How to travel from Nice to Paris

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Compare train, bus, and flight for Nice to Paris

Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Nice to Paris among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $32. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 4h 2m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.2 - 0.6kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $32, and a flight costs an average of $72.

Distance: 426 miles (686 km)

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Bus

$87

Average price

$184

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$65

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Cheapest

7h 23m

Average total duration

6h 53m

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4h 2m

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11h 54m

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0.2 - 0.6kg

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2.1 - 4.1kg

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0.7 - 1.7kg

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from Nice to Paris

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

Our recommendation

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

  • Transavia FranceTO7133
    11:20 AM1h30
    Nice Cote d'Azur Airport
    12:50 PMParis Orly Airport
    $991One-way
    0 transfers

Cheapest

  • BlaBlaCar Bus50106
    5:30 PM13h00
    Nice, Aéroport Nice Côte d'Azur (Gare routière - Terminal 1)
    6:30 AMParis, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine)
    $521One-way
    0 transfers

Fastest

  • Transavia FranceTO7133
    11:20 AM1h30
    Nice Cote d'Azur Airport
    12:50 PMParis Orly Airport
    $991One-way
    0 transfers

Other options

  • SNCF | Intercités de nuit5772
    7:00 PM12h53
    Nice-Ville
    7:53 AMParis Gare d'Austerlitz
    $591One-way
    0 transfers
  • SNCF | TGV INOUI6180
    4:58 PM5h42
    Nice-Ville
    10:40 PMParis Gare de Lyon
    $941One-way
    0 transfers
  • SNCF | TGV INOUI6174
    9:58 AM5h53
    Nice-Ville
    3:51 PMParis Gare de Lyon
    $1251One-way
    0 transfers
  • FlixBusFlixBus
    6:20 PM13h35
    Nice, Aéroport Nice Côte d'Azur (Gare routière - Terminal 1)
    7:55 AMParis, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine)
    $871One-way
    0 transfers
  • FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus
    10:50 PM15h55
    Nice, Gare Routière Vauban
    2:45 PMParis, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine)
    $931One-way
    1 transfer
  • FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus
    6:20 PM15h15
    Nice, Aéroport Nice Côte d'Azur (Gare routière - Terminal 1)
    9:35 AMParis, Porte Maillot
    $1011One-way
    1 transfer
  • Transavia FranceTO7151
    6:30 AM1h30
    Nice Cote d'Azur Airport
    8:00 AMParis Orly Airport
    $861One-way
    0 transfers
  • Transavia FranceTO7153
    7:30 AM1h30
    Nice Cote d'Azur Airport
    9:00 AMParis Orly Airport
    $991One-way
    0 transfers
  • Transavia FranceTO7131
    9:10 AM1h30
    Nice Cote d'Azur Airport
    10:40 AMParis Orly Airport
    $1151One-way
    0 transfers

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How to Travel from Nice to Paris

There are numerous transportation options for travelers in France journeying from Nice to Paris. These include comfortable and affordable buses, trains and flights. You can also opt for using a rental car or drive share option. Buses are by far the most affordable way to travel, while trains, while more expensive provide a much faster journey. Air travel is by far the quickest way to travel between the cities.

Trains from Nice to Paris | Buses from Nice to Paris | Flights from Nice to Paris

Nice to Paris Travel Comparison

Average Price

Travel Time

Cheapest Time to Book

buses

€33

12:10 h

2 Weeks Ahead

trains

€91

5:39 h

2 Months Ahead

flight

€137

1:25 h

2 Months Ahead



What is the best way to travel from Nice to Paris?

Cheapest way to travel from Nice to Paris


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Taking a bus is cheapest way to travel from Nice to Paris. Buses traveling from Nice to Paris depart from Nice Aéroport Nice Côte d'Azur and take at least 12 hours to arrive at either Paris' Porte d'Orléans, Quai de Bercy, or Porte Maillot bus station. Usually 4 buses travel from Nice to Paris every day, with the first bus departing Nice at 9:00 a.m. There are only 2 direct buses per day both of which depart from Nice at 7:35 p.m. and travel overnight arriving in Paris at approximately 8:00 a.m. the next day. Flixbus is the main bus company that travels from Nice to Paris.


