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

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There are 7 ways to get from Madrid to French Riviera by train (Renfe, TGV), bus, car, plane, or train

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes to Marseille St Charlestrain train 9725
    2. Take the train from Marseille St Charles to St Raphael Valescuretrain train Tgv
    12h 47m
    €120–163

  2. Fly to Nice Côte D'Azur International Airport, train

    cheapest
    1. Fly from Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport (MAD) to Nice Côte D'Azur International Airport (NCE)plane plane MAD - NCE
    2. Take the train from Saint-Laurent-du-Var to Saint-Raphaël Valescuretrain train
    8h 6m
    €61–188

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Madrid - South Station to Marseille - Saint-Charles Bus Stationbus bus BlaBlaCar Bus
    2. Take the bus from Marseille, Gare de Marseille-Saint-Charles to Sainte-Maximebus bus N1749
    20h 28m
    €62–195

  4. Drive 1,163 km

    1. Drive from Madrid to French Rivieracar car 1,163 km
    11h 42m
    €180–259

  5. Bus via Avignon

    1. Take the bus from Estación Sur de Autobuses to Avignonbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Avignon to Sainte-Maximebus bus N1749
    23h 45m
    €84–126

  6. Fly to Marseille Provence Airport, train

    1. Fly from Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport (MAD) to Marseille Provence Airport (MRS)plane plane MAD - MRS
    2. Take the train from Marseille St Charles to St Raphael Valescuretrain train
    8h 44m
    €79–221

  7. Fly to Toulon-Hyères Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport (MAD) to Toulon-Hyères Airport (TLN)plane plane MAD - TLN
    2. Take the bus from Louis Versin to Theatre de la merbus bus
    10h 16m

Madrid to French Riviera by train and bus

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration12h 47mAverage Duration
Ticket€120Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

What companies run services between Madrid, Spain and French Riviera, France?

You can take a train from Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes to La Nartelle via Marseille St Charles, St Raphael Valescure, and Gare Routiere in around 12h 47m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Madrid - South Station to Les Heures Claires via Marseille, Gare de Marseille-Saint-Charles, Sainte-Maxime, and Theatre de la mer in around 20h 28m.

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