How to travel from Tours to Nice, France

The distance between Tours and Nice is around 900km (559 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train and then fly which takes around 2h 60m.

9 routes found

We've found 9 different ways to get from Tours to Nice by train, plane, 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 and Plane

Take the train to Massy-TGV then fly from Paris Orly (ORY) to Nice (NCE).

  • Duration2h 60m
  • Flight time1h 25m
  • Typical cost
    €180($180)
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Train

Take the train to Marseille-Saint-Charles and then to Nice Ville.

  • Duration7h 35m
  • Departs4 times a week
  • Typical cost
    €230($230)

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Bus

Take the bus to Clermont-Ferrand and then to Nice.

  • Duration14h 10m
  • Departs5 times a week
  • Typical cost
    €62($62)

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Drive

Drive to Nice.

  • Duration8h 55m
  • Distance949km (589 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Tours and Nice

There are several options for getting from Tours to Nice by train, plane, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €62 ($62) and will take around 14h 10m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train and then fly and arrive in approximately 2h 60m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €180 ($180).

The distance between Tours and Nice is around 900km (559 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 656km (408 miles)

It takes around 2h 60m to get from Tours and Nice by train and plane. If you are travelling by car it will take around 8h 55m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Tours to Nice is to take the train and then fly which takes around 2h 60m and will set you back approx €180 ($180).

The cheapest way to travel between Tours and Nice, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around €62 ($62) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Tours and Nice. It typically takes around 7h 35m and departs 4 times a week.

There are no direct train services that runs from Tours to Nice. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Marseille-Saint-Charles. These services run 4 times a week and will take a minimum of 7h 35m.

TGV inOui, SNCF and Swiss Railways run train services between Tours and Nice. Trains depart 4 times a week and will take around 7h 35m, 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 Tours and Nice. It typically takes around 14h 10m and departs 5 times a week.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Tours to Nice. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Clermont-Ferrand. These services run 5 times a week and will take a minimum of 14h 10m.

FlixBus, Union Ivkoni - Unibus, Blablabus and Zou! LER run regular bus services between Tours and Nice. Buses run 5 times a week and take around 14h 10m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Tours to Nice. We recommend that you take the train to Massy-TGV then fly from Paris Orly (ORY) to Nice (NCE). instead which will take 2h 60m.

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 Tours and Nice. The distance is around 949km (589 miles) by road and it will take around 8h 55m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Tours to Nice is to take the train and then fly which takes, on average, 2h 60m and will usually cost around €180 ($180).

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Transport options from Tours to Nice
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train and Plane + 3 similar
2h 60m
€180($180)
every 20 mins900km (559 miles)
Train to Aeroport Cdg2 Tgv Roissy, Fly3h 50m
€180($180)
twice daily983km (611 miles)
Train to Nantes, Fly3h 50m
€190($190)
every 20 mins1,003km (623 miles)
Train to Le Mans, plane4h 45m
€215($215)
every 4 hours1,122km (697 miles)
Train + 1 similar
7h 35m
€230($230)
4 times a week1,180km (733 miles)
Train via Lyon Part Dieu7h 35m
€230($230)
twice daily1,180km (733 miles)
Bus + 1 similar
14h 10m
€62($62)
5 times a week1,034km (642 miles)
Bus via Lyon Gare Perrache15h 45m
€110($110)
6 times a week1,072km (666 miles)
Drive
8h 55m
€130($130)
on demand949km (589 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