How to travel from Nice to Munich, Germany

The distance between Nice and Munich is around 673km (418 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly which takes around 2h 30m.

6 routes found

We've found 6 different ways to get from Nice to Munich by plane, bus, train 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 Munich (MUC).

  • Duration2h 30m
  • Flight time1h 25m
  • Typical cost
    €360($360)
Operated byLufthansa+ 1 others
💰 Cheapest
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bus
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Bus

Take the bus to Zob.

  • Duration11h 45m
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    €45($45)

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Train

Take the train to Strasbourg then Stuttgart Hbf and then to München Hbf.

  • Duration12h 10m
  • Departstwice daily
  • Typical cost
    €655($655)

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car
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Drive

Drive to Munich.

  • Duration8h 10m
  • Distance805km (500 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Nice and Munich

There are several options for getting from Nice to Munich by plane, bus, train and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €45 ($45) and will take around 11h 45m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and arrive in approximately 2h 30m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €360 ($360).

The distance between Nice and Munich is around 673km (418 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 595km (370 miles)

It takes around 2h 30m to get from Nice and Munich by plane. If you are travelling by car it will take around 8h 10m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Nice to Munich is to fly which takes around 2h 30m and will set you back approx €360 ($360).

The cheapest way to travel between Nice and Munich, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around €45 ($45) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Nice and Munich. It typically takes around 12h 10m and departs twice daily.

There are no direct train services that runs from Nice to Munich. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Strasbourg and Stuttgart Hbf. These services run twice daily and will take a minimum of 12h 10m.

Swiss Railways, TGV inOui, Deutsche Bahn, Trenitalia and Nightjet run train services between Nice and Munich. Trains depart twice daily and will take around 12h 10m, 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 Munich. It typically takes around 11h 45m and departs once daily.

Yes there is a direct bus service that runs between Nice and Munich with no changeovers required. The bus runs once daily and takes 11h 45m.

FlixBus and Stoke Travel run regular bus services between Nice and Munich. Buses run once daily and take around 11h 45m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

Yes you can fly from Nice and Munich. Flights depart from Nice (NCE) and arrive at Munich (MUC). The flight takes around 1h 25m.

Yes there is a direct flight between Nice and Munich with no stop-overs required. Flights typically take around 1h 25m.

Lufthansa and Swiss Airways fly between Nice and Munich. Flights depart from Nice (NCE) and and arrive into Munich (MUC). These flights usually take around 1h 25m.

The flight from Nice to Munich typically takes around 1h 25m. Flights depart from Nice (NCE) and and arrive into Munich (MUC).

The closest major airport to Munich is Munich Airport (MUC) (MUC) which is approximately 29km (18 miles) from Munich. Memmingen Allgau Airport (FMM) (FMM) and Nuremberg Airport (NUE) (NUE) 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 Munich. The distance is around 805km (500 miles) by road and it will take around 8h 10m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Nice to Munich is to fly which takes, on average, 2h 30m and will usually cost around €360 ($360).

How do I get from Nice to Munich

Compare travel optionsbetween Nice and Munich

Transport options from Nice to Munich
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Fly
2h 30m
€360($360)
every 15 mins673km (418 miles)
Bus + 1 similar
11h 45m
€45($45)
once daily815km (507 miles)
Bus via Turin13h 20m
€90($90)
once a week916km (569 miles)
Train + 1 similar
12h 10m
€655($655)
twice daily1,441km (895 miles)
Train via Genova P.Za Principe16h 20m
€115($115)
once daily1,112km (691 miles)
Drive
8h 10m
€145($145)
on demand805km (500 miles)

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Airports near Munich

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

MUC
Munich Airport (MUC)
International Airport
Distance
29km (18 miles) from Munich
FMM
Memmingen Allgau Airport (FMM)
Domestic Airport
Distance
101km (63 miles) from Munich
NUE
Nuremberg Airport (NUE)
International Airport
Distance
155km (96 miles) from Munich