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How to get fromFrench Riviera to Madridby train, plane, train (TGV, Renfe), bus or car

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

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  1. Train to Nice Côte D'Azur International Airport, fly

    best
    1. Take the train from Saint-Raphaël Valescure to Saint-Laurent-du-Vartrain train
    2. Fly from Nice Côte D'Azur International Airport (NCE) to Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport (MAD)plane plane NCE - MAD
    7h 29m
    €63–183

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Sainte-Maxime to Marseille, Gare de Marseille-Saint-Charlesbus bus N1749
    2. Take the bus from Marseille - Saint-Charles Bus Station to Madrid - South Stationbus bus BlaBlaCar Bus
    19h 57m
    €57–254

  3. Train

    1. Take the train from St Raphael Valescure to Marseille St Charlestrain train Tgv
    2. Take the train from Marseille St Charles to Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandestrain train 9730
    12h 36m
    €117–170

  4. Drive 1,166 km

    1. Drive from French Riviera to Madridcar car 1,166 km
    11h 34m
    €180–260

  5. Train to Marseille Provence Airport, fly

    1. Take the train from St Raphael Valescure to Marseille St Charlestrain train
    2. Fly from Marseille Provence Airport (MRS) to Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport (MAD)plane plane MRS - MAD
    8h 12m
    €79–220

  6. Bus via Avignon

    1. Take the bus from Sainte-Maxime to Avignonbus bus N1749
    2. Take the bus from Avignon to Estación Sur de Autobusesbus bus
    23h 26m
    €81–130

French Riviera to Madrid by bus and train

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration12h 36mAverage Duration
Ticket€117Cheapest Price
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What companies run services between French Riviera, France and Madrid, Spain?

You can take a bus from Les Heures Claires to Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes via Gare Routiere, St Raphael Valescure, and Marseille St Charles in around 12h 36m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Les Heures Claires to Madrid - South Station via Theatre de la mer, Sainte-Maxime, and Marseille - Saint-Charles Bus Station in around 19h 57m.

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