How to travel from Nice to Edinburgh, United Kingdom
The distance between Nice and Edinburgh is around 1,576km (980 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly which takes around 3h 35m.
6 routes found
We've found 6 different ways to get from Nice to Edinburgh by plane, train, bus, car and ferry. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.
👋 Also check out Edinburgh → Nice if you're planning a return trip.
Fly
Fly from Nice (NCE) to Edinburgh (EDI).
- Duration3h 35m
- Flight time2h 40m
- Typical cost£150($180)
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Train
Take the train to Paris Gare De Lyon then London St Pancras Intl and then to Edinburgh.
- Duration12h 45m
- Departsevery 4 hours
- Typical cost£495($585)
Multiple train operators
Bus
Take the bus to Paris then Manchester and then to Edinburgh Bus Station.
- Duration1 day 9h
- Departstwice a week
- Typical cost£100($115)
Multiple bus operators
Bus and Train
Take the bus to Paris City Centre - Bercy Seine and then to London - Victoria Coach Station then take the train to Edinburgh.
- Duration1 day 6h
- Departs4 times a week
- Typical cost£225($265)
Multiple operators
Car and Ferry
Drive to Dunkirk then take a ferry to Dover then drive to Edinburgh.
- Duration21h 20m
- Departsevery 2 hours
- Typical cost£400($470)
Multiple operators
Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Nice and Edinburgh
Popular questions
There are several options for getting from Nice to Edinburgh by plane, train, bus, car and ferry. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around £100 ($115) and will take around 1 day 9h. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and arrive in approximately 3h 35m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately £150 ($180).
The distance between Nice and Edinburgh is around 1,576km (980 miles).
It takes around 3h 35m to get from Nice and Edinburgh by plane.
The quickest way to get from Nice to Edinburgh is to fly which takes around 3h 35m and will set you back approx £150 ($180).
The cheapest way to travel between Nice and Edinburgh is to take the bus which will typically cost around £100 ($115) for a standard one-way ticket.
Train travel
Yes there is a train service that runs between Nice and Edinburgh. It typically takes around 12h 45m and departs every 4 hours.
There are no direct train services that runs from Nice to Edinburgh. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Paris Gare De Lyon, Gare du Nord and London St Pancras Intl. These services run every 4 hours and will take a minimum of 12h 45m.
TGV inOui, SNCF, Eurostar, LNER and Greater Anglia run train services between Nice and Edinburgh. Trains depart every 4 hours and will take around 12h 45m, 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 Edinburgh. It typically takes around 1 day 9h and departs twice a week.
There are no direct bus services that runs from Nice to Edinburgh. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Aéroport / Promenade, Paris and Manchester. These services run twice a week and will take a minimum of 1 day 9h.
FlixBus and Megabus UK run regular bus services between Nice and Edinburgh. Buses run twice a week and take around 1 day 9h on average but will vary depending on you book with.
Flights and Airlines
Yes you can fly from Nice and Edinburgh. Flights depart from Nice (NCE) and arrive at Edinburgh (EDI). The flight takes around 2h 40m.
Yes there is a direct flight between Nice and Edinburgh with no stop-overs required. Flights typically take around 2h 40m.
easyJet, British Airways, Lufthansa, Aer Lingus and Air France fly between Nice and Edinburgh. Flights depart from Nice (NCE) and and arrive into Edinburgh (EDI). These flights usually take around 2h 40m.
The flight from Nice to Edinburgh typically takes around 2h 40m. Flights depart from Nice (NCE) and and arrive into Edinburgh (EDI).
The closest major airport to Edinburgh is Edinburgh Airport (EDI) (EDI) which is approximately 11km (7 miles) from Edinburgh. Dundee Airport (DND) (DND) and Glasgow Airport (GLA) (GLA) are also nearby and might be a better alternative airport depending on where you are flying from.
Drive yourself
No, its not really possible or feasible to drive from Nice to Edinburgh. We recommend that you fly from Nice (NCE) to Edinburgh (EDI). instead which will take 3h 35m.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Nice to Edinburgh is to fly which takes, on average, 3h 35m and will usually cost around £150 ($180).
Compare travel optionsbetween Nice and Edinburgh
| Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Fly + 1 similar | 3h 35m | £150($180) | every 15 mins | 1,576km (980 miles) |
| Plane and Train | 5h 15m | £315($375) | every 30 mins | 1,691km (1,051 miles) |
Train | 12h 45m | £495($585) | every 4 hours | 2,051km (1,274 miles) |
Bus | 1 day 9h | £100($115) | twice a week | 2,245km (1,395 miles) |
Bus and Train | 1 day 6h | £225($265) | 4 times a week | 2,167km (1,347 miles) |
Car and Ferry | 21h 20m | £400($470) | every 2 hours | 2,011km (1,250 miles) |
Top Carriersoperating between Nice and Edinburgh
Train operators
First ScotRail Service
Caledonian Sleeper
Eurostar
Ferry operators
DFDS Seaways
Airlines
Aer Lingus
Bus companies
Airports near Edinburgh
The following major airports near Edinburgh offer regular flights to various popular destinations within United Kingdom and internationally.
Edinburgh Airport (EDI)
- Distance
- 11km (7 miles) from Edinburgh
Dundee Airport (DND)
- Distance
- 57km (35 miles) from Edinburgh
Glasgow Airport (GLA)
- Distance
- 78km (48 miles) from Edinburgh