How to travel from Toulon to Nice, France

The distance between Toulon and Nice is around 148km (92 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive which takes around 1h 30m.

4 routes found

We've found 4 different ways to get from Toulon to Nice by 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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Train

Take the train to Nice Ville.

  • Duration1h 50m
  • Departsevery 3 hours
  • Typical cost
    €40($40)
Operated byTGV inOui+ 1 others
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Bus

Take the bus to Nice Airport.

  • Duration2hrs
  • Departs4 times a day
  • Typical cost
    €13($13)

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Drive

Drive to Nice.

  • Duration1h 30m
  • Distance149km (93 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Toulon and Nice

There are several options for getting from Toulon to Nice by train, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €11 ($11) and will take around 2hrs. If you need to get there more quickly, you can drive and arrive in approximately 1h 30m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €27 ($27).

The distance between Toulon and Nice is around 148km (92 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 126km (78 miles)

It takes around 1h 50m to get from Toulon and Nice by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 1h 30m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Toulon to Nice is to drive which takes around 1h 30m and will set you back approx €27 ($27).

The cheapest way to travel between Toulon and Nice, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around €11 ($11) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Toulon and Nice. It typically takes around 1h 50m and departs every 3 hours.

Yes there is a direct train service that runs between Toulon and Nice with no changeovers required. The train runs every 3 hours and takes 1h 50m.

TGV inOui and SNCF run train services between Toulon and Nice. Trains depart every 3 hours and will take around 1h 50m, 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 Toulon and Nice. It typically takes around 2hrs and departs 4 times a day.

Yes there is a direct bus service that runs between Toulon and Nice with no changeovers required. The bus runs 5 times a week and takes 2hrs.

FlixBus run regular bus services between Toulon and Nice. Buses run 4 times a day and take around 2hrs on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Toulon to Nice. We recommend that you take the train to Nice Ville. instead which will take 1h 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 Toulon and Nice. The distance is around 149km (93 miles) by road and it will take around 1h 30m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Toulon to Nice is to take the train which takes, on average, 1h 50m and will usually cost around €40 ($40).

How do I get from Toulon to Nice

Compare travel optionsbetween Toulon and Nice

Transport options from Toulon to Nice
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train
1h 50m
€40($40)
every 3 hours156km (97 miles)
Bus + 1 similar
2hrs
€13($13)
4 times a day148km (92 miles)
Bus to Nice2hrs
€11($11)
5 times a week151km (94 miles)
Drive
1h 30m
€27($27)
on demand149km (93 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