7 ways to get from Nice Airport to Saint-Tropez

1. Nice to St Tropez by bus (how to get, price, time):

Getting from Nice Airport to Saint-Tropez by bus is one of the cheapest ways to get there. The company “ZOU!” carries out the transportation of passengers. The total price for one trip per person is 21.60 euros. Travel time is about 4 - 4,5 hours. There is no direct route, so first you travel 1 hour 15 minutes on bus #90 from Nice Airport to Saint-Raphael; wait about 30-40 minutes and then take bus #876 and travel to Saint-Tropez for another 1 hour 30 minutes.

The buses are large, comfortable and modern, they are quite comfortable to get to Saint-Tropez even in traffic jams. Of course, the bus has its disadvantages: it takes much longer to travel by bus than by car (approximately 1.5 hours), and you cannot always fly to Nice and immediately get on the bus, as it runs at a certain interval, so there is a risk of waiting for the bus at the airport for about 2 hours. As a result, your trip by bus can last 6 hours, instead of 1.5 hours by car, it is very important to take this into account when planning.

1) From Nice airport to Saint Raphael by bus number 90:

 

Bus N 90 (Nice to Saint-Raphael)

 

In order to do the first part of the route from Nice airport to Saint Raphael, you need to take bus 90, at the bus stop located directly opposite the exit from Terminal 2 of Nice airport, on the first floor of the arrivals area.

If you arrived at Terminal 1, you need to walk to Terminal 2 (1 km about 15 minutes) or take the tram that runs between the terminals.

The cost of the bus ride from Nice airport to Saint Raphael is 19.50 euros. You will need to travel about 1h 15min - 1h 40min (depending on traffic) and overcome 4 stops. The bus will take you to the Gare Routiere Saint-Raphaël stop.

 

Bus No. 90 schedule:

Check the schedule of bus number 90 from Nice airport to Saint-Raphaël to avoid being late and take your seat on the bus on time.

Bus No. 90 schedule from Nice airport to Saint-Raphael

Departure time	Arriving time
09:00	10:15
11:30	12:45
13:30	14:45
15:45	17:00
19:30	20:40
21:30	22:40

 

Download file schedule of bus N90

2) From Saint Raphael to Saint Tropez by bus number 876:

Bus N 876 (St Raphael to St Tropez)

The second part of the route runs along the seashore. You should get off bus 90 and take bus 876 at the stop Gare Routiere, Saint-Raphael. The journey on the second bus lasts 1.5-2 hours, depending on the traffic in Saint Tropez. The road is very picturesque, but with a lot of stops (there are 37 of them on this section) and winding, which is why it is quite steep.

The cost of a bus ticket from Saint Raphael to Saint Tropez = 2.10 euros. It will take you to the stop Gare Routiere Saint-Tropez, which is opposite the car park next to the port of Saint Tropez.

How to buy a bus ticket from Nice Airport to Saint Tropez?

To buy a ticket for buses from Nice airport to Saint-Tropez, you can use one of the options:

• It is best to use the ZOU! mobile application, it is very convenient to find the bus you need and buy tickets.
• You can also do this on the zou.maregionsud.fr, but it is much more difficult to buy tickets there; the application is more convenient.
• Tourists who do not like to buy services online or simply do not have access to one can buy a ticket on the bus from the driver. However, it is worth remembering that in the high tourist season, there may not be any free seats if you buy tickets before departure, and not in advance.

2. Nice to St Tropez by train (how to get, price, time, tickets):

There is no train from Nice airport to Saint-Tropez, it only goes to Saint-Raphael (Saint-Raphaël Valescure station). In order to get to Saint-Tropez, you will need to use three types of transport:

1. 1) TRAM from Nice airport to Nice train station.
2.     Price from 1.70 euros. Travel time from 30 minutes.


3. 2) TRAIN from Nice train station to Saint-Raphaël.
       Price from 15.40 euros. Travel time from 55 minutes.


4. 3) BUS from Saint-Raphaël to Saint-Tropez.
       Price 2.10 euros. Travel time 1.5 - 2 hours.

The total time you will spend on the trip by all types of transport will be about 3.5 - 5 hours (depending on traffic jams and waiting for transport), and the final cost of a one-way trip is from 19.2 to 32.6 euros for 1 person.

1) Getting from Nice airport to Nice train station by tram:

 

Tram L2 from airport to Nice train station

 

You take the tram from Nice airport towards Port Lympia on the L2 line at the stop at Terminal 2 (or Terminal 1, depending on where your plane landed) and travel 13 stops to the underground station Jean Medecin.

