How to travel from Berlin to Nice, France

The distance between Berlin and Nice is around 1,118km (695 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly which takes around 3h 15m.

6 routes found

We've found 6 different ways to get from Berlin 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 Berlin Brandenburg (BER) to Nice (NCE).

  • Duration3h 15m
  • Flight time2h 10m
  • Typical cost
    €190($190)
Operated byeasyJet+ 4 others
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Train

Take the train to Köln Hbf then Paris Nord and then to Nice Ville.

  • Duration13h 50m
  • Departs5 times a day
  • Typical cost
    €420($420)
Operated by

Multiple train operators

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Bus

Take the bus to Milan and then to Nice.

  • Duration21h 30m
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    €81($81)
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Drive

Drive to Nice.

  • Duration12h 20m
  • Distance1,343km (834 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Berlin and Nice

There are several options for getting from Berlin to Nice by plane, train, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €81 ($81) and will take around 21h 30m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and arrive in approximately 3h 15m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €190 ($190).

The distance between Berlin and Nice is around 1,118km (695 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 1,080km (671 miles)

It takes around 3h 15m to get from Berlin and Nice by plane. If you are travelling by car it will take around 12h 20m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Berlin to Nice is to fly which takes around 3h 15m and will set you back approx €190 ($190).

The cheapest way to travel between Berlin and Nice, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around €81 ($81) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Berlin and Nice. It typically takes around 13h 50m and departs 5 times a day.

There are no direct train services that runs from Berlin to Nice. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Köln Hbf, Paris Nord and Gare de Lyon. These services run 5 times a day and will take a minimum of 13h 50m.

Deutsche Bahn, FlixTrain, Thalys, TGV inOui, SNCF, Swiss Railways, Nightjet and Trenitalia run train services between Berlin and Nice. Trains depart 5 times a day and will take around 13h 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 Berlin and Nice. It typically takes around 21h 30m and departs once daily.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Berlin to Nice. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Milan. These services run once daily and will take a minimum of 21h 30m.

FlixBus run regular bus services between Berlin and Nice. Buses run once daily and take around 21h 30m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

Yes you can fly from Berlin and Nice. Flights depart from Berlin Brandenburg (BER) and arrive at Nice (NCE). The flight takes around 2h 10m.

Yes there is a direct flight between Berlin and Nice with no stop-overs required. Flights typically take around 2h 10m.

easyJet, Swiss Airways, Lufthansa, Air France and Brussels Airlines fly between Berlin and Nice. Flights depart from Berlin Brandenburg (BER) and and arrive into Nice (NCE). These flights usually take around 2h 10m.

The flight from Berlin to Nice typically takes around 2h 10m. Flights depart from Berlin Brandenburg (BER) 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 Berlin and Nice. The distance is around 1,343km (834 miles) by road and it will take around 12h 20m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Berlin to Nice is to fly which takes, on average, 3h 15m and will usually cost around €190 ($190).

How do I get from Berlin to Nice

Compare travel optionsbetween Berlin and Nice

Transport options from Berlin to Nice
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Fly
3h 15m
€190($190)
every 15 mins1,118km (695 miles)
Train + 2 similar
13h 50m
€420($420)
5 times a day2,048km (1,273 miles)
Train via Basel SBB15h 30m
€375($375)
twice daily1,869km (1,162 miles)
Train via Zuerich Hb20h 5m
€280($280)
twice daily1,545km (960 miles)
Bus
21h 30m
€81($81)
once daily1,495km (929 miles)
Drive
12h 20m
€240($240)
on demand1,343km (834 miles)

Top Carriersoperating between Berlin and Nice

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