What is the cheapest way to get from Santa Margherita Ligure to France?

The cheapest way to get from Santa Margherita Ligure to France is to bus via Paris which costs €80 - €140 and takes 17h 11m.

What is the fastest way to get from Santa Margherita Ligure to France?

The fastest way to get from Santa Margherita Ligure to France is to train which takes 5h and costs €140 - €460.

Is there a direct bus between Santa Margherita Ligure and France?

No, there is no direct bus from Santa Margherita Ligure to France. However, there are services departing from Brignole Fs/ and arriving at Châtelet - Quai de Gesvres via Genoa and Porte Maillot - Palais des Congrès. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 17h 11m.

Is there a direct train between Santa Margherita Ligure and France?

No, there is no direct train from Santa Margherita Ligure to France. However, there are services departing from S.Margherita L.-Port and arriving at Nice-Ville via Genova P.Za Principe, Ventimiglia and Saint-Laurent-du-Var. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h.

How far is it from Santa Margherita Ligure to France?

The distance between Santa Margherita Ligure and France is 217 km. The road distance is 902.7 km.

How do I travel from Santa Margherita Ligure to France without a car?

The best way to get from Santa Margherita Ligure to France without a car is to train via Hôtel de Ville which takes 9h 39m and costs €110 - €340.

How long does it take to get from Santa Margherita Ligure to France?

It takes approximately 5h to get from Santa Margherita Ligure to France, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Santa Margherita Ligure to France bus from?

Santa Margherita Ligure to France bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Genoa station.

Where do I catch the Santa Margherita Ligure to France train from?

Santa Margherita Ligure to France train services, operated by Trenitalia Intercity, depart from S.Margherita L.-Port station.

Train or bus from Santa Margherita Ligure to France?

The best way to get from Santa Margherita Ligure to France is to train which takes 5h and costs €140 - €460. Alternatively, you can bus via Paris, which costs €80 - €140 and takes 17h 11m.

Where does the Santa Margherita Ligure to France bus arrive?

Santa Margherita Ligure to France bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Paris station.

Where does the Santa Margherita Ligure to France train arrive?

Santa Margherita Ligure to France train services, operated by Trenitalia Intercity, arrive at Genova P.Za Principe station.

Can I drive from Santa Margherita Ligure to France?

Yes, the driving distance between Santa Margherita Ligure to France is 903 km. It takes approximately 9h 57m to drive from Santa Margherita Ligure to France.

Where can I stay near France?

There are 3462+ hotels available in France.

Santa Margherita Ligure to France - 5 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

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There are 5 ways to get from Santa Margherita Ligure to France by train (Trenitalia), train (Trenitalia, TGV), bus, or car

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Train
best
1. Take the train from S.Margherita L.-Port to Genova P.Za Principetrain
2. Take the train from Genova P.Za Principe to Ventimigliatrain
3. Take the train from Ventimiglia to Monaco-Monte-Carlotrain
5h
€143–454
Bus via Paris
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Genoa to Parisbus FlixBus N1503
17h 11m
€83–140
Train via Hôtel de Ville
1. Take the train from Genova P.Za Principe to Torino Lingottotrain 2146 / ...
2. Take the train from Torino Porta Susa to Paris Gare De Lyontrain Tgv
9h 39m
€113–335
Drive 902.7 km
1. Drive from Santa Margherita Ligure to Pariscar 902.7 km
9h 57m
€140–202
Bus
1. Take the bus from Genoa - Via Fanti d'Italia Bus Stop to Paris - Bercy-Seine Bus Stationbus BlaBlaCar Bus
18h 12m
€106–248

Santa Margherita Ligure to France by train and subway

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Distance: 216.8 km
Duration: 5h

What companies run services between Santa Margherita Ligure, Italy and France?

You can take a train from S.Margherita L.-Port to Nice-Ville via Genova P.Za Principe, Ventimiglia, Monaco-Monte-Carlo, Pont Sainte-Devote, Honore Ii, Monaco (MCM), Nice Côte D'Azur International Airport (NCE), and Saint-Laurent-du-Var in around 5h. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Genoa to Paris once daily. Tickets cost €75–130 and the journey takes 14h 25m.

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