How to travel from Lille to Nice, France

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.

8 routes found

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

Fly from Lille Lesquin (LIL) to Nice (NCE).

  • Duration2h 35m
  • Flight time1h 50m
  • Typical cost
    €140($140)
Operated byVolotea+ 2 others

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Train

Take the train to Marseille-Saint-Charles and then to Nice Ville.

  • Duration7h 10m
  • Departsevery 20 mins
  • Typical cost
    €230($230)
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Bus

Take the bus to Marseille and then to Nice.

  • Duration16h 20m
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    €76($76)

1 similiar route

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Drive

Drive to Nice.

  • Duration10h 35m
  • Distance1,158km (720 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Lille and Nice

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.

Train travel

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.

Bus travel

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.

Flights and Airlines

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.

Drive yourself

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).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Lille and Nice

Transport options from Lille to Nice
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Fly + 3 similar
2h 35m
€140($140)
hourly846km (526 miles)
Train and Plane2h 55m
€165($165)
hourly902km (561 miles)
Train to Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi, Fly3h 20m
€205($205)
every 2 hours959km (596 miles)
Train to Paris Nord, Fly3h 25m
€190($190)
hourly930km (578 miles)
Train
7h 10m
€230($230)
every 20 mins1,188km (738 miles)
Bus + 1 similar
16h 20m
€76($76)
once daily1,207km (750 miles)
Bus via Paris Place du Pantheon16h 30m
€39($39)
3 times a week1,217km (756 miles)
Drive
10h 35m
€155($155)
on demand1,158km (720 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