How to travel from Nice to Dijon, France
The distance between Nice and Dijon is around 495km (308 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly and then take the train which takes around 2h 50m.
10 routes found
We've found 10 different ways to get from Nice to Dijon by train, bus, car and plane. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.
👋 Also check out Dijon → Nice if you're planning a return trip.
Plane and Train
Fly from Nice (NCE) to Lyon (LYS) then take the train to Dijon.
- Duration2h 50m
- Flight time55min
- Typical cost€265($265)
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5 similiar routes
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Train via Chalon Sur Saone
Take the train to Chalon Sur Saone and then to Dijon Ville.
- Duration6h 30m
- Departstwice daily
- Typical cost€145($145)
1 similiar route
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Bus
Take the bus to Lyon Perrache and then to Dijon.
- Duration10h 20m
- Departs5 times a week
- Typical cost€50($50)
Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Nice and Dijon
Popular questions
There are several options for getting from Nice to Dijon by train, bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €50 ($50) and will take around 10h 20m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and then take the train and arrive in approximately 2h 50m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €265 ($265).
The distance between Nice and Dijon is around 495km (308 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 438km (272 miles)
It takes around 6h 30m to get from Nice and Dijon by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 6h 15m to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Nice to Dijon is to fly and then take the train which takes around 2h 50m and will set you back approx €265 ($265).
The cheapest way to travel between Nice and Dijon, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around €50 ($50) for a standard one-way ticket.
Train travel
Yes there is a train service that runs between Nice and Dijon. It typically takes around 6h 30m and departs twice daily.
Yes there is a direct train service that runs between Nice and Dijon with no changeovers required. The train runs twice daily and takes 6h 30m.
TGV inOui and SNCF run train services between Nice and Dijon. Trains depart twice daily and will take around 6h 30m, 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 Dijon. It typically takes around 10h 20m and departs 5 times a week.
There are no direct bus services that runs from Nice to Dijon. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Lyon Perrache. These services run 5 times a week and will take a minimum of 10h 20m.
FlixBus run regular bus services between Nice and Dijon. Buses run 5 times a week and take around 10h 20m on average but will vary depending on you book with.
Flights and Airlines
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Nice to Dijon. We recommend that you fly from Nice (NCE) to Lyon (LYS) then take the train to Dijon. instead which will take 2h 50m.
The closest major airport to Dijon is Dole-Jura Airport (DLE) (DLE) which is approximately 43km (27 miles) from Dijon. Lyon-Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS) (LYS) and EuroAirport Basel-Mulhouse-Freiburg (BSL) (BSL) 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 Dijon. The distance is around 659km (410 miles) by road and it will take around 6h 15m in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Nice to Dijon is to take the train which takes, on average, 6h 30m and will usually cost around €140 ($140).
Compare travel optionsbetween Nice and Dijon
| Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Plane and Train + 5 similar | 2h 50m | €265($265) | once daily | 495km (308 miles) |
| Fly to Basel (BSL), Train | 3h 20m | €175($175) | hourly | 680km (423 miles) |
| Fly to Paris Orly (ORY), Train | 4hrs | €200($200) | every 2 hours | 982km (610 miles) |
| Fly to Zurich (ZRH), Train | 4h 20m | €300($300) | twice daily | 778km (483 miles) |
| Fly to Geneva (GVA), train | 4h 20m | €175($175) | every 20 mins | 565km (351 miles) |
| Fly to Paris CDG (CDG), Train | 4h 30m | €195($195) | hourly | 1,022km (635 miles) |
Train via Chalon Sur Saone + 1 similar | 6h 30m | €145($145) | twice daily | 734km (456 miles) |
| Train | 6h 30m | €140($140) | twice daily | 734km (456 miles) |
Bus | 10h 20m | €50($50) | 5 times a week | 739km (459 miles) |
Drive | 6h 15m | €89($89) | on demand | 659km (410 miles) |
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Airports near Dijon
The following major airports near Dijon offer regular flights to various popular destinations within France and internationally.
Dole-Jura Airport (DLE)
- Distance
- 43km (27 miles) from Dijon
Lyon-Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS)
- Distance
- 178km (111 miles) from Dijon
EuroAirport Basel-Mulhouse-Freiburg (BSL)
- Distance
- 190km (118 miles) from Dijon