How to travel from Nice to Nancy, France

The distance between Nice and Nancy is around 806km (501 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly and then take the train which takes around 3h 45m.

4 routes found

We've found 4 different ways to get from Nice to Nancy 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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Plane and Train

Fly from Nice (NCE) to Luxembourg (LUX) then take the train to Nancy.

  • Duration3h 45m
  • Flight time1h 30m
  • Typical cost
    €175($175)
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Train

Take the train to Nancy.

  • Duration10h 10m
  • Departstwice daily
  • Typical cost
    €210($210)
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Bus

Take the bus to Milan and then to Nancy.

  • Duration12h 40m
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    €57($57)
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Drive

Drive to Nancy.

  • Duration8h 10m
  • Distance873km (543 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Nice and Nancy

There are several options for getting from Nice to Nancy by plane, train, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €57 ($57) and will take around 12h 40m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and then take the train and arrive in approximately 3h 45m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €175 ($175).

The distance between Nice and Nancy is around 806km (501 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 561km (349 miles)

It takes around 3h 45m to get from Nice and Nancy by plane and train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 8h 10m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Nice to Nancy is to fly and then take the train which takes around 3h 45m and will set you back approx €175 ($175).

The cheapest way to travel between Nice and Nancy, 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 Nancy. It typically takes around 10h 10m and departs once daily.

Yes there is a direct train service that runs between Nice and Nancy with no changeovers required. The train runs once daily and takes 10h 10m.

TGV inOui run train services between Nice and Nancy. Trains depart once daily and will take around 10h 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 Nancy. It typically takes around 12h 40m and departs once daily.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Nice to Nancy. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Milan. These services run once daily and will take a minimum of 12h 40m.

FlixBus run regular bus services between Nice and Nancy. Buses run once daily and take around 12h 40m 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 Nancy. We recommend that you fly from Nice (NCE) to Luxembourg (LUX) then take the train to Nancy. instead which will take 3h 45m.

The closest major airport to Nancy is Metz-Nancy-Lorraine Airport (ETZ) (ETZ) which is approximately 32km (20 miles) from Nancy. EuroAirport Basel-Mulhouse-Freiburg (BSL) (BSL) and Paris-Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG) (CDG) 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 Nancy. The distance is around 873km (543 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 Nancy is to fly and then take the train which takes, on average, 3h 45m and will usually cost around €175 ($175).

How do I get from Nice to Nancy

Compare travel optionsbetween Nice and Nancy

Transport options from Nice to Nancy
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Plane and Train
3h 45m
€175($175)
every 2 hours806km (501 miles)
Train
10h 10m
€210($210)
twice daily1,191km (740 miles)
Bus
12h 40m
€57($57)
once daily876km (544 miles)
Drive
8h 10m
€120($120)
on demand873km (543 miles)

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Airports near Nancy

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

ETZ
Metz-Nancy-Lorraine Airport (ETZ)
Domestic Airport
Distance
32km (20 miles) from Nancy
BSL
EuroAirport Basel-Mulhouse-Freiburg (BSL)
International Airport
Distance
158km (98 miles) from Nancy
CDG
Paris-Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG)
International Airport
Distance
267km (166 miles) from Nancy