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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 11m
    €70–104

  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 40m
    €44–120

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Barcelona, Estació d'Autobusos Nord to Aix-en-Provencebus bus N708
    2. Take the bus from Aix-en-Provence - Krypton Park & Ride to Fréjus - Bus Stationbus bus BlaBlaCar Bus
    11h 10m
    €48–80

  4. Drive 604.3 km

    1. Drive from Barcelona to French Rivieracar car 604.3 km
    5h 59m
    €93–135

  5. Bus via Marseille

    1. Take the bus from Barcelona Sants Central Bus Station to Marseille Saint Charles Bus Stationbus bus Union Ivkoni - Unibus 3602 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Marseille - Saint-Charles Bus Station to Sainte-Maximebus bus BlaBlaCar Bus
    16h 2m
    €48–70

  6. 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
    €61–190

  7. 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 39m
    €52–180

  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 Marseille St Charles to St Raphael Valescuretrain train
    8h 18m
    €63–184

  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 Marseille St Charles to St Raphael Valescuretrain train
    8h 58m
    €79–213

Spain to French Riviera by train and bus

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration10h 11mAverage Duration
Ticket€70Cheapest 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 11m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Barcelona, Estació d'Autobusos Nord to Les Heures Claires via Aix-en-Provence - Krypton Park & Ride, Fréjus Gare Routière, and Gare Routiere in around 11h 10m.

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