There are 7 ways to get from Madrid to French Riviera by plane, train, train (Renfe, TGV), bus, or car
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Fly to Nice Côte D'Azur International Airport, train
best- Fly from Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport (MAD) to Nice Côte D'Azur International Airport (NCE)plane MAD - NCE
- Take the train from Saint-Laurent-du-Var to Saint-Raphaël Valescuretrain
7h 29m€89–245Fly to Marseille Provence Airport, train
cheapest- Fly from Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport (MAD) to Marseille Provence Airport (MRS)plane MAD - MRS
- Take the train from Marseille-Saint-Charles to Saint-Raphaël-Valescuretrain
8h 25m€81–285Train
- Take the train from Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes to Marseille St Charlestrain 9725
- Take the train from Marseille-Saint-Charles to Saint-Raphaël-Valescuretrain Sud_Iv15
12h 36m€180–305Bus
- Take the bus from Madrid to Nice Airportbus FlixBus N1138
- Take the bus from Aéroport TERM2 to Gare Routièrebus 90
21h 26m€128–189Drive 1,163.1 km
- Drive from Madrid to French Rivieracar 1,163.1 km
11h 41m€186–268Fly to La Môle – Saint-Tropez Airport
- Fly from Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport (MAD) to La Môle – Saint-Tropez Airport (LTT)plane MAD - LTT
7h 58m€201–832Bus, train
- Take the bus from Estación Sur de Autobuses to Marseille, Gare de Marseille-Saint-Charlesbus
- Take the train from Marseille-Saint-Charles to Saint-Raphaël-Valescuretrain Sud_Iv15
21h 54m€141–250
Madrid to French Riviera by train and bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Madrid to French Riviera is to fly and train which costs €85 - €250 and takes 7h 29m.
The fastest way to get from Madrid to French Riviera is to fly and train which takes 7h 29m and costs €85 - €250.
No, there is no direct bus from Madrid to French Riviera. However, there are services departing from Madrid and arriving at Les Heures Claires via Aéroport TERM2 and Gare Routière. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 21h 26m.
No, there is no direct train from Madrid to French Riviera. However, there are services departing from Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes and arriving at Saint-Raphaël-Valescure via Marseille-Saint-Charles. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 36m.
The distance between Madrid and French Riviera is 1046 km. The road distance is 1163.1 km.
The best way to get from Madrid to French Riviera without a car is to train which takes 12h 36m and costs €180 - €310.
It takes approximately 7h 29m to get from Madrid to French Riviera, including transfers.
Madrid to French Riviera bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Madrid station.
Madrid to French Riviera train services, operated by Renfe Viajeros, depart from Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes station.
The best way to get from Madrid to French Riviera is to train which takes 12h 36m and costs €180 - €310. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €120 - €190 and takes 21h 26m, you could also fly, which costs €200 - €850 and takes 7h 58m.
What companies run services between Madrid, Spain and French Riviera, France?
You can take a train from Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes to Les Heures Claires via Marseille St Charles, Marseille-Saint-Charles, Saint-Raphaël-Valescure, and Gare Routière in around 12h 36m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Madrid to Les Heures Claires via Nice Airport, Aéroport Terminal 1, Aéroport Terminal 2, Aéroport TERM2, and Gare Routière in around 21h 26m.
- Website
- iberia.com
Flights from Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport to Nice Côte D'Azur International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 55m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €55–210
Flights from Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport to Nice Côte D'Azur International Airport via Barcelona
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 37m
- When
- Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- €75–190
Flights from Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport to Marseille Provence Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 45m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €40–160
- 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!
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- [email protected]
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from Madrid to Nice Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 17h 25m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €95–160
- Website
- Flixbus
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More Questions & Answers
Madrid to French Riviera bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Nice Airport station.
Madrid to French Riviera train services, operated by Renfe Viajeros, arrive at Marseille St Charles station.
Yes, the driving distance between Madrid to French Riviera is 1163 km. It takes approximately 11h 41m to drive from Madrid to French Riviera.
There are 7515+ hotels available in French Riviera.




