How to travel from Geneva to Nice

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Compare train, bus, and flight for Geneva to Nice

Omio recommends booking the flight as it is the most popular option from Geneva to Nice among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $29. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 2h 2m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.1 - 0.3kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $29, and a train costs an average of $86.

Distance: 181 miles (292 km)

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$132

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$53

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$165

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9h 5m

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8h 33m

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30m

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0.9 - 1.7kg

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0.3 - 0.7kg

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0.1 - 0.3kg

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from Geneva to Nice

How to get from Geneva to Nice by train, bus or flight.

Our recommendation

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The best way to travel from Geneva to Nice is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.

  • BlaBlaCar Bus50846 · 50591
    10:15 AM12h40
    Genève, Gare Routière
    10:55 PMNice, Aéroport Nice Côte d'Azur (Gare routière - Terminal 1)
    $1181One-way
    1 transfer

Cheapest

  • BlaBlaCar Bus3812 · 50107
    6:50 PM12h50
    Genève, Gare Routière
    7:40 AMNice, Aéroport Nice Côte d'Azur (Gare routière - Terminal 1)
    $1071One-way
    1 transfer

Fastest

  • easyJetU21403
    9:55 AM1h05
    Geneva International Airport
    11:00 AMNice Cote d'Azur Airport
    $6401One-way
    0 transfers

Other options

  • BlaBlaCar Bus3155 · 50107
    8:40 PM11h00
    Genève, Gare Routière
    7:40 AMNice, Aéroport Nice Côte d'Azur (Gare routière - Terminal 1)
    $1131One-way
    1 transfer
  • FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus
    8:45 PM14h15
    Geneve, Place Dorcière
    11:00 AMNice, Aéroport Nice Côte d'Azur (Gare routière - Terminal 1)
    $1221One-way
    1 transfer
  • FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus
    9:25 PM12h10
    Geneve, Place Dorcière
    9:35 AMNice, Gare Routière Vauban
    $1301One-way
    1 transfer
  • SwissLH5747+LufthansaLH1068
    6:45 PM4h20
    Geneva International Airport
    11:05 PMNice Cote d'Azur Airport
    $7991One-way
    1 transfer
  • Air FranceAF1343 · AF7322
    6:15 PM4h25
    Geneva International Airport
    10:40 PMNice Cote d'Azur Airport
    $8301One-way
    1 transfer
  • Air FranceAF1043 · AF7304
    8:40 PM13h20
    Geneva International Airport
    10:00 AMNice Cote d'Azur Airport
    $8301One-way
    1 transfer

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How to get from Geneva to Nice

The Best Way According to our Users

When it comes to choosing a method of transportation from Geneva to Nice, 78,72% of our customers do not hesitate to choose the flight as their preferred way to travel. Nowadays, passengers who want to fly around Europe have more options than ever before. With dozens of budget airlines covering several routes which connect to virtually all European countries, taking a flight to reach your desired destination is easy and inexpensive. The low fares and the short flight time are, among others, some of the reasons why our users choose the airplane as the best way to get from Geneva to Nice, even if they have to face baggage limitations and long lines at check-in and security control. You can book your flights with Omio to make sure you are always taking the fastest route or getting the best deal. You can also add extra luggage and book securely with several methods of payment such as Apple Pay, PayPal and more.

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FAQs: Travel from Geneva to Nice

Travel to Nice easily. Whether you want fast, cheap or something entirely different, our travel experts have collected everything you need to know so you can find the best option from Geneva to Nice.

FAQs
There are 3 options to travel between Geneva and Nice including taking a train, bus, and flight.
The cheapest way to travel from Geneva to Nice is a bus with an average price of $29 (€23).

This is compared to other travel options from Geneva to Nice:

A bus is $12 (€10) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Geneva to Nice costing on average $41 (€33).

A bus is $57 (€47) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Geneva to Nice costing on average $86 (€70).

The fastest way to travel from Geneva to Nice is by flight with an average journey time of 1h 0m.

Other travel options to Nice take longer:

Train takes on average 6h 56m.

Bus takes on average 8h 55m.

The distance from Geneva to Nice is approximately 181 miles (292 km).
The average frequency per day from Geneva to Nice is:
  • Around 39 flights per day.
  • Around 14 buses per day.
  • Around 4 trains per day.

However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Geneva and Nice as scheduled services by train, bus, and flight can vary by season or day of the week.

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Geneva to Nice:
  • Flights mostly depart from Geneva International Airport and arrive in Nice Cote d'Azur Airport.
  • Trains mostly depart from Geneva station and arrive in Nice-Ville.
  • Buses mostly depart from Geneve, Place Dorcière and arrive in Nice, Aéroport Nice Côte d'Azur (Gare routière - Terminal 1).
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Geneva to Nice, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with TGV INOUI, SNCF TER | Operated by SNCF Voyageurs 1187, SNCF | TGV Lyria, ZOU!, SNCF | Intercités de nuit to go to Nice by train.
  • Travel with BlaBlaCar Bus, FlixBus, BlaBlaCar to go to Nice by bus.
  • Travel with easyJet, Swiss, Lufthansa, Helvetic Airways, Vueling Airlines, Air Baltic, Lufthansa Cityline to go to Nice by flight.
Yes, there are direct services available from Geneva to Nice with the following travel companies:
  • 2 direct buses per day with FlixBus, BlaBlaCar.
  • 5 direct flights per day with easyJet, Swiss.
Omio customers who travel from Geneva to Nice often also extend their vacation to go to Paris, Monaco - Monte-Carlo, Milan, Barcelona, Marseille. Omio can help you plan your trip by finding the best connections between Nice and these popular destinations at a great price.
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