There are 10 ways to get from Edinburgh to French Riviera by plane, train, train (Eurostar, TGV), bus, car, car train, or car ferry
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Fly Edinburgh Airport to Nice Côte D'Azur International Airport, train
best- Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Nice Côte D'Azur International Airport (NCE)plane EDI - NCE
- Take the train from Saint-Laurent-du-Var to Saint-Raphaël Valescuretrain
8h 27m€94–247Train
- Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to King's Crosstrain
- Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Lille Europetrain Eil
- Take the train from Lille Europe to Marseille St Charlestrain Tgv
- Take the train from Marseille-Saint-Charles to Saint-Raphaël-Valescuretrain
15h 53m€476–731Train, bus
- Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Birmingham New Streettrain
- Take the bus from Birmingham - Jennens Road to London Victoriabus
- Take the bus from London Victoria to Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine)bus 700
- Take the train from Paris Gare De Lyon to St Raphael Valescuretrain Tgv
27h 3m€349–624Drive, Eurotunnel
- Drive from Edinburgh to Folkestonecar
- Take the cartrain from Folkestone to Calais-Fréthuncartrain
- Drive from Calais-Fréthun to French Rivieracar
19h 25m€446–593Fly Edinburgh Airport to Marseille Provence Airport, train
- Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Marseille Provence Airport (MRS)plane EDI - MRS
- Take the train from Marseille-Saint-Charles to Saint-Raphaël-Valescuretrain
9h 22m€112–284Train to Newcastle, fly to Nice Côte D'Azur International Airport, train
- Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Newcastletrain
- Fly from Newcastle (NCL) to Nice Côte D'Azur International Airport (NCE)plane NCL - NCE
- Take the train from Saint-Laurent-du-Var to Saint-Raphaël Valescuretrain
9h 29m€120–327Fly Edinburgh Airport to Toulon-Hyères Airport, bus
- Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Toulon-Hyères Airport (TLN)plane EDI - TLN
- Take the bus from Pillement to Théâtre de la Merbus
19h 50mBus, train
- Take the bus from Edinburgh, Bus Station to Newcastle Coach Stationbus 598 / ...
- Take the bus from Newcastle Coach Station to London Victoriabus 815
- Take the bus from London Victoria to Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine)bus 700
- Take the train from Paris Gare De Lyon to St Raphael Valescuretrain Tgv
29h 49m€274–479Bus
- Take the bus from Edinburgh, Bus Station to London Victoriabus
- Take the bus from London Victoria to Paris - Bercy-Seine Bus Stationbus
- Take the bus from Paris - Bercy-Seine Bus Station to Sainte-Maximebus
33h 13m€151–247Drive, car ferry
- Drive from Edinburgh to Port of Dovercar
- Take the carferry from Port of Dover to Calaiscarferry
- Drive from Calais to French Rivieracar
20h 52m€340–548
Edinburgh to French Riviera by train and bus
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Edinburgh to French Riviera is to fly and train which costs €90 - €250 and takes 8h 27m.
The fastest way to get from Edinburgh to French Riviera is to fly and train which takes 8h 27m and costs €90 - €250.
No, there is no direct bus from Edinburgh station to French Riviera. However, there are services departing from Edinburgh, Bus Station and arriving at Les Heures Claires via London Victoria, Paris - Bercy-Seine Bus Station and Théâtre de la Mer. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 33h 13m.
No, there is no direct train from Edinburgh to French Riviera. However, there are services departing from Edinburgh Waverley and arriving at Saint-Raphaël-Valescure via London St Pancras Intl, Lille Europe and Marseille-Saint-Charles. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 15h 53m.
The distance between Edinburgh and French Riviera is 1649 km.
The best way to get from Edinburgh to French Riviera without a car is to train which takes 15h 53m and costs €470 - €750.
It takes approximately 8h 27m to get from Edinburgh to French Riviera, including transfers.
Edinburgh to French Riviera bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Edinburgh, Bus Station.
Edinburgh to French Riviera train services, operated by London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER), depart from Edinburgh Waverley station.
