How to travel from Orleans to Nice, France

The distance between Orleans and Nice is around 824km (512 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train and then fly which takes around 3h 35m.

8 routes found

We've found 8 different ways to get from Orleans to Nice 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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Train to Paris Austerlitz, Fly

Take the train to Paris Austerlitz then fly from Paris Orly (ORY) to Nice (NCE).

  • Duration3h 35m
  • Flight time1h 25m
  • Typical cost
    €150($150)
Operated by

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Train

Take the train to Paris Austerlitz and then to Nice Ville.

  • Duration7h 20m
  • Departsevery 4 hours
  • Typical cost
    €190($190)
Operated by

Multiple train operators

1 similiar route

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Bus

Take the bus to Clermont Ferrand and then to Nice.

  • Duration13h 30m
  • Departs5 times a week
  • Typical cost
    €40($40)
Operated by

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Drive

Drive to Nice.

  • Duration8h 35m
  • Distance914km (568 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Orleans and Nice

There are several options for getting from Orleans to Nice by train, bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €40 ($40) and will take around 13h 30m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train and then fly and arrive in approximately 3h 35m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €150 ($150).

The distance between Orleans and Nice is around 824km (512 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 625km (388 miles)

It takes around 7h 20m to get from Orleans and Nice by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 8h 35m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Orleans to Nice is to take the train and then fly which takes around 3h 35m and will set you back approx €150 ($150).

The cheapest way to travel between Orleans and Nice, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around €40 ($40) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Orleans and Nice. It typically takes around 7h 20m and departs every 4 hours.

There are no direct train services that runs from Orleans to Nice. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Paris Austerlitz and Paris Gare De Lyon. These services run every 4 hours and will take a minimum of 7h 20m.

SNCF, TGV inOui and Swiss Railways run train services between Orleans and Nice. Trains depart every 4 hours and will take around 7h 20m, 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 Orleans and Nice. It typically takes around 13h 30m and departs 5 times a week.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Orleans to Nice. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Clermont Ferrand and Salins Coubertin. These services run 5 times a week and will take a minimum of 13h 30m.

Union Ivkoni - Unibus, FlixBus and Blablabus run regular bus services between Orleans and Nice. Buses run 5 times a week and take around 13h 30m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Orleans to Nice. We recommend that you take the train to Paris Austerlitz then fly from Paris CDG (CDG) to Nice (NCE). instead which will take 3h 50m.

The closest major airport to Nice is Nice Côte d'Azur Airport (NCE) (NCE) which is approximately 7km (4 miles) from Nice. 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 Orleans and Nice. The distance is around 914km (568 miles) by road and it will take around 8h 35m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Orleans to Nice is to take the train which takes, on average, 7h 20m and will usually cost around €190 ($190).

How do I get from Orleans to Nice

Compare travel optionsbetween Orleans and Nice

Transport options from Orleans to Nice
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train to Paris Austerlitz, Fly + 2 similar
3h 35m
€150($150)
hourly824km (512 miles)
Train and Plane3h 50m
€145($145)
hourly855km (531 miles)
Train to Nantes, Fly5hrs
€190($190)
twice daily1,117km (694 miles)
Train + 1 similar
7h 20m
€190($190)
every 4 hours1,091km (678 miles)
Train via Vierzon Ville11h 30m
€535($535)
once daily983km (611 miles)
Bus + 1 similar
13h 30m
€40($40)
5 times a week1,010km (628 miles)
Bus via Paris City Centre - Bercy Seine16hrs
€50($50)
once daily1,134km (705 miles)
Drive
8h 35m
€125($125)
on demand914km (568 miles)

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Airports near Nice

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

NCE
Nice Côte d'Azur Airport (NCE)
International Airport
Distance
7km (4 miles) from Nice
TLN
Hyeres Airport (TLN)
Domestic Airport
Distance
112km (70 miles) from Nice
MRS
Marseille Provence Airport (MRS)
International Airport
Distance
167km (104 miles) from Nice