How to get from Paris to Nice
On Routavio you can compare the ways from Paris to Nice by price and travel time.
- 685 km as the crow flies
- Fastest: flight, 1h 20m
- 12 bus departures a day with FlixBus
Compare the train, bus and flight options. Then check them for your own date.
At a glance
Fastest
1h 20m
direct
Flight
€68
Cheapest
1h 30m
direct
Flight
€42
Ground only
12h 25m
direct
Bus
€49
Calculated by Routavio, refreshed 19 Oct 2026
Start with the whole journey.
We compared the ways to travel from Paris to Nice. The most useful option is a flight; the flight itself takes 1h 30m, not counting the trip to and from the airports. The two cities are about 685 km apart in a straight line. The price and operators below come from a real route search.
The lowest we recorded in the last 14 days was €39, on Tue, Oct 13.
685 km
Which way suits you?
| Transport | Observed fare | Duration and scope | Detail |
|---|---|---|---|
| Flight | €42Checked Oct 19 | 1h 30mFlight only | See Flight details |
| Train | €50Omio catalogue, Oct 20 | 5h 54mdirect | See Train details |
| Bus | €29Omio catalogue, Oct 20 | 12h 25mdirect | See Bus details |
- Flight€42Checked Oct 191h 30m · Flight onlySee Flight details
- Train€50Omio catalogue, Oct 205h 54m · directSee Train details
- Bus€29Omio catalogue, Oct 2012h 25m · directSee Bus details
These figures were observed on different days. This table is not a live price ranking for your date.
Paris to Nice: 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.
- 1Paris Orly → Nice Côte d'Azurflight
easyJet·1h 30m
The best balance of price and time we found on this route.
Which date should you go?
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.
Departures from Paris to Nice
FlixBus runs 12 scheduled departures a day, the first at 16:15 and the last at 20:30.
| Operator | Departures a day | First | Last |
|---|---|---|---|
| FlixBusbus | 12 | 16:15 | 20:30 |
| SNCFtrain | 8 | 08:22 | 20:57 |
| BlaBlaCar Busbus | 7 | 00:40 | 23:40 |
All departuresFlixBus
- 16:15
- 17:15
- 18:00
- 18:30
- 18:45
- 19:00
- 19:30
- 19:45
- 20:00
- 20:30
All departuresSNCF
- 08:22
- 09:10
- 10:10
- 11:22
- 14:10
- 16:10
- 17:22
- 20:57
All departuresBlaBlaCar Bus
- 00:40
- 08:00
- 18:45
- 19:45
- 20:00
- 21:00
- 23:40
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 Tue, Oct 20
Operators seen on these journeys
easyJetParis Orly-Nice Côte d'AzurSee live options and dates →
BlaBlaCar BusParis-NiceBook →
SNCFParis-NiceBook →On this route you travel with easyJet, BlaBlaCar Bus, SNCF; Routavio does not add a booking fee.
How the trip from Paris to Nice works
Start with a U2 flight from Paris to Nice, about 1h 30m. In total it's roughly €42 over 1h 30m, direct, no transfers.
Paris to Nice: common questions
How long does it take to get from Paris to Nice?
The most useful option is a flight; the flight itself takes about 1h 30m. Getting to and from the airports is on top of that.
When is the first bus from Paris to Nice?
The first bus with FlixBus leaves at 16:15 and the last at 20:30, according to the published timetable.
How many bus departures a day are there from Paris to Nice?
12 a day with FlixBus, between 16:15 and 20:30.
When is the first train from Paris to Nice?
The first train with SNCF leaves at 08:22 and the last at 20:57, according to the published timetable.
How many train departures a day are there from Paris to Nice?
8 a day with SNCF, between 08:22 and 20:57.
How far is Nice from Paris?
About 685 km in a straight line. The real route on the ground or in the air is longer.
How much does Paris to Nice cost?
On the upcoming dates we checked, the cheapest fare ranged from €41 to €54. Run a live search for your own date to see today's price.
Are there direct flights from Paris to Nice?
Yes. The best option we found flies without a transfer and takes about 1h 30m.
How long is the flight from Paris to Nice?
About 1h 30m, and that is the flight itself. Getting to and from the airports is on top of it.
What are the airport codes for Paris and Nice?
Paris is ORY and Nice is NCE, so this route is usually written ORY to NCE.
Which operators run Paris to Nice?
On this route you travel with easyJet, BlaBlaCar Bus, SNCF.
Can you get from Paris to Nice without flying?
Yes. A ground route by train takes about 5h 42m.
What is the cheapest way to get from Paris to Nice?
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: easyJet
Route calculated: 19 Oct 2026
Prices checked: 19 Oct 2026