The tram runs every 7-8 minutes, daily from 05:24 to 00:15 (from June to August), on May 1 the trams do not operate (detailed schedule on the website lignesdazur.com). Travel time is about 30 minutes. Cost is 1.7 - 5.0 euros one way.

From the Jean Medecin stop to Nice Train station you have to walk 850 m on foot for about 11 minutes or if you have heavy suitcases, change to the second tram of the L1 line and travel one stop to GareThiers (from there 230 meters to Nice‑Ville). All this can be done on one regular ticket from the Lignes d’Azur network.

 

 

Juanna (25.04.2025) My friend and I took the tram from the Airport to Jean Medecin in half an hour. The tram is very nice and clean, it's nice to ride it and admire the streets of Nice. We walked to the station along a wonderful street, we didn't want to take another tram for just one stop. Pomuti we bought some water and ready-made food at the Monoprix store. And also admired the Basilique Notre-Dame de l'Assomption. It's not a long walk to the station, but it's very nice!!

 

 

 

How to buy a tram ticket from the airport to Nice?

You can buy two types of tickets for the tram from the airport to the city of Nice:

• “Aéro” ticket costs €10 (this is a round-trip ticket: €5 each way, valid for 12 months). Ticket machines and Lignes d’Azur counters in the airport arrival hall only sell round-trip tickets for €10. With the “Aéro” ticket, you cannot use other public transport in Nice.
• A standard SOLO ticket costs €1.70 one way (plus €2 for the card). It cannot be purchased at the airport. To get one, ride for free for two stops to Grand Arénas ( see on map ), get off, and buy the ticket there. You purchase a plastic card called “La Carte” for €2 and use it to buy SOLO tickets. This ticket is valid for 74 minutes and can be used on other public transport — e.g. tram line L1 to Gare de Nice-Ville.
• Contactless bank card (currently in pilot mode in 2025): Some turnstiles on line 2 support “Tap & Go”. Just tap your Visa or Mastercard and €1.70 will be charged. The 74-minute transfer window applies here too. Since not all trams support it yet, it’s safer to have a ticket or La Carte as backup.

 

 

More information about tram ticket machines:
Located in Terminal 2 (exit from the arrivals area, doors A2/A3, immediately on the platform) and in Terminal 1 (near exit A0 of the bus pavilion).
Each machine accepts coins, notes (up to €20) and bank cards with PIN or PayWave. The interface is available in French, English, Italian and German.

 

 

Important to remember:
Validate your ticket on the platform (yellow readers) before boarding; in the cabin, inspectors check the barcode/receipt.
The easiest way is to buy an Aéro €10 ticket from the machine or, if you want to save money and plan to use public transport in the city, buy a LaCarte for €2 and load it with a regular ticket for €1.70 (or an unlimited Pass).

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2) Getting from Nice train station to Saint Raphael by train:

 

Train from Nice train station to Saint Raphael

 

The next point of departure is the Nice Ville train station. It is the main railway station of Nice, located in the city centre on Avenue Jean Médecin. Built in the 1860s in the Belle Époque style, it combines historical architecture with modern amenities. Both regional TER and ZOU! trains and high-speed TGV trains depart from here. The building has ticket offices, machines, cafes, kiosks, toilets and left luggage facilities.

 

 

You can choose one of the direct trains from Nice to Saint-Raphaël:

 

TER train: takes about 55 minutes and makes 4 stops. It runs from 05:34 to 19:22 every 2 hours. The price is 15.40 euros (second class) and 23.10 euros (first class).  TER are the usual regional trains, simple and practical. There is no Wi-Fi, you don’t have to book seats, power sockets are rare, but they run frequently and are cheap. Ideal for short trips without waiting.
ZOU! train: takes about 1 hour 15 minutes and makes 17 stops. It runs from 06:31 to 21:25 every 1 hour. The price is 15.40 euros (second class only).  ZOU! is more of a brand under which the Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur region finances TER trips. That is, in essence, these are the same TER, but with regional benefits, season tickets and discounts. For example, you can buy a ZOU! travel card and travel along the entire Riviera.
TGV INOUI train: takes about 55 minutes and passes 4 stops. It departs at 07:59, 09:59, 11:59, 15:12 and 15:53. The price is 17 euros (second class) and 25.50 euros (first class).  TGV INOUI are the most comfortable trains. They offer comfortable seats, silence, Wi-Fi, power outlets and first-class carriages. Although they do not develop full speed between Nice and Saint-Raphaël, the conditions are still high. Such trains are suitable for those who want to travel in comfort, especially if the trip is part of a longer route.

 

 

How to buy train tickets?

