Hyères is easy to reach. Toulon-Hyères airport, shared by civil and military aviation, is 3.3 km and 7 minutes by car from Hyères harbour, where the boats to Port-Cros leave, and 14 minutes from La Tour Fondue, where the boats to Porquerolles leave. By train, you get off at Hyères station, linked by coach to the harbour and La Tour Fondue according to the national park; Toulon station is 23 minutes from the harbour by car. The Mistral bus network links Toulon, Hyères, La Garde and Le Pradet.
Key facts
- Toulon-Hyères airport: 7 min from Hyères harbour, 14 min from La Tour Fondue, 31 min from Le Lavandou (OSRM).
- Hyères station: 6 min from the harbour, 13 min from La Tour Fondue; coaches to the harbour and La Tour Fondue.
- Toulon station: 23 min from Hyères harbour, 30 min from La Tour Fondue, 42 min from Le Lavandou.
- Car: leave it at the harbour; no visitor cars on the islands.
Driving times
| From | Hyères harbour | La Tour Fondue | Le Lavandou |
|---|---|---|---|
| Toulon-Hyères airport | 3.3 km, 7 min | 9.4 km, 14 min | 25 km, 31 min |
| Hyères station | 4.4 km, 6 min | 10.5 km, 13 min | |
| Toulon station | 23.4 km, 23 min | 29.5 km, 30 min | 41.4 km, 42 min |
OSRM on OpenStreetMap.
By air
Toulon-Hyères is a mixed airport: a naval air base since 1925 and a civil airport since 1967. According to the national park, it has daily flights to Paris-Orly. Its routes change: in 2025, easyJet dropped its Bordeaux (taken over by Transavia) and London-Gatwick routes, Air Corsica left the airport, and ASL Airlines opened Algiers and Lille.
By train and coach
Trains stop at Hyères station; the national park mentions a coach link from the station to the harbour (Port-Cros) and La Tour Fondue (Porquerolles). The Mistral network links Toulon, Hyères, La Garde and Le Pradet.
By car
Leave the car at the departure harbour: Port Saint-Pierre in Hyères, La Tour Fondue at Giens, or Le Lavandou. No visitor cars go on the islands. To hire a car at the airport, see the rental companies below.
Book a trip
Once you are there
Hyères: Morning Discovery or Relaxing Afternoon cruise3 - 4 hours★ 4.7 (225 reviews)from €70Check availability
Boat trip around Porquerolles and Giens3 - 6 hours★ 4.6 (34 reviews)from €82Check availability
Hyères to Giens Peninsula: Sunset at Sea Cruise2 hours★ 4.9 (171 reviews)from €69Check availability
"From" prices checked on 9 November 2026 and may have changed.
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Frequently asked questions
Which airport for Port-Cros and Porquerolles?
Toulon-Hyères airport, 7 minutes from Hyères harbour and 14 minutes from La Tour Fondue. According to the national park, it has daily flights to Paris-Orly.
Can you reach the islands without a car?
Yes: train to Hyères, then coach to the harbour or La Tour Fondue, according to the national park. The Mistral bus network serves Toulon, Hyères, La Garde and Le Pradet.
Sources
Information checked against the sources below. Ferry times and prices change: confirm before you go.
- Port-Cros National Park, practical information: getting there (in French), accessed 9 November 2026
- Wikipedia, Toulon-Hyères airport (in French), accessed 9 November 2026
- OSRM on OpenStreetMap, driving times, accessed 9 November 2026
