How to travel from Hamburg to Nice, France

The distance between Hamburg and Nice is around 1,149km (714 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly which takes around 2h 60m.

8 routes found

We've found 8 different ways to get from Hamburg 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 Hamburg (HAM) to Nice (NCE).

  • Duration2h 60m
  • Flight time2hrs
  • Typical cost
    €240($240)
Operated byEurowings+ 7 others

2 similiar routes

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Train

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

  • Duration13h 30m
  • Departs5 times a day
  • Typical cost
    €400($400)
Operated by

Multiple train operators

1 similiar route

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Bus

Take the bus to Milan and then to Nice.

  • Duration23hrs
  • Departstwice daily
  • Typical cost
    €81($81)
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Train and Bus

Take the train to Verona then take the bus to Nice Airport Arrivals Terminal 2.

  • Duration24hrs
  • Departsonce a week
  • Typical cost
    €140($140)
Operated by

Multiple operators

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Drive

Drive to Nice.

  • Duration13h 15m
  • Distance1,419km (882 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Hamburg and Nice

There are several options for getting from Hamburg 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 23hrs. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and arrive in approximately 2h 60m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €240 ($240).

The distance between Hamburg and Nice is around 1,149km (714 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 1,113km (692 miles)

It takes around 2h 60m to get from Hamburg and Nice by plane. If you are travelling by car it will take around 13h 15m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Hamburg to Nice is to fly which takes around 2h 60m and will set you back approx €240 ($240).

The cheapest way to travel between Hamburg 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 Hamburg and Nice. It typically takes around 13h 30m and departs 5 times a day.

There are no direct train services that runs from Hamburg 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 30m.

Deutsche Bahn, FlixTrain, Thalys, TGV inOui, SNCF and Swiss Railways run train services between Hamburg and Nice. Trains depart 5 times a day and will take around 13h 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 Hamburg and Nice. It typically takes around 23hrs and departs twice daily.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Hamburg to Nice. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Milan. These services run twice daily and will take a minimum of 23hrs.

FlixBus run regular bus services between Hamburg and Nice. Buses run twice daily and take around 23hrs on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

Yes you can fly from Hamburg and Nice. Flights depart from Hamburg (HAM) and arrive at Nice (NCE). The flight takes around 2hrs.

Yes there is a direct flight between Hamburg and Nice with no stop-overs required. Flights typically take around 2hrs.

Eurowings, Swiss Airways, Lufthansa, Brussels Airlines, Air France, Scandinavian Airlines, Austrian Airlines and British Airways fly between Hamburg and Nice. Flights depart from Hamburg (HAM) and and arrive into Nice (NCE). These flights usually take around 2hrs.

The flight from Hamburg to Nice typically takes around 2hrs. Flights depart from Hamburg (HAM) 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 Hamburg and Nice. The distance is around 1,419km (882 miles) by road and it will take around 13h 15m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Hamburg to Nice is to fly which takes, on average, 2h 60m and will usually cost around €240 ($240).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Hamburg and Nice

Transport options from Hamburg to Nice
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Fly + 2 similar
2h 60m
€240($240)
every 15 mins1,149km (714 miles)
Train and Plane4h 10m
€355($355)
hourly1,177km (731 miles)
Train to Hannover Hauptbahnhof, Fly4h 35m
€355($355)
every 30 mins1,183km (735 miles)
Train + 1 similar
13h 30m
€400($400)
5 times a day1,950km (1,212 miles)
Train via Basel SBB14h 45m
€355($355)
twice daily1,790km (1,112 miles)
Bus
23hrs
€81($81)
twice daily1,525km (948 miles)
Train and Bus
24hrs
€140($140)
once a week1,693km (1,052 miles)
Drive
13h 15m
€255($255)
on demand1,419km (882 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