There are 4 ways to get from Provence to Villefranche-sur-Mer by bus, train (TGV), car, or train
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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 50m€27–38Train 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 26m€100–226Train
- Take the train from Digne les Bains - Gare /Car to Nice Garetrain 49
5h 48m€66–116
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Provence to Villefranche-sur-Mer is to drive which costs €26 - €40 and takes 2h 50m.
The fastest way to get from Provence to Villefranche-sur-Mer is to drive which takes 2h 50m and costs €26 - €40.
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 Chateau Arnoux St Auban and arriving at Villefranche-sur-Mer via Marseille-Saint-Charles and Nice-Ville. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 26m.
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 Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), depart from Chateau Arnoux St Auban 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 via Marseille, which costs €100 - €230 and takes 5h 26m.
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, you can take a vehicle from Provence to Villefranche-sur-Mer via Chateau Arnoux St Auban, Marseille St Charles, Marseille-Saint-Charles, and Nice-Ville in around 5h 26m.
Rome2Rio's guide to Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +33 1 84 94 36 35
- Website
- track.effiliation.com
Train from Chateau Arnoux St Auban to Marseille St Charles
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 46m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- €22–45
- Website
- https://track.effiliation.com/servlet/effi.redir?id_compteur=23007591&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.sncf-connect.com%2Fen-en%2F
- Phone
- +33 4 13 94 30 50
- Website
- zou.maregionsud.fr
Train from Chateau Arnoux St Auban to Marseille St Charles
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 46m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €30–65
- Website
- https://zou.maregionsud.fr/en/
Train from Marseille-Saint-Charles to Nice-Ville
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 41m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €55–120
- Website
- https://zou.maregionsud.fr/en/
Train from Digne les Bains - Gare /Car to Nice Gare
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 41m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €35–75
- Website
- https://zou.maregionsud.fr/en/
- Phone
- +33 1 84 94 36 35
- Website
- sncf-connect.com
Train from Marseille-Saint-Charles to Nice-Ville
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 36m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- €45–75
- Website
- https://www.sncf-connect.com/en-en
- Phone
- +33 4 13 94 30 50
- Website
- zou.maregionsud.fr
Bus from Gare Routière to Gare SNCF
- Ave. Duration
- 3h
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Website
- https://zou.maregionsud.fr/en/
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More Questions & Answers
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 Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), arrive at Marseille St Charles station.
Yes, the driving distance between Provence to Villefranche-sur-Mer is 169 km. It takes approximately 2h 50m to drive from Provence to Villefranche-sur-Mer.
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