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.
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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Fly from Athens (ATH) to Nice (NCE).
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+ 5 othersTake the bus to Sofia and then to Nice.
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Take the train to Thessaloniki then take the bus to Beograd and then to Nice.
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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.
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.
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.
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.
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).
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
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Fly | 3h 50m | €315($315) | every 30 mins | 1,582km (983 miles) |
Bus + 1 similar | 1 day 15h | €280($280) | once daily | 2,504km (1,556 miles) |
Bus via Sofia Central Bus Station | 1 day 19h | €100($100) | every 20 mins | 2,632km (1,636 miles) |
Train and Bus + 2 similar | 1 day 8h | €200($200) | once a week | 2,495km (1,550 miles) |
Train to Thessaloniki, bus | 1 day 9h | €420($425) | once a week | 3,149km (1,957 miles) |
Train to Larissa, bus | 1 day 19h | €205($205) | once a week | 2,185km (1,358 miles) |
Drive | 22h 55m | €505($505) | on demand | 2,410km (1,497 miles) |
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The following major airports near Nice offer regular flights to various popular destinations within France and internationally.