What is the cheapest way to get from French Riviera to Florence?

The cheapest way to get from French Riviera to Florence is to bus which costs €45 - €80 and takes 9h 51m.

What is the fastest way to get from French Riviera to Florence?

The fastest way to get from French Riviera to Florence is to drive which takes 5h 21m and costs €80 - €120.

Is there a direct bus between French Riviera and Florence?

No, there is no direct bus from French Riviera to Florence station. However, there are services departing from Les Heures Claires and arriving at Florence Villa Constanza Bus Station via Gare SNCF Cannes and Nice Airport. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 51m.

Is there a direct train between French Riviera and Florence?

No, there is no direct train from French Riviera to Florence. However, there are services departing from Saint-Raphaël Valescure and arriving at Firenze S.M.N. via Nice-Ville, Ventimiglia and Pisa Centrale. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 8m.

How far is it from French Riviera to Florence?

The distance between French Riviera and Florence is 506 km. The road distance is 501.3 km.

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

The best way to get from French Riviera to Florence without a car is to bus which takes 9h 51m and costs €45 - €80.

How long does it take to get from French Riviera to Florence?

It takes approximately 9h 51m to get from French Riviera to Florence, including transfers.

Where do I catch the French Riviera to Florence bus from?

French Riviera to Florence bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Nice Airport station.

Where do I catch the French Riviera to Florence train from?

French Riviera to Florence train services, operated by Zou! Lignes Express Régionales, depart from Saint-Raphaël Valescure station.

Train or bus from French Riviera to Florence?

The best way to get from French Riviera to Florence is to bus which takes 9h 51m and costs €45 - €80. Alternatively, you can train, which costs €60 - €120 and takes 10h 8m.

Where does the French Riviera to Florence bus arrive?

French Riviera to Florence bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Florence Villa Constanza Bus Station.

Where does the French Riviera to Florence train arrive?

French Riviera to Florence train services, operated by Zou! Lignes Express Régionales, arrive at Nice-Ville station.

Can I drive from French Riviera to Florence?

Yes, the driving distance between French Riviera to Florence is 501 km. It takes approximately 5h 21m to drive from French Riviera to Florence.

Where can I stay near Florence?

There are 8308+ hotels available in Florence.

French Riviera to Florence - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

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There are 4 ways to get from French Riviera to Florence by bus, train (TGV, Trenitalia), car, train, or plane

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Bus
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1. Take the bus from Nice Airport to Florence Villa Constanza Bus Stationbus N718 / ...
9h 51m
€48–75
Train
1. Take the train from Saint-Raphaël Valescure to Nice-Villetrain C13
2. Take the train from Ventimiglia to Pisa Centraletrain Ic
3. Take the train from Pisa Centrale to Firenze S.M.N.train Re
10h 8m
€63–113
Drive 501.3 km
1. Drive from French Riviera to Florencecar 501.3 km
5h 21m
€81–117
Line 876 bus, train, fly
1. Take the bus from Les Heures Claires to Gare Routièrebus
2. Take the train from Saint-Raphaël Valescure to Saint-Laurent-du-Vartrain
3. Fly from Nice Côte D'Azur International Airport (NCE) to Florence Peretola Airport (FLR)plane NCE - FLR
5h 55m
€111–247

French Riviera to Florence by bus, train, and foot

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Distance: 506.5 km
Duration: 9h 51m

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

FlixBus operates a bus from Nice Airport to Florence Villa Constanza Bus Station twice daily. Tickets cost €35–55 and the journey takes 6h. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Les Heures Claires to Firenze S.M.N. via Gare Routière, Saint-Raphaël Valescure, Nice-Ville, Ventimiglia, and Pisa Centrale in around 10h 8m.

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