What is the cheapest way to get from Cinque Terre to French Riviera?

The cheapest way to get from Cinque Terre to French Riviera is to train and bus which costs €35 - €130 and takes 9h 58m.

What is the fastest way to get from Cinque Terre to French Riviera?

The fastest way to get from Cinque Terre to French Riviera is to drive which takes 4h 31m and costs €55 - €90.

Is there a direct bus between Cinque Terre and French Riviera?

No, there is no direct bus from Cinque Terre to French Riviera. However, there are services departing from La Spezia - Stazione FS Via Fiume and arriving at Les Heures Claires via La Spezia, Aéroport TERM2 and Gare Routière. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 3m.

Is there a direct train between Cinque Terre and French Riviera?

No, there is no direct train from Cinque Terre to French Riviera. However, there are services departing from Corniglia and arriving at Saint-Raphaël Valescure via Monterosso, Genova P.Za Principe, Ventimiglia and Nice-Ville. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 18m.

How far is it from Cinque Terre to French Riviera?

The distance between Cinque Terre and French Riviera is 337 km. The road distance is 376.9 km.

How do I travel from Cinque Terre to French Riviera without a car?

The best way to get from Cinque Terre to French Riviera without a car is to train via Genoa which takes 8h 18m and costs €45 - €180.

How long does it take to get from Cinque Terre to French Riviera?

It takes approximately 8h 18m to get from Cinque Terre to French Riviera, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Cinque Terre to French Riviera bus from?

Cinque Terre to French Riviera bus services, operated by BlaBlaCar Bus, depart from La Spezia station.

Where do I catch the Cinque Terre to French Riviera train from?

Cinque Terre to French Riviera train services, operated by Trenitalia Intercity, depart from Monterosso station.

Train or bus from Cinque Terre to French Riviera?

The best way to get from Cinque Terre to French Riviera is to train via Genoa which takes 8h 18m and costs €45 - €180. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €55 - €90 and takes 10h 3m.

Where does the Cinque Terre to French Riviera bus arrive?

Cinque Terre to French Riviera bus services, operated by BlaBlaCar Bus, arrive at Nice - Airport Bus Station Terminal 1.

Where does the Cinque Terre to French Riviera train arrive?

Cinque Terre to French Riviera train services, operated by Trenitalia Intercity, arrive at Genova P.Za Principe station.

Can I drive from Cinque Terre to French Riviera?

Yes, the driving distance between Cinque Terre to French Riviera is 377 km. It takes approximately 4h 31m to drive from Cinque Terre to French Riviera.

Where can I stay near French Riviera?

There are 8247+ hotels available in French Riviera.

Cinque Terre to French Riviera - 5 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

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There are 5 ways to get from Cinque Terre to French Riviera by train (Trenitalia, TGV), train, bus, or car

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Train via Genoa
best
1. Take the train from Monterosso to Genova P.Za Principetrain Ic
2. Take the train from Genova P.Za Principe to Ventimigliatrain Ic
3. Take the train from Nice-Ville to Saint-Raphaël Valescuretrain C13
8h 18m
€46–175
Train, bus
cheapest
1. Take the train from Sestri Levante to Genova P.Za Principetrain Ic
2. Take the bus from Genoa to Antibesbus
3. Take the train from Antibes to Saint-Raphaël Valescuretrain C13
9h 58m
€37–129
Drive 376.9 km
1. Drive from Cinque Terre to French Rivieracar 376.9 km
4h 31m
€60–86
Train
1. Take the train from Corniglia to Ventimigliatrain Re
2. Take the train from Ventimiglia to Antibestrain C3
3. Take the train from Antibes to Saint-Raphaël Valescuretrain C13
8h 41m
€52–100
Bus
1. Take the bus from La Spezia to Nice - Airport Bus Station Terminal 1bus BlaBlaCar Bus
2. Take the bus from Aéroport TERM2 to Gare Routièrebus 90
10h 3m
€58–86

Cinque Terre to French Riviera by train and bus

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Distance: 336.8 km
Duration: 8h 18m

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

You can take a train from Corniglia to Les Heures Claires via Monterosso, Genova P.Za Principe, Ventimiglia, Nice-Ville, Saint-Raphaël Valescure, and Gare Routière in around 8h 18m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Corniglia to Les Heures Claires via La Spezia Centrale, La Spezia - Stazione FS Via Fiume, La Spezia - Mazzetta, La Spezia, Nice - Airport Bus Station Terminal 1, Aéroport Terminal 1, Aéroport Terminal 2, Aéroport TERM2, and Gare Routière in around 10h 3m.

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