How to travel from Strasbourg to Nice, France

The distance between Strasbourg and Nice is around 563km (350 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly which takes around 2h 5m.

5 routes found

We've found 5 different ways to get from Strasbourg 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 Strasbourg (SXB) to Nice (NCE).

  • Duration2h 5m
  • Flight time1h 25m
  • Typical cost
    €200($200)
Operated byVolotea+ 1 others
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Train via Belfort-Montbeliard Tgv

Take the train to Belfort-Montbeliard Tgv and then to Nice Ville.

  • Duration8h 50m
  • Departstwice daily
  • Typical cost
    €210($210)

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Bus

Take the bus to Turin and then to Nice.

  • Duration11h 40m
  • Departs5 times a week
  • Typical cost
    €55($55)
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Drive

Drive to Nice.

  • Duration7h 55m
  • Distance790km (491 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Strasbourg and Nice

There are several options for getting from Strasbourg to Nice by plane, train, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €55 ($55) and will take around 11h 40m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and arrive in approximately 2h 5m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €200 ($200).

The distance between Strasbourg and Nice is around 563km (350 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 544km (338 miles)

It takes around 2h 5m to get from Strasbourg and Nice by plane. If you are travelling by car it will take around 7h 55m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Strasbourg to Nice is to fly which takes around 2h 5m and will set you back approx €200 ($200).

The cheapest way to travel between Strasbourg and Nice, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around €55 ($55) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Strasbourg and Nice. It typically takes around 9hrs and departs every 20 mins.

Yes there is a direct train service that runs between Strasbourg and Nice with no changeovers required. The train runs every 20 mins and takes 9hrs.

TGV inOui run train services between Strasbourg and Nice. Trains depart every 20 mins and will take around 9hrs, 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 Strasbourg and Nice. It typically takes around 11h 40m and departs 5 times a week.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Strasbourg to Nice. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Turin. These services run 5 times a week and will take a minimum of 11h 40m.

FlixBus and Marino Autolinee run regular bus services between Strasbourg and Nice. Buses run 5 times a week and take around 11h 40m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

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

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

Volotea and Air France fly between Strasbourg and Nice. Flights depart from Strasbourg (SXB) and and arrive into Nice (NCE). These flights usually take around 1h 25m.

The flight from Strasbourg to Nice typically takes around 1h 25m. Flights depart from Strasbourg (SXB) 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 Strasbourg and Nice. The distance is around 790km (491 miles) by road and it will take around 7h 55m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Strasbourg to Nice is to fly which takes, on average, 2h 5m and will usually cost around €200 ($200).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Strasbourg and Nice

Transport options from Strasbourg to Nice
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Fly
2h 5m
€200($200)
every 15 mins563km (350 miles)
Train via Belfort-Montbeliard Tgv + 1 similar
8h 50m
€210($210)
twice daily1,046km (650 miles)
Train9hrs
€190($190)
every 20 mins1,046km (650 miles)
Bus
11h 40m
€55($55)
5 times a week838km (521 miles)
Drive
7h 55m
€105($105)
on demand790km (491 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