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How to get fromGenoa to French Rivieraby train (Trenitalia, TGV), bus, car, or train (Trenitalia)

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There are 5 ways to get from Genoa to French Riviera by train (Trenitalia, TGV), bus, car, or train (Trenitalia)

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  1. Train

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    1. Take the train from Genova P.Za Principe to Ventimigliatrain train Ic
    2. Take the train from Ventimiglia to Nice-Villetrain train C3
    3. Take the train from Nice Ville to St Raphael Valescuretrain train Tgv
    5h 45m
    €38–68

  2. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Genoa to Nice Airportbus bus FlixBus N758 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Aéroport TERM2 to Gare Routièrebus bus 90
    6h 52m
    €44–57

  3. Drive  277.7 km

    1. Drive from Genoa to French Rivieracar car 277.7 km
    3h 7m
    €45–65

  4. Train via Antibes

    1. Take the train from Genova Brignole to Ventimigliatrain train Re
    2. Take the train from Ventimiglia to Antibestrain train C3
    3. Take the train from Antibes to Saint-Raphaël Valescuretrain train C13
    6h 26m
    €40–70

  5. Train via Nice

    1. Take the train from Genova Brignole to Ventimigliatrain train Re
    2. Take the train from Ventimiglia to Nice Saint-Augustintrain train C3
    3. Take the train from Nice Saint-Augustin to Saint-Raphaël Valescuretrain train C13
    6h 27m
    €44–69

Genoa to French Riviera by train and bus

Calendar66Weekly Services
Duration5h 45mAverage Duration
Ticket€38Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 259.9 km
  • Duration: 5h 45m

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

You can take a train from Genova P.Za Principe to Les Heures Claires via Ventimiglia, Nice Ville, St Raphael Valescure, and Gare Routière in around 5h 45m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Genoa to Les Heures Claires via Nice Airport, Aéroport Terminal 1, Aéroport Terminal 2, Aéroport TERM2, and Gare Routière in around 6h 52m.

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