Skip to content
HotelTaxi

Marseille Provence Airport (MRS) → Saint-Tropez transfer

Saint-Tropez lies 144 km east of Marseille Provence Airport, and a private transfer usually takes 118–148 minutes, longer on busy summer days. A standard car for up to three passengers typically costs around €300–380, and a minivan for up to seven around €380–480; the exact price is shown before you book.

From
Marseille Provence Airport (MRS)
To
Saint-Tropez
Distance
144 km
Typical drive
118–148 min

Nice airport is closer to Saint-Tropez, but MRS can suit travellers whose flights work better from Marseille.

The drive east through the Var

The route crosses Marseille's eastern motorways and follows the A50 towards Toulon, then the A57 inland through the Var. Some drivers use the A8 instead depending on traffic; both lead to the same inland stretch.

The last part leaves the motorway and runs through the wooded Massif des Maures towards Grimaud and the Gulf of Saint-Tropez. These roads are slower and winding, and in high summer the approach to Saint-Tropez itself is often congested.

Marseille or Nice for Saint-Tropez?

Nice Côte d'Azur Airport is noticeably closer. Flying into MRS makes sense if your flight is more convenient, if you are starting with a few days in Provence, or if you are arriving from a city with better connections to Marseille.

Either way, Saint-Tropez has no direct motorway, so the final stretch takes time from both airports.

Where guests stay around Saint-Tropez

Saint-Tropez village
Hotels around the port and the old quarter. Lanes in the centre are narrow, so drop-off is at the nearest accessible point.
Ramatuelle and Pampelonne
Beach clubs, villas and resort hotels on the peninsula, often on small private roads.
Gassin, Grimaud and Port Grimaud
Hill villages and the lagoon resort on the gulf, a little before Saint-Tropez itself.

When the roads are busiest

From mid-July to late August, and on Saturdays when holiday rentals change over, traffic into the gulf can be slow for long stretches. A morning arrival, or an evening one outside the peak weekends, is usually easier.

For the return, book your pickup about four and a half hours before a European flight. On summer Saturdays, five hours is safer.

Frequently asked questions

How long is the transfer from Marseille Airport to Saint-Tropez?

Usually 118–148 minutes for the 144 km. In July and August the last stretch into the gulf can add considerable time.

Is Nice airport closer to Saint-Tropez?

Yes, Nice airport is closer. Marseille is a reasonable choice when your flights or travel plans fit it better.

Can I be taken to a villa in Ramatuelle?

Yes, give the exact address and any gate or access details. Many villas lie on narrow private lanes, which the provider will want to know about.

Can we stop in Provence on the way?

A stop can be arranged if you mention it when booking. It is not possible to add it as a request on the day.

More transfers from Marseille Provence Airport

Marseille Provence Airport: arrival and transfer guide