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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 13 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 via Lille

    best
    1. Take the train from Dover Priory to London St Pancras Intltrain train
    2. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Lille Europetrain train Eil
    3. Take the train from Lille Europe to Marne La Vallee Chessytrain train Tgv
    4. Take the train from Marne La Vallee Chessy to St Raphael Valescuretrain train Tgv
    12h 22m
    €277–588

  2. Bus via Paris

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Dover to Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine)bus bus 700 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Paris - Bercy-Seine Bus Station to Sainte-Maximebus bus BlaBlaCar Bus
    20h 30m
    €97–175

  3. Eurotunnel, drive

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

  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
    9h 16m
    €165–451

  5. Train

    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
    12h 25m
    €312–646

  6. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Dover to Brussel Eurolines Busstationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Brussels South to Toulonbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Gare Routiere to Gare Routierebus bus 878 / ...
    25h 54m
    €99–171

  7. Car ferry, drive

    1. Take the car ferry from Port of Dover to Calaiscarferry car ferry
    2. Drive from Calais to French Rivieracar car
    12h 59m
    €176–280

  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
    10h 2m
    €150–409

  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 48m
    €114–319

  10. 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 Aix En Provence Tgv to St Raphael Valescuretrain train
    10h 45m
    €180–497

  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 58m
    €106–272

  12. 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 Aix En Provence Tgv to St Raphael Valescuretrain train
    10h 36m
    €134–357

  13. 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 Aix En Provence Tgv to St Raphael Valescuretrain train
    10h 41m
    €121–380

Dover to French Riviera by train and bus

Calendar4Weekly Services
Duration12h 22mAverage Duration
Ticket€277Cheapest Price
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What companies run services between Dover, England and French Riviera, France?

You can take a train from Dover Priory to La Nartelle via London St Pancras Intl, Lille Europe, Marne La Vallee Chessy, St Raphael Valescure, and Gare Routiere in around 12h 22m. 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 Theatre de la mer in around 20h 30m.

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