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How to get fromFrench Riviera to Italian Rivieraby train, unknown, or bus

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There are 3 ways to get from French Riviera to Italian Riviera by train, unknown, or bus

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  1. Train, travel

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    1. Take the train from Cannes to Ventimigliatrain train C3
    2. Take the train from Ventimiglia to Genova Voltritrain train Re
    3. Walk from Genova Voltri to Italian Rivieraunknown unknown
    5h 45m

  2. Bus, travel

    1. Take the bus from Gare Routière to Aéroport TERM2bus bus 90
    2. Take the bus from Nice Airport to Genoabus bus 798 / ...
    3. Walk from Genoa to Italian Rivieraunknown unknown
    6h 53m

  3. Train, travel #2

    1. Take the train from Saint-Raphaël Valescure to Saint-Laurent-du-Vartrain train
    2. Take the train from Ventimiglia to Genova Voltritrain train
    3. Walk from Genova Voltri to Italian Rivieraunknown unknown
    6h 25m

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  • Distance: 250.9 km
  • Duration: 5h 45m

What companies run services between French Riviera, France and Italian Riviera, Italy?

There is no direct connection from French Riviera to Italian Riviera. However, you can take the line 874 bus to Gare Routière, walk to Saint-Raphaël Valescure, take the train to Cannes, take the train to Ventimiglia, take the train to Genova Voltri, then travel to Italian Riviera. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Les Heures Claires to Italian Riviera via Gare Routière, Aéroport Terminal 2, Nice Airport, and Genoa in around 6h 53m.

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