How to travel from Bratislava to Nice, France

The distance between Bratislava and Nice is around 945km (587 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the bus and then fly which takes around 3hrs.

5 routes found

We've found 5 different ways to get from Bratislava to Nice by bus, plane, train and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

👋 Also check out NiceBratislava if you're planning a return trip.

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Bus and Plane

Take the bus to Vienna Schwechat Airport Bbf. then fly from Vienna (VIE) to Nice (NCE).

  • Duration3hrs
  • Flight time1h 50m
  • Typical cost
    €90($90)
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Train

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

  • Duration15h 30m
  • Departstwice daily
  • Typical cost
    €160($160)
Operated by

Multiple train operators

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Bus

Take the bus to Budapest Népliget bus station and then to Nice Airport.

  • Duration22h 50m
  • Departs3 times a week
  • Typical cost
    €86($86)
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Drive

Drive to Nice.

  • Duration11h 25m
  • Distance1,213km (754 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Bratislava and Nice

There are several options for getting from Bratislava to Nice by bus, plane, train and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €86 ($86) and will take around 22h 50m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the bus and then fly and arrive in approximately 3hrs, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €90 ($90).

The distance between Bratislava and Nice is around 945km (587 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 907km (563 miles)

It takes around 3hrs to get from Bratislava and Nice by bus and plane. If you are travelling by car it will take around 11h 25m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Bratislava to Nice is to take the bus and then fly which takes around 3hrs and will set you back approx €90 ($90).

The cheapest way to travel between Bratislava and Nice, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around €86 ($86) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Bratislava and Nice. It typically takes around 15h 30m and departs twice daily.

There are no direct train services that runs from Bratislava 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 twice daily and will take a minimum of 15h 30m.

Railways of Slovak Republic (ZSSK), Railjet, Trenitalia, Trenitalia EuroCity and Nightjet run train services between Bratislava and Nice. Trains depart twice daily and will take around 15h 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 Bratislava and Nice. It typically takes around 22h 50m and departs 3 times a week.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Bratislava to Nice. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Budapest Népliget bus station and Nice Airport. These services run 3 times a week and will take a minimum of 22h 50m.

FlixBus and RegioJet run regular bus services between Bratislava and Nice. Buses run 3 times a week and take around 22h 50m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Bratislava to Nice. We recommend that you take the bus to Vienna Schwechat Airport Bbf. then fly from Vienna (VIE) to Nice (NCE). instead which will take 3hrs.

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 Bratislava and Nice. The distance is around 1,213km (754 miles) by road and it will take around 11h 25m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Bratislava to Nice is to take the bus and then fly which takes, on average, 3hrs and will usually cost around €90 ($90).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Bratislava and Nice

Transport options from Bratislava to Nice
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Bus and Plane
3hrs
€90($90)
hourly945km (587 miles)
Train + 1 similar
15h 30m
€160($160)
twice daily1,238km (769 miles)
Train via Wien Hbf18h 20m
€120($120)
once daily1,212km (753 miles)
Bus
22h 50m
€86($86)
3 times a week1,543km (959 miles)
Drive
11h 25m
€220($220)
on demand1,213km (754 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