How to travel from Athens to Nice, France

The distance between Athens and Nice is around 1,582km (983 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly which takes around 3h 50m.

7 routes found

We've found 7 different ways to get from Athens 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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🚀 Fastest
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Fly

Fly from Athens (ATH) to Nice (NCE).

  • Duration3h 50m
  • Flight time2h 40m
  • Typical cost
    €315($315)
Operated by

Aegean Airlines

+ 5 others
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bus
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Bus

Take the bus to Sofia and then to Nice.

  • Duration1 day 15h
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    €280($280)
Operated by

Multiple bus operators

1 similiar route

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Train and Bus

Take the train to Thessaloniki then take the bus to Beograd and then to Nice.

  • Duration1 day 8h
  • Departsonce a week
  • Typical cost
    €200($200)
Operated by

Multiple operators

2 similiar routes

We’ve grouped similar routes together, click the arrows to see the other options.

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car
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Drive

Drive to Nice.

  • Duration22h 55m
  • Distance2,410km (1,497 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Athens and Nice

There are several options for getting from Athens to Nice by plane, train, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €100 ($100) and will take around 1 day 19h. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and arrive in approximately 3h 50m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €315 ($315).

The distance between Athens and Nice is around 1,582km (983 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 1,520km (944 miles)

It takes around 3h 50m to get from Athens and Nice by plane. If you are travelling by car it will take around 22h 55m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Athens to Nice is to fly which takes around 3h 50m and will set you back approx €315 ($315).

The cheapest way to travel between Athens and Nice, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around €100 ($100) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

There is no train service that runs between Athens and Nice. We recommend that you fly from Athens (ATH) to Nice (NCE). instead which will take 3h 50m.

Bus travel

Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Athens and Nice. It typically takes around 1 day 15h and departs once daily.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Athens to Nice. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Sofia. These services run once daily and will take a minimum of 1 day 15h.

Tourist Service Holding AD, Georg, Union Ivkoni, Valeross, Citylines and Yubim run regular bus services between Athens and Nice. Buses run once daily and take around 1 day 15h on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

Yes you can fly from Athens and Nice. Flights depart from Athens (ATH) and arrive at Nice (NCE). The flight takes around 2h 40m.

Yes there is a direct flight between Athens and Nice with no stop-overs required. Flights typically take around 2h 40m.

Aegean Airlines, easyJet, Swiss Airways, Lufthansa, ITA Airways and Vueling Airlines fly between Athens and Nice. Flights depart from Athens (ATH) and and arrive into Nice (NCE). These flights usually take around 2h 40m.

The flight from Athens to Nice typically takes around 2h 40m. Flights depart from Athens (ATH) 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 Athens and Nice. The distance is around 2,410km (1,497 miles) by road and it will take around 22h 55m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Athens to Nice is to fly which takes, on average, 3h 50m and will usually cost around €315 ($315).

How do I get from Athens to Nice

Compare travel optionsbetween Athens and Nice

Transport options from Athens to Nice
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Fly
3h 50m
€315($315)
every 30 mins1,582km (983 miles)
Bus + 1 similar
1 day 15h
€280($280)
once daily2,504km (1,556 miles)
Bus via Sofia Central Bus Station1 day 19h
€100($100)
every 20 mins2,632km (1,636 miles)
Train and Bus + 2 similar
1 day 8h
€200($200)
once a week2,495km (1,550 miles)
Train to Thessaloniki, bus1 day 9h
€420($425)
once a week3,149km (1,957 miles)
Train to Larissa, bus1 day 19h
€205($205)
once a week2,185km (1,358 miles)
Drive
22h 55m
€505($505)
on demand2,410km (1,497 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