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How to get fromVenice to French Rivieraby train (Trenitalia, TGV), bus, car, plane or train

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There are 6 ways to get from Venice to French Riviera by train (Trenitalia, TGV), bus, car, plane, or train

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Venezia S. Lucia to Milano Centraletrain train Fr
    2. Take the train from Milano Centrale to Ventimigliatrain train Ic
    3. Take the train from Nice-Ville to Saint-Raphaël Valescuretrain train C13
    12h 15m
    €62–191

  2. Bus, train

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Venezia, Tronchetto to Nicebus bus 482
    2. Take the train from Nice Riquier to Saint-Raphaël Valescuretrain train C13
    13h 45m
    €42–83

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Venezia, Tronchetto to Nice Airportbus bus N482
    2. Take the bus from Aeroport Term2 to Gare Routierebus bus 90
    13h 6m

  4. Drive 655.4 km

    1. Drive from Venice to French Rivieracar car 655.4 km
    6h 27m
    €101–145

  5. Fly, train

    1. Fly from Venice Marco Polo Airport (VCE) to Nice Côte D'Azur International Airport (NCE)plane plane VCE - NCE
    2. Take the train from Saint-Laurent-du-Var to Saint-Raphaël Valescuretrain train
    7h 37m
    €63–175

  6. Bus, train via Nice Airport (NCE)

    1. Take the bus from Venice Mestre Train Station Bus Stop to Nice Airport Bus Station Terminal 1bus bus FlixBus
    2. Take the train from Nice Saint-Augustin to Saint-Raphaël Valescuretrain train C13
    15h 42m

Venice to French Riviera by train and bus

Calendar43Weekly Services
Duration12h 15mAverage Duration
Ticket€62Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

What companies run services between Venice, Italy and French Riviera, France?

You can take a train from Venezia S. Lucia to La Nartelle via Milano Centrale, Ventimiglia, Nice-Ville, Saint-Raphaël Valescure, and Gare Routiere in around 12h 15m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Venezia, Tronchetto to Les Heures Claires via Nice Airport, Aéroport Terminal 1, Aéroport Terminal 2, Aeroport Term2, and Gare Routiere in around 13h 6m.

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