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

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There are 9 ways to get from Spain to French Riviera by train (Renfe, TGV), bus, car, plane, or train

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Barcelona-Sants to Marseille St Charlestrain train 9725
    2. Take the train from Marseille St Charles to St Raphael Valescuretrain train Tgv
    10h 10m
    €75–138

  2. Fly Barcelona–El Prat Airport to Nice Côte D'Azur International Airport, train

    cheapest
    1. Fly from Barcelona–El Prat Airport (BCN) to Nice Côte D'Azur International Airport (NCE)plane plane BCN - NCE
    2. Take the train from Saint-Laurent-du-Var to Saint-Raphaël Valescuretrain train
    7h 39m
    €39–142

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Barcelona - North Bus 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
    12h 12m
    €50–101

  4. Drive 604.3 km

    1. Drive from Barcelona to French Rivieracar car 604.3 km
    5h 59m
    €95–137

  5. Bus via Girona

    1. Take the bus from Barcelona, Estació d'Autobusos Nord to Girona, Estació d'Autobusosbus bus 602
    2. Take the bus from Girona, Estació d'Autobusos to Marseille, Gare de Marseille-Saint-Charlesbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Marseille - Saint-Charles Bus Station to Sainte-Maximebus bus
    14h 57m
    €72–135

  6. Fly Son Sant Joan Airport to Nice Côte D'Azur International Airport, train

    1. Fly from Son Sant Joan Airport (PMI) to Nice Côte D'Azur International Airport (NCE)plane plane PMI - NCE
    2. Take the train from Saint-Laurent-du-Var to Saint-Raphaël Valescuretrain train
    7h 38m
    €47–202

  7. Fly Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport to Nice Côte D'Azur International Airport, train

    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 20m
    €60–192

  8. Fly Barcelona–El Prat Airport to Marseille Provence Airport, train

    1. Fly from Barcelona–El Prat Airport (BCN) to Marseille Provence Airport (MRS)plane plane BCN - MRS
    2. Take the train from Aix En Provence Tgv to St Raphael Valescuretrain train
    8h 16m
    €70–240

  9. Fly Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport 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 Aix En Provence Tgv to St Raphael Valescuretrain train
    9h 2m
    €84–270

Spain to French Riviera by train and bus

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration10h 10mAverage Duration
Ticket€75Cheapest Price
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What companies run services between Spain and French Riviera, France?

You can take a train from Barcelona-Plaça De Catalunya to La Nartelle via Barcelona-Sants, Marseille St Charles, St Raphael Valescure, and Gare Routiere in around 10h 10m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Barcelona - North Bus Station to Les Heures Claires via Marseille, Gare de Marseille-Saint-Charles, Sainte-Maxime, and Theatre de la mer in around 12h 12m.

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