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How to get fromBarcelona to French Rivieraby train (Renfe, TGV), bus, car, plane, or train

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There are 6 ways to get from Barcelona 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-Saint-Charles to Saint-Raphaël-Valescuretrain train Sud_Iv15
    8h 45m
    €101–161

  2. Fly 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 54m
    €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 12m
    €77–116

  4. Drive  604.3 km

    1. Drive from Barcelona to French Rivieracar car 604.3 km
    5h 59m
    €99–142

  5. Bus via Marseille

    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 33m
    €50–81

  6. Fly 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
    7h 49m
    €67–237

Barcelona to French Riviera by train and bus

Calendar14Weekly Services
Duration8h 45mAverage Duration
Ticket€101Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 709.7 km
  • Duration: 8h 45m

What companies run services between Barcelona, Spain and French Riviera, France?

You can take a train from Barcelona-Sants to Les Heures Claires via Marseille St Charles, Marseille-Saint-Charles, Saint-Raphaël-Valescure, and Gare Routière in around 8h 45m. 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 12m.

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