How to travel from Nice to Verdon Gorge, France

The distance between Nice and Verdon Gorge is around 142km (88 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive which takes around 1h 55m.

4 routes found

We've found 4 different ways to get from Nice to Verdon Gorge by train, taxi, bus and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

👋 Also check out Verdon GorgeNice if you're planning a return trip.

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Bus

Take the bus to Castellane - Place Marcel Sauvaire.

  • Duration2h 55m
  • Departstwice daily
  • Typical cost
    €150($150)

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Train and Taxi

Take the train to Les Arcs Draguignan then take a taxi to Verdon Gorge.

  • Duration2h 5m
  • Departsevery 4 hours
  • Typical cost
    €205($205)
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Drive

Drive to Verdon Gorge.

  • Duration1h 55m
  • Distance142km (88 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Nice and Verdon Gorge

There are several options for getting from Nice to Verdon Gorge by train, taxi, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €95 ($95) and will take around 3h 35m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can drive and arrive in approximately 1h 55m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €20 ($20).

The distance between Nice and Verdon Gorge is around 142km (88 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 76km (47 miles)

It takes around 2h 5m to get from Nice and Verdon Gorge by train and taxi. If you are travelling by car it will take around 1h 55m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Nice to Verdon Gorge is to drive which takes around 1h 55m and will set you back approx €20 ($20).

The cheapest way to travel between Nice and Verdon Gorge, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around €95 ($95) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

There is no train service that runs between Nice and Verdon Gorge. We recommend that you drive to Verdon Gorge. instead which will take 1h 55m.

Bus travel

Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Nice and Verdon Gorge. It typically takes around 2h 55m and departs twice daily.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Nice to Verdon Gorge. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Castellane - Place Marcel Sauvaire. These services run twice daily and will take a minimum of 2h 55m.

Zou! LER and Zou! Alpes-de-Haute-Provence run regular bus services between Nice and Verdon Gorge. Buses run twice daily and take around 2h 55m 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 Verdon Gorge. We recommend that you take the train to Les Arcs Draguignan then take a taxi to Verdon Gorge. instead which will take 2h 5m.

The closest major airport to Verdon Gorge is Nice Côte d'Azur Airport (NCE) (NCE) which is approximately 71km (44 miles) from Verdon Gorge. Hyeres Airport (TLN) (TLN) and Marseille Provence Airport (MRS) (MRS) 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 Verdon Gorge. The distance is around 142km (88 miles) by road and it will take around 1h 55m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Nice to Verdon Gorge is to take the train and then take a taxi which takes, on average, 2h 5m and will usually cost around €205 ($205).

How do I get from Nice to Verdon Gorge

Compare travel optionsbetween Nice and Verdon Gorge

Transport options from Nice to Verdon Gorge
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Bus + 1 similar
2h 55m
€150($150)
twice daily154km (95 miles)
Bus via Castellane - Place Marcel Sauvaire3h 35m
€95($95)
twice daily161km (100 miles)
Train and Taxi
2h 5m
€205($205)
every 4 hours151km (94 miles)
Drive
1h 55m
€20($20)
on demand142km (88 miles)

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Airports near Verdon Gorge

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

NCE
Nice Côte d'Azur Airport (NCE)
International Airport
Distance
71km (44 miles) from Verdon Gorge
TLN
Hyeres Airport (TLN)
Domestic Airport
Distance
74km (46 miles) from Verdon Gorge
MRS
Marseille Provence Airport (MRS)
International Airport
Distance
95km (59 miles) from Verdon Gorge