There are 8 ways to get from Paris to Nice by plane, train, bus, night train, rideshare 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.
Recommended option
Fly from Paris Orly Airport • 3h 32m
Cheapest option
Rideshare • 10h 41m
6 alternative options
Train • 5h 54m
Bus • 12h 45m
Night train • 11h 39m
Drive • 9h 52m
Paris to Nice by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Paris to Nice is to rideshare which costs €60 and takes 10h 41m.
The fastest way to get from Paris to Nice is to fly which takes 3h 32m and costs €60 - €300.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine) and arriving at Nice. Services depart once daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 12h 45m.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Paris Gare De Lyon and arriving at Nice Ville. Services depart every four hours, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 5h 54m.
The distance between Paris and Nice is 702 km. The road distance is 875.5 km.
The best way to get from Paris to Nice without a car is to train which takes 5h 54m and costs €150 - €350.
It takes approximately 3h 32m to get from Paris to Nice, including transfers.
Paris to Nice bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine) station.
Paris to Nice train services, operated by TGV inOui, depart from Paris Gare De Lyon station.
The best way to get from Paris to Nice is to fly which takes 3h 32m and costs €60 - €300. Alternatively, you can train, which costs €150 - €350 and takes 5h 54m, you could also bus, which costs €70 - €110 and takes 12h 45m.
- Distance: 702.4 km
- Duration: 3h 32m
What companies run services between and ?
Air France, easyJet and three other airlines fly from Paris to Nice hourly. Alternatively, TGV inOui operates a train from Paris Gare De Lyon to Nice Ville every 4 hours. Tickets cost €150 - €240 and the journey takes 5h 54m. Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF) also services this route twice daily.
- Website
- airfrance.com
Flights from Paris Orly to Nice
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 24m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €70 - €380
Flights from Paris Orly to Nice via Ajaccio
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 30m
- When
- Sunday
- Estimated price
- €70 - €390
Flights from Paris Charles de Gaulle to Nice
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 32m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €85 - €330
- Website
- easyjet.com
Flights from Paris Orly to Nice
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 27m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €55 - €260
Flights from Paris Charles de Gaulle to Nice
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 36m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €50 - €240
- Website
- swiss.com
Flights from Paris Charles de Gaulle to Nice via Zurich
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 22m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €120 - €240
- Website
- transavia.com
Flights from Paris Orly to Nice
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 25m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €100 - €310
- Website
- lacompagnie.com
Flights from Paris Orly to Nice
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- When
- Thursday and Sunday
- Estimated price
- €50 - €320
- Website
- aircorsica.com
Flights from Paris Orly to Nice via Ajaccio
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 30m
- When
- Sunday
- Estimated price
- €70 - €390
France’s high-speed TGV train network runs at speeds of up to 320km/h connecting major cities across France and into neighbouring countries. All TGV tickets include a seat reservation; seating is 1+2 in 1st class, 2+2 in 2nd class. Popular routes include Paris to Marseille and Paris to Strasbourg. Most TGVs have a cafe area, power points at each seat and WiFi.
Contact Details
- Phone
- +33 1 84 94 36 35
- Website
- sncf-connect.com
Train from Paris Gare De Lyon to Nice Ville
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 54m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €150 - €240
- Website
- https://www.sncf-connect.com/en-en
- 2nd Class
- €150 - €200
- 1st Class
- €190 - €240
France’s state-owned railway company is a fast and efficient way of travelling around the country, with over 14,000 trains operating daily. SNCF runs the country’s extensive rail network, including the high-speed TGV network, regional TER trains and local Intercités. It also operates international routes including Eurostar and Thalys, as well as the low-cost, long-distance Ouigo services that run on limited routes across France. Book up to 3 months in advance for the cheapest fares. The railway network consists of about 32,000km in total, of which 1800km are high-speed lines and 14,500km are electrified.
Rome2Rio's guide to Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)
Contact Details
- Phone
- +33 1 84 94 36 35
- Website
- track.effiliation.com
Train from Paris Gare De Lyon to Nice Ville
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 53m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €160 - €350
- Website
- https://track.effiliation.com/servlet/effi.redir?id_compteur=23007591&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.sncf-connect.com%2Fen-en%2F
- 2nd Class
- €160 - €240
- Rail 1st Class
- €250 - €350
Night train from Paris Bercy to Nice Ville
- Ave. Duration
- 11h 39m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- €160 - €350
- Website
- https://track.effiliation.com/servlet/effi.redir?id_compteur=23007591&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.sncf-connect.com%2Fen-en%2F
- 2nd Class
- €160 - €240
- Rail 1st Class
- €250 - €350
One of Europe’s leading bus companies, Flixbus serves 2000+ destinations in 29 countries, including Germany, France, Italy, Austria, the Netherlands and Croatia and into Scandinavia and eastern Europe, as well as some US cities. Coaches have toilets, free WiFi and power outlets, plus snacks and drinks for purchase on board. Flixbus is a good choice for the budget-conscious traveller; purchase tickets in advance for the cheapest fares (note: there is no option to reserve a seat in advance).
Rome2Rio's guide to FlixBus
Contact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- service@flixbus.com
- Website
- flixbus.fr
Bus from Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine) to Nice
- Ave. Duration
- 12h 45m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €70 - €110
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.co.uk
Frequently asked questions
As the bus subsidiary of French railway SNCF, Ouibus offers eco-friendly coaches serving 35 French cities and 10 European cities at affordable fares. Ouibus journeys are safe and comfortable, with the four-star coaches offering power outlets, restrooms and WiFi. All Ouibus stations are located close to town centres for easy access to public transport. Getting on one of the 130 daily journeys is easy - electronic travel documents include your ticket and a personalised mini-guide with handy information.
Contact Details
- Phone
- +3-389-268-0068
- Website
- blablacar.co.uk
Bus from Paris - Bercy-Seine Bus Station to Nice - Airport Bus Station Terminal 1
- Ave. Duration
- 12h 45m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €60 - €85
- Website
- https://www.blablacar.co.uk/bus
- Phone
- +3 318 576 2228
- Website
- blablacar.com
Rideshare from Paris to Nice
- Ave. Duration
- 10h 41m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €60
- Schedules at
- blablacar.com
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Read the travel guideMore Questions & Answers
Paris to Nice bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Nice station.
Paris to Nice train services, operated by TGV inOui, arrive at Nice Ville station.
Yes, the driving distance between Paris to Nice is 876 km. It takes approximately 9h 52m to drive from Paris to Nice.
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Book your Paris to Nice bus tickets online with Omio and FlixBus.
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