valence to Saint-Tropez is to drive which takes around 3h 10m and will set you back approx €43 ($43).

The cheapest way to travel between Valence and Saint-Tropez, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around €24 ($24) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Valence and Saint-Tropez. It typically takes around 3h 50m and departs every 20 mins.

There are no direct train services that runs from Valence to Saint-Tropez. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Valence TGV Rhône-Alpes Sud and St-Raphaël-Valescure. These services run every 20 mins and will take a minimum of 3h 50m.

TGV inOui run train services between Valence and Saint-Tropez. Trains depart every 20 mins and will take around 3h 50m, 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 Valence and Saint-Tropez. It typically takes around 6hrs and departs once daily.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Valence 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 6hrs.

FlixBus and ZOU! Var run regular bus services between Valence and Saint-Tropez. Buses run once daily and take around 6hrs on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Valence to Saint-Tropez. We recommend that you take the train to Lyon Saint-Exupéry TGV then 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 Valence and Saint-Tropez. The distance is around 316km (197 miles) by road and it will take around 3h 10m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Valence to Saint-Tropez is to take the train which takes, on average, 3h 50m and will usually cost around €215 ($215).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Valence and Saint-Tropez

Transport options from Valence to Saint-Tropez
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train
3h 50m
€215($215)
every 20 mins431km (268 miles)
Train, Plane and Ferry
3h 55m
€280($280)
twice daily472km (293 miles)
Bus
6hrs
€24($24)
once daily357km (222 miles)
Drive
3h 10m
€43($43)
on demand316km (197 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