How to travel from Caen to Nice, France

The distance between Caen and Nice is around 863km (536 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly which takes around 2h 25m.

6 routes found

We've found 6 different ways to get from Caen 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 Caen (CFR) to Nice (NCE).

  • Duration2h 25m
  • Flight time1h 40m
  • Typical cost
    €195($195)
Operated byVolotea+ 1 others

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Train

Take the train to Paris St Lazare and then to Nice Ville.

  • Duration8h 15m
  • Departsevery 4 hours
  • Typical cost
    €215($215)
Operated by

Multiple train operators

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Bus

Take the bus to Paris City Centre - Bercy Seine and then to Nice - Airport.

  • Duration17hrs
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    €51($51)
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Drive

Drive to Nice.

  • Duration10h 50m
  • Distance1,159km (720 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Caen and Nice

There are several options for getting from Caen to Nice by plane, train, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €51 ($51) and will take around 17hrs. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and arrive in approximately 2h 25m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €195 ($195).

The distance between Caen and Nice is around 863km (536 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 844km (524 miles)

It takes around 2h 25m to get from Caen and Nice by plane. If you are travelling by car it will take around 10h 50m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Caen to Nice is to fly which takes around 2h 25m and will set you back approx €195 ($195).

The cheapest way to travel between Caen and Nice, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around €51 ($51) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Caen and Nice. It typically takes around 8h 15m and departs every 4 hours.

There are no direct train services that runs from Caen to Nice. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Paris St Lazare and Gare de Lyon. These services run every 4 hours and will take a minimum of 8h 15m.

SNCF and TGV inOui run train services between Caen and Nice. Trains depart every 4 hours and will take around 8h 15m, 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 Caen and Nice. It typically takes around 17hrs and departs once daily.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Caen to Nice. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Paris City Centre - Bercy Seine, Nice - Airport and Aéroport / Promenade. These services run once daily and will take a minimum of 17hrs.

Blablabus and FlixBus run regular bus services between Caen and Nice. Buses run once daily and take around 17hrs on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

Yes you can fly from Caen and Nice. Flights depart from Caen (CFR) and arrive at Nice (NCE). The flight takes around 1h 40m.

Yes there is a direct flight between Caen and Nice with no stop-overs required. Flights typically take around 1h 40m.

Volotea and Air France fly between Caen and Nice. Flights depart from Caen (CFR) and and arrive into Nice (NCE). These flights usually take around 1h 40m.

The flight from Caen to Nice typically takes around 1h 40m. Flights depart from Caen (CFR) 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 Caen and Nice. The distance is around 1,159km (720 miles) by road and it will take around 10h 50m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Caen to Nice is to fly which takes, on average, 2h 25m and will usually cost around €195 ($195).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Caen and Nice

Transport options from Caen to Nice
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Fly + 2 similar
2h 25m
€195($195)
every 30 mins863km (536 miles)
Train and Plane4h 35m
€170($170)
hourly946km (588 miles)
Train to Paris St Lazare, Fly4h 50m
€160($160)
hourly969km (602 miles)
Train
8h 15m
€215($215)
every 4 hours1,212km (753 miles)
Bus
17hrs
€51($51)
once daily1,229km (764 miles)
Drive
10h 50m
€155($155)
on demand1,159km (720 miles)

Top Carriersoperating between Caen and Nice

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