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 train and bus via Turin which costs €50 - €110 and takes 16h 33m.

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 52m and costs €95 - €140.

How far is it from Swiss Alps to French Riviera?

The distance between Swiss Alps and French Riviera is 1153 km. The road distance is 566.6 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 15h 17m and costs .

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

It takes approximately 15h 17m 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 52m to drive from Swiss Alps to French Riviera.

Where can I stay near French Riviera?

There are 6767+ hotels available in French Riviera.

Swiss Alps to French Riviera - 5 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

There are 5 ways to get from Swiss Alps to French Riviera by train (TGV), train, bus, or car

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 Zürich HBtrain
2. Take the train from Zürich HB to Mulhousetrain Tgv
3. Take the train from Mulhouse Ville to St Raphael Valescuretrain Tgv
15h 17m
Train, bus via Turin
cheapest
1. Take the train from Airolo to Malpensa Aeroporto T1train S50
2. Take the bus from Milan to Turinbus 467 / ...
3. Take the bus from Turin to Nicebus
4. Take the train from Nice Riquier to Saint-Raphaël Valescuretrain C13
16h 33m
€51–109
Drive 566.6 km
1. Drive from Swiss Alps to French Rivieracar 566.6 km
5h 52m
€97–140
Drive, bus
1. Drive from Swiss Alps to Ponte Formazzacar
2. Take the bus from Domodossola - Stazione Ferroviaria to Aeroporto Malpensa - Terminal 1bus 3
3. Take the bus from Milan to Turinbus 467 / ...
4. Take the bus from Turin to Toulonbus
5. Take the bus from Gare Routiere to Gare Routierebus 878 / ...
20h 5m
€88–156
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Airolo to Zürich HBtrain
2. Take the bus from Zürich to Toulon - Bus Stationbus
3. Take the bus from Gare Routiere to Gare Routierebus 878 / ...
20h 26m

Questions & Answers

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

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Distance: 1,153.1 km
Duration: 15h 17m

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

You can take a bus from Gotthard Passhöhe to La Nartelle via Airolo, Stazione, Airolo, Zürich HB, Mulhouse, Mulhouse Ville, St Raphael Valescure, and Gare Routiere in around 15h 17m.

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