- Must visit
Musée de l'Annonciade
Modern art museum in a striking chapel setting, focused on the Pointillist painter who settled in Saint-Tropez.
Cheapest price on Sep 19
€25
Average ticket price on Sep 19
€40
Fastest journey on Sep 19
5 h 25 m
Average journey duration on Sep 19
5 h 48 m
Buses on Sep 19
3
Distance
310 km
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Lyon to Saint-Tropez is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Lyon to Saint-Tropez will cost around €40 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only €25.
On Sat, Sep 19, we found 3 buses from Lyon to Saint-Tropez, including 3 direct services.
On Sat, Sep 19 the direct buses cover the 310 km distance in an average of 5 h 48 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 5 h 25 m .
On Sat, Sep 19 the slowest buses will take 6 h and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.
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FlixBusOmio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Lyon to Saint-Tropez among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of €49 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 4h 0m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.1 - 0.3kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €49, while a flight costs an average of €582.
Distance: 192 miles (310 km)
| Bus | Most popular Train | Flight | Driving |
|---|---|---|---|
€49 Average price Cheapest | €91 Average price | €582 Average price | €106 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
7h 20m Average total duration 6h 50m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 0m Average total duration Fastest 3h 30m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 2m Average total duration 3h 2m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* | 4h 35m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.3 - 0.8kg CO2 emissions | 0.1 - 0.3kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.9 - 1.9kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
This is compared to other travel options from Lyon to Saint-Tropez:
A bus is €42 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Lyon to Saint-Tropez costing on average €91.
A bus is €533 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Lyon to Saint-Tropez costing on average €582.
Other travel options to Saint-Tropez take longer:
Train takes on average 3h 30m.
Bus takes on average 6h 50m.
Tickets start at around €49 compared to roughly €106 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about €57. The journey takes 6h 50m versus 4h 35m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can use the time productively rather than spending it behind the wheel. No parking to sort, no fuel stops, and most coaches have Wi-Fi and power outlets.
Direct services are operated by BlaBlaCar, BlaBlaCar Bus, FlixBus.
Driving is worth considering if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group (where fuel costs split several ways), or want the flexibility to stop along the way.
| Operator | Departure Time | Arrival Time | Duration | Departure days | Cheapest price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 12:15AM | Arrival Time 06:15AM | Duration 6h00 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price €30 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 12:20AM | Arrival Time 04:40AM | Duration 4h20 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price €54 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 02:15AM | Arrival Time 08:15AM | Duration 6h00 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price €20 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 06:40AM | Arrival Time 11:20AM | Duration 4h40 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price €31 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 06:50AM | Arrival Time 11:30AM | Duration 4h40 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price €30 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 07:00AM | Arrival Time 11:10AM | Duration 4h10 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price €34 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 07:40AM | Arrival Time 11:50AM | Duration 4h10 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price €34 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 08:00AM | Arrival Time 12:10PM | Duration 4h10 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price €39 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 08:05AM | Arrival Time 03:45PM | Duration 7h40 | Departure days Fri, Sun | Cheapest price €44 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 08:30AM | Arrival Time 12:30PM | Duration 4h00 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price €30 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 08:35AM | Arrival Time 02:00PM | Duration 5h25 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price €33 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 09:00AM | Arrival Time 01:00PM | Duration 4h00 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price €28 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 09:35AM | Arrival Time 03:00PM | Duration 5h25 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price €39 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 10:00AM | Arrival Time 01:40PM | Duration 3h40 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price €28 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 10:35AM | Arrival Time 04:00PM | Duration 5h25 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price €34 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 11:00AM | Arrival Time 03:10PM | Duration 4h10 | Departure days Tue, Sun | Cheapest price €25 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 11:10AM | Arrival Time 03:30PM | Duration 4h20 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price €48 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 11:30AM | Arrival Time 03:30PM | Duration 4h00 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price €26 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 12:00PM | Arrival Time 04:20PM | Duration 4h20 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price €40 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 01:10PM | Arrival Time 05:30PM | Duration 4h20 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price €41 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 01:30PM | Arrival Time 05:20PM | Duration 3h50 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price €23 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 02:00PM | Arrival Time 06:30PM | Duration 4h30 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price €25 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 02:30PM | Arrival Time 07:00PM | Duration 4h30 | Departure days Mon, Fri | Cheapest price €29 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 03:15PM | Arrival Time 07:25PM | Duration 4h10 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price €37 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 04:00PM | Arrival Time 09:10PM | Duration 5h10 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price €32 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 04:30PM | Arrival Time 08:40PM | Duration 4h10 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price €32 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 05:30PM | Arrival Time 09:50PM | Duration 4h20 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price €53 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 06:20PM | Arrival Time 10:40PM | Duration 4h20 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price €34 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 06:50PM | Arrival Time 11:30PM | Duration 4h40 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price €32 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 07:20PM | Arrival Time 12:30AM | Duration 5h10 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price €34 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 10:50PM | Arrival Time 04:50AM | Duration 6h00 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price €31 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 11:50PM | Arrival Time 05:50AM | Duration 6h00 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price €21 |
The table below shows live departures for Lyon to Saint-Tropez buses for today, Friday, September 18. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
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FlixBus | 11:50 PM Lyon, Avenue Tony Garnier (Gare routière de Lyon Gerland) | 6h00 | 5:50 AM Puget Sur Argen, Péage de Fréjus-Ouest | 0 transfersDirect | |
| Saturday, September 19 | |||||
FlixBus | 2:15 AM Lyon, Avenue Tony Garnier (Gare routière de Lyon Gerland) | 6h00 | 8:15 AM Puget Sur Argen, Péage de Fréjus-Ouest | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 10:35 AM Lyon, Avenue Tony Garnier (Gare routière de Lyon Gerland) | 5h25 | 4:00 PM Puget Sur Argen, Péage de Fréjus-Ouest | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Buses from Lyon to Saint-Tropez run on average 3 times per day, taking around 6h 50m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at €23 if you book in advance.
