To get to Saint-Tropez from Cannes, take the direct Trans Côte d’Azur boat from Cannes harbour (1 hour 15 minutes, €71 return, mid-May to late October only), drive about 88 km in roughly 1 hour 45 minutes, or take the train to Saint-Raphaël and continue by ZOU! bus 876 or boat. A pre-booked private transfer goes door to door.
Key facts (checked October 2026)
- Distance: about 88 km by road, with an average drive of about 107 minutes, according to Uber’s route data.
- Direct boat: Trans Côte d’Azur, departs Cannes 10:15, leaves Saint-Tropez 16:30, back in Cannes 17:45. Same-day return only.
- Boat fare 2026: €71 adult return, €59 for children aged 4 to 10.
- Cheapest way: TER train Cannes to Saint-Raphaël-Valescure (€10.20 full fare), then ZOU! bus 876 to Saint-Tropez (€3).
- Uber: about €111 on average for the trip, more at busy times.
- Out of season: there is no direct boat from Cannes between late October and mid-May, so you go by road or by train and bus.
Staying in Cannes and heading to Saint-Tropez with luggage? Our private chauffeur service in Cannes drives you from your hotel or villa door to Saint-Tropez in a Mercedes, at a fixed price agreed in advance.
What is the best way to get from Cannes to Saint-Tropez?
For a summer day trip, the direct boat is the best way: no traffic, no parking and about five hours in the village. For an overnight stay, luggage or travel outside the boat season, go by road, either by car or with a private transfer. The train and bus is the cheapest option but takes the longest.
| Option | Time (one way) | Cost | Runs | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Direct boat (Trans Côte d’Azur) | 1 h 15 | €71 adult return | 12 May to 20 October 2026, not every day | Summer day trips, no luggage |
| Train + ZOU! bus 876 | About 2 h to 2 h 45 including the change | About €13 (€10.20 train + €3 bus) | All year | Budget travellers with time |
| Train + boat from Saint-Raphaël | About 1 h 30 to 2 h including the change | €10.20 train + €28.50 boat | April to October, set days | Arriving by sea when the Cannes boat is not running |
| Car (self-drive) | About 1 h 45, much longer in summer traffic | Fuel, tolls and parking | All year | Flexible touring |
| Uber or taxi | About 1 h 45 | Uber average €111 | All year | Short notice, light luggage |
| Private chauffeur | About 1 h 45, door to door | Fixed price agreed in advance | All year, 24/7 | Luggage, families, groups, evenings |
Sources: Trans Côte d’Azur, TER Sud, ZOU! line 876 timetable, Les Bateaux Bleus 2026 timetable and Uber. Combined times are our estimates from these timetables.
Is there a ferry from Cannes to Saint-Tropez?
Yes. Trans Côte d’Azur runs one direct boat a day from Cannes to Saint-Tropez on its operating days. The crossing takes 1 hour 15 minutes and you get five hours in Saint-Tropez before the boat sails back.
The 2026 timetable is the same on every sailing day: depart Cannes at 10:15, arrive in Saint-Tropez at 11:30, leave Saint-Tropez at 16:30 and arrive back in Cannes at 17:45. The boat lands at the Estacade and Quai Guépratte in Saint-Tropez, close to the harbour and the old town.
| 2026 period | Sailing days |
|---|---|
| 12 May to 30 June | Tuesday, Thursday, Saturday and Sunday |
| 1 July to 31 August | Every day |
| 1 to 30 September | Tuesday, Thursday, Saturday and Sunday |
| 1 to 20 October | Tuesday and Saturday |
Trans Côte d’Azur also lists special early sailings (09:30 from Cannes) for the Saint-Tropez giant street sale on 23, 24 and 25 October 2026. Source: Trans Côte d’Azur, Cannes to Saint-Tropez.
How much is the ferry from Cannes to Saint-Tropez?
The 2026 return fare is €71 for adults and €59 for children aged 4 to 10, and the youngest children travel free. Many guides and even Google’s AI answer still quote €65, which is an older price.
