There are 4 ways to get from Geneva to French Riviera by train (TGV), bus, car, plane, or train
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Train
best- Take the train from Geneve to Marseille St Charlestrain Tgv
- Take the train from Marseille-Saint-Charles to Saint-Raphaël-Valescuretrain Sud_Iv15
7h 11m€126–202Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Geneva - Bus Station to Fréjus - Bus Stationbus BlaBlaCar Bus
11h€46–78Drive 434.2 km
- Drive from Geneva to French Rivieracar 434.2 km
6h€79–113Fly, train
- Fly from Geneva International Airport (GVA) to Nice Côte D'Azur International Airport (NCE)plane GVA - NCE
- Take the train from Saint-Laurent-du-Var to Saint-Raphaël Valescuretrain
4h 20m€59–157
Geneva to French Riviera by train and bus
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Geneva to French Riviera is to bus which costs €45 - €80 and takes 11h.
The fastest way to get from Geneva to French Riviera is to fly and train which takes 4h 20m and costs €55 - €160.
No, there is no direct bus from Geneva station to French Riviera. However, there are services departing from Geneva - Bus Station and arriving at Les Heures Claires via Fréjus Gare Routière and Gare Routière. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h.
No, there is no direct train from Geneva to French Riviera. However, there are services departing from Geneve and arriving at Saint-Raphaël-Valescure via Marseille-Saint-Charles. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 11m.
The distance between Geneva and French Riviera is 658 km. The road distance is 434.2 km.
The best way to get from Geneva to French Riviera without a car is to train which takes 7h 11m and costs €120 - €210.
It takes approximately 7h 11m to get from Geneva to French Riviera, including transfers.
Geneva to French Riviera bus services, operated by BlaBlaCar Bus, depart from Geneva - Bus Station.
Geneva to French Riviera train services, operated by TGV inOui, depart from Geneve station.
The best way to get from Geneva to French Riviera is to train which takes 7h 11m and costs €120 - €210. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €45 - €80 and takes 11h.
What companies run services between Geneva, Switzerland and French Riviera, France?
You can take a train from Geneve to Les Heures Claires via Marseille St Charles, Marseille-Saint-Charles, Saint-Raphaël-Valescure, and Gare Routière in around 7h 11m. Alternatively, BlaBlaCar Bus operates a bus from Geneva - Bus Station to Fréjus - Bus Station once daily. Tickets cost €40–70 and the journey takes 9h 10m.
- Website
- easyjet.com
Flights from Geneva International Airport to Nice Côte D'Azur International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €35–130
- Phone
- +33 1 84 94 36 35
- Website
- TGV inOui
Train from Geneve to Marseille St Charles
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 27m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €90–140
- Website
- TGV inOui
Train from Marseille-Saint-Charles to Saint-Raphaël-Valescure
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 39m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €30–50
- Website
- TGV inOui
- Phone
- +3 318 576 2228
- Website
- BlaBlaCar Bus
Bus from Geneva - Bus Station to Fréjus - Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 10m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €40–70
- Website
- BlaBlaCar Bus
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Booking & Getting There
Geneva to French Riviera bus services, operated by BlaBlaCar Bus, arrive at Fréjus - Bus Station.
Geneva to French Riviera train services, operated by TGV inOui, arrive at Marseille St Charles station.
Yes, the driving distance between Geneva to French Riviera is 434 km. It takes approximately 6h to drive from Geneva to French Riviera.
There are 7106+ hotels available in French Riviera.