There are 6 ways to get from Italy to French Riviera by train (Trenitalia, TGV), bus, car, plane, or train
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Train
best- Take the train from Roma Termini to Ventimigliatrain Ic
- Take the train from Nice Ville to St Raphael Valescuretrain Tgv
11h 21m€90–163Fly from Fiumicino International Airport, train
cheapest- 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
7h 2m€52–201Bus
- Take the bus from Roma, Autostazione Tiburtina to Nice Airportbus N1501 / ...
- Take the bus from Aéroport TERM2 to Gare Routièrebus 90
15h 36m€86–130Drive 776.8 km
- Drive from Rome to French Rivieracar 776.8 km
7h 50m€126–182Fly 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 53m€110–248Fly 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
6h 55m€74–248
Italy to French Riviera by train and bus
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Italy to French Riviera is to bus which costs €85 - €130 and takes 15h 36m.
The fastest way to get from Italy to French Riviera is to fly and train which takes 6h 53m 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 36m.
No, there is no direct train from Italy to French Riviera. However, there are services departing from Roma Termini and arriving at St Raphael Valescure via Ventimiglia and Nice Ville. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 21m.
The distance between Italy and French Riviera is 752 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 21m and costs €90 - €170.
It takes approximately 11h 21m 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 21m and costs €90 - €170. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €85 - €130 and takes 15h 36m.
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, St Raphael Valescure, and Gare Routière in around 11h 21m. 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 36m.
- Website
- ita-airways.com
Flights from Fiumicino International Airport to Nice Côte D'Azur International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €70–160
Flights from Fiumicino International Airport to Nice Côte D'Azur International Airport via Florence Peretola Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 25m
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, and Friday
- Estimated price
- €100–360
Flights from Florence Peretola Airport to Nice Côte D'Azur International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, and Friday
- Estimated price
- €150–250
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
- €100–200
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
- Phone
- +39 06 68475475
- Website
- Trenitalia Intercity
Train from Roma Termini to Ventimiglia
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 42m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €65–130
- Website
- Trenitalia Intercity
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- [email protected]
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from Roma, Autostazione Tiburtina to Nice Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 10h 25m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €55–90
- Website
- Flixbus
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Booking & Getting There
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 7106+ hotels available in French Riviera.







