How to travel from Nice to Brussels, Belgium

The distance between Nice and Brussels is around 849km (528 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly which takes around 2h 20m.

7 routes found

We've found 7 different ways to get from Nice to Brussels 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 Nice (NCE) to Brussels (BRU).

  • Duration2h 20m
  • Flight time1h 45m
  • Typical cost
    €160($160)
Operated byeasyJet+ 3 others

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Train

Take the train to Marseille St Charles and then to Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi.

  • Duration8h 10m
  • Departs4 times a day
  • Typical cost
    €225($225)
💰 Cheapest
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Bus

Take the bus to Turin and then to Brussels-North train station.

  • Duration18hrs
  • Departs4 times a week
  • Typical cost
    €68($68)
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Bus and Train

Take the bus to Grenoble - Gare Routière then take the train to Chambery Challes Les Eaux and then to Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi.

  • Duration12h 25m
  • Departstwice a week
  • Typical cost
    €205($205)
Operated by

Multiple operators

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Drive

Drive to Brussels.

  • Duration11h 10m
  • Distance1,177km (731 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Nice and Brussels

There are several options for getting from Nice to Brussels by plane, train, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €68 ($68) and will take around 18hrs. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and arrive in approximately 2h 20m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €160 ($160).

The distance between Nice and Brussels is around 849km (528 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 824km (512 miles)

It takes around 2h 20m to get from Nice and Brussels by plane. If you are travelling by car it will take around 11h 10m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Nice to Brussels is to fly which takes around 2h 20m and will set you back approx €160 ($160).

The cheapest way to travel between Nice and Brussels, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around €68 ($68) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Nice and Brussels. It typically takes around 8h 10m and departs 4 times a day.

There are no direct train services that runs from Nice to Brussels. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Marseille St Charles. These services run 4 times a day and will take a minimum of 8h 10m.

TGV inOui, SNCF and Swiss Railways run train services between Nice and Brussels. Trains depart 4 times a day and will take around 8h 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 Nice and Brussels. It typically takes around 18hrs and departs 4 times a week.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Nice to Brussels. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Turin. These services run 4 times a week and will take a minimum of 18hrs.

FlixBus run regular bus services between Nice and Brussels. Buses run 4 times a week and take around 18hrs on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

Yes you can fly from Nice and Brussels. Flights depart from Nice (NCE) and arrive at Brussels (BRU). The flight takes around 1h 45m.

Yes there is a direct flight between Nice and Brussels with no stop-overs required. Flights typically take around 1h 45m.

easyJet, Brussels Airlines, Lufthansa and KLM fly between Nice and Brussels. Flights depart from Nice (NCE) and and arrive into Brussels (BRU). These flights usually take around 1h 45m.

The flight from Nice to Brussels typically takes around 1h 45m. Flights depart from Nice (NCE) and and arrive into Brussels (BRU).

The closest major airport to Brussels is Brussels Airport (BRU) (BRU) which is approximately 11km (7 miles) from Brussels. Brussels S. Charleroi Airport (CRL) (CRL) and Liege Airport (LGG) (LGG) 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 Brussels. The distance is around 1,177km (731 miles) by road and it will take around 11h 10m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Nice to Brussels is to fly which takes, on average, 2h 20m and will usually cost around €160 ($160).

How do I get from Nice to Brussels

Compare travel optionsbetween Nice and Brussels

Transport options from Nice to Brussels
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Fly + 2 similar
2h 20m
€160($160)
every 15 mins849km (528 miles)
Plane and Train3hrs
€190($190)
every 2 hours952km (592 miles)
Fly to Paris Orly (ORY), Train3h 50m
€210($210)
hourly1,012km (629 miles)
Train
8h 10m
€225($225)
4 times a day1,291km (802 miles)
Bus
18hrs
€68($68)
4 times a week1,267km (787 miles)
Bus and Train
12h 25m
€205($205)
twice a week1,211km (753 miles)
Drive
11h 10m
€210($210)
on demand1,177km (731 miles)

Top Carriersoperating between Nice and Brussels

Airports near Brussels

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

BRU
Brussels Airport (BRU)
International Airport
Distance
11km (7 miles) from Brussels
CRL
Brussels S. Charleroi Airport (CRL)
Domestic Airport
Distance
44km (27 miles) from Brussels
LGG
Liege Airport (LGG)
Domestic Airport
Distance
81km (50 miles) from Brussels