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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 St Charles to St Raphael Valescuretrain train Tgv
    10h 23m
    €99–162

  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
    €50–220

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Barcelona to Nice Airportbus bus FlixBus N758 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Aéroport TERM2 to Gare Routièrebus bus 90
    12h 18m
    €79–118

  4. Drive  604.3 km

    1. Drive from Barcelona to French Rivieracar car 604.3 km
    5h 59m
    €99–143

  5. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Barcelona to Marseillebus bus
    2. Take the train from Marseille St Charles to Toulon Sainte-Mussetrain train Ter
    3. Take the bus from Sainte-Musse A57 to Gare Routièrebus bus 878 / ...
    12h 47m
    €65–104

  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
    6h 53m
    €63–211

  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 46m
    €79–259

  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 24m
    €66–247

  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
    9h 5m
    €82–286

  10. 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 St Charles to St Raphael Valescuretrain train
    8h 17m
    €66–218

Spain to French Riviera by train and bus

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration10h 23mAverage Duration
Ticket€99Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 712.1 km
  • Duration: 10h 23m

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, St Raphael Valescure, and Gare Routière in around 10h 23m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Barcelona to Les Heures Claires via Nice Airport, Aéroport Terminal 1, Aéroport Terminal 2, Aéroport TERM2, and Gare Routière in around 12h 18m.

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