How to travel from Copenhagen to Nice, France

The distance between Copenhagen and Nice is around 1,405km (873 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly which takes around 3h 10m.

6 routes found

We've found 6 different ways to get from Copenhagen to Nice by plane, train, bus and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

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Fly

Fly from Copenhagen (CPH) to Nice (NCE).

  • Duration3h 10m
  • Flight time2h 25m
  • Typical cost
    €320($320)
Operated byScandinavian Airlines+ 10 others
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Train via Hamburg Hbf

Take the train to Hamburg Hbf, Köln Hbf, Bruxelles Midi then Paris Nord and then to Nice Ville.

  • Duration18hrs
  • Departsevery 20 mins
  • Typical cost
    €465($465)
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Bus

Take the bus to Zob and then to Nice.

  • Duration1 day 4h
  • Departs6 times a week
  • Typical cost
    €105($105)
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Drive

Drive to Nice.

  • Duration17h 25m
  • Distance1,886km (1,172 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Copenhagen and Nice

There are several options for getting from Copenhagen to Nice by plane, train, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €105 ($105) and will take around 1 day 4h. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and arrive in approximately 3h 10m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €320 ($320).

The distance between Copenhagen and Nice is around 1,405km (873 miles).

It takes around 3h 10m to get from Copenhagen and Nice by plane. If you are travelling by car it will take around 17h 25m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Copenhagen to Nice is to fly which takes around 3h 10m and will set you back approx €320 ($320).

The cheapest way to travel between Copenhagen and Nice, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around €105 ($105) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Copenhagen and Nice. It typically takes around 18h 5m and departs every 20 mins.

There are no direct train services that runs from Copenhagen to Nice. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Hamburg Hbf, Köln Hbf, Paris Nord and Gare de Lyon. These services run every 20 mins and will take a minimum of 18h 5m.

Danish Railways, Deutsche Bahn, FlixTrain, Thalys, TGV inOui, SNCF, Snälltåget, Nightjet and Trenitalia run train services between Copenhagen and Nice. Trains depart every 20 mins and will take around 18h 5m, 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 Copenhagen and Nice. It typically takes around 1 day 4h and departs 6 times a week.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Copenhagen to Nice. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Zob. These services run 6 times a week and will take a minimum of 1 day 4h.

FlixBus run regular bus services between Copenhagen and Nice. Buses run 6 times a week and take around 1 day 4h on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

Yes you can fly from Copenhagen and Nice. Flights depart from Copenhagen (CPH) and arrive at Nice (NCE). The flight takes around 2h 25m.

Yes there is a direct flight between Copenhagen and Nice with no stop-overs required. Flights typically take around 2h 25m.

Scandinavian Airlines, Norwegian Air International, Lufthansa, Eurowings, KLM, Brussels Airlines, Air France, Austrian Airlines, Swiss Airways, easyJet and British Airways fly between Copenhagen and Nice. Flights depart from Copenhagen (CPH) and and arrive into Nice (NCE). These flights usually take around 2h 25m.

The flight from Copenhagen to Nice typically takes around 2h 25m. Flights depart from Copenhagen (CPH) 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 Copenhagen and Nice. The distance is around 1,886km (1,172 miles) by road and it will take around 17h 25m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Copenhagen to Nice is to fly which takes, on average, 3h 10m and will usually cost around €320 ($320).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Copenhagen and Nice

Transport options from Copenhagen to Nice
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Fly
3h 10m
€320($320)
every 20 mins1,405km (873 miles)
Train via Hamburg Hbf + 2 similar
18hrs
€465($465)
every 20 mins2,444km (1,519 miles)
Train18h 5m
€455($455)
every 20 mins2,444km (1,519 miles)
Train via Muenchen Ost1 day 8h
€185($185)
once a week2,352km (1,461 miles)
Bus
1 day 4h
€105($105)
6 times a week1,951km (1,212 miles)
Drive
17h 25m
€390($390)
on demand1,886km (1,172 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