How to travel from Glasgow to Nice, France

The distance between Glasgow and Nice is around 1,615km (1,004 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the bus and then fly which takes around 4hrs.

6 routes found

We've found 6 different ways to get from Glasgow to Nice by bus, plane, train, car and ferry. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

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plane
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Fly

Fly from Glasgow (GLA) to Nice (NCE).

  • Duration4h 5m
  • Flight time3h 25m
  • Typical cost
    €360($360)
Operated byBritish Airways+ 4 others

1 similiar route

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3 x train
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Train

Take the train to London Euston then Paris Nord and then to Nice Ville.

  • Duration13hrs
  • Departsevery 4 hours
  • Typical cost
    €715($715)
Operated by

Multiple train operators

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3 x bus
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Bus

Take the bus to Manchester Shudehill Interchange then Paris and then to Nice Airport.

  • Duration1 day 9h
  • Departs4 times a week
  • Typical cost
    €125($125)

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car
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ferry
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car
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Car and Ferry

Drive to Dover then take a ferry to Dunkirk then drive to Nice.

  • Duration21h 10m
  • Departsevery 2 hours
  • Typical cost
    €480($480)
Operated by

Multiple operators

Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Glasgow and Nice

There are several options for getting from Glasgow to Nice by bus, plane, train, car and ferry. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €74 ($74) and will take around 1 day 10h. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the bus and then fly and arrive in approximately 4hrs, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €185 ($185).

The distance between Glasgow and Nice is around 1,615km (1,004 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 1,580km (982 miles)

It takes around 4hrs to get from Glasgow and Nice by bus and plane.

The quickest way to get from Glasgow to Nice is to take the bus and then fly which takes around 4hrs and will set you back approx €185 ($185).

The cheapest way to travel between Glasgow and Nice is to take the bus which will typically cost around €74 ($74) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Glasgow and Nice. It typically takes around 13hrs and departs every 4 hours.

There are no direct train services that runs from Glasgow to Nice. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in London Euston, King's Cross St. Pancras station, Paris Nord and Gare de Lyon. These services run every 4 hours and will take a minimum of 13hrs.

Avanti West Coast, Eurostar, TGV inOui and SNCF run train services between Glasgow and Nice. Trains depart every 4 hours and will take around 13hrs, 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 Glasgow and Nice. It typically takes around 1 day 9h and departs 4 times a week.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Glasgow to Nice. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Manchester Shudehill Interchange, Paris and Nice Airport. These services run 4 times a week and will take a minimum of 1 day 9h.

Megabus UK, FlixBus, National Express, Union Ivkoni and Blablabus run regular bus services between Glasgow and Nice. Buses run 4 times a week and take around 1 day 9h on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

Yes you can fly from Glasgow and Nice. Flights depart from Glasgow (GLA) and arrive at Nice (NCE) - via London Heathrow (LHR). The flight takes around 3h 25m.

There is no direct flight from Glasgow to Nice. There is however a flight that goes via London Heathrow (LHR). This services will take at least 4h 5m (not including layover time).

The flight from Glasgow to Nice typically takes around 3h 25m. Flights depart from Glasgow (GLA) 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

No, its not really possible or feasible to drive from Glasgow to Nice. We recommend that you take the bus to Edinburgh Airport Arrivals Terminal then fly from Edinburgh (EDI) to Nice (NCE). instead which will take 4hrs.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Glasgow to Nice is to take the bus and then fly which takes, on average, 4hrs and will usually cost around €185 ($185).

How do I get from Glasgow to Nice

Compare travel optionsbetween Glasgow and Nice

Transport options from Glasgow to Nice
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Fly + 1 similar
4h 5m
€360($360)
every 20 mins1,615km (1,004 miles)
Bus and Plane4hrs
€185($185)
hourly1,629km (1,012 miles)
Train
13hrs
€715($715)
every 4 hours2,065km (1,283 miles)
Bus + 1 similar
1 day 9h
€125($125)
4 times a week2,229km (1,385 miles)
Bus via London Victoria Coach Station1 day 10h
€74($74)
5 times a week2,175km (1,352 miles)
Car and Ferry
21h 10m
€480($480)
every 2 hours2,052km (1,275 miles)

Top Carriersoperating between Glasgow and Nice

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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