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How to get fromLyon to French Rivieraby train (TGV), bus, car, plane, or train

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

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  1. Train (TGV)

    best
    1. Take the train from Lyon Part Dieu to St Raphael Valescuretrain train Tgv
    5h 13m
    €103–161

  2. Bus via Halte Routière

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Lyon to Cavalaire-sur-Merbus bus N1749
    9h 20m
    €42–66

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Lyon - Gerland Bus Station to Fréjus - Bus Stationbus bus BlaBlaCar Bus
    7h
    €44–74

  4. Drive 412.5 km

    1. Drive from Lyon to French Rivieracar car 412.5 km
    4h 7m
    €64–92

  5. Fly, train, line 876 bus

    1. Fly from Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS) to Nice Côte D'Azur International Airport (NCE)plane plane LYS - NCE
    2. Take the train from Saint-Laurent-du-Var to Saint-Raphaël Valescuretrain train
    3. Take the bus from Gare Routière to Les Heures Clairesbus bus
    5h 46m
    €114–270

  6. Train via Vitrolles

    1. Take the train from Lyon Part Dieu to Aix En Provence Tgvtrain train Tgv
    2. Take the train from Aix En Provence Tgv to St Raphael Valescuretrain train Tgv
    5h 41m
    €83–165

Lyon to French Riviera by train and bus (TGV)

Calendar36Weekly Services
Duration5h 13mAverage Duration
Ticket€103Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 501.5 km
  • Duration: 5h 13m

What companies run services between Lyon, France and French Riviera, France?

TGV inOui operates a train from Lyon Part Dieu to St Raphael Valescure every 4 hours. Tickets cost €95–160 and the journey takes 3h 39m. Alternatively, BlaBlaCar Bus operates a bus from Lyon - Gerland Bus Station to Fréjus - Bus Station 3 times a day. Tickets cost €35–65 and the journey takes 5h 10m.

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