There are 3 buses per day. The earliest bus runs at 00:05, the last at 23:50. The fastest bus covers the 192 miles (310 km) distance in 5h 25m.
Distance 192 miles (310 km) |
Average bus duration 6h 50m |
Cheapest ticket price €23 |
Buses per day 3 |
Direct buses 3 |
Fastest bus 5h 25m |
First bus 12:05 AM |
Last bus 11:50 PM |
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Discover the best of Saint-Tropez — top attractions, local food, transport tips, budget advice, and currency essentials. Plan your perfect Saint-Tropez trip today.
Modern art museum in a striking chapel setting, focused on the Pointillist painter who settled in Saint-Tropez.
Museum dedicated to French cinema in the former gendarmerie made famous by the Saint-Tropez film series.
Museum inside the citadel covering local seafaring history, navigation, and the town’s long maritime identity.
The old harbor lined with pastel facades and yachts, central to Saint-Tropez atmosphere and classic postcard views.
Lively square famous for pétanque, markets, and plane trees; a classic place to feel local life beyond the marina.
Picturesque old quarter of narrow lanes, colorful houses, and quiet corners that preserve the fishing village character.
A rich fish stew from Provence, usually made with Mediterranean rockfish and served with rouille and bread. It is a regional icon of the nearby coast.
A Provençal vegetable stew of tomato, zucchini, eggplant, peppers, and herbs. It reflects the sunny produce of the Var and Riviera.
A chickpea flour pancake, crisp outside and soft inside. Popular across Provence, it is a simple street food linked to the Mediterranean coast.
Elegant Michelin-starred dining in a lush garden setting, known for refined Provençal and Mediterranean cuisine near Place des Lices.
Established Italian restaurant with a fashionable terrace, popular for pasta, seafood, and lively evening dining in the center of Saint-Tropez.
Historic bakery and tea room famous for the original Tarte Tropézienne. Ideal for breakfast, pastries, and a classic Saint-Tropez sweet stop.
Very pricey vs most French resorts. Hotels, beach clubs, dining, and summer transport cost more, especially in peak season.
Service is usually included. Round up or leave 5-10% for great restaurant service; round up taxi fares and leave small change at cafes.
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Lyon to Saint-Tropez by bus. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest bus, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Saint-Tropez, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

Most Lyon to Saint-Tropez buses use the Lyon, Avenue Tony Garnier (Gare routière de Lyon Gerland) to Sainte-Maxime, Av. Benjamin Freze station pair. Use this guide to compare Lyon and Saint-Tropez bus stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like bus station facilities and services.
Lyon, Avenue Tony Garnier (Gare routière de Lyon Gerland) is 2 km from Lyon city centre. Public transport options include:
Lyon, Avenue Tony Garnier (Gare routière de Lyon Gerland) has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Shower, and Ticket Office.
Wi-Fi is available at Lyon, Avenue Tony Garnier (Gare routière de Lyon Gerland). ATMs are available at Lyon, Avenue Tony Garnier (Gare routière de Lyon Gerland).
Ticket office support is available at Lyon, Avenue Tony Garnier (Gare routière de Lyon Gerland).
Available at Lyon, Avenue Tony Garnier (Gare routière de Lyon Gerland): Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility facilities are available at Lyon, Avenue Tony Garnier (Gare routière de Lyon Gerland): Station is accessible for passengers with reduced mobility.
Lyon, Gare Routière de Perrache is 1 km from Lyon city centre. Public transport options include:
Lyon, Gare Routière de Perrache has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, and Ticket Office.
Food options include: Café de la Gare (in the station), Le Bistrot de Lyon (0.5 km), Brasserie Georges (0.6 km).
Free Wi-Fi. ATMs are located near the main entrance.
Ticket office support is available at Lyon, Gare Routière de Perrache.
Available at Lyon, Gare Routière de Perrache: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility facilities are available at Lyon, Gare Routière de Perrache: Elevators, ramps.
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