Marseille Saint-Charles station to Le Castellet: from the train to your door
Le Castellet, a hilltop village above the Bandol vineyards, and the Paul Ricard circuit on the plateau are three quarters of an hour from Saint-Charles. No public transport goes up to the circuit: a private driver takes you straight there.
Marseille Saint-Charles stationLe Castellet
≈ 50 kmDistance
48 minOutside rush hour
Fixed priceTolls and luggage included
| Vehicle | Passengers | Suitcases | Guide price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Eco or Electric | 4 | 2 | ≈ €80 |
| Sedan | 4 | 2 | ≈ €95 |
| 8-seat Van | 8 | 8 | ≈ €125 |
Prices include VAT (TTC).
Pick-up
Name sign at the station, train tracked. How the station pick-up works.
The route
The driver takes the A50 towards Toulon, exits at Saint-Cyr or Le Beausset, then climbs to the village or the circuit plateau.
Arriving in Le Castellet
Paul Ricard circuit
For an event or a test day, the driver drops you at the entrance given by the organiser. On big event days access is restricted.
Village and estates
The village is explored on foot; for a wine estate or a hotel, drop-off at the exact address.
Saint-Charles to Le Castellet: the circuit and the vineyards
Seminars, car launches, driving days: the Paul Ricard circuit welcomes many business visitors. We meet them at the station with a name sign and take them to the circuit or their hotel.
For others, it is the route to weddings and tastings at the Bandol estates.
The hilltop village of Le Castellet
Le Castellet, perched on its hill above the Bandol vineyards, has served as a film set several times, including for Marcel Pagnol’s “The Baker’s Wife”. Its ramparts, its castle now the town hall and its cobbled lanes host craftspeople and small shops. On Sundays the village is very busy, and drop-off is at the car park by the entrance.
The Paul Ricard circuit
Built in 1970 on the Camp plateau, the Paul Ricard circuit hosted the French Formula 1 Grand Prix many times. Today it welcomes endurance races, team testing, driving courses and corporate events, and the neighbouring Le Castellet airfield serves business aviation.
On event days access to the circuit is controlled and car parks are far from the stands. With a driver you are dropped at the point set by the organiser and collected at the exit at the agreed time, for the station or your hotel in Bandol.
Le Castellet from Saint-Charles station: taxi or private transfer?
With 50 km to cover, you can choose between a metered taxi and a private driver booked in advance. Our private transfer has a fixed price from €80, day or night, with no surprise on arrival.
A driver waits for your train with a name sign and helps with your luggage.
See also: how a private transfer compares with a taxi.
Frequently asked questions
How much is a private transfer from Saint-Charles station to Le Castellet?
About €80 in Eco or Electric, €95 in Sedan and €125 in the 8-seat Van, tolls included, in either direction. The exact price is shown before you confirm and does not change.
How long does the journey take?
About 48 min outside rush hour, for 50 km.
Do you run shuttles for events at the circuit?
Yes, with several coordinated vehicles from the station, the airport or your hotel.
How much is a taxi from Saint-Charles station to Le Castellet?
A taxi charges the regulated fare on the meter, depending on distance, time and day. Our private transfer is fixed in advance: from €80 in Eco or Electric, €95 in a Sedan and €125 in an 8-seat Van, tolls included.
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