How to travel from Paris to Nice, France

The distance between Paris and Nice is around 698km (434 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly which takes around 2h 10m.

6 routes found

We've found 6 different ways to get from Paris to Nice 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 Paris Orly (ORY) to Nice (NCE).

  • Duration2h 10m
  • Flight time1h 25m
  • Typical cost
    €135($135)
Operated byeasyJet+ 1 others

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Train

Take the train to Nice Ville.

  • Duration5h 60m
  • Departsevery 4 hours
  • Typical cost
    €160($160)
Operated byTGV inOui+ 1 others
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Bus

Take the bus to Nice - Airport T2.

  • Duration13h 20m
  • Departstwice daily
  • Typical cost
    €32($32)

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Drive

Drive to Nice.

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

There are several options for getting from Paris to Nice 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 arrive in approximately 2h 10m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €135 ($135).

The distance between Paris and Nice is around 698km (434 miles).

It takes around 2h 10m to get from Paris and Nice by plane. If you are travelling by car it will take around 8h 40m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Paris to Nice is to fly which takes around 2h 10m and will set you back approx €135 ($135).

The cheapest way to travel between Paris and Nice, 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 Paris and Nice. It typically takes around 5h 60m and departs every 4 hours.

Yes there is a direct train service that runs between Paris and Nice with no changeovers required. The train runs every 4 hours and takes 5h 60m.

TGV inOui and SNCF run train services between Paris and Nice. Trains depart every 4 hours 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 Paris and Nice. It typically takes around 13h 20m and departs twice daily.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Paris to Nice. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Nice - Airport T2. These services run twice daily and will take a minimum of 13h 20m.

Blablabus and FlixBus run regular bus services between Paris and Nice. Buses run twice daily and take around 13h 20m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

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

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

easyJet, Air France, Kuwait Airways, Swiss Airways and Lufthansa fly between Paris and Nice. Flights depart from Paris Orly (ORY) and and arrive into Nice (NCE). These flights usually take around 1h 25m.

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

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 Paris and Nice. 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 Paris to Nice is to fly which takes, on average, 2h 10m and will usually cost around €135 ($135).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Paris and Nice

Transport options from Paris to Nice
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Fly + 1 similar
2h 10m
€135($135)
every 4 hours698km (434 miles)
Fly to Nice (NCE)2h 35m
€140($140)
every 15 mins729km (453 miles)
Train
5h 60m
€160($160)
every 4 hours967km (601 miles)
Bus + 1 similar
13h 20m
€32($32)
twice daily996km (619 miles)
Bus to Nice Airport13h 30m
€52($52)
twice daily977km (607 miles)
Drive
8h 40m
€125($125)
on demand929km (577 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