There are 6 ways to get from Rome 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 to Nice Côte D'Azur 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
14h 22m€89–120Drive 776.8 km
- Drive from Rome to French Rivieracar 776.8 km
7h 50m€126–182Fly to Genoa Cristoforo Colombo Airport, train
- Fly from Fiumicino International Airport (FCO) to Genoa Cristoforo Colombo Airport (GOA)plane FCO - GOA
- Take the train from Genova Sestri Ponen. to Ventimigliatrain
- Take the train from Nice Ville to St Raphael Valescuretrain
9h 18m€83–228Fly to Marseille Provence Airport, train
- Fly from Fiumicino International Airport (FCO) to Marseille Provence Airport (MRS)plane FCO - MRS
- Take the train from Marseille-Saint-Charles to Saint-Raphaël-Valescuretrain
8h 17m€85–268
Rome to French Riviera by train and bus
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Rome to French Riviera is to bus which costs €85 - €120 and takes 14h 22m.
The fastest way to get from Rome to French Riviera is to fly and train which takes 7h 2m and costs €50 - €210.
No, there is no direct bus from Rome to French Riviera. However, there are services departing from Roma, Autostazione Tiburtina and arriving at Les Heures Claires via Aéroport TERM2 and Gare Routière. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 14h 22m.
No, there is no direct train from Rome 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 Rome and French Riviera is 752 km. The road distance is 776.8 km.
The best way to get from Rome 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 Rome to French Riviera, including transfers.
Rome to French Riviera bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Roma, Autostazione Tiburtina station.
Rome to French Riviera train services, operated by Trenitalia Intercity, depart from Roma Termini station.
The best way to get from Rome to French Riviera is to train which takes 11h 21m and costs €90 - €170. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €85 - €120 and takes 14h 22m.
What companies run services between Rome, 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 Roma, Autostazione Tiburtina to Les Heures Claires via Nice Airport, Aéroport Terminal 1, Aéroport Terminal 2, Aéroport TERM2, and Gare Routière in around 14h 22m.
- 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
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 25m
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, and Friday
- Estimated price
- €100–360
Flights from Fiumicino International Airport to Genoa Cristoforo Colombo Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 6m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €50–160
- 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
Rome to French Riviera bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Nice Airport station.
Rome to French Riviera train services, operated by Trenitalia Intercity, arrive at Ventimiglia station.
Yes, the driving distance between Rome to French Riviera is 777 km. It takes approximately 7h 50m to drive from Rome to French Riviera.
There are 7106+ hotels available in French Riviera.