Tourtour is mainly reached by car: 21 km from Draguignan (about 30 minutes), 86 km from Toulon, 116 km from Aix-en-Provence and 110 km from Nice. The nearest station is Les Arcs-Draguignan, 31 km away. Nice and Marseille airports are about 1 h 30 and 1 h 55 away by road. The ZOU regional network serves Tourtour from Aups and Lorgues. The old centre is explored on foot: park on the edge of the village.
Key facts
- Car: the simplest option, the village lies on the Haut-Var back roads.
- Station: Les Arcs-Draguignan, 31 km away (about 40 min).
- Bus: ZOU lines 8125 (Tourtour-Lorgues) and 8212 (Tourtour-Aups).
- Airports: Nice (102 km) and Marseille-Provence (140 km).
- Parking: car parks on the edge of the village, centre on foot.
Distances from major cities
Approximate driving times, calculated from the centre of Tourtour, excluding traffic and summer jams. Add some margin in July and August.
| From | Distance | Approximate time |
|---|---|---|
| Draguignan | 21 km | 28 min |
| Lorgues | 17 km | 22 min |
| Aups | 11 km | 18 min |
| Les Arcs-Draguignan station | 31 km | 38 min |
| Toulon | 86 km | 1 h 15 |
| Aix-en-Provence | 116 km | 1 h 35 |
| Nice | 110 km | 1 h 40 |
| Nice airport | 102 km | 1 h 35 |
| Marseille | 144 km | 1 h 55 |
| Marseille-Provence airport | 140 km | 1 h 55 |
By car
This is the most practical option. Tourtour sits on the small roads of the Haut-Var, between Aups, Villecroze, Ampus and Flayosc. From Draguignan, allow half an hour.
By train
The nearest station is Les Arcs-Draguignan, 31 km away. To finish the journey, plan on a hire car or a taxi, or combine with ZOU buses via Draguignan and Aups.
By bus
The ZOU regional network serves Tourtour:
| Line | Route |
|---|---|
| 8125 | Tourtour - Lorgues |
| 8212 | Tourtour - Aups |
| 8122 | Régusse - Aups - Draguignan (change at Aups) |
| 802 | On-demand service from Tourtour, by reservation |
Check the timetables on the ZOU website before relying on them: they vary by season.
By plane
Two airports are within reasonable distance: Nice Côte d’Azur (102 km, about 1 h 35) and Marseille-Provence (140 km, about 1 h 55). In both cases, a hire car is the simplest way to finish the journey.
Where to park
The old centre is explored on foot, and traffic is restricted for part of the year: every winter the town hall publishes an order reopening it to cars. Park in the car parks on the edge of the village and walk the rest of the way.
In July and August, and on market days (Wednesday and Saturday mornings), spaces near the centre go quickly. Arrive early, or late in the day to enjoy the viewpoint indicator at sunset.
Once you are there
The tourist information office is at 2 Place de la Trinité. Next steps: things to do in Tourtour, where to stay and the market.
Frequently asked questions
How do you get to Tourtour without a car?
By bus, with the ZOU regional network: line 8125 links Tourtour to Lorgues and line 8212 Tourtour to Aups, from where line 8122 continues to Draguignan. An on-demand service (line 802) also runs from Tourtour, by reservation. Check the timetables on the ZOU website before you go.
What is the nearest train station to Tourtour?
Les Arcs-Draguignan station, 31 km away, or about 40 minutes by car.
Where do you park in Tourtour?
In the car parks on the edge of the village, then walk to the centre. In July and August, spaces near the centre go quickly: arrive early, especially on market days.
Can you drive through the village?
The old centre is explored on foot. Every winter the town hall publishes an order reopening the village to traffic, which means traffic is restricted for the rest of the year.
How long does it take from Nice to Tourtour?
About 1 h 40 for 110 km, excluding traffic. From Nice airport, allow 102 km and about 1 h 35.
Sources
Information checked against the sources below. Opening times and dates change: confirm before you travel.
- Tourtour town hall, getting around (ZOU lines, traffic), accessed 6 November 2026
- ZOU regional network, timetables, accessed 6 November 2026
- Travel times: OSRM routing on OpenStreetMap, from the centre of Tourtour, accessed 6 November 2026
