How to travel from Innsbruck to Nice, France

The distance between Innsbruck and Nice is around 698km (434 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train and then fly which takes around 4h 20m.

8 routes found

We've found 8 different ways to get from Innsbruck to Nice by train, bus, car and plane. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

👋 Also check out NiceInnsbruck if you're planning a return trip.

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Fly

Fly from Innsbruck (INN) to Nice (NCE).

  • Duration4h 50m
  • Flight time4hrs
  • Typical cost
    €415($415)
Operated byBritish Airways+ 7 others

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Train

Take the train to Verona Porta Nuova then Milano Centrale and then to Ventimiglia.

  • Duration9h 35m
  • Departsevery 4 hours
  • Typical cost
    €76($76)

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Bus

Take the bus to Milan and then to Nice.

  • Duration11h 35m
  • Departstwice daily
  • Typical cost
    €47($47)

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Drive

Drive to Nice.

  • Duration6h 50m
  • Distance698km (434 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Innsbruck and Nice

There are several options for getting from Innsbruck to Nice by train, bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €42 ($42) and will take around 12h 15m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train and then fly and arrive in approximately 4h 20m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €375 ($375).

The distance between Innsbruck and Nice is around 698km (434 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 510km (317 miles)

It takes around 9h 35m to get from Innsbruck and Nice by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 6h 50m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Innsbruck to Nice is to take the train and then fly which takes around 4h 20m and will set you back approx €375 ($375).

The cheapest way to travel between Innsbruck and Nice, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around €42 ($42) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Innsbruck and Nice. It typically takes around 9h 35m and departs every 4 hours.

There are no direct train services that runs from Innsbruck to Nice. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Brennero Brenner, Verona Porta Nuova, Milano Centrale and Ventimiglia. These services run every 4 hours and will take a minimum of 9h 35m.

Trenitalia, Trenord, Trenitalia EuroCity, Austrian Railways (ÖBB) and Railjet run train services between Innsbruck and Nice. Trains depart every 4 hours and will take around 9h 35m, however, this may vary depending on the particular service and whether it runs express or stops all stations.

Bus travel

Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Innsbruck and Nice. It typically takes around 11h 35m and departs twice daily.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Innsbruck to Nice. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Milan. These services run twice daily and will take a minimum of 11h 35m.

FlixBus, Union Ivkoni and Blablabus run regular bus services between Innsbruck and Nice. Buses run twice daily and take around 11h 35m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

Yes you can fly from Innsbruck and Nice. Flights depart from Innsbruck (INN) and arrive at Nice (NCE) - via London Heathrow (LHR). The flight takes around 4hrs.

There is no direct flight from Innsbruck to Nice. There is however a flight that goes via London Heathrow (LHR). This services will take at least 4h 50m (not including layover time).

The flight from Innsbruck to Nice typically takes around 4hrs. Flights depart from Innsbruck (INN) and and arrive into Nice (NCE).

The closest major airport to Nice is Nice Côte d'Azur Airport (NCE) (NCE) which is approximately 7km (4 miles) from Nice. Hyeres Airport (TLN) (TLN) and Marseille Provence Airport (MRS) (MRS) are also nearby and might be a better alternative airport depending on where you are flying from.

Drive yourself

Yes it is possible to drive from Innsbruck and Nice. The distance is around 698km (434 miles) by road and it will take around 6h 50m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Innsbruck to Nice is to take the train which takes, on average, 9h 35m and will usually cost around €76 ($76).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Innsbruck and Nice

Transport options from Innsbruck to Nice
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Fly + 2 similar
4h 50m
€415($415)
every 20 mins2,025km (1,258 miles)
Train to Kufstein, plane4h 20m
€375($375)
hourly832km (517 miles)
Train and Plane5h 20m
€355($355)
every 4 hours729km (453 miles)
Train + 1 similar
9h 35m
€76($76)
every 4 hours728km (453 miles)
Train via Bolzano Bozen9h 40m
€76($76)
once daily728km (453 miles)
Bus + 1 similar
11h 35m
€47($47)
twice daily777km (483 miles)
Bus via Milan12h 15m
€42($42)
twice daily797km (495 miles)
Drive
6h 50m
€130($130)
on demand698km (434 miles)

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Airports near Nice

The following major airports near Nice offer regular flights to various popular destinations within France and internationally.

NCE
Nice Côte d'Azur Airport (NCE)
International Airport
Distance
7km (4 miles) from Nice
TLN
Hyeres Airport (TLN)
Domestic Airport
Distance
112km (70 miles) from Nice
MRS
Marseille Provence Airport (MRS)
International Airport
Distance
167km (104 miles) from Nice