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

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

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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 30m
    €102–265

  2. Bus, bus and ferry, train via Rome

    1. Take the bus from Athens to Durrësbus bus
    2. Take the busferry from Durrës to Roma, Autostazione Tiburtinabusferry bus ferry
    3. Take the bus from Roma, Autostazione Tiburtina to Toulonbus bus
    4. Take the train from Toulon to Saint-Raphaël-Valescuretrain train
    35h 15m

  3. Drive  2,445.1 km

    1. Drive from Athens to French Rivieracar car 2,445.1 km
    24h 42m
    €457–660

  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
    9h 45m
    €110–312

  5. Train, bus, bus and ferry

    1. Take the train from Athens to Larissatrain train Ic
    2. Take the bus from Larisa to Elbasanbus bus
    3. Take the busferry from Elbasan to Savona FSbusferry bus ferry
    4. Take the bus from Savona to Marseille, Gare de Marseille-Saint-Charlesbus bus 404
    5. Take the train from Marseille-Saint-Charles to Saint-Raphaël-Valescuretrain train
    37h 44m

  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 Antibestrain train C3
    4. Take the train from Antibes to Saint-Raphaël Valescuretrain train C13
    41h 54m

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

Calendar18Weekly Planes
Duration3h 50mAverage Duration
Ticket€68Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,653.3 km
  • Duration: 8h 30m

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 Durrës, Durrës, Roma, Autostazione Tiburtina, Roma, Autostazione Tiburtina, Toulon, Toulon, Saint-Raphaël-Valescure, and Gare Routière in around 35h 15m.

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