How to travel from Frankfurt to Nice, France

The distance between Frankfurt and Nice is around 738km (459 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly which takes around 2h 15m.

7 routes found

We've found 7 different ways to get from Frankfurt 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 Frankfurt (FRA) to Nice (NCE).

  • Duration2h 15m
  • Flight time1h 35m
  • Typical cost
    €115($115)
Operated by

Condor Flugdienst

+ 4 others

1 similiar route

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Train

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

  • Duration10h 30m
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    €265($265)
Operated by

Multiple train operators

2 similiar routes

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bus
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Bus

Take the bus to Nice Airport.

  • Duration16h 15m
  • Departs6 times a week
  • Typical cost
    €57($57)
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car
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Drive

Drive to Nice.

  • Duration9h 15m
  • Distance974km (605 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Frankfurt and Nice

There are several options for getting from Frankfurt to Nice by plane, train, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €57 ($57) and will take around 16h 15m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and arrive in approximately 2h 15m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €115 ($115).

The distance between Frankfurt and Nice is around 738km (459 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 721km (448 miles)

It takes around 2h 15m to get from Frankfurt and Nice by plane. If you are travelling by car it will take around 9h 15m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Frankfurt to Nice is to fly which takes around 2h 15m and will set you back approx €115 ($115).

The cheapest way to travel between Frankfurt and Nice, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around €57 ($57) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Frankfurt and Nice. It typically takes around 10h 30m and departs once daily.

There are no direct train services that runs from Frankfurt to Nice. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Marseille-St-Charles. These services run once daily and will take a minimum of 10h 30m.

Deutsche Bahn, TGV inOui, SNCF, Swiss Railways and Trenitalia run train services between Frankfurt and Nice. Trains depart once daily and will take around 10h 30m, 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 Frankfurt and Nice. It typically takes around 16h 15m and departs 6 times a week.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Frankfurt to Nice. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Nice Airport. These services run 6 times a week and will take a minimum of 16h 15m.

FlixBus run regular bus services between Frankfurt and Nice. Buses run 6 times a week and take around 16h 15m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

Yes you can fly from Frankfurt and Nice. Flights depart from Frankfurt (FRA) and arrive at Nice (NCE). The flight takes around 1h 35m.

Yes there is a direct flight between Frankfurt and Nice with no stop-overs required. Flights typically take around 1h 35m.

Condor Flugdienst, Lufthansa, Luxair, Air France and Brussels Airlines fly between Frankfurt and Nice. Flights depart from Frankfurt (FRA) and and arrive into Nice (NCE). These flights usually take around 1h 35m.

The flight from Frankfurt to Nice typically takes around 1h 35m. Flights depart from Frankfurt (FRA) 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 Frankfurt and Nice. The distance is around 974km (605 miles) by road and it will take around 9h 15m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Frankfurt to Nice is to fly which takes, on average, 2h 15m and will usually cost around €115 ($115).

How do I get from Frankfurt to Nice

Compare travel optionsbetween Frankfurt and Nice

Transport options from Frankfurt to Nice
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Fly + 1 similar
2h 15m
€115($115)
every 15 mins738km (459 miles)
Train and Plane3h 55m
€190($190)
every 20 mins780km (484 miles)
Train + 2 similar
10h 30m
€265($265)
once daily1,258km (782 miles)
Train via Strasbourg Bahnhof10h 45m
€225($225)
twice daily1,264km (786 miles)
Train via Milano Centrale12h 25m
€390($390)
once daily961km (597 miles)
Bus
16h 15m
€57($57)
6 times a week1,055km (655 miles)
Drive
9h 15m
€175($175)
on demand974km (605 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