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How to get fromBarcelona to French Rivieraby train (Renfe, TGV), bus, car, plane or train

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There are 6 ways to get from Barcelona to French Riviera by train (Renfe, TGV), bus, car, plane, or train

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Barcelona-Sants to Marseille St Charlestrain train 9725
    2. Take the train from Marseille St Charles to St Raphael Valescuretrain train Tgv
    9h 6m
    €70–98

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Barcelona - North Bus Station to Marseille - Saint-Charles Bus Stationbus bus BlaBlaCar Bus
    2. Take the bus from Marseille, Gare de Marseille-Saint-Charles to Sainte-Maximebus bus N1749
    12h 13m
    €35–88

  3. Drive 604.3 km

    1. Drive from Barcelona to French Rivieracar car 604.3 km
    5h 59m
    €94–136

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

    1. Fly from Barcelona–El Prat Airport (BCN) to Nice Côte D'Azur International Airport (NCE)plane plane BCN - NCE
    2. Take the train from Saint-Laurent-du-Var to Saint-Raphaël Valescuretrain train
    7h 40m
    €44–126

  5. Bus via Barcelona Sants Central Bus Station

    1. Take the bus from Barcelona Sants Central Bus Station to Marseille Saint Charles Bus Stationbus bus Union Ivkoni - Unibus 3602 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Marseille - Saint-Charles Bus Station to Sainte-Maximebus bus BlaBlaCar Bus
    14h 58m
    €45–63

  6. Fly to Marseille Provence Airport, train

    1. Fly from Barcelona–El Prat Airport (BCN) to Marseille Provence Airport (MRS)plane plane BCN - MRS
    2. Take the train from Marseille St Charles to St Raphael Valescuretrain train
    8h 13m
    €64–194

Barcelona to French Riviera by train and bus

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration9h 6mAverage Duration
Ticket€70Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

What companies run services between Barcelona, Spain and French Riviera, France?

You can take a train from Barcelona-Sants to La Nartelle via Marseille St Charles, St Raphael Valescure, and Gare Routiere in around 9h 6m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Barcelona - North Bus Station to Les Heures Claires via Marseille, Gare de Marseille-Saint-Charles, Sainte-Maxime, and Theatre de la mer in around 12h 13m.

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