How to travel from Helsinki to Nice, France
The distance between Helsinki and Nice is around 2,214km (1,376 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly which takes around 4h 20m.
8 routes found
We've found 8 different ways to get from Helsinki to Nice by plane, ferry, bus, train and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.
👋 Also check out Nice → Helsinki if you're planning a return trip.
Fly
Fly from Helsinki (HEL) to Nice (NCE).
- Duration4h 20m
- Flight time3h 25m
- Typical cost€415($415)
Finnair
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Ferry and Bus
Take a ferry to Tallinn then take the bus to Praha then Milan Lampugnano and then to Nice Airport Arrivals Terminal 2.
- Duration2 days 2h
- Departsonce a week
- Typical cost€195($195)
Multiple operators
Bus
Take the bus to Saint Petersburg Bus station, Minsk Central bus station then Munich Central Bus Station and then to Nice.
- Duration2 days 10h
- Departs3 times a week
- Typical cost€265($265)
Multiple bus operators
Ferry, Bus and Train
Take a ferry to Tallinn then take the bus to Berlin ZOB [Fernbus] and then to Mulhouse then take the train to Nice Ville.
- Duration1 day 22h
- Departstwice daily
- Typical cost€320($320)
Multiple operators
1 similiar route
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1 similiar route
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Helsinki and Nice
Popular questions
There are several options for getting from Helsinki to Nice by plane, ferry, bus, train and car. The cheapest option is to take a ferry and then take the bus which costs around €195 ($195) and will take around 2 days 2h. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and arrive in approximately 4h 20m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €415 ($415).
The distance between Helsinki and Nice is around 2,214km (1,376 miles).
It takes around 4h 20m to get from Helsinki and Nice by plane. If you are travelling by car it will take around 1 day 12h to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Helsinki to Nice is to fly which takes around 4h 20m and will set you back approx €415 ($415).
The cheapest way to travel between Helsinki and Nice, if you exclude driving, is to take a ferry and then take the bus which will typically cost around €195 ($195) for a standard one-way ticket.
Train travel
There is no train service that runs between Helsinki and Nice. We recommend that you fly from Helsinki (HEL) to Nice (NCE). instead which will take 4h 20m.
Bus travel
Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Helsinki and Nice. It typically takes around 2 days 10h and departs 3 times a week.
There are no direct bus services that runs from Helsinki to Nice. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Saint Petersburg Bus station, Minsk Central bus station and Munich Central Bus Station. These services run 3 times a week and will take a minimum of 2 days 10h.
Ecolines, Lux Express, 3 Park, Sov Avto, SKS-Auto, Minsktrans, Eurotrans, PTK and FlixBus run regular bus services between Helsinki and Nice. Buses run 3 times a week and take around 2 days 10h on average but will vary depending on you book with.
Flights and Airlines
Yes you can fly from Helsinki and Nice. Flights depart from Helsinki (HEL) and arrive at Nice (NCE). The flight takes around 3h 25m.
Yes there is a direct flight between Helsinki and Nice with no stop-overs required. Flights typically take around 3h 25m.
Finnair, Norwegian Air International, Air France and Lufthansa fly between Helsinki and Nice. Flights depart from Helsinki (HEL) and and arrive into Nice (NCE). These flights usually take around 3h 25m.
The flight from Helsinki to Nice typically takes around 3h 25m. Flights depart from Helsinki (HEL) 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 Helsinki and Nice. The distance is around 3,409km (2,118 miles) by road and it will take around 1 day 12h in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Helsinki to Nice is to fly which takes, on average, 4h 20m and will usually cost around €415 ($415).
Compare travel optionsbetween Helsinki and Nice
| Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Fly + 1 similar | 4h 20m | €415($415) | every 15 mins | 2,230km (1,385 miles) |
| Ferry and Plane | 6h 15m | €375($375) | every 4 hours | 2,214km (1,376 miles) |
Ferry and Bus | 2 days 2h | €195($195) | once a week | 3,450km (2,144 miles) |
Bus | 2 days 10h | €265($265) | 3 times a week | 3,864km (2,401 miles) |
Ferry, Bus and Train + 1 similar | 1 day 22h | €320($320) | twice daily | 3,498km (2,173 miles) |
| Ferry to Tallinn, bus and train | 2 days | €340($340) | twice daily | 3,796km (2,359 miles) |
Drive + 1 similar | 1 day 12h | €720($720) | on demand | 3,409km (2,118 miles) |
| Car, Ferry and Train | 2 days 4h | €650($650) | twice a week | 3,775km (2,346 miles) |
Top Carriersoperating between Helsinki and Nice
Bus companies
Union Ivkoni
Ecolines
Ferry operators
Tallink
Viking Line
DFDS Seaways
Airlines
Finnair
Norwegian Air International
Air Baltic
Train operators
Urlaubs-Express
Airports near Nice
The following major airports near Nice offer regular flights to various popular destinations within France and internationally.
Nice Côte d'Azur Airport (NCE)
- Distance
- 7km (4 miles) from Nice
Hyeres Airport (TLN)
- Distance
- 112km (70 miles) from Nice
Marseille Provence Airport (MRS)
- Distance
- 167km (104 miles) from Nice