How to travel from Calais to Nice, France
The distance between Calais and Nice is around 954km (593 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train and then fly which takes around 3h 30m.
8 routes found
We've found 8 different ways to get from Calais to Nice by train, plane, bus and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.
👋 Also check out Nice → Calais if you're planning a return trip.
Train and Plane
Take the train to Lille Europe then fly from Lille Lesquin (LIL) to Nice (NCE).
- Duration3h 30m
- Flight time1h 50m
- Typical cost€165($165)
Multiple operators
3 similiar routes
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Train via Lille Flandres
Take the train to Lille Flandres then Paris Nord and then to Nice Ville.
- Duration8h 25m
- Departsevery 4 hours
- Typical cost€255($255)
Multiple train operators
1 similiar route
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Train and Bus
Take the train to Amiens then take the bus to TILLE - Aéroport and then to Paris Porte Maillot then take the train to Nice-Ville.
- Duration10h 35m
- Departsevery 20 mins
- Typical cost€225($225)
Multiple operators
Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Calais and Nice
Popular questions
There are several options for getting from Calais to Nice by train, plane, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the train and then fly which costs around €165 ($165) and will take around 3h 30m.
The distance between Calais and Nice is around 954km (593 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 903km (561 miles)
It takes around 3h 30m to get from Calais and Nice by train and plane. If you are travelling by car it will take around 11h 10m to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Calais to Nice is to take the train and then fly which takes around 3h 30m and will set you back approx €165 ($165).
The cheapest way to travel between Calais and Nice, if you exclude driving, is to take the train and then fly which will typically cost around €165 ($165) for a standard one-way ticket.
Train travel
Yes there is a train service that runs between Calais and Nice. It typically takes around 9hrs and departs 4 times a day.
There are no direct train services that runs from Calais to Nice. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Paris Nord and Gare de Lyon. These services run 4 times a day and will take a minimum of 9hrs.
SNCF and TGV inOui run train services between Calais and Nice. Trains depart 4 times a day and will take around 9hrs, however, this may vary depending on the particular service and whether it runs express or stops all stations.
Bus travel
Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Calais and Nice. We recommend that you take the train to Lille Europe then fly from Lille Lesquin (LIL) to Nice (NCE). instead which will take 3h 30m.
Flights and Airlines
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Calais to Nice. We recommend that you take the train to Lille Europe then fly from Lille Lesquin (LIL) to Nice (NCE). instead which will take 3h 30m.
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 Calais and Nice. The distance is around 1,225km (761 miles) by road and it will take around 11h 10m in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Calais to Nice is to take the train and then fly which takes, on average, 3h 30m and will usually cost around €165 ($165).
Compare travel optionsbetween Calais and Nice
| Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Train and Plane + 3 similar | 3h 30m | €165($165) | 4 times a week | 954km (593 miles) |
| Train to Lille Europe, plane | 3h 50m | €190($190) | 4 times a week | 1,011km (628 miles) |
| Train to Lille Europe, plane | 4h 15m | €225($225) | 4 times a week | 1,067km (663 miles) |
| Train to Lille Flandres, plane | 4h 40m | €210($210) | every 3 hours | 1,032km (641 miles) |
Train via Lille Flandres + 1 similar | 8h 25m | €255($255) | every 4 hours | 1,305km (811 miles) |
| Train | 9hrs | €225($225) | 4 times a day | 1,271km (790 miles) |
Train and Bus | 10h 35m | €225($225) | every 20 mins | 1,285km (799 miles) |
Drive | 11h 10m | €165($165) | on demand | 1,225km (761 miles) |
Top Carriersoperating between Calais and Nice
Train operators
Eurostar
Bus companies
Réseau régional - Oise
LR Région Hauts-de-France
Aéroport Paris Beauvais
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