How to travel from Nice to Frankfurt, Germany

The distance between Nice and Frankfurt is around 738km (458 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly which takes around 2h 25m.

6 routes found

We've found 6 different ways to get from Nice to Frankfurt 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 Frankfurt (FRA).

  • Duration2h 25m
  • Flight time1h 40m
  • Typical cost
    €115($115)
Operated by

Condor Flugdienst

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Train

Take the train to Marseille St Charles and then to Frankfurt(Main)Hbf.

  • Duration10h 25m
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    €225($225)

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Bus

Take the bus to Frankfurt.

  • Duration16h 30m
  • Departs6 times a week
  • Typical cost
    €57($57)
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Drive

Drive to Frankfurt am Main.

  • Duration9h 25m
  • Distance978km (608 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Nice and Frankfurt

There are several options for getting from Nice to Frankfurt by plane, train, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €57 ($57) and will take around 16h 30m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and arrive in approximately 2h 25m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €115 ($115).

The distance between Nice and Frankfurt is around 738km (458 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 721km (448 miles)

It takes around 2h 25m to get from Nice and Frankfurt by plane. If you are travelling by car it will take around 9h 25m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Nice to Frankfurt is to fly which takes around 2h 25m and will set you back approx €115 ($115).

The cheapest way to travel between Nice and Frankfurt, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around €57 ($57) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Nice and Frankfurt. It typically takes around 10h 25m and departs once daily.

There are no direct train services that runs from Nice to Frankfurt. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Marseille St Charles. These services run once daily and will take a minimum of 10h 25m.

TGV inOui, SNCF, Swiss Railways and Deutsche Bahn run train services between Nice and Frankfurt. Trains depart once daily and will take around 10h 25m, 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 Frankfurt. It typically takes around 16h 30m and departs 6 times a week.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Nice to Frankfurt. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Aéroport / Promenade. These services run 6 times a week and will take a minimum of 16h 30m.

FlixBus run regular bus services between Nice and Frankfurt. Buses run 6 times a week and take around 16h 30m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

Yes you can fly from Nice and Frankfurt. Flights depart from Nice (NCE) and arrive at Frankfurt (FRA). The flight takes around 1h 40m.

Yes there is a direct flight between Nice and Frankfurt with no stop-overs required. Flights typically take around 1h 40m.

Condor Flugdienst, Lufthansa, Swiss Airways, Air France and Luxair fly between Nice and Frankfurt. Flights depart from Nice (NCE) and and arrive into Frankfurt (FRA). These flights usually take around 1h 40m.

The flight from Nice to Frankfurt typically takes around 1h 40m. Flights depart from Nice (NCE) and and arrive into Frankfurt (FRA).

The closest major airport to Frankfurt is Frankfurt Airport (FRA) (FRA) which is approximately 10km (6 miles) from Frankfurt. Frankfurt - Hahn Airport (HHN) (HHN) and Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN) (CGN) 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 Frankfurt. The distance is around 978km (608 miles) by road and it will take around 9h 25m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Nice to Frankfurt is to fly which takes, on average, 2h 25m and will usually cost around €115 ($115).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Nice and Frankfurt

Transport options from Nice to Frankfurt
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Fly + 1 similar
2h 25m
€115($115)
every 15 mins738km (458 miles)
Plane and Train3h 40m
€190($190)
4 times a day779km (484 miles)
Train + 1 similar
10h 25m
€225($225)
once daily1,258km (782 miles)
Train via Strasbourg10h 40m
€605($605)
twice daily1,264km (785 miles)
Bus
16h 30m
€57($57)
6 times a week1,058km (658 miles)
Drive
9h 25m
€175($175)
on demand978km (608 miles)

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Airports near Frankfurt

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

FRA
Frankfurt Airport (FRA)
International Airport
Distance
10km (6 miles) from Frankfurt
HHN
Frankfurt - Hahn Airport (HHN)
International Airport
Distance
103km (64 miles) from Frankfurt
CGN
Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN)
International Airport
Distance
140km (87 miles) from Frankfurt