Three things the booking sites rarely mention:
- It is a day return only. The ticket is valid for a round trip leaving and returning on the same day, so it does not work if you are staying overnight in Saint-Tropez.
- Reservation is required, and tickets for cruise excursions are paid for and collected at the ticket office (Quai Laubeuf or 20 Quai Saint-Pierre in Cannes) by noon the day before at the latest.
- Tickets are non-refundable. If Trans Côte d’Azur cancels a sailing, you get a refund or a new date. Arrive at the quay at least 15 minutes before departure. Dogs are allowed on a lead.
Source: Trans Côte d’Azur FAQ.
Can you get from Cannes to Saint-Tropez by train?
Not directly. Saint-Tropez has no railway station. Take a TER train from Cannes to Saint-Raphaël-Valescure, then the ZOU! bus 876 or, in season, a boat for the last stretch.
- Train from Cannes to Saint-Raphaël-Valescure. Direct TER trains take about 22 to 35 minutes, with trains through the day. The full single fare is €10.20, or €7.20 with a ZOU! Malin discount card (TER Sud, SNCF Connect).
- Walk to the Saint-Raphaël bus station (gare routière, 100 rue Victor Hugo), next to the railway station (Saint-Tropez Tourisme).
- Take ZOU! bus 876 to Saint-Tropez. From 1 September to 25 October 2026 it leaves Saint-Raphaël daily at 06:15, 07:15, 08:15, 09:15, 11:15, 13:15, 15:15, 16:15, 17:15, 18:15, 19:15 and 20:15, via Fréjus, Sainte-Maxime and Grimaud.
- Arrive at Saint-Tropez bus station about 1 hour 15 minutes to 2 hours later, depending on the departure. The bus costs €3 (Ville de Saint-Tropez).
For the way back, the last 876 bus in the same timetable leaves Saint-Tropez at 20:45 and reaches Saint-Raphaël at 22:15 (ZOU! line 876). Bus timetables change with the seasons, so check the current sheet on the ZOU! website before you travel.
Is there a boat from Saint-Raphaël to Saint-Tropez?
Yes. Les Bateaux Bleus sail from the Gare Maritime on Quai Amiral Nomy in Saint-Raphaël to Saint-Tropez in about one hour. In 2026 a single costs €28.50 for adults and €12 for children aged 4 to 11, and a return costs €43.50.
From June the shuttle runs every day with four departures (09:30, 11:30, 14:30 and 16:30). In spring, September and October it sails on set days only, with departures at 09:30 and 14:30. The company can cancel or change sailings for weather or low demand (Les Bateaux Bleus 2026). The season runs from 4 April to 31 October 2026 (Côte d’Azur France).
How far is St Tropez from Cannes by car?
Saint-Tropez is about 88 km from Cannes by road, and the average drive takes about 1 hour 45 minutes (Uber). In July and August, allow much longer for the final stretch into the village.
There are two ways to drive. The faster one uses the A8 motorway inland before dropping down to the Gulf of Saint-Tropez. The slower one follows the coast past Théoule-sur-Mer and the red rocks of the Estérel, then through Saint-Raphaël and Sainte-Maxime. It is beautiful, but narrow and slow in summer.
Saint-Tropez’s own tourist office warns that in July and August there is heavy traffic during the day and car parks fill quickly, and that the Place des Lices area is very busy on Tuesday and Saturday market mornings (Saint-Tropez Tourisme). The largest car park is the Parking du Nouveau Port on Avenue du Général de Gaulle, with about 1,400 spaces (Saint-Tropez parking). On-street parking is paid every day from 1 April to 11 November.
How much is an Uber or taxi from Cannes to Saint-Tropez?
Uber puts the average price of a ride from Cannes to Saint-Tropez at about €111, for an average trip of 107 minutes. This is a historical average, so the price in your app can be higher at busy times.
