There are 5 ways to get from Geneva to Mercantour National Park by train, bus, car 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.
Recommended option
Train • 10h 19m
Cheapest option
Bus • 11h 58m
3 alternative options
Drive • 5h 53m
Fly from Geneva, bus • 6h 38m
Bus to Lyon, fly, bus • 7h 53m
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Geneva to Mercantour National Park is to drive which costs SFr 70 - SFr 110 and takes 5h 53m.
The fastest way to get from Geneva to Mercantour National Park is to drive which takes 5h 53m and costs SFr 70 - SFr 110.
The distance between Geneva and Mercantour National Park is 809 km. The road distance is 383.3 km.
The best way to get from Geneva to Mercantour National Park without a car is to train which takes 10h 19m and costs .
It takes approximately 10h 19m to get from Geneva to Mercantour National Park, including transfers.
The best way to get from Geneva to Mercantour National Park is to train which takes 10h 19m and costs . Alternatively, you can bus, which costs SFr 85 - SFr 120 and takes 11h 58m.
Yes, the driving distance between Geneva to Mercantour National Park is 383 km. It takes approximately 5h 53m to drive from Geneva to Mercantour National Park.
There are 412+ hotels available in Mercantour National Park. Prices start at €63 per night.
- Distance: 809 km
- Duration: 10h 19m
What companies run services between Geneva, Switzerland and Mercantour National Park, France?
You can take a train from Geneva to Mercantour National Park via Marseille St Charles, Marseille-Saint-Charles, Nice-Ville, NICE - GARE CPZou, and TOUËT SUR VAR CPZou in around 10h 19m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Geneva to Mercantour National Park via Nice Airport, Grand Arénas, and Pont de Paule in around 11h 58m.
- Website
- easyjet.com
Flights from Geneva to Nice
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 6m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €35 - €190
- Website
- airfrance.com
Flights from Lyon to Nice
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday and Sunday
- Estimated price
- €110 - €470
- Website
- swiss.com
Flights from Geneva to Nice
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday and Sunday
- Estimated price
- €65 - €310
France’s high-speed TGV train network runs at speeds of up to 320km/h connecting major cities across France and into neighbouring countries. All TGV tickets include a seat reservation; seating is 1+2 in 1st class, 2+2 in 2nd class. Popular routes include Paris to Marseille and Paris to Strasbourg. Most TGVs have a cafe area, power points at each seat and WiFi.
Contact Details
- Phone
- +33 1 84 94 36 35
- Website
- en.oui.sncf
Train from Geneve to Marseille St Charles
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 28m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €75 - €140
- Website
- https://www.sncf.com/en
- 2nd Class
- €75 - €110
- 1st Class
- €100 - €140
Train from Marseille St Charles to Nice Ville
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 27m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €40 - €80
- Website
- https://www.sncf.com/en
- 2nd Class
- €40 - €55
- 1st Class
- €60 - €80
Train from Marseille-Saint-Charles to Nice-Ville
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 29m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Website
- https://www.sncf.com/en
France’s state-owned railway company is a fast and efficient way of travelling around the country, with over 14,000 trains operating daily. SNCF runs the country’s extensive rail network, including the high-speed TGV network, regional TER trains and local Intercités. It also operates international routes including Eurostar and Thalys, as well as the low-cost, long-distance Ouigo services that run on limited routes across France. Book up to 3 months in advance for the cheapest fares. The railway network consists of about 32,000km in total, of which 1800km are high-speed lines and 14,500km are electrified.
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Contact Details
- Phone
- +33 1 84 94 36 35
- Website
- sncf.com
Train from Marseille St Charles to Nice Ville
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 39m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €35 - €85
- Website
- https://www.sncf-connect.com/en-en/
- 2nd Class
- €35 - €55
- Rail 1st Class
- €55 - €85
- Phone
- +33 4 13943050
- Website
- zou.maregionsud.fr
Train from NICE - GARE CPZou to TOUËT SUR VAR CPZou
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 12m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Website
- https://zou.maregionsud.fr/en/
- Book at
- https://zou.maregionsud.fr/en/online-services/
One of Europe’s leading bus companies, Flixbus serves 2000+ destinations in 29 countries, including Germany, France, Italy, Austria, the Netherlands and Croatia and into Scandinavia and eastern Europe, as well as some US cities. Coaches have toilets, free WiFi and power outlets, plus snacks and drinks for purchase on board. Flixbus is a good choice for the budget-conscious traveller; purchase tickets in advance for the cheapest fares (note: there is no option to reserve a seat in advance).
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Contact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- service@flixbus.com
- Website
- flixbus.de
Bus from Geneva to Nice Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 35m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €40 - €60
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.co.uk
Frequently asked questions
- Phone
- +33 810 06 10 06
- Website
- lignesdazur.com
Bus from Grand Arénas to Pont de Paule
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- €2
- Website
- https://www.lignesdazur.com/en
As the bus subsidiary of French railway SNCF, Ouibus offers eco-friendly coaches serving 35 French cities and 10 European cities at affordable fares. Ouibus journeys are safe and comfortable, with the four-star coaches offering power outlets, restrooms and WiFi. All Ouibus stations are located close to town centres for easy access to public transport. Getting on one of the 130 daily journeys is easy - electronic travel documents include your ticket and a personalised mini-guide with handy information.
Contact Details
- Phone
- +33 1 71 53 01 80
- Website
- blablacar.fr
Bus from Geneva - Bus station to Lyon - Saint-Exupéry Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 30m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €15 - €22
- Website
- https://www.blablacar.co.uk/
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