There are 8 ways to get from Nantes to Nice by plane, train (TGV), bus, rideshare, train, or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Fly Nantes Atlantique Airport to Nice Côte D'Azur International Airport
best- Fly from Nantes Atlantique Airport (NTE) to Nice Côte D'Azur International Airport (NCE)plane NTE - NCE
3h 29m€58–225Train
- Take the train from Nantes to Marseille St Charlestrain Tgv
- Take the train from Marseille St Charles to Nice Villetrain Tgv
9h 32m€236–411Bus via Bordeaux
- Take the bus from Nantes to Bordeauxbus FlixBus 1621 / ...
- Take the bus from Bordeaux to Nice Airportbus N718 / ...
16h 48m€98–150Rideshare
- Take the rideshare from Nantes to Nice1,006.1 km
13h 4m€74Train to Rennes-Saint-Jacques Airport, fly to Nice Côte D'Azur International Airport
- Take the train from Nantes to Rennestrain
- Fly from Rennes-Saint-Jacques Airport (RNS) to Nice Côte D'Azur International Airport (NCE)plane RNS - NCE
5h 7m€112–331Fly Nantes Atlantique Airport to Marseille Provence Airport, train
- Fly from Nantes Atlantique Airport (NTE) to Marseille Provence Airport (MRS)plane NTE - MRS
- Take the train from Marseille St Charles to Nice Villetrain
6h 21m€98–309Bus
- Take the bus from Nantes - Multimodal Interchange Hub to Marseille - Saint-Charles Bus Stationbus BlaBlaCar Bus
- Take the bus from Marseille - Saint-Charles Bus Station to Nice - Airport Bus Station Terminal 1bus BlaBlaCar Bus
17h 20m€77–125Drive 1,006.1 km
- Drive from Nantes to Nicecar 1,006.1 km
12h 23m€161–233
Nantes to Nice by train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Nantes to Nice is to rideshare which costs €74 and takes 13h 4m.
The fastest way to get from Nantes to Nice is to fly which takes 3h 29m and costs €55 - €230.
No, there is no direct bus from Nantes to Nice. However, there are services departing from Nantes and arriving at Nice Airport via Bordeaux. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 16h 48m.
No, there is no direct train from Nantes to Nice. However, there are services departing from Nantes and arriving at Nice Ville via Marseille St Charles. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 32m.
The distance between Nantes and Nice is 810 km. The road distance is 1006.1 km.
The best way to get from Nantes to Nice without a car is to train which takes 9h 32m and costs €230 - €420.
It takes approximately 3h 29m to get from Nantes to Nice, including transfers.
Nantes to Nice bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Nantes station.
Nantes to Nice train services, operated by TGV inOui, depart from Nantes station.
The best way to get from Nantes to Nice is to fly which takes 3h 29m and costs €55 - €230. Alternatively, you can train, which costs €230 - €420 and takes 9h 32m, you could also bus via Bordeaux, which costs €95 - €150 and takes 16h 48m.
What companies run services between Nantes, France and Nice, France?
Volotea, easyJet, and Air France fly from Nantes Atlantique Airport (NTE) to Nice Côte D'Azur International Airport (NCE) 5 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a train from Nantes to Nice Ville via Marseille St Charles in around 9h 32m.
- Website
- easyjet.com
Flights from Nantes Atlantique Airport to Nice Côte D'Azur International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 31m
- When
- Friday, Tuesday, Monday, Thursday, Wednesday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- €75–220
Flights from Nantes Atlantique Airport to Nice Côte D'Azur International Airport via Geneva
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 37m
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- €75–220
Flights from Rennes-Saint-Jacques Airport to Nice Côte D'Azur International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 35m
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- €75–270
- Phone
- +33 1 84 94 36 35
- Website
- TGV inOui
Train from Nantes to Marseille St Charles
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 29m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- €210–330
- Website
- TGV inOui
Train from Marseille St Charles to Nice Ville
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 36m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €40–65
- Website
- TGV inOui
Train from Marseille St Charles to Nice Ville
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 36m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €40–65
- Website
- TGV inOui
Rome2Rio's guide to FlixBus
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- [email protected]
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from Nantes to Bordeaux
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 10m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- €25–40
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from Bordeaux to Nice Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 11h 5m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €70–110
- Website
- Flixbus
- Phone
- +3 318 576 2228
- Website
- BlaBlaCar
Rideshare from Nantes to Nice
- Ave. Duration
- 13h 4m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €74
- Schedules at
- BlaBlaCar
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Booking & Getting There
Nantes to Nice bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Bordeaux station.
Nantes to Nice train services, operated by TGV inOui, arrive at Marseille St Charles station.
Yes, the driving distance between Nantes to Nice is 1006 km. It takes approximately 12h 23m to drive from Nantes to Nice.
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Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Nantes and Nice. A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.