The best way to get from Edinburgh to French Riviera is to train which takes 15h 53m and costs €470 - €750. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €150 - €250 and takes 33h 13m.
What companies run services between Edinburgh, Scotland and French Riviera, France?
You can take a train from Edinburgh Waverley to Les Heures Claires via London Kings Cross, London St Pancras Intl, Lille Europe, Marseille St Charles, Marseille-Saint-Charles, Saint-Raphaël-Valescure, and Gare Routière in around 15h 53m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Edinburgh, Bus Station to Les Heures Claires via London Victoria, Paris - Bercy-Seine Bus Station, Sainte-Maxime, and Théâtre de la Mer in around 33h 13m.
- Website
- easyjet.com
Flights from Edinburgh Airport to Nice Côte D'Azur International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 43m
- When
- Thursday to Friday
- Estimated price
- €80–180
Flights from Edinburgh Airport to Nice Côte D'Azur International Airport via Geneva
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 20m
- When
- Tuesday and Thursday
- Estimated price
- €80–180
Flights from Edinburgh Airport to Nice Côte D'Azur International Airport via Bristol
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 35m
- When
- Tuesday
- Estimated price
- €80–180
Flights from Edinburgh Airport to Nice Côte D'Azur International Airport via Basel
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 45m
- When
- Friday
- Estimated price
- €80–180
Flights from Edinburgh Airport to Marseille Provence Airport via Bristol
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 5m
- When
- Tuesday
- Estimated price
- €90–160
Flights from Edinburgh Airport to Marseille Provence Airport via Bordeaux
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 55m
- When
- Sunday
- Estimated price
- €90–160
Flights from Newcastle to Nice Côte D'Azur International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 20m
- When
- Tuesday and Thursday
- Estimated price
- €55–200
Flights from Newcastle to Nice Côte D'Azur International Airport via Paris Charles de Gaulle
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 20m
- When
- Friday
- Estimated price
- €55–200
- Website
- airfrance.com
Flights from Edinburgh Airport to Marseille Provence Airport via Paris Charles de Gaulle
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 43m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €70–360
Flights from Newcastle to Nice Côte D'Azur International Airport via Paris Charles de Gaulle
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 30m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €70–360
- Website
- luxair.lu
Flights from Edinburgh Airport to Nice Côte D'Azur International Airport via Luxembourg
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 35m
- When
- Friday
- Estimated price
- €85–400
Flights from Edinburgh Airport to Toulon-Hyères Airport via Luxembourg
- Ave. Duration
- 18h 45m
- When
- Monday
- Estimated price
- €330–1,500
- Website
- ryanair.com
Flights from Edinburgh Airport to Marseille Provence Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 35m
- When
- Tuesday and Friday
- Estimated price
- €60–170
- Website
- klm.com
Flights from Newcastle to Nice Côte D'Azur International Airport via Amsterdam Schiphol
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 45m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €70–370
- Website
- britishairways.com
Flights from Edinburgh Airport to Toulon-Hyères Airport via London City
- Ave. Duration
- 13h
- When
- Friday
- Estimated price
- €290–1,300
- Website
- transavia.com
Flights from Edinburgh Airport to Toulon-Hyères Airport via Paris Orly
- Ave. Duration
- 17h 40m
- When
- Monday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- €250–1,300
- Phone
- +33 4 13 94 30 50
- Website
- ZOU!
Train from Saint-Laurent-du-Var to Saint-Raphaël Valescure
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 8m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Schedules at
- ZOU!
Train from Saint-Laurent-du-Var to Saint-Raphaël Valescure
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 8m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Schedules at
- ZOU!
