How to get from Nice to Frankfurt
- 1100 km as the crow flies
- Fastest: bus, 16h 10m
- 9 bus departures a day with FlixBus
Compare the train, bus and flight options. Then check them for your own date.
At a glance
Fastest
16h 10m
direct
Bus
€63
Calculated by Routavio, refreshed 25 Sept 2026
Start with the whole journey.
We compared the ways to travel from Nice to Frankfurt. The most useful door-to-door route takes 16h 10m by bus with no transfer. The two cities are about 1100 km apart in a straight line. The price and operators below come from a real route search.
1100 km
Which way suits you?
| Transport | Observed fare | Duration and scope | Detail |
|---|---|---|---|
| Flight | €94Checked Sep 21 | 5h 35mFlight only | See Flight details |
| Bus | €56Omio catalogue, Sep 25 | 16h 10mdirect | See Bus details |
- Flight€94Checked Sep 215h 35m · Flight onlySee Flight details
- Bus€56Omio catalogue, Sep 2516h 10m · directSee Bus details
These figures were observed on different days. This table is not a live price ranking for your date.
Nice to Frankfurt: cheapest or fastest?
All from the same recent search. Pick a tab: the legs, the timing and the difference from the others all change with it.
- 1Nice → Frankfurt centralbus
FlixBus·16h 10m
The best balance of price and time we found on this route.
The observed fares belong to earlier dates.
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The amounts on each day are fares seen earlier, not live offers. A day with no figure is one we have not priced, not one without a service.
Flight prices by day, Nice to Frankfurt
The lowest fare we saw for each day over the next three months. Tap a day to search it live.
October 2026
€84Departures from Nice to Frankfurt
FlixBus runs 9 scheduled departures a day, the first at 10:20 and the last at 16:40.
| Operator | Departures a day | First | Last |
|---|---|---|---|
| FlixBusbus | 9 | 10:20 | 16:40 |
| BlaBlaCar Busbus | 1 | 20:15 | 20:15 |
Departure times come from operator timetables and are local time at the origin. Where a row shows no times, the frequency is the operator's own and the timetable is not published to us. Times can change on holidays and at short notice; confirm with the operator before you travel.
Departure and arrival
Ticket prices on this route
What each way of travelling costs, as the operator publishes it. These describe the route rather than a date you pick, and they refresh once a day. Booking opens at our partner Omio.
Omio last refreshed these on Fri, Sep 25
Operators seen on these journeys
FlixBusNice-Frankfurt central, Cologne-FrankfurtBook →
EurowingsMarseille Provence-Düsseldorf AirportSee live options and dates →
Deutsche BahnDüsseldorf Airport-CologneBook →On this route you travel with FlixBus, Eurowings, Deutsche Bahn; Routavio does not add a booking fee.
How the trip from Nice to Frankfurt works
Start with a FlixBus bus from Nice to Frankfurt central, about 16h 10m. In total it's roughly €63 over 16h 10m, direct, no transfers.
Nice to Frankfurt: common questions
How long does it take to get from Nice to Frankfurt?
The most useful route takes about 16h 10m by bus, with no transfer.
When is the first bus from Nice to Frankfurt?
The first bus with FlixBus leaves at 10:20 and the last at 16:40, according to the published timetable.
How many bus departures a day are there from Nice to Frankfurt?
9 a day with FlixBus, between 10:20 and 16:40.
How far is Frankfurt from Nice?
About 1100 km in a straight line. The real route on the ground or in the air is longer.
How much does Nice to Frankfurt cost?
Our latest search put the route we recommend at €63. Other options on this page can cost less, and the exact fare depends on your travel date.
Which operators run Nice to Frankfurt?
On this route you travel with FlixBus, Eurowings, Deutsche Bahn.
Can you get from Nice to Frankfurt without flying?
Yes. A ground route by train takes about 11h 07m.
What is the cheapest way to get from Nice to Frankfurt?
Usually a flexible date, or leaving from a nearby airport. A live search puts every option for your dates side by side.
Can I book directly?
Yes. Routavio sends you straight to the operator or an independent third-party provider. We never add a booking fee. The final fare and availability are confirmed by that provider.
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Sources and method
Routes are calculated by Routavio's multimodal engine from operator timetables and flight data. Durations come from timetables, and prices are the most recent observation, not a guarantee.
Operators: FlixBus
Route calculated: 25 Sep 2026