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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 7 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 44m
    €102–188

  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 59m
    €50–209

  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 36m
    €61–105

  4. Drive 604.3 km

    1. Drive from Barcelona to French Rivieracar car 604.3 km
    5h 59m
    €96–138

  5. Bus via Barcelona

    1. Take the bus from Barcelona to Marseillebus bus FlixBus N708 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Marseille, Gare de Marseille-Saint-Charles to Sainte-Maximebus bus N1749
    12h 46m
    €55–92

  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 48m
    €67–248

  7. Fly to La Môle – Saint-Tropez Airport

    1. Fly from Barcelona–El Prat Airport (BCN) to La Môle – Saint-Tropez Airport (LTT)plane plane BCN - LTT
    6h 47m
    €147–635

Barcelona to French Riviera by train and bus

Calendar14Weekly Services
Duration8h 44mAverage Duration
Ticket€102Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 709.7 km
  • Duration: 8h 44m

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 44m. 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 36m.

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