How to travel from Poitiers to Nice, France

The distance between Poitiers and Nice is around 671km (417 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly which takes around 2h 30m.

8 routes found

We've found 8 different ways to get from Poitiers 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 Poitiers (PIS) to Nice (NCE).

  • Duration2h 30m
  • Flight time2hrs
  • Typical cost
    €550($550)
Operated by

Chalair Aviation

+ 3 others

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Train

Take the train to Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2 and then to Nice Ville.

  • Duration7h 45m
  • Departsevery 4 hours
  • Typical cost
    €250($250)

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Bus

Take the bus to Bordeaux Saint-Jean and then to Nice - Airport.

  • Duration16h 55m
  • Departs4 times a week
  • Typical cost
    €50($50)
Operated byFlixBus+ 1 others
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Drive

Drive to Nice.

  • Duration9h 25m
  • Distance933km (580 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Poitiers and Nice

There are several options for getting from Poitiers to Nice by plane, train, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €50 ($50) and will take around 16h 55m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and arrive in approximately 2h 30m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €550 ($550).

The distance between Poitiers and Nice is around 671km (417 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 630km (392 miles)

It takes around 2h 30m to get from Poitiers and Nice by plane. If you are travelling by car it will take around 9h 25m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Poitiers to Nice is to fly which takes around 2h 30m and will set you back approx €550 ($550).

The cheapest way to travel between Poitiers and Nice, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around €50 ($50) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Poitiers and Nice. It typically takes around 7h 45m and departs every 4 hours.

There are no direct train services that runs from Poitiers to Nice. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2, Montparnasse Bienvenue, Bercy and Paris Gare De Lyon. These services run every 4 hours and will take a minimum of 7h 45m.

TGV inOui, Swiss Railways and SNCF run train services between Poitiers and Nice. Trains depart every 4 hours and will take around 7h 45m, 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 Poitiers and Nice. It typically takes around 16h 55m and departs 4 times a week.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Poitiers to Nice. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Bordeaux Saint-Jean, Nice - Airport and Aéroport / Promenade. These services run 4 times a week and will take a minimum of 16h 55m.

FlixBus and Blablabus run regular bus services between Poitiers and Nice. Buses run 4 times a week and take around 16h 55m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

Yes you can fly from Poitiers and Nice. Flights depart from Poitiers (PIS) and arrive at Nice (NCE) - via Lyon (LYS). The flight takes around 2hrs.

There is no direct flight from Poitiers to Nice. There is however a flight that goes via Lyon (LYS). This services will take at least 2h 30m (not including layover time).

The flight from Poitiers to Nice typically takes around 2hrs. Flights depart from Poitiers (PIS) 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 Poitiers and Nice. The distance is around 933km (580 miles) by road and it will take around 9h 25m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Poitiers to Nice is to fly which takes, on average, 2h 30m and will usually cost around €550 ($550).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Poitiers and Nice

Transport options from Poitiers to Nice
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Fly + 3 similar
2h 30m
€550($550)
every 15 mins671km (417 miles)
Train and Plane3h 35m
€195($195)
twice daily1,001km (622 miles)
Train to Bordeaux St Jean, Fly3h 60m
€170($170)
every 3 hours914km (568 miles)
Train to St Pierre Des Corps, plane4h 20m
€230($230)
every 20 mins1,104km (686 miles)
Train + 1 similar
7h 45m
€250($250)
every 4 hours1,292km (803 miles)
Train via St Pierre Des Corps8h 5m
€270($270)
twice daily1,281km (796 miles)
Bus
16h 55m
€50($50)
4 times a week1,113km (691 miles)
Drive
9h 25m
€125($125)
on demand933km (580 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