There are 3 ways to get from Genoa to French Riviera by train (Trenitalia, TGV), bus, or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Train
best- Take the train from Genova P.Za Principe to Ventimigliatrain 3376 / ...
- Take the train from Nice-Ville to Saint-Raphaël Valescuretrain C13 / ...
6h 21m€41–68Bus
- Take the bus from Genoa to Nice Airportbus FlixBus 728 / ...
- Take the bus from Aéroport TERM2 to Gare Routièrebus 90
7h 11m€46–58Drive 277.7 km
- Drive from Genoa to French Rivieracar 277.7 km
3h 6m€53–76
Genoa to French Riviera by train and bus
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Genoa to French Riviera is to train which costs €40 - €70 and takes 6h 21m.
The fastest way to get from Genoa to French Riviera is to drive which takes 3h 6m and costs €50 - €80.
No, there is no direct bus from Genoa to French Riviera. However, there are services departing from Genoa and arriving at Les Heures Claires via Aéroport TERM2 and Gare Routière. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 11m.
No, there is no direct train from Genoa to French Riviera. However, there are services departing from Genova P.Za Principe and arriving at Saint-Raphaël Valescure via Ventimiglia and Nice-Ville. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 21m.
The distance between Genoa and French Riviera is 260 km. The road distance is 277.7 km.
The best way to get from Genoa to French Riviera without a car is to train which takes 6h 21m and costs €40 - €70.
It takes approximately 6h 21m to get from Genoa to French Riviera, including transfers.
Genoa to French Riviera bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Genoa station.
Genoa to French Riviera train services, operated by Trenitalia, depart from Genova P.Za Principe station.
The best way to get from Genoa to French Riviera is to train which takes 6h 21m and costs €40 - €70. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €45 - €60 and takes 7h 11m.
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, Saint-Raphaël Valescure, and Gare Routière in around 6h 21m. 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 7h 11m.
- Phone
- +39.06.5210550
- Website
- Trenitalia
Train from Genova P.Za Principe to Ventimiglia
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 19m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €16–23
- Website
- Trenitalia
- Phone
- +39 06 68475475
- Website
- Trenitalia Intercity
Train from Genova P.Za Principe to Ventimiglia
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 6m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €15–28
- Website
- Trenitalia Intercity
- Phone
- +33 4 13 94 30 50
- Website
- Zou! Lignes Express Régionales
Train from Nice-Ville to Saint-Raphaël Valescure
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €16–22
- Website
- Zou! Lignes Express Régionales
- Phone
- +33 4 13 94 30 50
- Website
- ZOU!
Train from Nice-Ville to Saint-Raphaël Valescure
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 17m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Schedules at
- ZOU!
- Phone
- +33 1 84 94 36 35
- Website
- TGV inOui
Train from Nice-Ville to Saint-Raphaël Valescure
- Ave. Duration
- 56 min
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €12–19
- Website
- TGV inOui
Rome2Rio's guide to Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)
Contact Details
- Phone
- +33 1 84 94 36 35
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
Train from Nice-Ville to Saint-Raphaël Valescure
- Ave. Duration
- 56 min
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €12–19
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- service@flixbus.com
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from Genoa to Nice Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 10m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- €17–27
- Website
- Flixbus
- Phone
- +3 318 576 2228
- Website
- BlaBlaCar Bus
Bus from Genoa to Nice Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 5m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €16–27
- Website
- BlaBlaCar Bus
- Phone
- +33 4 13 94 30 50
- Website
- Zou! Lignes Express
Bus from Aéroport TERM2 to Gare Routière
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €24
- Website
- Zou! Lignes Express
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Booking & Getting There
Genoa to French Riviera bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Nice Airport station.
Genoa to French Riviera train services, operated by Trenitalia, arrive at Ventimiglia station.
Yes, the driving distance between Genoa to French Riviera is 278 km. It takes approximately 3h 6m to drive from Genoa to French Riviera.
There are 6550+ hotels available in French Riviera.