How to travel from Perpignan to Nice, France

The distance between Perpignan and Nice is around 475km (295 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train and then fly which takes around 3h 50m.

6 routes found

We've found 6 different ways to get from Perpignan to Nice by bus, train, 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 Barcelona-Sants, Fly

Take the train to Barcelona-Sants then fly from Barcelona (BCN) to Nice (NCE).

  • Duration3h 50m
  • Flight time1h 20m
  • Typical cost
    €115($115)
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Train

Take the train to Marseille St Charles and then to Nice Ville.

  • Duration6hrs
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    €105($105)
Operated by

Multiple train operators

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Bus

Take the bus to Nice.

  • Duration6h 25m
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    €27($27)

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Drive

Drive to Nice.

  • Duration4h 30m
  • Distance475km (295 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Perpignan and Nice

There are several options for getting from Perpignan to Nice by bus, train, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €21 ($21) and will take around 7h 40m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train and then fly and arrive in approximately 3h 50m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €115 ($115).

The distance between Perpignan and Nice is around 475km (295 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 372km (231 miles)

It takes around 6h 25m to get from Perpignan and Nice by bus. If you are travelling by car it will take around 4h 30m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Perpignan to Nice is to take the train and then fly which takes around 3h 50m and will set you back approx €115 ($115).

The cheapest way to travel between Perpignan and Nice, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around €21 ($21) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Perpignan and Nice. It typically takes around 6hrs and departs once daily.

There are no direct train services that runs from Perpignan to Nice. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Marseille St Charles. These services run once daily and will take a minimum of 6hrs.

Renfe SNCF, TGV inOui and SNCF run train services between Perpignan and Nice. Trains depart once daily and will take around 6hrs, 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 Perpignan and Nice. It typically takes around 6h 25m and departs once daily.

Yes there is a direct bus service that runs between Perpignan and Nice with no changeovers required. The bus runs once daily and takes 6h 25m.

FlixBus and Blablabus run regular bus services between Perpignan and Nice. Buses run once daily and take around 6h 25m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Perpignan to Nice. We recommend that you take the train to Narbonne and then to Toulouse Matabiau then fly from Toulouse (TLS) to Nice (NCE). instead which will take 4h 20m.

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 Perpignan and Nice. The distance is around 475km (295 miles) by road and it will take around 4h 30m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Perpignan to Nice is to take the bus which takes, on average, 6h 25m and will usually cost around €27 ($27).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Perpignan and Nice

Transport options from Perpignan to Nice
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train to Barcelona-Sants, Fly + 1 similar
3h 50m
€115($115)
every 20 mins700km (435 miles)
Train and Plane4h 20m
€155($155)
hourly700km (435 miles)
Train
6hrs
€105($105)
once daily568km (353 miles)
Bus + 1 similar
6h 25m
€27($27)
once daily482km (299 miles)
Bus to Nice - Airport T27h 40m
€21($21)
4 times a week520km (323 miles)
Drive
4h 30m
€86($86)
on demand475km (295 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