How to travel from Bayonne to Nice, France

The distance between Bayonne and Nice is around 718km (446 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly which takes around 2h 15m.

5 routes found

We've found 5 different ways to get from Bayonne 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 Biarritz (BIQ) to Nice (NCE).

  • Duration2h 15m
  • Flight time1h 25m
  • Typical cost
    €145($145)
Operated byeasyJet+ 1 others
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Train

Take the train to Toulouse Matabiau then Marseille St Charles and then to Nice Ville.

  • Duration9h 55m
  • Departs4 times a day
  • Typical cost
    €160($160)
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Bus

Take the bus to Niza.

  • Duration14hrs
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    €100($100)

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Drive

Drive to Nice.

  • Duration7h 50m
  • Distance850km (528 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Bayonne and Nice

There are several options for getting from Bayonne to Nice by plane, train, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €59 ($59) and will take around 17h 35m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and arrive in approximately 2h 15m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €145 ($145).

The distance between Bayonne and Nice is around 718km (446 miles).

It takes around 2h 15m to get from Bayonne and Nice by plane. If you are travelling by car it will take around 7h 50m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Bayonne to Nice is to fly which takes around 2h 15m and will set you back approx €145 ($145).

The cheapest way to travel between Bayonne and Nice, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around €59 ($59) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Bayonne and Nice. It typically takes around 9h 55m and departs 4 times a day.

There are no direct train services that runs from Bayonne to Nice. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Toulouse Matabiau and Marseille St Charles. These services run 4 times a day and will take a minimum of 9h 55m.

SNCF and TGV inOui run train services between Bayonne and Nice. Trains depart 4 times a day and will take around 9h 55m, 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 Bayonne and Nice. It typically takes around 14hrs and departs once daily.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Bayonne to Nice. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Irun and Niza. These services run once daily and will take a minimum of 14hrs.

ALSA, FlixBus and Blablabus run regular bus services between Bayonne and Nice. Buses run once daily and take around 14hrs on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

Yes you can fly from Bayonne and Nice. Flights depart from Biarritz (BIQ) and arrive at Nice (NCE). The flight takes around 1h 25m.

Yes there is a direct flight between Bayonne and Nice with no stop-overs required. Flights typically take around 1h 25m.

easyJet and Air France fly between Bayonne and Nice. Flights depart from Biarritz (BIQ) and and arrive into Nice (NCE). These flights usually take around 1h 25m.

The flight from Bayonne to Nice typically takes around 1h 25m. Flights depart from Biarritz (BIQ) 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 Bayonne and Nice. The distance is around 850km (528 miles) by road and it will take around 7h 50m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Bayonne to Nice is to fly which takes, on average, 2h 15m and will usually cost around €145 ($145).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Bayonne and Nice

Transport options from Bayonne to Nice
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Fly
2h 15m
€145($145)
every 30 mins718km (446 miles)
Train
9h 55m
€160($160)
4 times a day966km (600 miles)
Bus + 1 similar
14hrs
€100($100)
once daily1,045km (649 miles)
Bus via San Sebastian / Donostia17h 35m
€59($59)
6 times a week1,045km (649 miles)
Drive
7h 50m
€155($155)
on demand850km (528 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