How to travel from Marseille to Nice, France

The distance between Marseille and Nice is around 198km (123 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive which takes around 2hrs.

3 routes found

We've found 3 different ways to get from Marseille to Nice by train, bus and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

👋 Also check out NiceMarseille if you're planning a return trip.

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Train

Take the train to Nice Ville.

  • Duration2h 40m
  • Departsevery 4 hours
  • Typical cost
    €60($60)
Operated byTGV inOui+ 1 others
💰 Cheapest
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Bus

Take the bus to Nice.

  • Duration2h 45m
  • Departsevery 4 hours
  • Typical cost
    €16($16)
Operated byFlixBus+ 1 others
🚀 Fastest
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Drive

Drive to Nice.

  • Duration2hrs
  • Distance198km (123 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Marseille and Nice

There are several options for getting from Marseille to Nice by train, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €16 ($16) and will take around 2h 45m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can drive and arrive in approximately 2hrs, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €27 ($27).

The distance between Marseille and Nice is around 198km (123 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 160km (99 miles)

It takes around 2h 40m to get from Marseille and Nice by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 2hrs to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Marseille to Nice is to drive which takes around 2hrs and will set you back approx €27 ($27).

The cheapest way to travel between Marseille and Nice, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around €16 ($16) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Marseille and Nice. It typically takes around 2h 40m and departs every 4 hours.

Yes there is a direct train service that runs between Marseille and Nice with no changeovers required. The train runs every 4 hours and takes 2h 40m.

TGV inOui and SNCF run train services between Marseille and Nice. Trains depart every 4 hours and will take around 2h 40m, 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 Marseille and Nice. It typically takes around 2h 45m and departs once daily.

Yes there is a direct bus service that runs between Marseille and Nice with no changeovers required. The bus runs once daily and takes 2h 45m.

FlixBus run regular bus services between Marseille and Nice. Buses run once daily and take around 2h 45m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Marseille to Nice. We recommend that you take the train to Nice Ville. instead which will take 2h 40m.

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 Marseille and Nice. The distance is around 198km (123 miles) by road and it will take around 2hrs in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Marseille to Nice is to take the train which takes, on average, 2h 40m and will usually cost around €60 ($60).

How do I get from Marseille to Nice

Compare travel optionsbetween Marseille and Nice

Transport options from Marseille to Nice
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train
2h 40m
€60($60)
every 4 hours223km (138 miles)
Bus
2h 45m
€16($16)
every 4 hours205km (127 miles)
Drive
2hrs
€27($27)
on demand198km (123 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