How to travel from Nice to Le Havre, France

The distance between Nice and Le Havre is around 934km (581 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly and then take the bus which takes around 4h 25m.

8 routes found

We've found 8 different ways to get from Nice to Le Havre by train, bus, 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 Bus

Fly from Nice (NCE) to Caen (CFR) then take the bus to Le Havre: Gare Routière.

  • Duration4h 25m
  • Flight time1h 40m
  • Typical cost
    €255($255)
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3 similiar routes

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Train

Take the train to Paris Gare De Lyon and then to Le Havre.

  • Duration8h 15m
  • Departsevery 4 hours
  • Typical cost
    €185($185)
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Bus

Take the bus to Paris and then to Le Havre.

  • Duration16h 10m
  • Departs5 times a week
  • Typical cost
    €64($64)
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Bus and Train

Take the bus to Paris City Centre - Bercy Seine then take the train to Le Havre.

  • Duration16h 60m
  • Departs4 times a week
  • Typical cost
    €86($86)
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Multiple operators

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Drive

Drive to Le Havre.

  • Duration10h 30m
  • Distance1,119km (695 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Nice and Le Havre

There are several options for getting from Nice to Le Havre by train, bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €64 ($64) and will take around 16h 10m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and then take the bus and arrive in approximately 4h 25m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €255 ($255).

The distance between Nice and Le Havre is around 934km (581 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 844km (525 miles)

It takes around 8h 15m to get from Nice and Le Havre by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 10h 30m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Nice to Le Havre is to fly and then take the bus which takes around 4h 25m and will set you back approx €255 ($255).

The cheapest way to travel between Nice and Le Havre, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around €64 ($64) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Nice and Le Havre. It typically takes around 8h 15m and departs every 4 hours.

There are no direct train services that runs from Nice to Le Havre. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Paris Gare De Lyon and Saint-Lazare. These services run every 4 hours and will take a minimum of 8h 15m.

TGV inOui and SNCF run train services between Nice and Le Havre. Trains depart every 4 hours and will take around 8h 15m, 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 Le Havre. It typically takes around 16h 10m and departs 5 times a week.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Nice to Le Havre. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Paris. These services run 5 times a week and will take a minimum of 16h 10m.

FlixBus and Blablabus run regular bus services between Nice and Le Havre. Buses run 5 times a week and take around 16h 10m 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 Le Havre. We recommend that you fly from Nice (NCE) to Paris Orly (ORY) then take the train to Le Havre. instead which will take 4h 40m.

The closest major airport to Le Havre is Saint Gatien Airport (DOL) (DOL) which is approximately 15km (9 miles) from Le Havre. Carpiquet Airport (CFR) (CFR) and Beauvais-Tillé Airport (BVA) (BVA) 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 Le Havre. The distance is around 1,119km (695 miles) by road and it will take around 10h 30m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Nice to Le Havre is to take the train which takes, on average, 8h 15m and will usually cost around €185 ($185).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Nice and Le Havre

Transport options from Nice to Le Havre
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Plane and Bus + 3 similar
4h 25m
€255($255)
every 4 hours953km (592 miles)
Plane and Train4h 40m
€210($210)
hourly934km (581 miles)
Fly to Paris Charles de Gaulle (CDG), Train4h 60m
€180($180)
hourly958km (595 miles)
Train, Plane and Bus7h 15m
€220($220)
5 times a day1,123km (698 miles)
Train
8h 15m
€185($185)
every 4 hours1,201km (746 miles)
Bus
16h 10m
€64($64)
5 times a week1,194km (742 miles)
Bus and Train
16h 60m
€86($86)
4 times a week1,233km (766 miles)
Drive
10h 30m
€200($200)
on demand1,119km (695 miles)

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Airports near Le Havre

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

DOL
Saint Gatien Airport (DOL)
Domestic Airport
Distance
15km (9 miles) from Le Havre
CFR
Carpiquet Airport (CFR)
Domestic Airport
Distance
54km (33 miles) from Le Havre
BVA
Beauvais-Tillé Airport (BVA)
International Airport
Distance
145km (90 miles) from Le Havre