How to travel from Munich to Nice, France

The distance between Munich and Nice is around 673km (418 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly which takes around 2h 45m.

6 routes found

We've found 6 different ways to get from Munich to Nice by plane, bus, train 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 Munich (MUC) to Nice (NCE).

  • Duration2h 45m
  • Flight time1h 45m
  • Typical cost
    €360($360)
Operated byLufthansa+ 1 others
💰 Cheapest
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Bus

Take the bus to Nice.

  • Duration12hrs
  • Departs6 times a week
  • Typical cost
    €45($45)

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Train

Take the train to Strasbourg Bahnhof and then to Nice Ville.

  • Duration12h 40m
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    €260($260)
Operated by

Multiple train operators

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Drive

Drive to Nice.

  • Duration8hrs
  • Distance803km (499 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Munich and Nice

There are several options for getting from Munich to Nice by plane, bus, train and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €45 ($45) and will take around 12hrs. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and arrive in approximately 2h 45m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €360 ($360).

The distance between Munich and Nice is around 673km (418 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 595km (370 miles)

It takes around 2h 45m to get from Munich and Nice by plane. If you are travelling by car it will take around 8hrs to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Munich to Nice is to fly which takes around 2h 45m and will set you back approx €360 ($360).

The cheapest way to travel between Munich and Nice, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around €45 ($45) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Munich and Nice. It typically takes around 12h 40m and departs once daily.

There are no direct train services that runs from Munich to Nice. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Strasbourg Bahnhof. These services run once daily and will take a minimum of 12h 40m.

Deutsche Bahn, TGV inOui, Swiss Railways, Nightjet and Trenitalia run train services between Munich and Nice. Trains depart once daily and will take around 12h 40m, 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 Munich and Nice. It typically takes around 12hrs and departs 6 times a week.

Yes there is a direct bus service that runs between Munich and Nice with no changeovers required. The bus runs 6 times a week and takes 12hrs.

FlixBus and Stoke Travel run regular bus services between Munich and Nice. Buses run 6 times a week and take around 12hrs on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

Yes you can fly from Munich and Nice. Flights depart from Munich (MUC) and arrive at Nice (NCE). The flight takes around 1h 45m.

Yes there is a direct flight between Munich and Nice with no stop-overs required. Flights typically take around 1h 45m.

Lufthansa and Swiss Airways fly between Munich and Nice. Flights depart from Munich (MUC) and and arrive into Nice (NCE). These flights usually take around 1h 45m.

The flight from Munich to Nice typically takes around 1h 45m. Flights depart from Munich (MUC) 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 Munich and Nice. The distance is around 803km (499 miles) by road and it will take around 8hrs in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Munich to Nice is to fly which takes, on average, 2h 45m and will usually cost around €360 ($360).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Munich and Nice

Transport options from Munich to Nice
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Fly
2h 45m
€360($360)
every 15 mins673km (418 miles)
Bus + 1 similar
12hrs
€45($45)
6 times a week820km (509 miles)
Bus via Torino - Corso Vittorio Emanuele14h 20m
€90($90)
once a week917km (570 miles)
Train + 1 similar
12h 40m
€260($260)
once daily1,445km (898 miles)
Train via Genova P.Za Principe16h 20m
€115($115)
once daily1,112km (691 miles)
Drive
8hrs
€145($145)
on demand803km (499 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