There are 7 ways to get from French Riviera to Barcelona by train (TGV, Renfe), bus, car, train, or plane
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Train
best- Take the train from Saint-Raphaël-Valescure to Marseille-Saint-Charlestrain Sud_Iv15
- Take the train from Marseille St Charles to Barcelona-Santstrain 9730
7h 37m€150–255Train to Nice Côte D'Azur International Airport, fly
cheapest- Take the train from Saint-Raphaël Valescure to Saint-Laurent-du-Vartrain
- Fly from Nice Côte D'Azur International Airport (NCE) to Barcelona–El Prat Airport (BCN)plane NCE - BCN
6h 25m€51–208Bus
- Take the bus from Sainte-Maxime to Marseille, Gare de Marseille-Saint-Charlesbus N1749
- Take the bus from Marseille - Saint-Charles Bus Station to Barcelona - North Bus Stationbus BlaBlaCar Bus
12h 47m€55–104Drive 609.6 km
- Drive from French Riviera to Barcelonacar 609.6 km
5h 59m€97–139Bus via Toulon
- Take the bus from Gare Routière to Gare Routièrebus 878 / ...
- Take the bus from Toulon to Barcelonabus FlixBus N708
13h 31m€55–88Fly from La Môle – Saint-Tropez Airport
- Fly from La Môle – Saint-Tropez Airport (LTT) to Barcelona–El Prat Airport (BCN)plane LTT - BCN
4h 14m€525–730Train to Marseille Provence Airport, fly
- Take the train from Saint-Raphaël-Valescure to Marseille-Saint-Charlestrain
- Fly from Marseille Provence Airport (MRS) to Barcelona–El Prat Airport (BCN)plane MRS - BCN
7h 16m€73–247
French Riviera to Barcelona by bus and foot
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from French Riviera to Barcelona is to bus via Toulon which costs €55 - €90 and takes 13h 31m.
The fastest way to get from French Riviera to Barcelona is to fly which takes 4h 14m and costs €500 - €750.
No, there is no direct bus from French Riviera to Barcelona station. However, there are services departing from Les Heures Claires and arriving at Barcelona - North Bus Station via Sainte-Maxime and Marseille - Saint-Charles Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 47m.
No, there is no direct train from French Riviera to Barcelona. However, there are services departing from Saint-Raphaël-Valescure and arriving at Barcelona-Sants via Marseille St Charles. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 37m.
The distance between French Riviera and Barcelona is 708 km. The road distance is 609.6 km.
The best way to get from French Riviera to Barcelona without a car is to train which takes 7h 37m and costs €150 - €260.
It takes approximately 7h 37m to get from French Riviera to Barcelona, including transfers.
French Riviera to Barcelona bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Sainte-Maxime station.
French Riviera to Barcelona train services, operated by Zou! Lignes Express Régionales, depart from Saint-Raphaël-Valescure station.
The best way to get from French Riviera to Barcelona is to train which takes 7h 37m and costs €150 - €260. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €55 - €110 and takes 12h 47m, you could also fly, which costs €500 - €750 and takes 4h 14m.
What companies run services between French Riviera, France and Barcelona, Spain?
You can take a vehicle from French Riviera to Barcelona-Sants via Saint-Raphaël-Valescure, Marseille-Saint-Charles, and Marseille St Charles in around 7h 37m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Les Heures Claires to Barcelona - North Bus Station via Théâtre de la Mer, Sainte-Maxime, and Marseille - Saint-Charles Bus Station in around 12h 47m.
- Website
- vueling.com
Flights from Nice Côte D'Azur International Airport to Barcelona–El Prat Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 24m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €29–140
Flights from La Môle – Saint-Tropez Airport to Barcelona–El Prat Airport via Nice Côte D'Azur International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 5m
- When
- Saturday
- Estimated price
- €60–340
Flights from Marseille Provence Airport to Barcelona–El Prat Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- €30–140
- Website
- easyjet.com
Flights from La Môle – Saint-Tropez Airport to Barcelona–El Prat Airport via Milan Linate
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 10m
- When
- Sunday
- Estimated price
- €95–440
- Website
- volotea.com
Flights from Marseille Provence Airport to Barcelona–El Prat Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- When
- Friday
- Estimated price
- €18–140
- Phone
- +33 4 13 94 30 50
- Website
- Zou! Lignes Express Régionales
Train from Saint-Raphaël-Valescure to Marseille-Saint-Charles
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 39m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €40–80
- Website
- Zou! Lignes Express Régionales
Train from Saint-Raphaël Valescure to Saint-Laurent-du-Var
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 6m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €14–28
- Website
- Zou! Lignes Express Régionales
Train from Saint-Raphaël-Valescure to Marseille-Saint-Charles
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 39m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €40–80
- Website
- Zou! Lignes Express Régionales
- Phone
- +33 1 84 94 36 35
- Website
- TGV inOui
Train from Saint-Raphaël-Valescure to Marseille-Saint-Charles
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 37m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €30–55
- Website
- TGV inOui
Train from Saint-Raphaël-Valescure to Marseille-Saint-Charles
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 37m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €30–55
- Website
- TGV inOui
Rome2Rio's guide to Renfe Viajeros
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +34 91 232 03 20
- Website
- Renfe Viajeros
Train from Marseille St Charles to Barcelona-Sants
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 32m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €65–110
- Website
- Renfe Viajeros
- Phone
- +33 4 13 94 30 50
- Website
- ZOU!
Train from Saint-Raphaël Valescure to Saint-Laurent-du-Var
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 4m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Schedules at
- ZOU!
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- [email protected]
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from Sainte-Maxime to Marseille, Gare de Marseille-Saint-Charles
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 10m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Estimated price
- €11–19
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from Toulon to Barcelona
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 30m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €45–75
- Website
- Flixbus
- Phone
- +3 318 576 2228
- Website
- BlaBlaCar Bus
Bus from Marseille - Saint-Charles Bus Station to Barcelona - North Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 15m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €40–80
- Website
- BlaBlaCar Bus
- Phone
- +33 4 13 94 30 50
- Website
- ZOU! Proximité
Bus from Gare Routière to Gare Routière
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 10m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €6–8
- Website
- ZOU! Proximité
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More Questions & Answers
French Riviera to Barcelona bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Marseille, Gare de Marseille-Saint-Charles station.
French Riviera to Barcelona train services, operated by Zou! Lignes Express Régionales, arrive at Marseille-Saint-Charles station.
Yes, the driving distance between French Riviera to Barcelona is 610 km. It takes approximately 5h 59m to drive from French Riviera to Barcelona.
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