Town in French Riviera, France
Getting around Saint-Tropez
How to get around Saint-Tropez
No train: arrive by road, bus or boat. The village is walkable, but peninsula distances and summer jams make boats, buses and early starts essential.
Ways to get around Saint-Tropez
| Option | Fare | Good to know |
|---|---|---|
| Bus (Zou! Var lines) | About €2–3 single | To Sainte-Maxime and Saint-Raphaël; limited out of season |
| Ferry from Sainte-Maxime | About €8–12 return | 15 min; seasonal and weather-dependent |
| Taxi | About €20–45 for short trips | Few cars and high prices; book ahead |
| Bike or scooter hire | About €20–60 a day | Handy for Pampelonne; roads are crowded in summer |
Ride-hailing apps in Saint-Tropez
A 5 km ride costs about €20–35 ($23–39).
| App | Notes |
|---|---|
| Uber | Few drivers; prices rise in summer |
- Taxis are scarce and costly in summer; book ahead. Boat shuttles from Sainte-Maxime avoid the road jams.
Arriving in Saint-Tropez
Nice Côte d'Azur (NCE)
About 100 km: bus plus train to Sainte-Maxime or Saint-Raphaël then taxi or ferry, roughly 2.5–3.5 h. Taxi €200–300, 1.5–2 h. Helicopter and seaplane options exist.
Toulon-Hyères (TLN)
About 55 km: taxi €100–150, 1 h. Limited bus connections.
Driving and onward travel
- Scooters: Rented in the village for around €40–80 a day; helmets are compulsory and traffic is heavy in summer.
- Driving: on the right. Non-EU licences are valid for visits; carry an IDP or official French translation if yours isn't in French.
- Onward travel in France: TGVs link Paris with most cities in 1–4 hours; book early or use low-cost OUIGO trains. FlixBus and BlaBlaCar are cheaper; rural areas need a car.
Quick answers
Is there Uber in Saint-Tropez?
Yes. Apps that work here: Uber.
What's the best way to get around Saint-Tropez?
No train: arrive by road, bus or boat. The village is walkable, but peninsula distances and summer jams make boats, buses and early starts essential.
How do I get from the airport to Saint-Tropez?
About 100 km: bus plus train to Sainte-Maxime or Saint-Raphaël then taxi or ferry, roughly 2.5–3.5 h. Taxi €200–300, 1.5–2 h. Helicopter and seaplane options exist.
Is Saint-Tropez walkable?
Walkable center.
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