There are 6 ways to get from Italy to French Riviera by plane, train, bus, train (Trenitalia, TGV), or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Fly from Fiumicino International Airport, train, line 876 bus
best- Fly from Fiumicino International Airport (FCO) to Nice Côte D'Azur International Airport (NCE)plane FCO - NCE
- Take the train from Saint-Laurent-du-Var to Saint-Raphaël Valescuretrain
- Take the bus from Gare Routière to Les Heures Clairesbus
7h 2m€52–209Train
- Take the train from Roma Termini to Ventimigliatrain Ic
- Take the train from Nice-Ville to Saint-Raphaël Valescuretrain C13
11h 46m€92–198Bus
- Take the bus from Roma, Autostazione Tiburtina to Nice Airportbus N1501 / ...
- Take the bus from Aéroport TERM2 to Gare Routièrebus 90
15h 39m€82–130Drive 776.8 km
- Drive from Rome to French Rivieracar 776.8 km
7h 50m€123–178Fly from Naples Airport, train
- Fly from Naples Airport (NAP) to Nice Côte D'Azur International Airport (NCE)plane NAP - NCE
- Take the train from Saint-Laurent-du-Var to Saint-Raphaël Valescuretrain
7h€74–245Fly from Florence Peretola Airport, train
- Fly from Florence Peretola Airport (FLR) to Nice Côte D'Azur International Airport (NCE)plane FLR - NCE
- Take the train from Saint-Laurent-du-Var to Saint-Raphaël Valescuretrain
6h 58m€110–245
Italy to French Riviera by train and bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Italy to French Riviera is to bus which costs €80 - €130 and takes 15h 39m.
The fastest way to get from Italy to French Riviera is to fly and train which takes 6h 58m and costs €110 - €250.
No, there is no direct bus from Italy to French Riviera. However, there are services departing from Termini and arriving at Les Heures Claires via Roma, Autostazione Tiburtina, Aéroport TERM2 and Gare Routière. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 15h 39m.
No, there is no direct train from Italy to French Riviera. However, there are services departing from Roma Termini and arriving at Saint-Raphaël Valescure via Ventimiglia and Nice-Ville. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 46m.
The distance between Italy and French Riviera is 572 km. The road distance is 776.8 km.
The best way to get from Italy to French Riviera without a car is to train which takes 11h 46m and costs €90 - €200.
It takes approximately 7h 2m to get from Italy to French Riviera, including transfers.
Italy to French Riviera bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Roma, Autostazione Tiburtina station.
Italy to French Riviera train services, operated by Trenitalia Intercity, depart from Roma Termini station.
The best way to get from Italy to French Riviera is to train which takes 11h 46m and costs €90 - €200. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €80 - €130 and takes 15h 39m.
What companies run services between Italy and French Riviera, France?
You can take a train from Roma Termini to Les Heures Claires via Ventimiglia, Nice-Ville, Saint-Raphaël Valescure, and Gare Routière in around 11h 46m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Termini to Les Heures Claires via Roma, Autostazione Tiburtina, Nice Airport, Aéroport Terminal 1, Aéroport Terminal 2, Aéroport TERM2, and Gare Routière in around 15h 39m.
- Website
- ita-airways.com
Flights from Fiumicino International Airport to Nice Côte D'Azur International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 18m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €70–160
Flights from Naples Airport to Nice Côte D'Azur International Airport via Fiumicino International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 30m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €100–190
Flights from Florence Peretola Airport to Nice Côte D'Azur International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, and Friday
- Estimated price
- €150–220
Flights from Florence Peretola Airport to Nice Côte D'Azur International Airport via Fiumicino International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 2m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €100–190
- 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 Nice-Ville to Saint-Raphaël Valescure
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 17m
- 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!
Train from Saint-Laurent-du-Var to Saint-Raphaël Valescure
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 8m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Schedules at
- ZOU!
- Phone
- +33 4 13 94 30 50
- Website
- ZOU! Proximité
Bus from Gare Routière to Les Heures Claires
- Ave. Duration
- 38 min
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- €4–6
- Website
- ZOU! Proximité
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More Questions & Answers
Italy to French Riviera bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Nice Airport station.
Italy to French Riviera train services, operated by Trenitalia Intercity, arrive at Ventimiglia station.
Yes, the driving distance between Italy to French Riviera is 777 km. It takes approximately 7h 50m to drive from Italy to French Riviera.
There are 7544+ hotels available in French Riviera.