How to travel from Dijon to Nice, France

The distance between Dijon and Nice is around 506km (314 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train and then fly which takes around 3h 10m.

9 routes found

We've found 9 different ways to get from Dijon to Nice by train, bus, car and plane. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

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Train to Mulhouse Ville, Fly

Take the train to Mulhouse Ville then fly from Basel (BSL) to Nice (NCE).

  • Duration3h 10m
  • Flight time1h 15m
  • Typical cost
    €160($160)
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Train

Take the train to Nice-Ville.

  • Duration6h 15m
  • Departsevery 20 mins
  • Typical cost
    €140($140)

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Bus

Take the bus to Lyon Perrache and then to Nice.

  • Duration10h 35m
  • Departs5 times a week
  • Typical cost
    €50($50)
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Drive

Drive to Nice.

  • Duration6h 15m
  • Distance659km (409 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Dijon and Nice

There are several options for getting from Dijon to Nice by train, bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €50 ($50) and will take around 10h 35m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train and then fly and arrive in approximately 3h 10m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €160 ($160).

The distance between Dijon and Nice is around 506km (314 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 438km (272 miles)

It takes around 6h 15m to get from Dijon and Nice by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 6h 15m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Dijon to Nice is to take the train and then fly which takes around 3h 10m and will set you back approx €160 ($160).

The cheapest way to travel between Dijon and Nice, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around €50 ($50) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Dijon and Nice. It typically takes around 6h 15m and departs every 20 mins.

Yes there is a direct train service that runs between Dijon and Nice with no changeovers required. The train runs every 20 mins and takes 6h 15m.

TGV inOui run train services between Dijon and Nice. Trains depart every 20 mins and will take around 6h 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 Dijon and Nice. It typically takes around 10h 35m and departs 5 times a week.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Dijon to Nice. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Lyon Perrache. These services run 5 times a week and will take a minimum of 10h 35m.

FlixBus run regular bus services between Dijon and Nice. Buses run 5 times a week and take around 10h 35m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Dijon to Nice. We recommend that you take the train to Lyon Part Dieu then fly from Lyon (LYS) to Nice (NCE). instead which will take 3h 25m.

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 Dijon and Nice. The distance is around 659km (409 miles) by road and it will take around 6h 15m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Dijon to Nice is to take the train which takes, on average, 6h 15m and will usually cost around €140 ($140).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Dijon and Nice

Transport options from Dijon to Nice
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train to Mulhouse Ville, Fly + 4 similar
3h 10m
€160($160)
hourly681km (423 miles)
Train and Plane3h 25m
€285($285)
every 4 hours506km (314 miles)
Train to Paris Gare De Lyon, Fly3h 60m
€200($200)
every 3 hours982km (610 miles)
Train to Zuerich Hb, Fly4h 10m
€300($300)
4 times a day778km (483 miles)
Train to Lausanne, plane4h 20m
€175($175)
every 20 mins565km (351 miles)
Train + 1 similar
6h 15m
€140($140)
every 20 mins734km (456 miles)
Train to Cannes6h 30m
€140($140)
twice daily734km (456 miles)
Bus
10h 35m
€50($50)
5 times a week731km (454 miles)
Drive
6h 15m
€89($89)
on demand659km (409 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