How to travel from Nice to Paris, France

The distance between Nice and Paris is around 702km (436 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly and then take the train which takes around 2h 20m.

6 routes found

We've found 6 different ways to get from Nice to Paris 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 Paris Charles de Gaulle (CDG).

  • Duration2h 40m
  • Flight time1h 40m
  • Typical cost
    €140($140)
Operated byeasyJet+ 2 others

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Train

Take the train to Paris Gare De Lyon.

  • Duration5h 60m
  • Departs5 times a day
  • Typical cost
    €160($160)
Operated byTGV inOui+ 1 others
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bus
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Bus

Take the bus to Paris.

  • Duration13hrs
  • Departstwice daily
  • Typical cost
    €50($50)

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Drive

Drive to Paris Bercy.

  • Duration8h 40m
  • Distance929km (577 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Nice and Paris

There are several options for getting from Nice to Paris by plane, train, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €32 ($32) and will take around 13h 20m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and then take the train and arrive in approximately 2h 20m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €145 ($145).

The distance between Nice and Paris is around 702km (436 miles).

It takes around 2h 20m to get from Nice and Paris by plane and train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 8h 40m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Nice to Paris is to fly and then take the train which takes around 2h 20m and will set you back approx €145 ($145).

The cheapest way to travel between Nice and Paris, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around €32 ($32) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Nice and Paris. It typically takes around 5h 60m and departs 5 times a day.

Yes there is a direct train service that runs between Nice and Paris with no changeovers required. The train runs 5 times a day and takes 5h 60m.

TGV inOui and SNCF run train services between Nice and Paris. Trains depart 5 times a day and will take around 5h 60m, 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 Paris. It typically takes around 13hrs and departs twice daily.

Yes there is a direct bus service that runs between Nice and Paris with no changeovers required. The bus runs twice daily and takes 13hrs.

FlixBus and Blablabus run regular bus services between Nice and Paris. Buses run twice daily and take around 13hrs on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

Yes you can fly from Nice and Paris. Flights depart from Nice (NCE) and arrive at Paris Charles de Gaulle (CDG). The flight takes around 1h 40m.

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

easyJet, Air France and Kuwait Airways fly between Nice and Paris. Flights depart from Nice (NCE) and and arrive into Paris Charles de Gaulle (CDG). These flights usually take around 1h 40m.

The flight from Nice to Paris typically takes around 1h 40m. Flights depart from Nice (NCE) and and arrive into Paris Charles de Gaulle (CDG).

The closest major airport to Paris is Orly Airport (ORY) (ORY) which is approximately 15km (9 miles) from Paris. Paris-Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG) (CDG) 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 Paris. The distance is around 929km (577 miles) by road and it will take around 8h 40m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Nice to Paris is to fly and then take the train which takes, on average, 2h 20m and will usually cost around €145 ($145).

How do I get from Nice to Paris

Compare travel optionsbetween Nice and Paris

Transport options from Nice to Paris
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Fly + 1 similar
2h 40m
€140($140)
every 15 mins729km (453 miles)
Plane and Train2h 20m
€145($145)
every 15 mins702km (436 miles)
Train
5h 60m
€160($160)
5 times a day967km (601 miles)
Bus + 1 similar
13hrs
€50($50)
twice daily995km (618 miles)
Bus to Paris City Centre - Bercy Seine13h 20m
€32($32)
twice daily995km (619 miles)
Drive
8h 40m
€125($125)
on demand929km (577 miles)

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Airports near Paris

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

ORY
Orly Airport (ORY)
International Airport
Distance
15km (9 miles) from Paris
CDG
Paris-Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG)
International Airport
Distance
24km (15 miles) from Paris
BVA
Beauvais-Tillé Airport (BVA)
International Airport
Distance
68km (43 miles) from Paris