Fastest way to travel from Nice to Paris


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Taking a flight is the fastest way to travel from Nice to Paris. Flights traveling from Nice to Paris depart from Nice Côte d'Azur airport and arrive at either Paris' Charles de Gaulle or Orly airport after 1½ hours of flight time. Taking a flight is still the fastest way to travel from Nice to Paris even when travel time to and from Nice and Paris' airports is taken into consideration. Between 25-30 direct flights travel from Nice to Paris every day, with the first departing Nice at 5:13 a.m. Airlines that travel directly from Nice to Paris include EasyJet and Air France.


Most popular way to travel from Nice to Paris


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Taking a flight is the most popular way to travel from Nice to Paris. Taking a flight is at least 2 hours faster than taking the train while being only €46 more expensive on average. Alternatively, taking a flight is approximately 8½ hours faster than taking the bus while being €104 more expensive on average. Trains are another popular option for passengers who prefer to avoid the airport. All trains traveling from Nice to Paris are high-speed TGV trains operated by SNCF, with 6 trains departing Nice per day.


How to get from Nice to Paris

The Best Way According to our Users

Whether it is for business or leisure, in order to travel from Nice to Paris, 64,58% of our customers choose the train as their preferred mode of transportation. By traveling by train on this route, you can enjoy the comfort of spacious seats, spectacular views—and in some cases free Wi-Fi—in both second and first class. Our customers have decided that the train is the best way to get from Nice to Paris and have chosen to enjoy this fast, safe and efficient way to arrive at their destination. Taking the train also avoids long lines or potential expenses for transfers to/from the station—especially since most main railway stations are located in the city center. Train companies in Europe vary from country to country, but most of them offer high-speed train routes, therefore when you add up at the end-to-end journey time, the train is often also the fastest way to get to your destination.

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FAQs: Travel from Nice to Paris

Travel to Paris 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 Nice to Paris.

FAQs
There are 3 options to travel between Nice and Paris including taking a train, bus, and flight.
The cheapest way to travel from Nice to Paris is a bus with an average price of $32 (€26).

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

A bus is $11 (€9) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Nice to Paris costing on average $43 (€35).

A bus is $40 (€33) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Nice to Paris costing on average $72 (€59).

The fastest way to travel from Nice to Paris is by flight with an average journey time of 1h 30m.

Other travel options to Paris take longer:

Train takes on average 5h 42m.

Bus takes on average 12h 25m.

The distance from Nice to Paris is approximately 426 miles (686 km).
The average frequency per day from Nice to Paris is:
  • Around 52 flights per day.
  • Around 12 buses per day.
  • Around 8 trains per day.

However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Nice and Paris 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 Nice to Paris:
  • Flights mostly depart from Nice Cote d'Azur Airport and arrive in Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport.
  • Trains mostly depart from Nice-Ville and arrive in Paris Gare de Lyon.
  • Buses mostly depart from Nice, Aéroport Nice Côte d'Azur (Gare routière - Terminal 1) and arrive in Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine).
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Nice to Paris, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with SNCF | TGV INOUI, SNCF | Intercités de nuit, ZOU!, SNCF TER | Operated by SNCF Voyageurs 1187, SNCF to go to Paris by train.
  • Travel with BlaBlaCar Bus, FlixBus, BlaBlaCar, ZOU ! Proximité to go to Paris by bus.
  • Travel with easyJet, Air France, Transavia France, Lufthansa, Luxair, Edelweiss Air, Air Baltic, Swiss, Austrian Airlines, Eurowings, Helvetic Airways, Amelia, Air Dolomiti, Amelia International to go to Paris by flight.
Yes, there are direct services available from Nice to Paris with the following travel companies:
  • 5 direct trains per day with SNCF | TGV INOUI, SNCF | Intercités de nuit, SNCF.
  • 4 direct buses per day with BlaBlaCar Bus, FlixBus, BlaBlaCar.
  • 26 direct flights per day with easyJet, Air France, Transavia France, Amelia, Amelia International.
Omio customers who travel from Nice to Paris often also extend their vacation to go to London, Barcelona, Amsterdam, Milan, Brussels. Omio can help you plan your trip by finding the best connections between Paris and these popular destinations at a great price.
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