There are 8 ways to get from Edinburgh to French Riviera by plane, train, train (Eurostar, TGV), bus, car, car train, or car ferry
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Fly Edinburgh Airport to Nice Côte D'Azur International Airport, train
best- Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Nice Côte D'Azur International Airport (NCE)plane EDI - NCE
- Take the train from Saint-Laurent-du-Var to Saint-Raphaël Valescuretrain
8h 37m€94–237Train
- Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to King's Crosstrain
- Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Lille Europetrain Eil
- Take the train from Lille Europe to Marseille St Charlestrain Tgv
- Take the train from Marseille-Saint-Charles to Saint-Raphaël-Valescuretrain
15h 53m€466–721Train, bus
- Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Sheffieldtrain
- Take the train from Sheffield to Nottinghamtrain
- Take the bus from Broad Marsh Bus Station to London Victoriabus
- Take the bus from London Victoria to Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine)bus 700
- Take the train from Paris Gare De Lyon to St Raphael Valescuretrain Tgv
27h 20m€360–615Drive, Eurotunnel
- Drive from Edinburgh to Folkestonecar
- Take the cartrain from Folkestone to Calais-Fréthuncartrain
- Drive from Calais-Fréthun to French Rivieracar
19h 25m€445–591Fly Edinburgh Airport to Marseille Provence Airport, train
- Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Marseille Provence Airport (MRS)plane EDI - MRS
- Take the train from Marseille-Saint-Charles to Saint-Raphaël-Valescuretrain
9h 22m€112–284Train to Newcastle, fly to Nice Côte D'Azur International Airport, train
- Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Newcastletrain
- Fly from Newcastle (NCL) to Nice Côte D'Azur International Airport (NCE)plane NCL - NCE
- Take the train from Saint-Laurent-du-Var to Saint-Raphaël Valescuretrain
9h 29m€130–327Bus
- Take the bus from Edinburgh, Bus Station to London Victoriabus
- Take the bus from London Victoria to Paris - Bercy-Seine Bus Stationbus
- Take the bus from Paris - Bercy-Seine Bus Station to Sainte-Maximebus
33h 12m€144–244Drive, car ferry
- Drive from Edinburgh to Port of Dovercar
- Take the carferry from Port of Dover to Calaiscarferry
- Drive from Calais to French Rivieracar
20h 52m€339–547
Edinburgh to French Riviera by train and bus
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Edinburgh to French Riviera is to fly and train which costs €90 - €240 and takes 8h 37m.
The fastest way to get from Edinburgh to French Riviera is to fly and train which takes 8h 37m and costs €90 - €240.
No, there is no direct bus from Edinburgh station to French Riviera. However, there are services departing from Edinburgh, Bus Station and arriving at Les Heures Claires via London Victoria, Paris - Bercy-Seine Bus Station and Théâtre de la Mer. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 33h 12m.
No, there is no direct train from Edinburgh to French Riviera. However, there are services departing from Edinburgh Waverley and arriving at Saint-Raphaël-Valescure via London St Pancras Intl, Lille Europe and Marseille-Saint-Charles. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 15h 53m.
The distance between Edinburgh and French Riviera is 1649 km.
The best way to get from Edinburgh to French Riviera without a car is to train which takes 15h 53m and costs €460 - €750.
It takes approximately 8h 37m to get from Edinburgh to French Riviera, including transfers.
Edinburgh to French Riviera bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Edinburgh, Bus Station.
Edinburgh to French Riviera train services, operated by London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER), depart from Edinburgh Waverley station.
The best way to get from Edinburgh to French Riviera is to train which takes 15h 53m and costs €460 - €750. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €140 - €250 and takes 33h 12m.
What companies run services between Edinburgh, Scotland and French Riviera, France?
You can take a train from Edinburgh Waverley to Les Heures Claires via London Kings Cross, London St Pancras Intl, Lille Europe, Marseille St Charles, Marseille-Saint-Charles, Saint-Raphaël-Valescure, and Gare Routière in around 15h 53m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Edinburgh, Bus Station to Les Heures Claires via London Victoria, Paris - Bercy-Seine Bus Station, Sainte-Maxime, and Théâtre de la Mer in around 33h 12m.
- Website
- easyjet.com
Flights from Edinburgh Airport to Nice Côte D'Azur International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 50m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €75–180
Flights from Edinburgh Airport to Nice Côte D'Azur International Airport via Geneva
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 23m
- When
- Tuesday to Saturday
- Estimated price
- €75–180
Flights from Edinburgh Airport to Nice Côte D'Azur International Airport via Bristol
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 45m
- When
- Monday
- Estimated price
- €75–180
Flights from Newcastle to Nice Côte D'Azur International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 20m
- When
- Tuesday, Thursday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- €65–200
Flights from Newcastle to Nice Côte D'Azur International Airport via Bristol
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 10m
- When
- Monday
- Estimated price
- €65–200
Flights from Newcastle to Nice Côte D'Azur International Airport via Amsterdam Schiphol
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 25m
- When
- Wednesday
- Estimated price
- €65–200
Flights from Newcastle to Nice Côte D'Azur International Airport via Paris Charles de Gaulle
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 25m
- When
- Sunday
- Estimated price
- €65–200
- Phone
- +33 4 13 94 30 50
- Website
- ZOU!
Train from Saint-Laurent-du-Var to Saint-Raphaël Valescure
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 8m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Schedules at
- ZOU!
Train from Saint-Laurent-du-Var to Saint-Raphaël Valescure
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 8m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Schedules at
- ZOU!
Rome2Rio's guide to FlixBus
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- [email protected]
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from Broad Marsh Bus Station to London Victoria
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 35m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €17–26
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from London Victoria to Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine)
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 30m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- €35–60
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from Edinburgh, Bus Station to London Victoria
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 5m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- €45–75
- Website
- Flixbus
- Phone
- +353 818 300 400
- [email protected]
- Website
- Irish Ferries
Car ferry from Port of Dover to Calais
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €30–90
- Website
- Irish Ferries
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Booking & Getting There
Edinburgh to French Riviera bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at London Victoria station.
Edinburgh to French Riviera train services, operated by London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER), arrive at King's Cross station.
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