There are 7 ways to get from Paris to Nice by plane, train, 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
Fly from Paris Orly • 3h 18m
56€ - 180€
Cheapest option
Bus • 14h 50m
30€ - 45€
5 alternative options
Fly from Paris CDG • 3h 50m
63€ - 202€
Train • 5h 45m
160€ - 180€
Bus via Orly Sud • 14h 28m
53€ - 88€
Rideshare • 10h 41m
60€
Drive • 8h 37m
100€ - 160€
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Paris to Nice is to bus which costs 30€ - 45€ and takes 14h 50m.
The quickest way to get from Paris to Nice is to fly which costs 55€ - 180€ and takes 3h 18m.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Paris City Centre - Bercy and arriving at Nice - Bus station station. Services depart three times a week, and operate Friday, Saturday and Sunday. The journey takes approximately 14h 50m.
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 45m.
The distance between Paris and Nice is 686 km. The road distance is 931.5 km.
The best way to get from Paris to Nice without a car is to train which takes 5h 45m and costs 160€ - 180€.
It takes approximately 3h 18m to get from Paris to Nice, including transfers.
Paris to Nice bus services, operated by Ouibus, depart from Paris City Centre - Bercy station.
Paris to Nice train services, operated by inOui TGV, depart from Paris Gare de Lyon station.
The best way to get from Paris to Nice is to fly which takes 3h 18m and costs 55€ - 180€. Alternatively, you can train, which costs 160€ - 180€ and takes 5h 45m, you could also bus via Orly Sud, which costs 50€ - 90€ and takes 14h 28m.
- Distance: 428.7 miles
- Duration: 3h 18m
What companies run services between Paris, France and Nice, France?
Air France, easyJet and Hop! fly from Paris to Nice hourly. Alternatively, inOui TGV operates a train from Paris to Nice every 4 hours. Tickets cost 160€ - 180€ and the journey takes 5h 45m.
- Website
- airfrance.com
Flights from Paris Orly to Nice
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 25m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- 45€ - 330€
Flights from Paris CDG to Nice
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- 65€ - 370€
Flights from Paris CDG to Nice via Clermont-Ferrand
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 50m
- When
- Saturday
- Estimated price
- 65€ - 420€
Flights from Paris CDG to Nice via Lyon
- Ave. Duration
- 4h
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday and Sunday
- Estimated price
- 65€ - 370€
- Website
- easyjet.com
Flights from Paris Orly to Nice
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 26m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- 45€ - 250€
Flights from Paris CDG to Nice
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 36m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- 50€ - 280€
- Website
- brusselsairlines.com
Flights from Paris CDG to Nice via Brussels
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 35m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- 300€ - 1100€
- Website
- lufthansa.com
Flights from Paris CDG to Nice via Frankfurt
- Ave. Duration
- 4h
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- 290€ - 6500€
- Website
- swiss.com
Flights from Paris CDG to Nice via Geneva
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 55m
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, Friday and Sunday
- Estimated price
- 65€ - 370€
- Phone
- 0033 892 353535
- Website
- en.oui.sncf
Train from Paris Gare de Lyon to Nice Ville
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 45m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- 160€ - 180€
- Website
- en.oui.sncf
- 2nd Class
- 160€ - 180€
- 1st Class
- 200€ - 310€
One of Europe’s leading bus companies, Flixbus serves over 1400 destinations, in 26 countries including Germany, France, Italy, Austria, the Netherlands, Croatia, Spain, and across Scandinavia and central and eastern Europe. Founded in 2012, Flixbus’ extensive network connects cities with approximately 200,000 trips, with buses often departing every 30 minutes. One of the most affordable ways to get around Europe (and expanding soon into the US), a Flixbus journey is cost-effective, well-connected, comfortable and safe.
Rome2rio's guide to FlixBus
Contact Details
- Phone
- +49 1807 123 99 123
- info@flixbus.de
- Website
- flixbus.de
Bus from Paris, Paris - Orly Airport to Nice, Nice
- Ave. Duration
- 13h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- 45€ - 80€
- Website
- flixbus.co.uk
As the bus subsidiary of French railway SNCF, Ouibus offers comfortable, eco-friendly coaches serving 35 French cities and 11 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
- 0890715298
- Website
- ouibus.com
Bus from Paris City Centre - Bercy to Nice - Bus station
- Ave. Duration
- 14h 50m
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Estimated price
- 30€ - 45€
- Website
- Ouibus
A ridesharing platform with 40 million users, Blablacar gives you access to destinations without worrying about on-the-road chaos. 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 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 20m.
Paris to Nice bus services, operated by Ouibus, arrive at Nice - Bus station.
Paris to Nice train services, operated by inOui TGV, arrive at Nice Ville station.
Yes, the driving distance between Paris to Nice is 931 km. It takes approximately 8h 37m to drive from Paris to Nice.
easyJet and Air France offer flights from Paris Orly Airport to Nice Airport.
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Book your Paris to Nice bus tickets online with Distribusion.
There are 4084+ hotels available in Nice. Prices start at 59€ per night.
Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Paris and Nice. A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.
The best way to get from Paris to Paris Orly Airport is to bus which takes 16m and costs 9€.