How to travel from Bordeaux to Nice, France

The distance between Bordeaux and Nice is around 661km (411 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly which takes around 2h 20m.

5 routes found

We've found 5 different ways to get from Bordeaux 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 Bordeaux (BOD) to Nice (NCE).

  • Duration2h 20m
  • Flight time1h 20m
  • Typical cost
    €105($105)
Operated byeasyJet+ 1 others
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Train

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

  • Duration8h 45m
  • Departsevery 4 hours
  • Typical cost
    €170($170)
💰 Cheapest
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Bus

Take the bus to Avignon Le Pontet Bus Station and then to Nice.

  • Duration12h 30m
  • Departs4 times a week
  • Typical cost
    €21($21)
Operated by

Multiple bus operators

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Drive

Drive to Nice.

  • Duration7h 25m
  • Distance803km (499 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Bordeaux and Nice

There are several options for getting from Bordeaux to Nice by plane, train, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €21 ($21) and will take around 12h 30m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and arrive in approximately 2h 20m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €105 ($105).

The distance between Bordeaux and Nice is around 661km (411 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 637km (396 miles)

It takes around 2h 20m to get from Bordeaux and Nice by plane. If you are travelling by car it will take around 7h 25m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Bordeaux to Nice is to fly which takes around 2h 20m and will set you back approx €105 ($105).

The cheapest way to travel between Bordeaux and Nice, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around €21 ($21) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Bordeaux and Nice. It typically takes around 8h 45m and departs every 4 hours.

There are no direct train services that runs from Bordeaux to Nice. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Marseille St Charles. These services run every 4 hours and will take a minimum of 8h 45m.

SNCF and TGV inOui run train services between Bordeaux and Nice. Trains depart every 4 hours and will take around 8h 45m, 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 Bordeaux and Nice. It typically takes around 12h 30m and departs 4 times a week.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Bordeaux to Nice. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Avignon Le Pontet Bus Station. These services run 4 times a week and will take a minimum of 12h 30m.

Union Ivkoni - Unibus, FlixBus and Blablabus run regular bus services between Bordeaux and Nice. Buses run 4 times a week and take around 12h 30m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

Yes you can fly from Bordeaux and Nice. Flights depart from Bordeaux (BOD) and arrive at Nice (NCE). The flight takes around 1h 20m.

Yes there is a direct flight between Bordeaux and Nice with no stop-overs required. Flights typically take around 1h 20m.

easyJet and Air France fly between Bordeaux and Nice. Flights depart from Bordeaux (BOD) and and arrive into Nice (NCE). These flights usually take around 1h 20m.

The flight from Bordeaux to Nice typically takes around 1h 20m. Flights depart from Bordeaux (BOD) 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 Bordeaux and Nice. The distance is around 803km (499 miles) by road and it will take around 7h 25m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Bordeaux to Nice is to fly which takes, on average, 2h 20m and will usually cost around €105 ($105).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Bordeaux and Nice

Transport options from Bordeaux to Nice
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Fly
2h 20m
€105($105)
every 15 mins661km (411 miles)
Train
8h 45m
€170($170)
every 4 hours902km (560 miles)
Bus + 1 similar
12h 30m
€21($21)
4 times a week925km (575 miles)
Bus to Nice - Airport13h 40m
€32($32)
4 times a week862km (536 miles)
Drive
7h 25m
€110($110)
on demand803km (499 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