For your trip from Nice Ville station, you can buy a train ticket in one of the following ways:

• at the machine at the station (there are several ZOU! or SNCF)
• at the ticket office at the station (on weekends and holidays, the ticket offices may not work)
• on the website https://www.sncf-connect.com/

Important to remember!

• The machines do not accept cash, that is, you must have a card with enough money for this.
• You can buy tickets for cash at the station ticket office, but the ticket offices work at limited hours
• If you want to buy a ticket at the ticket office, it is better to come early, you can wait in line for 30-40 minutes and miss the train you need

How the ticket offices work at the Nice station:

• Monday - Saturday: from 6:00 to 21:00
• Sunday: from 7:00 to 20:00
• Holidays: SNCF ticket office (TGV and long-distance routes): usually open from 8:15 to 14:00 on public holidays. TER/ZOU! ticket office (regional trains): open on public holidays from 12:00 to 17:30.
• On some days, ticket offices may close earlier, for example at 14:00

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3) Getting from Saint Raphael to Saint Tropez by bus:

 

Bus #876 (St. Raphael - St. Tropez)

 

From the train at the station in Saint Raphael you change to bus number 876, which will take you to Saint Tropez in 1.5 - 2 hours before Saint Tropez. The bus goes along the coast, on a very picturesque route.

More details about the cost of a ticket for this bus and other points are described in more detail in another section on this page (route from Saint Raphael to Saint Tropez by bus number 876)

 

3. Private transfer from Nice airport to St Tropez:

Transfer is a special type of transport with its own differences and advantages.

Individual approach. The car is booked in advance and selected based on your personal needs, number of passengers and luggage. The driver meets you at the airport with a sign, walk you to your car and helps with your luggage. The driver also monitors changes in the flight schedule and adjusts the arrival. If the flight is delayed significantly, then another car will be provided.

You could book a transfer from Nice airport to Saint Tropez, price from 170 euro.

Video about transfer from Nice Airport to Saint Tropez:

Communication. The drivers speak English, so there will be no problems with communication.

The selection of cars. We have a fairly wide range of cars of different classes: from economy class to premium class. Each client will find an option to suit their taste and budget.

The price level. Prices for private transfers are lower than for taxis. Thus, a transfer by economy class car (for example, Ford Focus) will cost 165€, by comfort class car (Ford Mondeo) = 195€, by comfort van (Renault Trafic) = 250€, and by premium van (Mercedes V class) = 330€.

4. How to get from Nice to St Tropez by ferry:

Some tourists choose a sea trip to get from Nice to St Tropez. A boat or ferry ride is undoubtedly scenic and romantic. However, keep in mind there are some drawbacks: only one company offers a direct boat route (others depart from different towns); the relatively high price of €80; the journey takes 2.5 hours; the ferry departs from Nice only in the morning on specific days and returns the same day.

5. From Nice airport to Saint Tropez by helicopter:

The fastest, most extravagant and expensive form of transport that can be used to get from Nice to Saint-Tropez is a helicopter.

Luxellence Сompany on its website airdynamic.luxellence.ch promises to transport tourists from Nice to Saint-Tropez in 15 minutes directly to the hotel (if it has a helipad). The cost of renting a helicopter is 1500€. Additionally, you can order a limousine that will take you from the helicopter to the hotel. The cost of the service is 61€. Flights are carried out on a five-seat Airbus H-125 (AS350) helicopter. Maximum baggage per passenger is 10 kg.

Helipass carrier company on the website helipass.com offers a 25-minute flight on an Airbus H-125 (AS350) helicopter from Nice Airport to the helipad in Saint-Tropez. The rental cost, regardless of the number of passengers, is 2100€. The maximum number of seats is 5. Luggage for each passenger is 10 kg. The flight price includes transfer from the landing point to any point in Saint-Tropez.

Blade carrier company on the website blade.com places a fairly large selection of helicopters of different characteristics and prices:

• Airbus H-125 (AS350) - 5 seats, 2100€
• Airbus H-130 - 6 seats, 2200€
• Airbus AS-355 - 5 seats, 3000€
• Airbus H-135/EC-135 - 5 seats, 3850€
• Bell 429 - 6 seats, 5300€
• Airbus H-155/EC-155 - 8 seats, 7600€

Certain helicopter models are not subject to the strict baggage limit of 10 kg per person. Flight time also depends on the selected model. More information can be found on the carrier's website blade.com

If you have a lot of things with you, you will need to order an additional van from Nice Airport to Saint-Tropez to transport suitcases. Luggage delivery costs from 250€.

