How to travel from London to Nice, France

The distance between London and Nice is around 1,040km (646 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly which takes around 2h 40m.

7 routes found

We've found 7 different ways to get from London to Nice by plane, train, bus, 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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Fly

Fly from London Heathrow (LHR) to Nice (NCE).

  • Duration2h 40m
  • Flight time2hrs
  • Typical cost
    €230($230)
Operated byAir France+ 5 others

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Train

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

  • Duration8h 25m
  • Departsevery 4 hours
  • Typical cost
    €510($510)
Operated by

Multiple train operators

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Bus

Take the bus to Paris and then to Nice Airport.

  • Duration22h 35m
  • Departs5 times a week
  • Typical cost
    €81($81)

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Car and Ferry

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

  • Duration14h 55m
  • Departsevery 2 hours
  • Typical cost
    €350($350)
Operated by

Multiple operators

Frequently asked questionsabout travel between London and Nice

There are several options for getting from London to Nice by plane, train, bus, car and ferry. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €54 ($54) and will take around 1 day 2h. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and arrive in approximately 2h 40m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €230 ($230).

The distance between London and Nice is around 1,040km (646 miles).

It takes around 2h 40m to get from London and Nice by plane.

The quickest way to get from London to Nice is to fly which takes around 2h 40m and will set you back approx €230 ($230).

The cheapest way to travel between London and Nice is to take the bus which will typically cost around €54 ($54) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between London and Nice. It typically takes around 8h 25m and departs every 4 hours.

There are no direct train services that runs from London to Nice. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Paris Nord and Gare de Lyon. These services run every 4 hours and will take a minimum of 8h 25m.

Eurostar, TGV inOui and SNCF run train services between London and Nice. Trains depart every 4 hours and will take around 8h 25m, 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 London and Nice. It typically takes around 22h 35m and departs 5 times a week.

There are no direct bus services that runs from London to Nice. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Paris and Nice Airport. These services run 5 times a week and will take a minimum of 22h 35m.

FlixBus, Blablabus, RegioJet and Union Ivkoni run regular bus services between London and Nice. Buses run 5 times a week and take around 22h 35m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

Yes you can fly from London and Nice. Flights depart from London Heathrow (LHR) and arrive at Nice (NCE). The flight takes around 2hrs.

Yes there is a direct flight between London and Nice with no stop-overs required. Flights typically take around 2hrs.

Air France, British Airways, Swiss Airways, Lufthansa, Eurowings, KLM and Luxair fly between London and Nice. Flights depart from London Heathrow (LHR) and and arrive into Nice (NCE). These flights usually take around 2hrs.

The flight from London to Nice typically takes around 2hrs. Flights depart from London Heathrow (LHR) 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 London to Nice. We recommend that you fly from London Heathrow (LHR) to Nice (NCE). instead which will take 2h 40m.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from London to Nice is to fly which takes, on average, 2h 40m and will usually cost around €230 ($230).

How do I get from London to Nice

Compare travel optionsbetween London and Nice

Transport options from London to Nice
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Fly + 2 similar
2h 40m
€230($230)
every 20 mins1,070km (665 miles)
Fly to Nice (NCE)2h 45m
€255($255)
every 15 mins1,040km (646 miles)
Train and Plane2h 60m
€135($135)
every 15 mins1,049km (652 miles)
Train
8h 25m
€510($510)
every 4 hours1,423km (884 miles)
Bus + 1 similar
22h 35m
€81($81)
5 times a week1,490km (926 miles)
Bus via Paris Place du Pantheon1 day 2h
€54($54)
5 times a week1,503km (934 miles)
Car and Ferry
14h 55m
€350($350)
every 2 hours1,418km (881 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