The quickest way to Porquerolles is TLV-TVM's boat from La Tour Fondue, at the tip of the Giens peninsula: a 15-minute crossing. La Tour Fondue harbour is 10 minutes' drive from Hyères harbour and 14 minutes from Toulon-Hyères airport. In winter 2026-2027, departures run from 7.30 am to 5.45 pm. Bikes cost extra (€17 return for an adult in 2026). Other crossings leave from Le Lavandou (50 minutes) and Toulon (30 minutes).
Key facts
- La Tour Fondue (Giens) to Porquerolles: 15 minutes with TLV-TVM, all year.
- Winter 2026-2027: departures from La Tour Fondue from 7.30 am to 5.45 pm, returns from 7 am to 5.15 pm.
- Adult bike: €17 return; child: €14.50 (2026). Dogs free, banned from beaches.
- Other departures: Le Lavandou (50 min), Toulon (30 min), and Hyères harbour in July and August.
Departures
| From | Crossing | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| La Tour Fondue (Giens) | 15 min | TLV-TVM, all year |
| Hyères harbour | TLV-TVM, in July and August | |
| Le Lavandou | 50 min | according to the national park |
| Toulon | 30 min | according to the national park |
Sources: TLV-TVM, Port-Cros National Park.
Winter timetable 2026-2027 (La Tour Fondue)
| Direction | 2 November 2026 to 14 February 2027 |
|---|---|
| Out | 7.30 (except Sundays and public holidays), 9.00, 10.30, 12.00 (12.30 on Wednesdays and Saturdays outside school holidays), 2.30, 3.30, 4.45 (except Wednesdays and Saturdays), 5.45 |
| Back | 7.00 (except Sundays and public holidays), 8.30, 10.00, 11.30, 2.00, 3.00, 4.15 (except Wednesdays and Saturdays), 5.15 |
Source: TLV-TVM, checked on 9 November 2026. No online sales in low season: tickets at the ticket office. The company may cancel departures in bad weather.
Getting to La Tour Fondue
La Tour Fondue is at the south-eastern tip of the Giens peninsula, 10 minutes’ drive from Hyères harbour, 13 minutes from Hyères station and 14 minutes from Toulon-Hyères airport (OSRM). According to the national park, a coach links Hyères station to La Tour Fondue. The salt road, which runs past the saltpans, is closed in winter. See the Giens peninsula.
Bikes, dogs, accessibility
TLV-TVM charges extra for bikes: €17 return for an adult, €14.50 for a child. Dogs travel free but are banned from beaches. The boats are wheelchair accessible under conditions. From 1 July to 31 August, your bike must carry the blue tag handed out when you board: see Porquerolles.
Book a trip
Porquerolles by boat
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Frequently asked questions
How long is the crossing to Porquerolles?
15 minutes from La Tour Fondue with TLV-TVM. According to the national park, it takes 30 minutes from Toulon and 50 minutes from Le Lavandou.
Where do I park to go to Porquerolles?
At La Tour Fondue harbour, at the tip of the Giens peninsula, or in summer at Hyères harbour, where TLV-TVM also runs departures in July and August. The salt road across the saltpans is closed in winter.
Do the timetables change in winter?
Yes. From 2 November 2026 to 14 February 2027, departures from La Tour Fondue are at 7.30, 9.00, 10.30, 12.00, 2.30, 3.30, 4.45 and 5.45, with exceptions on Sundays, Wednesdays and Saturdays. Tickets are sold at the ticket office.
Sources
Information checked against the sources below. Ferry times and prices change: confirm before you go.
- TLV-TVM, La Tour Fondue to Porquerolles: crossing time (in French), accessed 9 November 2026
- TLV-TVM, timetables: winter 2026-2027 (in French), accessed 9 November 2026
- TLV-TVM, 2026 fares: bikes (in French), accessed 9 November 2026
- TLV-TVM, home: summer departures from Hyères harbour (in French), accessed 9 November 2026
- Port-Cros National Park, practical information: crossings (in French), accessed 9 November 2026
- Wikipedia, Giens peninsula: salt road (in French), accessed 9 November 2026
- OSRM on OpenStreetMap, driving times, accessed 9 November 2026
