There are 10 ways to get from Spain to French Riviera by train (Renfe, TGV), bus, car, plane, or train
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 Barcelona-Sants to Marseille St Charlestrain 9725
- Take the train from Marseille-Saint-Charles to Saint-Raphaël-Valescuretrain Sud_Iv15
9h 49m€99–162Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Barcelona - North Bus Station to Marseille - Saint-Charles Bus Stationbus BlaBlaCar Bus
- Take the bus from Marseille - Saint-Charles Bus Station to Fréjus - Bus Stationbus BlaBlaCar Bus
11h 45m€50–86Drive 604.3 km
- Drive from Barcelona to French Rivieracar 604.3 km
5h 59m€99–143Fly Barcelona–El Prat Airport to Nice Côte D'Azur International Airport, train
- Fly from Barcelona–El Prat Airport (BCN) to Nice Côte D'Azur International Airport (NCE)plane BCN - NCE
- Take the train from Saint-Laurent-du-Var to Saint-Raphaël Valescuretrain
6h 59m€50–220Bus, train
- Take the bus from Barcelona to Marseillebus
- Take the train from Marseille St Charles to Toulon Sainte-Mussetrain Ter
- Take the bus from Sainte-Musse A57 to Gare Routièrebus 879 / ...
12h 40m€63–103Fly Son Sant Joan Airport to Nice Côte D'Azur International Airport, train
- Fly from Son Sant Joan Airport (PMI) to Nice Côte D'Azur International Airport (NCE)plane PMI - NCE
- Take the train from Saint-Laurent-du-Var to Saint-Raphaël Valescuretrain
6h 52m€68–201Fly Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport to Nice Côte D'Azur International Airport, train
- Fly from Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport (MAD) to Nice Côte D'Azur International Airport (NCE)plane MAD - NCE
- Take the train from Saint-Laurent-du-Var to Saint-Raphaël Valescuretrain
7h 40m€84–260Fly Son Sant Joan Airport to Marseille Provence Airport, train
- Fly from Son Sant Joan Airport (PMI) to Marseille Provence Airport (MRS)plane PMI - MRS
- Take the train from Marseille-Saint-Charles to Saint-Raphaël-Valescuretrain
7h 42m€66–218Fly Barcelona–El Prat Airport to Marseille Provence Airport, train
- Fly from Barcelona–El Prat Airport (BCN) to Marseille Provence Airport (MRS)plane BCN - MRS
- Take the train from Marseille-Saint-Charles to Saint-Raphaël-Valescuretrain
7h 49m€68–237Fly Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport to Marseille Provence Airport, train
- Fly from Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport (MAD) to Marseille Provence Airport (MRS)plane MAD - MRS
- Take the train from Marseille-Saint-Charles to Saint-Raphaël-Valescuretrain
8h 29m€82–277
Spain to French Riviera by train and bus
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Spain to French Riviera is to bus which costs €45 - €90 and takes 11h 45m.
The fastest way to get from Spain to French Riviera is to drive which takes 5h 59m and costs €95 - €150.
No, there is no direct bus from Spain station to French Riviera. However, there are services departing from Barcelona - North Bus Station and arriving at Les Heures Claires via Marseille - Saint-Charles Bus Station, Fréjus Gare Routière and Gare Routière. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 45m.
No, there is no direct train from Spain to French Riviera. However, there are services departing from Barcelona Plaça de Catalunya and arriving at Saint-Raphaël-Valescure via Barcelona-Sants and Marseille-Saint-Charles. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 49m.
The distance between Spain and French Riviera is 713 km. The road distance is 604.3 km.
The best way to get from Spain to French Riviera without a car is to train which takes 9h 49m and costs €95 - €170.
It takes approximately 9h 49m to get from Spain to French Riviera, including transfers.
Spain to French Riviera bus services, operated by BlaBlaCar Bus, depart from Barcelona - North Bus Station.
Spain to French Riviera train services, operated by Renfe Viajeros, depart from Barcelona-Sants station.
The best way to get from Spain to French Riviera is to train which takes 9h 49m and costs €95 - €170. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €45 - €90 and takes 11h 45m.
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 49m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Barcelona - North Bus Station to Les Heures Claires via Marseille - Saint-Charles Bus Station, Fréjus Gare Routière, and Gare Routière in around 11h 45m.
- Website
- iberia.com
Flights from Barcelona–El Prat Airport to Nice Côte D'Azur International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 24m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €29–160
Flights from Son Sant Joan Airport to Nice Côte D'Azur International Airport via Barcelona–El Prat Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 33m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €55–140
Flights from Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport to Nice Côte D'Azur International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 55m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €50–220
Flights from Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport to Nice Côte D'Azur International Airport via Barcelona–El Prat Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 37m
- When
- Tuesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- €85–200
Flights from Barcelona–El Prat Airport to Marseille Provence Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- When
- Tuesday, Thursday, Friday, and Saturday
- Estimated price
- €30–140
Flights from Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport to Marseille Provence Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 45m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €40–160
Rome2Rio's guide to Renfe Viajeros
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +34 91 232 03 20
- Website
- Renfe Viajeros
Train from Barcelona-Sants to Marseille St Charles
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 1m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €65–95
- Website
- Renfe Viajeros
- Phone
- +3 318 576 2228
- Website
- BlaBlaCar Bus
Bus from Barcelona - North Bus Station to Marseille - Saint-Charles Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 50m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €30–60
- Website
- BlaBlaCar Bus
Bus from Marseille - Saint-Charles Bus Station to Fréjus - Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 5m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €10–18
- Website
- BlaBlaCar Bus
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Booking & Getting There
Spain to French Riviera bus services, operated by BlaBlaCar Bus, arrive at Marseille - Saint-Charles Bus Station.
Spain to French Riviera train services, operated by Renfe Viajeros, arrive at Marseille St Charles station.
Yes, the driving distance between Spain to French Riviera is 604 km. It takes approximately 5h 59m to drive from Spain to French Riviera.
There are 7069+ hotels available in French Riviera.











