How to travel from Dunkirk to Nice, France

The distance between Dunkirk and Nice is around 926km (575 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train and then fly which takes around 3h 10m.

8 routes found

We've found 8 different ways to get from Dunkirk 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.

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Train and Plane

Take the train to Lille Europe then fly from Lille Lesquin (LIL) to Nice (NCE).

  • Duration3h 10m
  • Flight time1h 50m
  • Typical cost
    €165($165)
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Train

Take the train to Paris Nord and then to Nice Ville.

  • Duration8h 15m
  • Departsevery 4 hours
  • Typical cost
    €225($225)
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Bus via Paris City Centre - Bercy Seine

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

  • Duration17h 20m
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    €70($70)

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Drive

Drive to Nice.

  • Duration11h 20m
  • Distance1,231km (765 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Dunkirk and Nice

There are several options for getting from Dunkirk to Nice by train, plane, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €47 ($47) and will take around 17h 55m. 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 €165 ($165).

The distance between Dunkirk and Nice is around 926km (575 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 894km (556 miles)

It takes around 3h 10m to get from Dunkirk and Nice by train and plane. If you are travelling by car it will take around 11h 20m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Dunkirk to Nice is to take the train and then fly which takes around 3h 10m and will set you back approx €165 ($165).

The cheapest way to travel between Dunkirk and Nice, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around €47 ($47) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

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

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

TGV inOui run train services between Dunkirk 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 Dunkirk and Nice. It typically takes around 17h 55m and departs twice daily.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Dunkirk to Nice. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Paris City Centre - Bercy Seine, Nice - Airport T2 and Aéroport / Promenade. These services run twice daily and will take a minimum of 17h 55m.

Blablabus and FlixBus run regular bus services between Dunkirk and Nice. Buses run twice daily and take around 17h 55m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Dunkirk 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 10m.

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 Dunkirk and Nice. The distance is around 1,231km (765 miles) by road and it will take around 11h 20m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Dunkirk to Nice is to take the train and then fly which takes, on average, 3h 10m and will usually cost around €165 ($165).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Dunkirk and Nice

Transport options from Dunkirk to Nice
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train and Plane + 3 similar
3h 10m
€165($165)
every 4 hours926km (575 miles)
Train to Lille Europe, plane3h 25m
€155($155)
every 4 hours982km (610 miles)
Train to Lille Europe, plane3h 50m
€215($215)
every 4 hours1,039km (645 miles)
Train to Paris Nord, Fly4h 35m
€180($180)
every 4 hours996km (619 miles)
Train
8h 15m
€225($225)
every 4 hours1,264km (785 miles)
Bus via Paris City Centre - Bercy Seine + 1 similar
17h 20m
€70($70)
once daily1,296km (806 miles)
Bus17h 55m
€47($47)
twice daily1,300km (807 miles)
Drive
11h 20m
€165($165)
on demand1,231km (765 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