How to travel from Toulouse to Nice, France

The distance between Toulouse and Nice is around 484km (301 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly which takes around 1h 55m.

5 routes found

We've found 5 different ways to get from Toulouse 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 Toulouse (TLS) to Nice (NCE).

  • Duration1h 55m
  • Flight time1h 15m
  • Typical cost
    €105($105)
Operated byVolotea+ 1 others
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Train

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

  • Duration6h 25m
  • Departsevery 4 hours
  • Typical cost
    €130($130)
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Bus via Marseille - St-Charles Bus station

Take the bus to Marseille - St-Charles Bus station and then to NICE - Gare Routière - NICE.

  • Duration8h 35m
  • Departs4 times a week
  • Typical cost
    €19($19)
Operated by

Multiple bus operators

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Drive

Drive to Nice.

  • Duration5h 20m
  • Distance561km (349 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Toulouse and Nice

There are several options for getting from Toulouse to Nice by plane, train, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €19 ($19) and will take around 8h 35m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and arrive in approximately 1h 55m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €105 ($105).

The distance between Toulouse and Nice is around 484km (301 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 469km (291 miles)

It takes around 1h 55m to get from Toulouse and Nice by plane. If you are travelling by car it will take around 5h 20m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Toulouse to Nice is to fly which takes around 1h 55m and will set you back approx €105 ($105).

The cheapest way to travel between Toulouse and Nice, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around €19 ($19) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Toulouse and Nice. It typically takes around 6h 25m and departs every 4 hours.

There are no direct train services that runs from Toulouse to Nice. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Marseille St Charles. These services run every 4 hours and will take a minimum of 6h 25m.

SNCF and TGV inOui run train services between Toulouse and Nice. Trains depart every 4 hours and will take around 6h 25m, 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 Toulouse and Nice. It typically takes around 8h 40m and departs once daily.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Toulouse to Nice. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Nice Airport and Aéroport / Promenade. These services run once daily and will take a minimum of 8h 40m.

FlixBus, Union Ivkoni - Unibus, Blablabus and Zou! LER run regular bus services between Toulouse and Nice. Buses run once daily and take around 8h 40m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

Yes you can fly from Toulouse and Nice. Flights depart from Toulouse (TLS) and arrive at Nice (NCE). The flight takes around 1h 15m.

Yes there is a direct flight between Toulouse and Nice with no stop-overs required. Flights typically take around 1h 15m.

Volotea and easyJet fly between Toulouse and Nice. Flights depart from Toulouse (TLS) and and arrive into Nice (NCE). These flights usually take around 1h 15m.

The flight from Toulouse to Nice typically takes around 1h 15m. Flights depart from Toulouse (TLS) 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 Toulouse and Nice. The distance is around 561km (349 miles) by road and it will take around 5h 20m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Toulouse to Nice is to fly which takes, on average, 1h 55m and will usually cost around €105 ($105).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Toulouse and Nice

Transport options from Toulouse to Nice
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Fly
1h 55m
€105($105)
every 30 mins484km (301 miles)
Train
6h 25m
€130($130)
every 4 hours645km (401 miles)
Bus via Marseille - St-Charles Bus station + 1 similar
8h 35m
€19($19)
4 times a week626km (389 miles)
Bus8h 40m
€37($37)
once daily608km (378 miles)
Drive
5h 20m
€76($76)
on demand561km (349 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