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How to get fromMadrid to French Rivieraby train (Renfe, TGV), bus, car, plane, or train

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There are 8 ways to get from Madrid to French Riviera by train (Renfe, TGV), bus, car, plane, or train

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes to Marseille St Charlestrain train 9725
    2. Take the train from Marseille-Saint-Charles to Saint-Raphaël-Valescuretrain train Sud_Iv15
    12h 30m
    €181–305

  2. Fly to Marseille Provence Airport, train

    cheapest
    1. Fly from Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport (MAD) to Marseille Provence Airport (MRS)plane plane MAD - MRS
    2. Take the train from Marseille-Saint-Charles to Saint-Raphaël-Valescuretrain train
    8h 20m
    €82–245

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Madrid to Marseillebus bus FlixBus N1138
    2. Take the bus from Marseille, Gare de Marseille-Saint-Charles to Sainte-Maximebus bus N1749
    20h 21m
    €109–178

  4. Drive 1,163.1 km

    1. Drive from Madrid to French Rivieracar car 1,163.1 km
    11h 41m
    €184–266

  5. Fly to Nice Côte D'Azur International Airport, train

    1. Fly from Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport (MAD) to Nice Côte D'Azur International Airport (NCE)plane plane MAD - NCE
    2. Take the train from Saint-Laurent-du-Var to Saint-Raphaël Valescuretrain train
    7h 31m
    €89–226

  6. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Estación Sur de Autobuses to Marseille, Gare de Marseille-Saint-Charlesbus bus
    2. Take the train from Marseille-Saint-Charles to Saint-Raphaël-Valescuretrain train Sud_Iv15
    21h 48m
    €135–294

  7. Fly to La Môle – Saint-Tropez Airport

    1. Fly from Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport (MAD) to La Môle – Saint-Tropez Airport (LTT)plane plane MAD - LTT
    7h 58m
    €181–632

  8. Fly to Toulon-Hyères Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport (MAD) to Toulon-Hyères Airport (TLN)plane plane MAD - TLN
    2. Take the bus from Louis Versin to Théâtre de la Merbus bus
    10h 34m

Madrid to French Riviera by train and bus

Calendar14Weekly Services
Duration12h 30mAverage Duration
Ticket€181Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,334.2 km
  • Duration: 12h 30m

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 30m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Madrid to Les Heures Claires via Marseille, Gare de Marseille-Saint-Charles, Sainte-Maxime, and Théâtre de la Mer in around 20h 21m.

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