What is the cheapest way to get from Swiss Alps to French Riviera?

The cheapest way to get from Swiss Alps to French Riviera is to drive which costs €95 - €150 and takes 5h 55m.

What is the fastest way to get from Swiss Alps to French Riviera?

The fastest way to get from Swiss Alps to French Riviera is to drive which takes 5h 55m and costs €95 - €150.

How far is it from Swiss Alps to French Riviera?

The distance between Swiss Alps and French Riviera is 594 km. The road distance is 566.5 km.

How do I travel from Swiss Alps to French Riviera without a car?

The best way to get from Swiss Alps to French Riviera without a car is to train which takes 14h 9m and costs .

How long does it take to get from Swiss Alps to French Riviera?

It takes approximately 14h 9m to get from Swiss Alps to French Riviera, including transfers.

Can I drive from Swiss Alps to French Riviera?

Yes, the driving distance between Swiss Alps to French Riviera is 567 km. It takes approximately 5h 55m to drive from Swiss Alps to French Riviera.

Where can I stay near French Riviera?

There are 7886+ hotels available in French Riviera.

Swiss Alps to French Riviera - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 4 ways to get from Swiss Alps to French Riviera by train (Trenitalia), train, bus, car, or plane

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
1. Take the train from Airolo to Gallaratetrain S50
2. Take the train from Gallarate to Ventimigliatrain
3. Take the train from Monaco-Monte-Carlo to Saint-Raphaël Valescuretrain C13
14h 9m
Drive 566.5 km
cheapest
1. Drive from Swiss Alps to French Rivieracar 566.5 km
5h 55m
€99–143
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Airolo to Basel SBBtrain Ir26
2. Take the bus from Basel to Fréjus - Bus Stationbus BlaBlaCar Bus
20h 19m
€136–225
Train, fly
1. Take the train from Airolo to Zürich HBtrain
2. Fly from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Nice Côte D'Azur International Airport (NCE)plane ZRH - NCE
3. Take the train from Saint-Laurent-du-Var to Saint-Raphaël Valescuretrain
9h 51m

Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Nice Côte D'Azur International Airport (NCE) flights

34Weekly Planes

1h 29mAverage Duration

€117Cheapest Price

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Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Swiss Alps to French Riviera.

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Distance: 594.1 km
Duration: 14h 9m

What companies run services between Swiss Alps, Canton Ticino, Switzerland and French Riviera, France?

You can take a bus from Gotthard Passhöhe to Les Heures Claires via Airolo, Stazione, Airolo, Gallarate, Ventimiglia, Monaco-Monte-Carlo, Saint-Raphaël Valescure, and Gare Routiere in around 14h 9m.

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