There are 8 ways to get from Nice to Genève by plane, train, car, train (TGV), or bus
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Fly Nice Côte D'Azur International Airport to Bordeaux–Mérignac Airport, train, drive
best- Fly from Nice Côte D'Azur International Airport (NCE) to Bordeaux–Mérignac Airport (BOD)plane NCE - BOD
- Take the train from Merignac-Arlac to Lesparretrain
- Drive from Lesparre to Genèvecar
7h 5m€89–231Bus, drive
cheapest- Take the bus from Nice - Airport Bus Station Terminal 1 to Bordeaux - Belcier Bus Stopbus
- Take the bus from Hippodrome to Hotel de Villebus 420
- Drive from Hotel de Ville to Genèvecar
18h 24m€84–136Train
- Take the train from Nice Ville to Marseille St Charlestrain Tgv
- Take the train from Marseille St Charles to Bordeaux St Jeantrain
- Take the train from Bordeaux St Jean to Jonzactrain Ter
12h 5m€230–392Bus, drive via Bordeaux
- Take the bus from Nice Airport to Bordeauxbus
- Take the bus from Hippodrome to Hotel de Villebus 420
- Drive from Hotel de Ville to Genèvecar
17h 28m€96–154Drive 886.3 km
- Drive from Nice to Genèvecar 886.3 km
8h 17m€141–203Train to Marseille Provence Airport, fly to Bordeaux–Mérignac Airport, train, drive
- Take the train from Nice Ville to Marseille St Charlestrain
- Fly from Marseille Provence Airport (MRS) to Bordeaux–Mérignac Airport (BOD)plane MRS - BOD
- Take the train from Merignac-Arlac to Lesparretrain
- Drive from Lesparre to Genèvecar
9h 24m€126–314Fly Nice Côte D'Azur International Airport to Toulouse-Blagnac Airport, train
- Fly from Nice Côte D'Azur International Airport (NCE) to Toulouse-Blagnac Airport (TLS)plane NCE - TLS
- Take the train from Toulouse Matabiau to Bordeaux St Jeantrain
- Take the train from Bordeaux St Jean to Jonzactrain
8h 25m€191–404Train, drive
- Take the train from Nice Ville to Marseille St Charlestrain Tgv
- Take the train from Marseille St Charles to Bordeaux St Jeantrain
- Take the train from Bordeaux St Jean to Lesparretrain Ter
- Drive from Lesparre to Genèvecar
13h 52m€190–350
Nice Côte D'Azur International Airport (NCE) to Bordeaux–Mérignac Airport (BOD) flights
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Nice to Genève is to bus and drive which costs €80 - €140 and takes 18h 24m.
The fastest way to get from Nice to Genève is to fly and train and drive which takes 7h 5m and costs €85 - €240.
No, there is no direct train from Nice to Genève. However, there are services departing from Nice Ville and arriving at Jonzac via Marseille St Charles and Bordeaux St Jean. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 5m.
The distance between Nice and Genève is 878 km. The road distance is 886.3 km.
The best way to get from Nice to Genève without a car is to train which takes 12h 5m and costs €230 - €400.
It takes approximately 7h 5m to get from Nice to Genève, including transfers.
Nice to Genève train services, operated by TGV inOui, depart from Nice Ville station.
Nice to Genève train services, operated by TGV inOui, arrive at Marseille St Charles station.
Yes, the driving distance between Nice to Genève is 886 km. It takes approximately 8h 17m to drive from Nice to Genève.
There are 560+ hotels available in Genève.
What companies run services between Nice, France and Genève, France?
You can take a train from Nice Ville to Genève via Marseille St Charles, Bordeaux St Jean, and Jonzac in around 12h 5m.
- Website
- easyjet.com
Flights from Nice Côte D'Azur International Airport to Bordeaux–Mérignac Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 28m
- When
- Wednesday, Thursday, Monday, Tuesday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- €50–170
Flights from Nice Côte D'Azur International Airport to Bordeaux–Mérignac Airport via Geneva
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 30m
- When
- Friday
- Estimated price
- €50–170
Flights from Marseille Provence Airport to Bordeaux–Mérignac Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- €45–180
Flights from Nice Côte D'Azur International Airport to Toulouse-Blagnac Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- €50–190
Rome2Rio's guide to Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +33 1 84 94 36 35
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
Train from Merignac-Arlac to Lesparre
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 12m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €12–21
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
Train from Marseille St Charles to Bordeaux St Jean
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 25m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- €110–210
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
Train from Bordeaux St Jean to Jonzac
- Ave. Duration
- 48 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €13–23
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
Train from Merignac-Arlac to Lesparre
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 12m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €12–21
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
Train from Toulouse Matabiau to Bordeaux St Jean
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 27m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- €45–80
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
Train from Bordeaux St Jean to Jonzac
- Ave. Duration
- 48 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €13–23
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
Train from Marseille St Charles to Bordeaux St Jean
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 25m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- €110–210
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
Train from Bordeaux St Jean to Lesparre
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 21m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €15–26
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
Rome2Rio's guide to FlixBus
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- [email protected]
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from Nice Airport to Bordeaux
- Ave. Duration
- 11h 15m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €65–110
- Website
- Flixbus
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