Mont Faron
Mountain overlooking the city, reached by cable car, with spectacular views over the harbour.
Toulon, France
Toulon: airports, things to do and where to stay
Toulon, France's main naval base, opens onto one of the Mediterranean's most beautiful harbours at the foot of Mont Faron. Hyères and the islands of Porquerolles and Port-Cros are close by.
Toulon airports
From the airport to central Toulon
Toulon-Hyères airport is about 18 km from central Toulon.
Réseau Mistral 102
Bus between the airport and Toulon bus station, next to the train station, with up to 10 trips a day in each direction.
Réseau Mistral 63
Local bus to central Hyères in about 10 min.
Taxi
Rank outside the terminal. The ride to Hyères is short; to Toulon it takes about 30 min.
Toulon
Things to do in Toulon
Rade de Toulon
The large natural harbour where the French fleet is based. Boat tours leave from the port.
Plages du Mourillon
Beaches in sheltered coves in the Mourillon district, next to Fort Saint-Louis.
Porquerolles
Car-free island with white sandy beaches, a short boat ride from the Giens peninsula in Hyères.
Frequently asked questions
Which airport serves Toulon?
Toulon is served by Toulon-Hyères (TLN).
How far is the airport from central Toulon?
Toulon-Hyères airport is about 18 km from central Toulon.
How do I get from the airport to central Toulon?
From Toulon-Hyères airport you can take Réseau Mistral 102 (bus), Réseau Mistral 63 (bus), and Taxi. Pre-booked taxis and private transfers are also available.
What are the must-sees in Toulon?
Highlights of Toulon include Mont Faron, Rade de Toulon, Plages du Mourillon, and Porquerolles.
Photo credits
- Mont Faron: Mspecht, CC0, Wikimedia Commons
- Rade de Toulon: David.Monniaux, CC BY-SA 3.0, Wikimedia Commons
- Plages du Mourillon: Siren-Com, CC BY-SA 3.0, Wikimedia Commons
- Porquerolles: PQR, CC BY-SA 3.0, Wikimedia Commons