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

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

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Milano Centrale to Ventimigliatrain train Ic
    2. Take the train from Nice-Ville to Saint-Raphaël Valescuretrain train C13
    7h 45m
    €44–90

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Milano, Autostazione Lampugnano to Nice - Airport Bus Station Terminal 1bus bus BlaBlaCar Bus
    2. Take the bus from Nice - Airport Bus Station Terminal 1 to Fréjus - Bus Stationbus bus BlaBlaCar Bus
    8h 26m
    €37–69

  3. Drive 399.5 km

    1. Drive from Milan to French Rivieracar car 399.5 km
    4h 15m
    €64–92

  4. Train, fly

    1. Take the train from Milano Porta Garibaldi to Malpensa Aeroporto T1train train
    2. Fly from Milano Malpensa Airport (MXP) to Nice Côte D'Azur International Airport (NCE)plane plane MXP - NCE
    3. Take the train from Saint-Laurent-du-Var to Saint-Raphaël Valescuretrain train
    6h 57m

  5. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Milano, Autostazione Lampugnano to Nicebus bus N456 / ...
    2. Take the train from Nice Riquier to Saint-Raphaël Valescuretrain train C13
    8h 48m

Milan to French Riviera by train and bus

Calendar86Weekly Services
Duration7h 45mAverage Duration
Ticket€44Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 398.2 km
  • Duration: 7h 45m

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

You can take a train from Milano Centrale to La Nartelle via Ventimiglia, Nice-Ville, Saint-Raphaël Valescure, and Gare Routiere in around 7h 45m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Milano, Autostazione Lampugnano to Les Heures Claires via Nice - Airport Bus Station Terminal 1, Fréjus Gare Routière, and Gare Routiere in around 8h 26m.

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