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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 $33. 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 $33, and a flight costs an average of $74.
Distance: 426 miles (686 km)
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$89 Average price | $189 Average price | $67 Average price Cheapest |
7h 23m Average total duration 6h 53m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 7h 2m Average total duration Fastest 4h 2m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 11h 54m Average total duration 11h 24m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
0.2 - 0.6kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 2.1 - 4.1kg CO2 emissions | 0.7 - 1.7kg CO2 emissions |
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How to get from Nice to Paris by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Nice to Paris is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
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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
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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

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.
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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 $44 (€35).
A bus is $41 (€33) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Nice to Paris costing on average $74 (€59).
Other travel options to Paris take longer:
Train takes on average 5h 42m.
Bus takes on average 12h 25m.
- 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.
- 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).
- 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 , LAER, Amelia, Air Dolomiti, Shaheen Air International to go to Paris by flight.
- Travel with TGV INOUI, SNCF Intercités de nuit , ZOU!, SNCF TER, SNCF to go to Paris by train.
- 4 direct buses per day with BlaBlaCar Bus, FlixBus, BlaBlaCar.
- 26 direct flights per day with easyJet, Air France, Transavia France, Amelia, Shaheen Air International.
- 5 direct trains per day with TGV INOUI, SNCF Intercités de nuit , SNCF.
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