Travelling by bus

They almost bring back memories of summer camp holidays! With their comfortable facilities and windows offering views of the countryside, coach holidays have it all. All you have to do is sit back and enjoy the ride – have a lovely trip!

Plan your bus journey

Thanks to the Zou! bus network, you can travel throughout the Provence-Alpes-Côte-d’Azur region on 200 regular routes. The comfortable buses serve both the region’s small towns and must-see attractions. Whether you’re a fan of charming villages in the countryside or love a day at the beach, you’ll always find a bus route to take you there. Handy: the Zou! network lets you buy and validate your ticket directly from your smartphone using the Zou! app. M’Ticket is available on the App Store and Google Play.

Find out more about routes and timetables.

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ZOU! Line 94: Brignoles > Saint-Maximin > Gardanne > Marseille

It connects the Var to Marseille in 1 hour 45 minutes, all year round, even on public holidays, and serves the towns of Brignoles, Saint-Maximin-la-Sainte-Baume, Pourcieux, Pourrières, Trets, Rousset, Gardanne and Marseille. Along the route, there are a few spots well worth a stop. Pop off at Saint-Maximin-la-Sainte-Baume to explore the majestic basilica, the largest Gothic building in Provence. To stretch your legs, get off at Nans-les-Pins, Tourves or Saint-Zacharie, which are the starting points for several walks. Whilst you’re out and about, admire the views of the Sainte-Baume massif or Sainte-Victoire. Stop off for a tasty bite to eat in Auriol, where the market is sure to whet your appetite.

ZOU! Line 90 Saint-Raphaël > Fréjus > Les Adrets > Mandelieu-la-Napoule > NICE (Airport)

This is the convenient way to get to Nice Airport, as the service is timed to coincide with flights to Orly. Economical and convenient, the ticket saves you the hassle of finding a parking space. Once there to explore the Côte d’Azur, make the most of the connections to the Riviera’s must-see attractions served by the route: Fréjus and its amphitheatre, the beaches of Mandelieu-la-Napoule and the Bonaparte Garden in Saint-Raphaël.

ZOU! Route 878 Saint-Tropez > Hyères > Toulon

A route that exudes sunshine, with a touch of chic. On sunny days (and there are plenty of them)… grab your beach bag and head to the beaches at Cavalaire-sur-Mer or Le Lavandou. Put on your best Panama hat or pretty floppy hat and go for a stroll around the harbour in Saint-Tropez or through the magnificent gardens of Rayol Canadel, home to over 4,000 exotic species. Family-friendly activities, exhibitions and the gardeners’ café… all add to the charm of this place, offering you a timeless escape

The Zou! line Route 878 serves the towns of Saint-Tropez, Cogolin, Gassin, La Croix-Valmer, Cavalaire-sur-Mer, Rayol-Canadel, Le Lavandou, Bormes-les-Mimosas, La Londe-les-Maures, Hyères (including the airport) and Toulon.

ZOU! Line 885: Bandol > Sanary > Toulon

In the Var, travel from Bandol to Toulon in 45 minutes. Choose your stop for a 100% laid-back experience. In Sanary-sur-Mer, don’t miss the Provençal market under the plane trees on Wednesday mornings. Continue your shopping spree in Bandol, where the little seaside boutiques and adjoining alleyways beckon. Overlooking the Mediterranean, enjoy a drink or lunch on a terrace. As for beaches, lay out your towel in Bandol or Six-Fours-les-Plages. And you’ll even be spoilt for choice: Six-Fours-les-Plages boasts 19 kilometres of beaches, coves and rocky outcrops between the Gaou Peninsula and Cap Nègre.

The Zou! 885 bus route serves the towns of Bandol, Sanary-sur-Mer, Six-Fours-les-Plages, La Seyne-sur-Mer and Toulon.

Getting to city centres from railway stations and airports

Shuttle buses to city centres run from Aix-en-Provence TGV and Avignon TGV stations, and from Nice and Marseille airports. Buses also run to city centres from Toulon-Hyères and Avignon airports.
You’ll also find taxis at train stations and airports to take you to your holiday destinations.