There are 4 ways to get from Provence to French Riviera by train (TGV), bus, train, 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 Chateau Arnoux St Auban to Marseille St Charlestrain Ter
- Take the train from Marseille-Saint-Charles to Saint-Raphaël-Valescuretrain Sud_Iv15
5h 50m€87–189Drive 131.9 km
cheapest- Drive from Provence to French Rivieracar 131.9 km
2h 25m€21–30Bus, train
- Take the bus from Peyruis Parc Relais to Aix En Provence Tgvbus Autocar
- Take the train from Aix En Provence Tgv to St Raphael Valescuretrain Tgv
6h 11m€73–118Bus
- Take the bus from Parc Relais to Gare Routièrebus 69
- Take the bus from Gare Routière to Gare Routièrebus 60
6h 24m
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Provence to French Riviera is to drive which costs €20 - €30 and takes 2h 25m.
The fastest way to get from Provence to French Riviera is to drive which takes 2h 25m and costs €20 - €30.
No, there is no direct bus from Provence to French Riviera. However, there are services departing from Parc Relais and arriving at Les Heures Claires via Gare Routière, Fréjus Gare Routière and Gare Routière. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 24m.
No, there is no direct train from Provence to French Riviera. However, there are services departing from Chateau Arnoux St Auban and arriving at Saint-Raphaël-Valescure via Marseille-Saint-Charles. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 50m.
The distance between Provence and French Riviera is 325 km. The road distance is 131.9 km.
The best way to get from Provence to French Riviera without a car is to train which takes 5h 50m and costs €85 - €190.
It takes approximately 5h 50m to get from Provence to French Riviera, including transfers.
Provence to French Riviera bus services, operated by Zou! Lignes Express Régionales, depart from Parc Relais station.
Provence to French Riviera train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), depart from Chateau Arnoux St Auban station.
The best way to get from Provence to French Riviera is to train which takes 5h 50m and costs €85 - €190. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 6h 24m.
What companies run services between Provence, Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur, France and French Riviera, France?
You can take a vehicle from Provence to Les Heures Claires via Chateau Arnoux St Auban, Marseille St Charles, Marseille-Saint-Charles, Saint-Raphaël-Valescure, and Gare Routière in around 5h 50m. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Provence to Les Heures Claires via Parc Relais, Gare Routière, Fréjus Gare Routière, and Gare Routière in around 6h 24m.
Rome2Rio's guide to Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +33 1 84 94 36 35
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
Train from Chateau Arnoux St Auban to Marseille St Charles
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 46m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- €21–45
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
Train from Aix En Provence Tgv to St Raphael Valescure
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 43m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €29–60
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
- Phone
- +33 4 13 94 30 50
- Website
- Zou! Lignes Express Régionales
Train from Chateau Arnoux St Auban to Marseille St Charles
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 46m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €30–65
- Website
- Zou! Lignes Express Régionales
Train from Marseille-Saint-Charles to Saint-Raphaël-Valescure
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 40m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €40–80
- Website
- Zou! Lignes Express Régionales
- Phone
- +33 1 84 94 36 35
- Website
- TGV inOui
Train from Marseille-Saint-Charles to Saint-Raphaël-Valescure
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 34m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €30–55
- Website
- TGV inOui
Train from Aix En Provence Tgv to St Raphael Valescure
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 42m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €35–60
- Website
- TGV inOui
Bus from Peyruis Parc Relais to Aix En Provence Tgv
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 38m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €17–25
- Website
- SNCF Bus
- Phone
- +33 4 13 94 30 50
- Website
- Zou! Lignes Express Régionales
Bus from Peyruis Parc Relais to Aix En Provence Tgv
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 38m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Website
- Zou! Lignes Express Régionales
Bus from Parc Relais to Gare Routière
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Website
- Zou! Lignes Express Régionales
Bus from Gare Routière to Gare Routière
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 50m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Website
- Zou! Lignes Express Régionales
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Booking & Getting There
Provence to French Riviera bus services, operated by Zou! Lignes Express Régionales, arrive at Gare Routière station.
Provence to French Riviera train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), arrive at Marseille St Charles station.
Yes, the driving distance between Provence to French Riviera is 132 km. It takes approximately 2h 25m to drive from Provence to French Riviera.
There are 1320+ hotels available in French Riviera.