How to travel from Le Havre to Nice, France

The distance between Le Havre and Nice is around 931km (579 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the bus and then fly which takes around 4h 15m.

7 routes found

We've found 7 different ways to get from Le Havre to Nice by bus, plane, train and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

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Bus and Plane

Take the bus to Caen: Gare Routière then fly from Caen (CFR) to Nice (NCE).

  • Duration4h 15m
  • Flight time1h 40m
  • Typical cost
    €255($255)
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Train

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

  • Duration8h 25m
  • Departs5 times a day
  • Typical cost
    €185($185)
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Bus

Take the bus to Paris and then to Nice Airport.

  • Duration16hrs
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    €66($66)
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Train and Bus

Take the train to Versailles-Chantiers then take the bus to Nice - Airport T2.

  • Duration16h 30m
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    €86($86)
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Drive

Drive to Nice.

  • Duration10h 35m
  • Distance1,122km (697 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Le Havre and Nice

There are several options for getting from Le Havre to Nice by bus, plane, train and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €66 ($66) and will take around 16hrs. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the bus and then fly and arrive in approximately 4h 15m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €255 ($255).

The distance between Le Havre and Nice is around 931km (579 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 844km (525 miles)

It takes around 4h 15m to get from Le Havre and Nice by bus and plane. If you are travelling by car it will take around 10h 35m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Le Havre to Nice is to take the bus and then fly which takes around 4h 15m and will set you back approx €255 ($255).

The cheapest way to travel between Le Havre and Nice, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around €66 ($66) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Le Havre and Nice. It typically takes around 8h 25m and departs 5 times a day.

There are no direct train services that runs from Le Havre 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 5 times a day and will take a minimum of 8h 25m.

SNCF and TGV inOui run train services between Le Havre and Nice. Trains depart 5 times a day and will take around 8h 25m, 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 Le Havre and Nice. It typically takes around 16hrs and departs once daily.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Le Havre to Nice. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Paris and Nice Airport. These services run once daily and will take a minimum of 16hrs.

FlixBus run regular bus services between Le Havre and Nice. Buses run once daily and take around 16hrs on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Le Havre to Nice. We recommend that you take the bus to Caen: Gare Routière then fly from Caen (CFR) to Nice (NCE). instead which will take 4h 15m.

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 Le Havre and Nice. The distance is around 1,122km (697 miles) by road and it will take around 10h 35m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Le Havre to Nice is to take the bus and then fly which takes, on average, 4h 15m and will usually cost around €255 ($255).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Le Havre and Nice

Transport options from Le Havre to Nice
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Bus and Plane + 2 similar
4h 15m
€255($255)
5 times a day953km (592 miles)
Train to Paris St Lazare, Fly4h 40m
€195($195)
hourly931km (579 miles)
Train and Plane4h 55m
€185($185)
hourly958km (595 miles)
Train
8h 25m
€185($185)
5 times a day1,201km (746 miles)
Bus
16hrs
€66($66)
once daily1,172km (728 miles)
Train and Bus
16h 30m
€86($86)
once daily1,235km (767 miles)
Drive
10h 35m
€200($200)
on demand1,122km (697 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