There are 4 ways to get from Provence to Villefranche-sur-Mer by bus, train, 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.
Bus
best- Take the bus from Gare Routière to Gare SNCFbus 51
5h 11mDrive 168.7 km
cheapest- Drive from Provence to Villefranche-sur-Mercar 168.7 km
2h 51m€31–45Train
- Take the train from Digne les Bains - Gare /Car to Nice Garetrain 49
5h 30m€70–94Train via Marseille
- Take the train from Chateau Arnoux St Auban to Marseille St Charlestrain Ter
- Take the train from Marseille-Saint-Charles to Nice-Villetrain Sud_Iv15
5h 49m€116–159
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Provence to Villefranche-sur-Mer is to drive which costs €30 - €45 and takes 2h 51m.
The fastest way to get from Provence to Villefranche-sur-Mer is to drive which takes 2h 51m and costs €30 - €45.
No, there is no direct bus from Provence to Villefranche-sur-Mer. However, there are services departing from Boulevard des Tilleuls and arriving at Gare SNCF via Gare Routière. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 11m.
No, there is no direct train from Provence to Villefranche-sur-Mer. However, there are services departing from Digne les Bains - Gare /Car and arriving at Villefranche-sur-Mer via Nice-Ville. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 30m.
The distance between Provence and Villefranche-sur-Mer is 194 km. The road distance is 168.7 km.
The best way to get from Provence to Villefranche-sur-Mer without a car is to bus which takes 5h 11m and costs .
It takes approximately 5h 11m to get from Provence to Villefranche-sur-Mer, including transfers.
Provence to Villefranche-sur-Mer bus services, operated by Zou! Lignes Express Régionales, depart from Gare Routière station.
Provence to Villefranche-sur-Mer train services, operated by Zou! Lignes Express Régionales, depart from Digne les Bains - Gare /Car station.
The best way to get from Provence to Villefranche-sur-Mer is to bus which takes 5h 11m and costs . Alternatively, you can train, which costs €70 - €95 and takes 5h 30m.
What companies run services between Provence, Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur, France and Villefranche-sur-Mer, Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur, France?
Zou! Lignes Express Régionales operates a bus from Gare Routière to Gare SNCF twice daily, and the journey takes 3h. Alternatively, Zou! Lignes Express Régionales operates a train from Digne les Bains - Gare /Car to Nice Gare 3 times a day. Tickets cost €35–50 and the journey takes 3h 22m.
- Phone
- +33 4 13 94 30 50
- Website
- Zou! Lignes Express Régionales
Train from Digne les Bains - Gare /Car to Nice Gare
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 22m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- €35–50
- Website
- Zou! Lignes Express Régionales
Train from Marseille-Saint-Charles to Nice-Ville
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 41m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €55–75
- Website
- Zou! Lignes Express Régionales
Rome2Rio's guide to Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)
Contact Details
- Phone
- +33 1 84 94 36 35
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
Train from Chateau Arnoux St Auban to Marseille St Charles
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 48m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- €25–40
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
- Phone
- +33 4 13 94 30 50
- Website
- Zou! Lignes Express Régionales
Bus from Gare Routière to Gare SNCF
- Ave. Duration
- 3h
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Website
- Zou! Lignes Express Régionales
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Booking & Getting There
Provence to Villefranche-sur-Mer bus services, operated by Zou! Lignes Express Régionales, arrive at Gare SNCF station.
Provence to Villefranche-sur-Mer train services, operated by Zou! Lignes Express Régionales, arrive at Nice Gare station.
Yes, the driving distance between Provence to Villefranche-sur-Mer is 169 km. It takes approximately 2h 51m to drive from Provence to Villefranche-sur-Mer.
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