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How to get fromSwiss Alps to French Rivieraby train (Trenitalia, TGV), train, bus, car, or plane

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There are 4 ways to get from Swiss Alps to French Riviera by train (Trenitalia, TGV), train, bus, car, or plane

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  1. Train

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    1. Take the train from Airolo to Gallaratetrain train S50
    2. Take the train from Gallarate to Ventimigliatrain train
    3. Take the train from Ventimiglia to Antibestrain train C3
    4. Take the train from Antibes to Saint-Raphaël Valescuretrain train C13
    14h 21m
    €73–138

  2. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Airolo to Basel SBBtrain train Ir26
    2. Take the bus from Basel to Fréjus - Bus Stationbus bus BlaBlaCar Bus
    20h 39m
    €141–245

  3. Drive 566.5 km

    1. Drive from Swiss Alps to French Rivieracar car 566.5 km
    5h 54m
    €99–143

  4. Train, fly

    1. Take the train from Airolo to Zürich HBtrain train
    2. Fly from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Nice Côte D'Azur International Airport (NCE)plane plane ZRH - NCE
    3. Take the train from Saint-Laurent-du-Var to Saint-Raphaël Valescuretrain train
    10h 8m
    €149–340

Swiss Alps to French Riviera by bus and train

Calendar4Weekly Services
Duration14h 21mAverage Duration
Ticket€73Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 594.4 km
  • Duration: 14h 21m

What companies run services between Swiss Alps, Canton Ticino, Switzerland and French Riviera, France?

You can take a bus from Gotthard Passhöhe to Les Heures Claires via Airolo, Stazione, Airolo, Gallarate, Ventimiglia, Antibes, Saint-Raphaël Valescure, and Gare Routière in around 14h 21m.

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