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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 10 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-Saint-Charles to Saint-Raphaël-Valescuretrain train Sud_Iv15
    9h 52m
    €99–197

  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 3m
    €50–219

  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 - Saint-Charles Bus Station to Sainte-Maximebus bus BlaBlaCar Bus
    12h 36m
    €59–104

  4. Drive 604.3 km

    1. Drive from Barcelona to French Rivieracar car 604.3 km
    5h 59m
    €96–139

  5. Bus via Toulon

    1. Take the bus from Barcelona to Toulonbus bus FlixBus N708
    2. Take the bus from Gare Routière to Pôle de Santébus bus 878
    12h 43m
    €54–85

  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
    €63–209

  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
    7h 44m
    €89–248

  8. Fly Son Sant Joan Airport to Marseille Provence Airport, train

    1. Fly from Son Sant Joan Airport (PMI) to Marseille Provence Airport (MRS)plane plane PMI - MRS
    2. Take the train from Marseille-Saint-Charles to Saint-Raphaël-Valescuretrain train
    7h 49m
    €64–238

  9. 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 Marseille-Saint-Charles to Saint-Raphaël-Valescuretrain train
    7h 52m
    €67–248

  10. 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 Marseille-Saint-Charles to Saint-Raphaël-Valescuretrain train
    8h 33m
    €81–287

Spain to French Riviera by train and bus

Calendar14Weekly Services
Duration9h 52mAverage Duration
Ticket€99Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 712.6 km
  • Duration: 9h 52m

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

You can take a train from Barcelona Plaça de Catalunya to Les Heures Claires via Barcelona-Sants, Marseille St Charles, Marseille-Saint-Charles, Saint-Raphaël-Valescure, and Gare Routière in around 9h 52m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Barcelona - North Bus Station to Les Heures Claires via Marseille - Saint-Charles Bus Station, Sainte-Maxime, and Théâtre de la Mer in around 12h 36m.

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