- Phone
- +33 4 13 94 30 50
- Website
- Zou! Lignes Express Régionales
Train from Saint-Laurent-du-Var to Saint-Raphaël Valescure
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 4m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €14–20
- Website
- Zou! Lignes Express Régionales
Train from Marseille-Saint-Charles to Saint-Raphaël-Valescure
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 40m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €40–60
- Website
- Zou! Lignes Express Régionales
Train from Marseille-Saint-Charles to Saint-Raphaël-Valescure
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 40m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €40–60
- Website
- Zou! Lignes Express Régionales
Train from Saint-Laurent-du-Var to Saint-Raphaël Valescure
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 4m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €14–20
- Website
- Zou! Lignes Express Régionales
Train from Edinburgh Waverley to King's Cross
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 8m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €150–220
- Website
- London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)
Train from Edinburgh Waverley to Newcastle
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 21m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €45–70
- Website
- London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)
- Phone
- +44 (0)3432 186 186
- Website
- Eurostar
Train from London St Pancras Intl to Lille Europe
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 22m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €95–160
- Website
- Eurostar
- Phone
- +33 1 84 94 36 35
- Website
- TGV inOui
Train from Lille Europe to Marseille St Charles
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 50m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €190–290
- Website
- TGV inOui
Train from Marseille-Saint-Charles to Saint-Raphaël-Valescure
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 39m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €30–50
- Website
- TGV inOui
Train from Paris Gare De Lyon to St Raphael Valescure
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 55m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €180–270
- Website
- TGV inOui
Train from Marseille-Saint-Charles to Saint-Raphaël-Valescure
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 39m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €30–50
- Website
- TGV inOui
Train from Paris Gare De Lyon to St Raphael Valescure
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 55m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €180–270
- Website
- TGV inOui
Train from Edinburgh Waverley to Birmingham New Street
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 1m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €180–270
- Website
- Cross Country
Train from Edinburgh Waverley to Newcastle
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 29m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €60–95
- Website
- Cross Country
- Phone
- +44 (0)345 528 0253
- Website
- Avanti West Coast
Train from Edinburgh Waverley to Birmingham New Street
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 15m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €130–220
- Website
- Avanti West Coast
- Phone
- +33 1 84 94 36 35
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
Train from Paris Gare De Lyon to St Raphael Valescure
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 43m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €150–270
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
Train from Paris Gare De Lyon to St Raphael Valescure
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 43m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €150–270
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
- Phone
- +44 (0) 8443 35 35 35
- customer.support@eurotunnel.com
- Website
- LeShuttle
Car train from Folkestone to Calais-Fréthun
- Ave. Duration
- 35 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €139
- Website
- LeShuttle
- Standard fare
- €139
Train from Edinburgh Waverley to Newcastle
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 44m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €40–70
- Website
- TransPennine Express
- Phone
- +44 330 060 0500
- Website
- Caledonian Sleeper
Train from Edinburgh Waverley to Newcastle
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 40m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- €30–50
- Website
- Caledonian Sleeper
Rome2Rio's guide to FlixBus
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- service@flixbus.com
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from Birmingham - Jennens Road to London Victoria
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 10m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €16–25
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from London Victoria to Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine)
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 30m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- €40–60
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from London Victoria to Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine)
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 30m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- €40–60
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from Edinburgh, Bus Station to London Victoria
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 5m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €50–80
- Website
- Flixbus
- Phone
- +33 4 13 94 30 50
- Website
- Zou! Lignes Express Régionales
Bus from Pillement to Théâtre de la Mer
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Website
- Zou! Lignes Express Régionales
- Phone
- +44 (0)3717 81 81 81
- Website
- National Express
Bus from Edinburgh, Bus Station to Newcastle Coach Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 30m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €19–35
- Website
- National Express
Bus from Newcastle Coach Station to London Victoria
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 5m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- €60–110
- Website
- National Express
- Phone
- +3 318 576 2228
- Website
- BlaBlaCar Bus
Bus from London Victoria to Paris - Bercy-Seine Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 9h
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €30–55
- Website
- BlaBlaCar Bus
Bus from Paris - Bercy-Seine Bus Station to Sainte-Maxime
- Ave. Duration
- 13h 10m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €65–110
- Website
- BlaBlaCar Bus
- Phone
- +353 818 300 400
- info@irishferries.fr
- Website
- Irish Ferries
Car ferry from Port of Dover to Calais
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €30–90
- Website
- Irish Ferries
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Booking & Getting There
Edinburgh to French Riviera bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at London Victoria station.
Edinburgh to French Riviera train services, operated by London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER), arrive at King's Cross station.
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