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How to get fromDover to French Rivieraby train (Eurostar, TGV), bus, car train, car, train, plane, or car ferry

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There are 14 ways to get from Dover to French Riviera by train (Eurostar, TGV), bus, car train, car, train, plane, or car ferry

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Dover Priory to London St Pancras Intltrain train
    2. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Paris Nordtrain train Eil
    3. Take the train from Paris Gare De Lyon to St Raphael Valescuretrain train Tgv
    11h 41m
    €352–611

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Dover to Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine)bus bus 1700 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Paris - Bercy-Seine Bus Station to Sainte-Maximebus bus BlaBlaCar Bus
    20h 53m
    €102–162

  3. Eurotunnel, drive

    1. Take the cartrain from Folkestone to Calais-Fréthuncartrain train le shuttle
    2. Drive from Calais-Fréthun to French Rivieracar car
    11h 56m
    €322–413

  4. Train to London City Airport, fly to Nice Côte D'Azur International Airport, train

    1. Take the train from Dover Priory to Stratford Internationaltrain train
    2. Fly from London City Airport (LCY) to Nice Côte D'Azur International Airport (NCE)plane plane LCY - NCE
    3. Take the train from Saint-Laurent-du-Var to Saint-Raphaël Valescuretrain train
    8h 40m
    €184–566

  5. Car ferry, bus, train

    1. Take the carferry from Port of Dover to Dunkirkcarferry car ferry
    2. Take the bus from Dunkerque Port to Lillebus bus
    3. Take the train from Lille Europe to Marseille St Charlestrain train Tgv
    4. Take the train from Marseille St Charles to St Raphael Valescuretrain train Tgv
    15h 17m
    €254–485

  6. Car ferry, bus

    1. Take the carferry from Port of Dover to Dunkirkcarferry car ferry
    2. Take the bus from Dunkerque Port to Lillebus bus
    3. Take the bus from Lille to Toulonbus bus
    4. Take the bus from Gare Routière to Gare Routièrebus bus 879 / ...
    25h 33m
    €135–303

  7. Car ferry, drive

    1. Take the carferry from Port of Dover to Calaiscarferry car ferry
    2. Drive from Calais to French Rivieracar car
    12h 54m
    €211–356

  8. Train to London Heathrow Airport, fly to Nice Côte D'Azur International Airport, train

    1. Take the train from Dover Priory to London St Pancras Intltrain train
    2. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Nice Côte D'Azur International Airport (NCE)plane plane LHR - NCE
    3. Take the train from Saint-Laurent-du-Var to Saint-Raphaël Valescuretrain train
    8h 59m
    €165–431

  9. Train, train to London Gatwick Airport, fly to Nice Côte D'Azur International Airport

    1. Take the train from Dover Priory to London St Pancras Intltrain train
    2. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Gatwick Airporttrain train
    3. Fly from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Nice Côte D'Azur International Airport (NCE)plane plane LGW - NCE
    4. Take the train from Saint-Laurent-du-Var to Saint-Raphaël Valescuretrain train
    9h 19m
    €150–339

  10. Train, train to Luton Airport, fly to Nice Côte D'Azur International Airport

    1. Take the train from Dover Priory to London St Pancras Intltrain train
    2. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Luton Airport Parkwaytrain train
    3. Fly from Luton Airport (LTN) to Nice Côte D'Azur International Airport (NCE)plane plane LTN - NCE
    4. Take the train from Saint-Laurent-du-Var to Saint-Raphaël Valescuretrain train
    9h 12m
    €141–337

  11. Train to London Stansted Airport, fly to Nice Côte D'Azur International Airport, train

    1. Take the train from Dover Priory to Stratford Internationaltrain train
    2. Fly from London Stansted Airport (STN) to Nice Côte D'Azur International Airport (NCE)plane plane STN - NCE
    3. Take the train from Saint-Laurent-du-Var to Saint-Raphaël Valescuretrain train
    9h 23m
    €126–355

  12. Train to London Heathrow Airport, fly to Marseille Provence Airport, train

    1. Take the train from Dover Priory to London St Pancras Intltrain train
    2. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Marseille Provence Airport (MRS)plane plane LHR - MRS
    3. Take the train from Marseille St Charles to St Raphael Valescuretrain train
    10h 17m
    €193–468

  13. Train, train to London Gatwick Airport, fly to Marseille Provence Airport

    1. Take the train from Dover Priory to London St Pancras Intltrain train
    2. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Gatwick Airporttrain train
    3. Fly from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Marseille Provence Airport (MRS)plane plane LGW - MRS
    4. Take the train from Marseille St Charles to St Raphael Valescuretrain train
    10h 37m
    €158–316

  14. Train to London Stansted Airport, fly to Marseille Provence Airport, train

    1. Take the train from Dover Priory to Stratford Internationaltrain train
    2. Fly from London Stansted Airport (STN) to Marseille Provence Airport (MRS)plane plane STN - MRS
    3. Take the train from Marseille St Charles to St Raphael Valescuretrain train
    10h 42m
    €134–332

Dover to French Riviera by train and bus

Calendar34Weekly Services
Duration11h 41mAverage Duration
Ticket€352Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,504.9 km
  • Duration: 11h 41m

What companies run services between Dover, England and French Riviera, France?

You can take a train from Dover Priory to Les Heures Claires via London St Pancras Intl, Paris Nord, Paris Gare De Lyon, St Raphael Valescure, and Gare Routière in around 11h 41m. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Dover to Les Heures Claires via Dover, Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine), Paris - Bercy-Seine Bus Station, Sainte-Maxime, and Théâtre de la Mer in around 20h 53m.

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