How to travel from Kraków to Nice, France

The distance between Kraków and Nice is around 1,210km (752 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly which takes around 2h 55m.

6 routes found

We've found 6 different ways to get from Kraków 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 Krakow (KRK) to Nice (NCE).

  • Duration2h 55m
  • Flight time2h 10m
  • Typical cost
    €120($120)
Operated byWizz Air+ 3 others
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Train

Take the train to Wien Hbf, Venezia Mestre then Milano Centrale and then to Ventimiglia.

  • Duration20h 5m
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    €170($170)
Operated by

Multiple train operators

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Bus

Take the bus to Milan and then to Nice.

  • Duration24h 40m
  • Departs5 times a week
  • Typical cost
    €90($90)

1 similiar route

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car
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Drive

Drive to Nice.

  • Duration15h 20m
  • Distance1,622km (1,008 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Kraków and Nice

There are several options for getting from Kraków to Nice by plane, train, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €85 ($85) and will take around 1 day 1h. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and arrive in approximately 2h 55m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €120 ($120).

The distance between Kraków and Nice is around 1,210km (752 miles).

It takes around 2h 55m to get from Kraków and Nice by plane. If you are travelling by car it will take around 15h 20m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Kraków to Nice is to fly which takes around 2h 55m and will set you back approx €120 ($120).

The cheapest way to travel between Kraków and Nice, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around €85 ($85) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Kraków and Nice. It typically takes around 20h 5m and departs once daily.

There are no direct train services that runs from Kraków to Nice. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Wien Hbf, Venezia Mestre, Milano Centrale and Ventimiglia. These services run once daily and will take a minimum of 20h 5m.

PKP Intercity, Railjet, Trenitalia, Trenitalia EuroCity and Nightjet run train services between Kraków and Nice. Trains depart once daily and will take around 20h 5m, 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 Kraków and Nice. It typically takes around 24h 40m and departs 5 times a week.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Kraków to Nice. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Milan. These services run 5 times a week and will take a minimum of 24h 40m.

FlixBus, Autokar Polska and Lirosi Linee run regular bus services between Kraków and Nice. Buses run 5 times a week and take around 24h 40m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

Yes you can fly from Kraków and Nice. Flights depart from Krakow (KRK) and arrive at Nice (NCE). The flight takes around 2h 10m.

Yes there is a direct flight between Kraków and Nice with no stop-overs required. Flights typically take around 2h 10m.

Wizz Air, Swiss Airways, Air France and Lufthansa fly between Kraków and Nice. Flights depart from Krakow (KRK) and and arrive into Nice (NCE). These flights usually take around 2h 10m.

The flight from Kraków to Nice typically takes around 2h 10m. Flights depart from Krakow (KRK) 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 Kraków and Nice. The distance is around 1,622km (1,008 miles) by road and it will take around 15h 20m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Kraków to Nice is to fly which takes, on average, 2h 55m and will usually cost around €120 ($120).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Kraków and Nice

Transport options from Kraków to Nice
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Fly
2h 55m
€120($120)
every 20 mins1,210km (752 miles)
Train + 1 similar
20h 5m
€170($170)
once daily1,609km (1,000 miles)
Train via Wien Hbf22h 55m
€130($130)
once daily1,583km (984 miles)
Bus + 1 similar
24h 40m
€90($90)
5 times a week1,694km (1,053 miles)
Bus via La Spezia Piazza Europa1 day 1h
€85($85)
twice a week1,809km (1,124 miles)
Drive
15h 20m
€290($290)
on demand1,622km (1,008 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