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There are 10 ways to get from Spain to French Riviera by train (Renfe), 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-Saint-Charles to Saint-Raphaël-Valescuretrain train Sud_Iv15
    10h 8m
    €104–157

  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
    6h 58m
    €50–218

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Barcelona - North Bus Station to Marseille - Saint-Charles Bus Stationbus bus BlaBlaCar Bus
    2. Take the bus from Marseille - Saint-Charles Bus Station to Sainte-Maximebus bus BlaBlaCar Bus
    12h 23m
    €57–94

  4. Drive  604.3 km

    1. Drive from Barcelona to French Rivieracar car 604.3 km
    5h 59m
    €111–160

  5. Bus via Toulon

    1. Take the bus from Barcelona, Estació d'Autobusos Nord to Marseille, Gare de Marseille-Saint-Charlesbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Marseille, Gare de Marseille-Saint-Charles to Toulonbus bus 718 / ...
    3. Take the bus from Gare Routière to Gare Routièrebus bus 878 / ...
    13h 13m
    €64–92

  6. 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 43m
    €69–249

  7. Fly Málaga Airport to Nice Côte D'Azur International Airport, train

    1. Fly from Málaga Airport (AGP) to Nice Côte D'Azur International Airport (NCE)plane plane AGP - NCE
    2. Take the train from Saint-Laurent-du-Var to Saint-Raphaël Valescuretrain train
    7h 50m
    €79–236

  8. 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
    7h
    €63–200

  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-Saint-Charles to Saint-Raphaël-Valescuretrain train
    8h 49m
    €92–282

  10. 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-Saint-Charles to Saint-Raphaël-Valescuretrain train
    8h 9m
    €76–241

Spain to French Riviera by train and bus

Calendar14Weekly Services
Duration10h 8mAverage Duration
Ticket€104Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 712.6 km
  • Duration: 10h 8m

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 10h 8m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Barcelona - North Bus Station to Les Heures Claires via Marseille - Saint-Charles Bus Station, Sainte-Maxime, and Théâtre de la Mer in around 12h 23m.

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