Access remains Saint-Tropez's biggest challenge and expense.
By Car
The only year-round land access:
- From A8 highway: 1.5 hours
- Parking expensive and difficult
- Traffic terrible in summer
- Consider park-and-ride options
By Boat
Often the best summer option:
- From Sainte-Maxime: 15 minutes (€15 return)
- From Port Grimaud: 20 minutes
- From Cannes/Nice: Seasonal services
- Arrives directly at old port
By Bus
Limited but functional:
- Line 7601/7801 from Saint-Raphaël station
- Line 7702/7802 from Toulon
- VarLib buses: €3 flat fare
- Reduced service off-season
Helicopter
For those with budgets:
- From Nice Airport: 25 minutes
- Scenic arrival
- Book well ahead
- Significant expense