There are 10 ways to get from Exeter to Nice by train, plane, train (Eurostar, TGV), bus, car, car ferry, or car train
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Train to Bristol Airport, fly
best- Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Bristol Temple Meadstrain
- Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Nice Côte D'Azur International Airport (NCE)plane BRS - NCE
6h 14m€117–270Train via Paris
- Take the train from Exeter St Davids to London Paddingtontrain
- Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Paris Nordtrain Eil
- Take the train from Paris Gare De Lyon to Nice Villetrain Tgv
12h 2m€373–705Bus
- Take the bus from Bampfylde Street to London Victoria Coach Station Arrivalsbus 504 / ...
- Take the bus from London Victoria to Paris - Bercy-Seine Bus Stationbus
- Take the bus from Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine) to Nicebus
28h 25m€144–284Drive, car ferry
- Drive from Exeter to Poolecar
- Take the carferry from Poole to Port of Cherbourgcarferry
- Drive from Port of Cherbourg to Nicecar
19h 51m€237–692Fly from Exeter
- Fly from Exeter (EXT) to Nice Côte D'Azur International Airport (NCE)plane EXT - NCE
7h 6m€194–447Train to London Heathrow Airport, fly
- Take the train from Exeter St Davids to London Paddingtontrain
- Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Nice Côte D'Azur International Airport (NCE)plane LHR - NCE
7h 5m€188–489Train to London City Airport, fly
- Take the train from Exeter St Davids to London Paddingtontrain
- Fly from London City Airport (LCY) to Nice Côte D'Azur International Airport (NCE)plane LCY - NCE
7h 20m€221–647Train, train to London Gatwick Airport, fly
- Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Readingtrain
- Take the train from Reading to Gatwick Airporttrain
- Fly from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Nice Côte D'Azur International Airport (NCE)plane LGW - NCE
8h 16m€164–385Train
- Take the train from Exeter St Davids to London Paddingtontrain
- Take the train from London St. Pancras Int. to Lille Europetrain
- Take the train from Lille Europe to Marseille Saint Chtrain Trn
- Take the train from Marseille-Saint-Charles to Nice-Saint-Augustintrain
14h 49m€355–726Drive, Eurotunnel
- Drive from Exeter to Folkestonecar
- Take the cartrain from Folkestone to Calais-Fréthuncartrain
- Drive from Calais-Fréthun to Nicecar
17h 13m€384–504
Exeter to Nice by train and subway
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Exeter to Nice is to train and fly which costs €110 - €270 and takes 6h 14m.
The fastest way to get from Exeter to Nice is to train and fly which takes 6h 14m and costs €110 - €270.
No, there is no direct bus from Exeter to Nice. However, there are services departing from Bampfylde Street and arriving at Nice via London Victoria and Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine). The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 28h 25m.
No, there is no direct train from Exeter to Nice. However, there are services departing from Exeter St Davids and arriving at Nice Ville via Paddington, London St Pancras Intl, Paris Nord and Paris Gare De Lyon. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 2m.
The distance between Exeter and Nice is 1278 km.
The best way to get from Exeter to Nice without a car is to train via Paris which takes 12h 2m and costs €370 - €750.
It takes approximately 6h 14m to get from Exeter to Nice, including transfers.
Exeter to Nice bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Bampfylde Street station.
Exeter to Nice train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), depart from Exeter St Davids station.
The best way to get from Exeter to Nice is to train via Paris which takes 12h 2m and costs €370 - €750. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €140 - €290 and takes 28h 25m, you could also fly, which costs €190 - €450 and takes 7h 6m.
What companies run services between Exeter, England and Nice, France?
You can take a train from Exeter St Davids to Nice Ville via London Paddington, Paddington, King's Cross St. Pancras station, London St Pancras Intl, Paris Nord, and Paris Gare De Lyon in around 12h 2m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bampfylde Street to Nice via London Victoria Coach Station Arrivals, London Victoria, Paris - Bercy-Seine Bus Station, and Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine) in around 28h 25m.
- Website
- easyjet.com
Flights from Bristol Airport to Nice Côte D'Azur International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 5m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €80–180
Flights from Bristol Airport to Nice Côte D'Azur International Airport via Toulouse
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 35m
- When
- Monday and Friday
- Estimated price
- €80–180
Flights from Bristol Airport to Nice Côte D'Azur International Airport via Paris Charles de Gaulle
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 50m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, and Friday
- Estimated price
- €80–180
Flights from Bristol Airport to Nice Côte D'Azur International Airport via Geneva
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 10m
- When
- Friday and Sunday
- Estimated price
- €80–180
Flights from London Gatwick Airport to Nice Côte D'Azur International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 5m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €55–200
Flights from London Gatwick Airport to Nice Côte D'Azur International Airport via Geneva
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 58m
- When
- Friday, Sunday, Monday, and Thursday
- Estimated price
- €55–200
Flights from London Gatwick Airport to Nice Côte D'Azur International Airport via Paris Charles de Gaulle
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 55m
- When
- Thursday, Monday, Tuesday, and Friday
- Estimated price
- €55–200
- Phone
- +44 3447 369 123
- [email protected]
- Website
- Cross Country
Train from Exeter St Davids to Bristol Temple Meads
- Ave. Duration
- 57 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €45–65
- Website
- Cross Country
- Phone
- +44 (0)3717 81 81 81
- Website
- National Express
Bus from Bampfylde Street to London Victoria Coach Station Arrivals
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 35m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €35–95
- Website
- National Express
- Phone
- 0330 159 7000
- [email protected]
- Website
- brittany-ferries.co.uk
Car ferry from Poole to Port of Cherbourg
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 45m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €25–380
- Schedules at
- brittany-ferries.co.uk
- Book at
- brittany-ferries.co.uk
- Single Ticket
- €55–95
- Car Single Ticket
- €140–380
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More Questions & Answers
Exeter to Nice bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at London Victoria Coach Station Arrivals.
Nice is 1h ahead of Exeter. It is currently 12:53 AM in Exeter and 1:53 AM in Nice.
Exeter to Nice train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), arrive at London Paddington station.
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