There are 6 ways to get from Paris to Nice by train, plane, bus, 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
Train to Paris Orly, fly • 3h 23m
59€ - 214€
Cheapest option
Bus • 14h 4m
46€ - 55€
4 alternative options
Fly from Paris CDG • 3h 37m
53€ - 200€
Train • 6h 1m
260€ - 470€
Rideshare • 10h 41m
60€
Drive • 8h 40m
110€ - 170€
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Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Paris to Nice is to bus which costs 45€ - 55€ and takes 14h 4m.
The quickest way to get from Paris to Nice is to train and fly which costs 55€ - 220€ and takes 3h 23m.
No, there is no direct bus from Paris to Nice. However, there are services departing from Paris City Centre - Bercy Seine and arriving at Cathédrale - Vieille Ville via Aéroport / Promenade. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 14h 4m.
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 6h 1m.
The distance between Paris and Nice is 686 km. The road distance is 929.2 km.
The best way to get from Paris to Nice without a car is to train which takes 6h 1m and costs 260€ - 470€.
It takes approximately 3h 23m to get from Paris to Nice, including transfers.
Paris to Nice bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Paris City Centre - 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 37m and costs 50€ - 200€. Alternatively, you can train, which costs 260€ - 470€ and takes 6h 1m, you could also bus, which costs 45€ - 55€ and takes 14h 4m.
- Distance: 686 km
- Duration: 3h 23m
What companies run services between Paris, France and Nice, France?
Air France, easyJet and Swiss fly from Paris to Nice every 4 hours. Alternatively, TGV inOui operates a train from Paris Gare De Lyon to Nice Ville every 4 hours. Tickets cost 140€ - 190€ and the journey takes 6h 1m. Swiss Railways (SBB/CFF/FFS) also services this route once a week.
- Website
- airfrance.com
Flights from Paris Orly to Nice
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 26m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- 50€ - 220€
Flights from Paris Orly to Nice via Bastia
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 15m
- When
- Monday to Friday
- Estimated price
- 180€ - 470€
Flights from Paris Orly to Nice via Ajaccio
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 45m
- When
- Saturday
- Estimated price
- 50€ - 220€
Flights from Paris CDG to Nice
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 33m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- 50€ - 240€
- Website
- easyjet.com
Flights from Paris Orly to Nice
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- 50€ - 220€
Flights from Paris CDG to Nice
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 35m
- When
- Monday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday
- Estimated price
- 45€ - 220€
- Website
- aircorsica.com
Flights from Paris Orly to Nice via Bastia
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 15m
- When
- Monday to Friday
- Estimated price
- 180€ - 470€
Flights from Paris Orly to Nice via Ajaccio
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 45m
- When
- Saturday
- Estimated price
- 50€ - 220€
- Website
- swiss.com
Flights from Paris CDG to Nice via Zurich
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 30m
- When
- Monday
- Estimated price
- 200€ - 2300€
Flights from Paris CDG to Nice via Geneva
- Ave. Duration
- 4h
- When
- Monday and Friday
- Estimated price
- 50€ - 240€
The Réseau Express Régional (RER) has 5 lines that connect central Paris to the city suburbs, including notable destinations such as Charles de Gaulle airport, Disneyland Paris and Versailles. The RER is also a great option for getting around the city centre as it operates like an express subway train (like the Paris metro, but with fewer stops). If you’re travelling solely within central Paris Zone 1, you can use a Paris Metro ticket. If you’re travelling beyond Zone 1, you’ll need to purchase a Billet Ile-de-France. Children under 4 travel free on the RER.
Contact Details
- Website
- ratp.fr
Train from Saint-Michel-Notre-Dame to Antony
- Ave. Duration
- 17 min
- Frequency
- Every 10 minutes
- Estimated price
- 2€ - 4€
- Website
- RATP Paris
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
- 0033 892 353535
- Website
- en.oui.sncf
Train from Paris Gare De Lyon to Nice Ville
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 1m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- 140€ - 190€
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
- 2nd Class
- 140€ - 160€
- 1st Class
- 160€ - 190€
The national railway company of Switzerland, Swiss Railways operates trains throughout the country and adjacent European nations including Germany, France, Italy and Austria. Tickets are sold in two classes - First and Second - with most long-distance trains offering a bistro car serving beverages and snacks. Individual tickets can be bought easily at stands, while a variety of travel passes are on offer to suit different travel needs.
Contact Details
- Phone
- +41 51 220 11 11
- Website
- sbb.ch
Train from Paris-Austerlitz to Nice-Ville
- Ave. Duration
- 12h 19m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- 260€ - 470€
- Website
- Swiss Railways (SBB/CFF/FFS)
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 1807 123 99 123
- info@flixbus.de
- Website
- flixbus.de
Bus from Paris City Centre - Bercy Seine to Nice, Nice Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 13h 35m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- 40€ - 55€
- Website
- flixbus.co.uk
Blablacar is a popular ridesharing platform with 70 million users over 22 (mostly European) countries. The basic idea is that you carpool with locals who are already planning to drive your route and have space in their car. With some flexibility, you’ll get to your destination often faster and cheaper than other means. On the website or app, enter your departure and arrival points and your date of travel, sift through the profiles of drivers who’ve posted pre-planned drives and find one whose timing and preferences match yours. Request to join the ride, wait to be accepted, and pay your share of the set price.
Rome2rio's guide to BlaBlaCar
Contact Details
- Website
- blablacar.com
Rideshare from Paris to Nice
- Ave. Duration
- 10h 41m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- 60€
- Book at
- blablacar.co.uk
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The quickest flight from Paris Orly Airport to Nice Airport is the direct flight which takes 1h 25m.
Paris to Nice bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Nice, Nice Airport station.
Paris to Nice train services, operated by TGV inOui, arrive at Nice Ville station.
Yes, the driving distance between Paris to Nice is 929 km. It takes approximately 8h 40m to drive from Paris to Nice.
Air Corsica, easyJet and Air France offer flights from Paris Orly Airport to Nice Airport.
Book your Paris to Nice train tickets online with Omio.
There are 5190+ hotels available in Nice. Prices start at 87€ per night.
The best way to get from Paris to Paris CDG Airport is to train which takes 38 min and costs 5€ - 9€.