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How to get fromMelbourne to French Rivieraby plane or train

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There are 7 ways to get from Melbourne to French Riviera by plane or train

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

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    1. Fly from Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Nice Côte D'Azur International Airport (NCE)plane plane MEL - NCE
    2. Take the train from Saint-Laurent-du-Var to Saint-Raphaël Valescuretrain train
    28h 47m
    €528–1,328

  2. Fly to Monaco, train

    cheapest
    1. Fly from Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Monaco (MCM)plane plane MEL - MCM
    2. Take the train from Monaco-Monte-Carlo to Saint-Raphaël Valescuretrain train
    30h 37m
    €402–1,132

  3. Fly to Milano Malpensa Airport, train

    1. Fly from Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Milano Malpensa Airport (MXP)plane plane MEL - MXP
    2. Take the train from Malpensa Aeroporto T1 to Milano Centraletrain train
    3. Take the train from Milano Centrale to Ventimigliatrain train
    4. Take the train from Monaco-Monte-Carlo to Saint-Raphaël Valescuretrain train
    35h 50m
    €450–1,199

  4. Fly to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport, train

    1. Fly from Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS)plane plane MEL - LYS
    2. Take the train from Lyon-Saint Exupery Tgv to Toulontrain train
    3. Take the train from Toulon to St Raphael Valescuretrain train
    31h 59m
    €587–1,176

  5. Fly to Marseille Provence Airport, train

    1. Fly from Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Marseille Provence Airport (MRS)plane plane MEL - MRS
    2. Take the train from Aix En Provence Tgv to St Raphael Valescuretrain train
    34h 4m
    €540–1,032

  6. Fly to Il Caravaggio International Airport, train

    1. Fly from Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Il Caravaggio International Airport (BGY)plane plane MEL - BGY
    2. Take the train from Milano Centrale to Ventimigliatrain train
    3. Take the train from Monaco-Monte-Carlo to Saint-Raphaël Valescuretrain train
    35h 58m
    €511–1,219

  7. Fly to Geneva International Airport, train

    1. Fly from Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Geneva International Airport (GVA)plane plane MEL - GVA
    2. Take the train from Geneve to Lyon Part Dieutrain train
    3. Take the train from Lyon Part Dieu to St Raphael Valescuretrain train
    34h 27m
    €496–1,042

Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Nice Côte D'Azur International Airport (NCE) flights

Calendar15Weekly Planes
Duration22h 51mAverage Duration
Ticket€321Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

What companies run services between Melbourne, VIC, Australia and French Riviera, France?

There is no direct connection from Melbourne to French Riviera. However, you can take the bus to Melbourne Airport T3 Skybus/Arrival Dr, walk to Melbourne Airport (MEL) airport, fly to Nice Côte D'Azur International Airport (NCE), walk to Saint-Laurent-du-Var, take the train to Saint-Raphaël Valescure, walk to Gare Routiere, then take the line 876 bus to Les Heures Claires. Alternatively, you can take the bus to Melbourne Airport T3 Skybus/Arrival Dr, walk to Melbourne Airport (MEL) airport, fly to Monaco (MCM), walk to Port De Fontvieille, take the line 3 bus to Place Ste-Devote, walk to Monaco-Monte-Carlo, take the train to Saint-Raphaël Valescure, walk to Gare Routiere, then take the line 876 bus to Les Heures Claires.

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