How to travel from Nice to Megeve, France

The distance between Nice and Megeve is around 381km (237 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly and then take the bus which takes around 2h 50m.

6 routes found

We've found 6 different ways to get from Nice to Megeve 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 Geneva (GVA) then take the bus to Sallanches.

  • Duration2h 50m
  • Flight time1hr
  • Typical cost
    €83($83)
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Bus

Take the bus to GRENOBLE - Gare Routière - GRENOBLE and then to Megeve Autogare.

  • Duration9h 10m
  • Departs3 times a week
  • Typical cost
    €13($13)
Operated by

Multiple bus operators

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Train and Bus

Take the train to Valence TGV Rhône-Alpes Sud and then to Montmélian then take the bus to Megeve Autogare.

  • Duration7h 20m
  • Departsonce a week
  • Typical cost
    €200($200)
Operated by

Multiple operators

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Drive

Drive to Megève.

  • Duration5h 10m
  • Distance486km (302 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Nice and Megeve

There are several options for getting from Nice to Megeve by train, bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €13 ($13) and will take around 9h 10m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and then take the bus and arrive in approximately 2h 50m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €83 ($83).

The distance between Nice and Megeve is around 381km (237 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 245km (152 miles)

It takes around 7h 20m to get from Nice and Megeve by train and bus. If you are travelling by car it will take around 5h 10m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Nice to Megeve is to fly and then take the bus which takes around 2h 50m and will set you back approx €83 ($83).

The cheapest way to travel between Nice and Megeve, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around €13 ($13) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

There is no train service that runs between Nice and Megeve. We recommend that you fly from Nice (NCE) to Geneva (GVA) then take the bus to Sallanches. instead which will take 2h 50m.

Bus travel

Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Nice and Megeve. It typically takes around 9h 10m and departs 3 times a week.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Nice to Megeve. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in GRENOBLE - Gare Routière - GRENOBLE. These services run 3 times a week and will take a minimum of 9h 10m.

Zou! LER and Swiss PostAuto run regular bus services between Nice and Megeve. Buses run 3 times a week and take around 9h 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 Megeve. We recommend that you fly from Nice (NCE) to Geneva (GVA) then take the bus to Sallanches. instead which will take 2h 50m.

The closest major airport to Megeve is Lyon-Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS) (LYS) which is approximately 120km (75 miles) from Megeve. Dole-Jura Airport (DLE) (DLE) 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 Megeve. The distance is around 486km (302 miles) by road and it will take around 5h 10m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Nice to Megeve is to take the train and then take the bus which takes, on average, 7h 20m and will usually cost around €200 ($200).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Nice and Megeve

Transport options from Nice to Megeve
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Plane and Bus + 1 similar
2h 50m
€83($83)
4 times a day381km (237 miles)
Plane, Train and Bus4hrs
€295($295)
3 times a week465km (289 miles)
Bus
9h 10m
€13($13)
3 times a week464km (288 miles)
Train and Bus + 1 similar
7h 20m
€200($200)
once a week659km (410 miles)
Bus and Train7h 60m
€47($47)
5 times a week495km (307 miles)
Drive
5h 10m
€66($66)
on demand486km (302 miles)

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Airports near Megeve

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

LYS
Lyon-Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS)
International Airport
Distance
120km (75 miles) from Megeve
DLE
Dole-Jura Airport (DLE)
Domestic Airport
Distance
160km (99 miles) from Megeve
BSL
EuroAirport Basel-Mulhouse-Freiburg (BSL)
International Airport
Distance
206km (128 miles) from Megeve