6. Nice airport to St Tropez by taxi:

Taxi stands are located at the exit of Terminal 1 and next to exit A3 of Terminal 2. Cars are available there 24 hours a day.

The cost of a trip to Saint-Tropez is 280-310€. This price is valid from Monday to Saturday from 08:00 to 18:00. On Sundays, holidays and from 18:00 to 08:00 the tariff is 340-360€. In addition, you will have to pay extra for luggage, starting with the 4th suitcase, and for passengers, starting with the 5th person. Thus, it is impossible to know the full cost of the trip in advance.

You could find out more on our page about prices and conditions of taxi from Nice to Saint-Tropez.

7. From Nice to St Tropez by rented car:

The Nice Airport building houses branches of several car rental companies. Let's look at some of them.

SIXT.

The largest international network of points where you can rent a car. At Nice Airport, the company has an office in Terminal 2. You can get acquainted with the conditions, prices and even book and pay for the car you like in advance on the official website sixt.fr.

The choice of cars is large: from small cars to luxury cars and sports cars.

The price for one day depends on the duration of the rental period. The more days, the cheaper it will cost.

Let's look at the cost using the example of a 7-day rental. In this case, the price per day will start from 38€. This price includes a total mileage of 1750 km. For additional kilometers you will need to pay an additional 0.42€ depending on the class of the car. If you are going to travel for a more time, you can activate the “unlimited kilometers” service, it costs from 4.14€ per day. Paid services also include an additional payment for “flexibility”, that is, you can cancel your reservation at any time for free, change something in it, and you can also make payment when returning the car. By default, payment is made when making a reservation. Of course, additional services include insurance. You can choose three insurance coverage levels or refuse it altogether at your own risk. The price for insurance starts from 2.17€ per day.

A few examples (rent for 7 days):

• Fiat 500 - 38€/day
• VW Polo - 42€/day
• Peugeout 3008 - 59€/day
• BMW X1 - 120€/day
• VW Caravelle - 264€/day
• Porsche Panamera - 585€/day
• BMW M850 Gran Coupé - 595€/day

AVIS.

Large international car rental service. Nice Airport has a point of sale in Terminal 2. Conditions and prices can be found on the website avis.co.uk. There you can book a car and pay for the service.

The range of cars is quite wide: small cars, SUVs, minivans. There are several models of convertibles, hybrids and electric cars available.

The cost of rent directly depends on the number of days for which you rent it. The longer the rental period, the cheaper the price per day.

For example, renting a Renault Capture or similar car will cost 315€ for 7 days of rent (45€ per day) and 100€ for one day of rent, and renting a Renault Trafic minivan or similar car will cost 869€ for 7 days (124€ per day) and 422€ for one day rent.

The cost of renting some cars already includes unlimited mileage, while the cost of others includes 1,750 km when renting for 7 days. For an additional fee, you can choose two insurance coverage options, and also add flexibility to your reservation, that is, the ability to change or cancel your reservation without penalties, even at the last moment. As an additional service, it is possible to include up to three drivers in the contract, besides you, and connect to the 24-hour multilingual customer support information system.

A few examples (rent for 7 days):

• Fiat 500 - 44€/day
• Renault Capture - 45€/day
• Peugeout 2008 - 47€/day
• Renault Trafic - 124€/day
• Volkswagen T-Roc Cabriolet - 64€/day
• BMW iX3 Electric - 102€/day
• Volvo XC90 T8 Hybrid - 117€/day
• Mercedes-Benz EQV Electric - 142€/day
• Mercedes V class - 155€/day

The car has been selected and you are ready to get on the road. Then you have a choice of two options: saving time and toll highways, or a beautiful but long road along the coast.

First option. A distance of 106 km and two toll sections await you. The first section is the route along the A8 motorway from Nice Airport to the turnoff near the town of Le Muy, cost 3.40€; the second - along the D25 highway from Le Muy to Sainte-Maxime, cost 5.70€. Under normal traffic conditions, you will arrive in Saint-Tropez in 1.5 hours. This time can vary greatly depending on the day of the week, time of day and the tourist season, which peaks in August. Travel time may increase to 3-4 hours.

Second option. The distance remains approximately the same - 106 km, but the road runs along the coast and there are no toll sections on it. The route will be: M6098 and D6007 through Antibes and Cannes to Mandelieu-la-Napoule, then DN7 to Fréjus, D559 from Fréjus to Port Grimaud, then along D98A you will arrive in Saint-Tropez. Travel time on this route option varies greatly, but it will definitely be twice as long as on toll roads, since it passes through populated areas, and the roads themselves are mostly only two lanes.