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How to get fromAthens to French Rivieraby plane, train, bus, car, or busferry

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There are 6 ways to get from Athens to French Riviera by plane, train, bus, car, or busferry

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  1. Fly to Nice Côte D'Azur International Airport, train

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    1. Fly from Athens International Airport (ATH) to Nice Côte D'Azur International Airport (NCE)plane plane ATH - NCE
    2. Take the train from Saint-Laurent-du-Var to Saint-Raphaël Valescuretrain train
    8h 29m
    €107–265

  2. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Athens to Beograd, Autobuska stanicabus bus
    2. Take the bus from Beograd to Nicebus bus
    3. Take the train from Nice Riquier to Saint-Raphaël Valescuretrain train C13
    39h 52m
    €182–251

  3. Drive  2,444.9 km

    1. Drive from Athens to French Rivieracar car 2,444.9 km
    24h 36m
    €470–679

  4. Fly to Marseille Provence Airport, train

    1. Fly from Athens International Airport (ATH) to Marseille Provence Airport (MRS)plane plane ATH - MRS
    2. Take the train from Marseille-Saint-Charles to Saint-Raphaël-Valescuretrain train
    10h 5m
    €120–307

  5. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Athens to Larissatrain train Ic
    2. Take the bus from Larisa to Elbasanbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Tirana to Strasbourg Bahnhofbus bus
    4. Take the train from Strasbourg to St Raphael Valescuretrain train Tgv
    40h 57m

  6. Bus, bus and ferry, train

    1. Take the bus from Athens to Fierbus bus
    2. Take the busferry from Fier to Ventimigliabusferry bus ferry
    3. Take the train from Ventimiglia to Nice Saint-Augustintrain train C3
    4. Take the train from Nice Saint-Augustin to Saint-Raphaël Valescuretrain train C13
    41h 57m

Athens International Airport (ATH) to Nice Côte D'Azur International Airport (NCE) flights

Calendar13Weekly Planes
Duration3h 33mAverage Duration
Ticket€64Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,653.3 km
  • Duration: 8h 29m

What companies run services between Athens, Greece and French Riviera, France?

There is no direct connection from Athens to French Riviera. However, you can take the subway to Athens Airport, walk to Athens International Airport (ATH) airport, fly to Nice Côte D'Azur International Airport (NCE), walk to Saint-Laurent-du-Var, take the train to Saint-Raphaël Valescure, walk to Gare Routière, then take the line 874 bus to Les Heures Claires. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Athens to Les Heures Claires via Beograd, Autobuska stanica, Blok 28, Beogradska arena /španskih boraca/, Savski most, Beograd, Nice, Nice Riquier, Saint-Raphaël Valescure, and Gare Routière in around 39h 52m.

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