The distance between Lille and Nice is around 846km (526 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly which takes around 2h 35m.
We've found 8 different ways to get from Lille 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 from Lille Lesquin (LIL) to Nice (NCE).
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Take the train to Marseille-Saint-Charles and then to Nice Ville.
Take the bus to Marseille and then to Nice.
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There are several options for getting from Lille to Nice by plane, train, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €39 ($39) and will take around 16h 30m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and arrive in approximately 2h 35m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €140 ($140).
The distance between Lille and Nice is around 846km (526 miles).
It takes around 2h 35m to get from Lille and Nice by plane. If you are travelling by car it will take around 10h 35m to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Lille to Nice is to fly which takes around 2h 35m and will set you back approx €140 ($140).
The cheapest way to travel between Lille and Nice, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around €39 ($39) for a standard one-way ticket.
Yes there is a train service that runs between Lille and Nice. It typically takes around 7h 10m and departs every 20 mins.
There are no direct train services that runs from Lille to Nice. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Marseille-Saint-Charles. These services run every 20 mins and will take a minimum of 7h 10m.
TGV inOui and SNCF run train services between Lille and Nice. Trains depart every 20 mins and will take around 7h 10m, however, this may vary depending on the particular service and whether it runs express or stops all stations.
Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Lille and Nice. It typically takes around 16h 20m and departs once daily.
There are no direct bus services that runs from Lille to Nice. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Marseille. These services run once daily and will take a minimum of 16h 20m.
FlixBus, Union Ivkoni - Unibus and Blablabus run regular bus services between Lille and Nice. Buses run once daily and take around 16h 20m on average but will vary depending on you book with.
Yes you can fly from Lille and Nice. Flights depart from Lille Lesquin (LIL) and arrive at Nice (NCE). The flight takes around 1h 50m.
Yes there is a direct flight between Lille and Nice with no stop-overs required. Flights typically take around 1h 50m.
Volotea, easyJet and Air France fly between Lille and Nice. Flights depart from Lille Lesquin (LIL) and and arrive into Nice (NCE). These flights usually take around 1h 50m.
The flight from Lille to Nice typically takes around 1h 50m. Flights depart from Lille Lesquin (LIL) 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.
Yes it is possible to drive from Lille and Nice. The distance is around 1,158km (720 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 Lille to Nice is to fly which takes, on average, 2h 35m and will usually cost around €140 ($140).
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
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Fly + 3 similar | 2h 35m | €140($140) | hourly | 846km (526 miles) |
Train and Plane | 2h 55m | €165($165) | hourly | 902km (561 miles) |
Train to Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi, Fly | 3h 20m | €205($205) | every 2 hours | 959km (596 miles) |
Train to Paris Nord, Fly | 3h 25m | €190($190) | hourly | 930km (578 miles) |
Train | 7h 10m | €230($230) | every 20 mins | 1,188km (738 miles) |
Bus + 1 similar | 16h 20m | €76($76) | once daily | 1,207km (750 miles) |
Bus via Paris Place du Pantheon | 16h 30m | €39($39) | 3 times a week | 1,217km (756 miles) |
Drive | 10h 35m | €155($155) | on demand | 1,158km (720 miles) |
Eurostar
Union Ivkoni - Unibus
The following major airports near Nice offer regular flights to various popular destinations within France and internationally.