You can request an Uber in Cannes at any time, or reserve one from 2 hours to 90 days ahead where Uber Reserve is available (Uber). The return trip is the harder part: on a busy summer evening, finding a car in Saint-Tropez can take time. Our guide to getting an Uber in Cannes covers how the app works locally.
Going for the night, or with family and suitcases? Our Mercedes V-Class takes up to 7 passengers and 7 bags, and the S-Class up to 3 passengers and 3 bags. Your English-speaking chauffeur collects you in Cannes at the time you choose. Get a fixed-price quote →
Can you do a day trip from Cannes to Saint-Tropez?
Yes. The direct boat gives you about five hours in Saint-Tropez, from 11:30 to 16:30, which is enough for the harbour, the old town, the Citadelle and lunch. If you want a beach afternoon at Pampelonne as well, a car or chauffeur gives you more control over your time.
Plan around the market: it takes place on the Place des Lices on Tuesday and Saturday mornings, as Trans Côte d’Azur reminds passengers. Those are also the busiest mornings for traffic.
Which option would a local chauffeur choose?
It depends on the season, your luggage and whether you are coming back the same day. This is what we tell clients staying in Cannes:
- Take the direct boat for a day trip between mid-May and mid-October, if it sails on your date and you travel light.
- Take the train and bus if budget matters most and you have a full day. It also works in winter, when no boat leaves Cannes.
- Book a private transfer if you are moving hotels with suitcases, travelling as a family or group, want to stay for dinner after the last boat at 16:30, or are heading to a villa outside the village.
With Luxotica, the price is fixed and agreed in advance, so traffic on the coast road does not change what you pay. We are available 24/7, which matters for early starts and late dinners. If you are flying in, our Nice to Saint-Tropez transfer includes flight tracking and meet and greet inside the terminal, and our guide to getting from Nice to Saint-Tropez compares every route from Nice.
Still deciding how to reach Cannes first? See Nice Airport to Cannes, and for more ideas along the coast, our day trips from Nice.
Cannes to Saint-Tropez: frequently asked questions
How do I get to Saint-Tropez from Cannes?
The quickest scenic way is the direct Trans Côte d’Azur boat from Cannes harbour, which takes 1 hour 15 minutes and runs from mid-May to late October. All year, you can drive about 88 km, book a private transfer, or take the train to Saint-Raphaël and then ZOU! bus 876.
How far is St Tropez from Cannes?
Saint-Tropez is about 88 km from Cannes by road. Uber gives an average trip time of about 107 minutes, and summer traffic near Saint-Tropez can make it longer.
How long is the ferry from Cannes to St Tropez?
The direct Trans Côte d’Azur boat takes 1 hour 15 minutes each way. In 2026 it left Cannes at 10:15 and returned from Saint-Tropez at 16:30, arriving in Cannes at 17:45.
How much is the Cannes to St Tropez ferry?
The 2026 return fare is €71 for adults and €59 for children aged 4 to 10. The ticket is a same-day return, and reservation is required.
Is there a train from Cannes to Saint-Tropez?
No. Saint-Tropez has no railway station. Take a TER train to Saint-Raphaël-Valescure (€10.20 full fare), then ZOU! bus 876 (€3) or, between April and October, a Bateaux Bleus boat.
What is the cheapest way from Cannes to Saint-Tropez?
The train to Saint-Raphaël plus ZOU! bus 876 costs about €13 in total at full fare. It is also the slowest option, at roughly two to three hours including the change.
Can I get to Saint-Tropez from Cannes in winter?
Yes, but not by direct boat, which does not run between late October and mid-May. Go by train and bus, by car, by Uber, or with a pre-booked private chauffeur.
Want to go from Cannes to Saint-Tropez without the timetables?
The boat is a lovely day out when it runs, and the train and bus is the cheapest way all year. If you would rather leave when you like and arrive at your door, send us your pickup address in Cannes, your destination in Saint-Tropez, the date and the number of passengers, and we will reply with a fixed price.
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Written by The Luxotica Team, licensed VTC chauffeurs based in Nice. Updated October 2026.