How to travel from Nice to Belfort, France

The distance between Nice and Belfort is around 525km (326 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly and then take the train which takes around 2h 35m.

5 routes found

We've found 5 different ways to get from Nice to Belfort by train, car and plane. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

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Plane and Train

Fly from Nice (NCE) to Basel (BSL) then take the train to Belfort.

  • Duration2h 35m
  • Flight time1h 10m
  • Typical cost
    €125($125)
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Train

Take the train to Belfort-Montbeliard Tgv.

  • Duration7h 45m
  • Departstwice daily
  • Typical cost
    €145($145)

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Drive

Drive to Belfort.

  • Duration7h 25m
  • Distance725km (451 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Nice and Belfort

There are several options for getting from Nice to Belfort by train, car and plane. The cheapest option is to fly and then take the train which costs around €125 ($125) and will take around 2h 35m.

The distance between Nice and Belfort is around 525km (326 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 439km (273 miles)

It takes around 7h 45m to get from Nice and Belfort by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 7h 25m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Nice to Belfort is to fly and then take the train which takes around 2h 35m and will set you back approx €125 ($125).

The cheapest way to travel between Nice and Belfort, if you exclude driving, is to fly and then take the train which will typically cost around €125 ($125) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Nice and Belfort. It typically takes around 7h 45m and departs twice daily.

There are no direct train services that runs from Nice to Belfort. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Belfort-Montbeliard Tgv. These services run twice daily and will take a minimum of 7h 45m.

TGV inOui run train services between Nice and Belfort. Trains depart twice daily and will take around 7h 45m, however, this may vary depending on the particular service and whether it runs express or stops all stations.

Bus travel

Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Nice and Belfort. We recommend that you fly from Nice (NCE) to Basel (BSL) then take the train to Belfort. instead which will take 2h 35m.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Nice to Belfort. We recommend that you fly from Nice (NCE) to Basel (BSL) then take the train to Belfort. instead which will take 2h 35m.

The closest major airport to Belfort is EuroAirport Basel-Mulhouse-Freiburg (BSL) (BSL) which is approximately 50km (31 miles) from Belfort. Strasbourg Airport (SXB) (SXB) and Dole-Jura Airport (DLE) (DLE) 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 Nice and Belfort. The distance is around 725km (451 miles) by road and it will take around 7h 25m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Nice to Belfort is to take the train which takes, on average, 7h 45m and will usually cost around €145 ($145).

How do I get from Nice to Belfort

Compare travel optionsbetween Nice and Belfort

Transport options from Nice to Belfort
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Plane and Train + 1 similar
2h 35m
€125($125)
hourly525km (326 miles)
Fly to Zurich (ZRH), train3h 45m
€360($360)
every 4 hours622km (387 miles)
Train + 1 similar
7h 45m
€145($145)
twice daily899km (558 miles)
Train to Belfort-Montbéliard TGV9h 25m
€145($145)
twice daily909km (565 miles)
Drive
7h 25m
€130($130)
on demand725km (451 miles)

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Airports near Belfort

The following major airports near Belfort offer regular flights to various popular destinations within France and internationally.

BSL
EuroAirport Basel-Mulhouse-Freiburg (BSL)
International Airport
Distance
50km (31 miles) from Belfort
SXB
Strasbourg Airport (SXB)
Domestic Airport
Distance
116km (72 miles) from Belfort
DLE
Dole-Jura Airport (DLE)
Domestic Airport
Distance
127km (79 miles) from Belfort