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Compare train, bus, and flight for Edinburgh to Nice
Omio recommends booking the flight as it is the most popular option from Edinburgh to Nice among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the flight with prices starting from $63. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 3h 20m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the bus is your best bet as it emits only 1.6 - 3.9kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a flight costs an average of $63, and a bus costs an average of $118.
Distance: 963 miles (1551 km)
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Most popular Flight | Bus | Driving |
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$175 Average price Cheapest | $180 Average price | $365 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
6h 20m Average total duration Fastest 3h 20m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 31h 25m Average total duration 30h 55m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 20h 56m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
4.7 - 9.3kg CO2 emissions | 1.6 - 3.9kg CO2 emissions Lowest | - CO2 emissions |
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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
This is compared to other travel options from Edinburgh to Nice:
A flight is $5 (€4) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Edinburgh to Nice costing on average $180 (€145).
A flight is $573 (€463) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Edinburgh to Nice costing on average $748 (€604).
Other travel options to Nice take longer:
Train takes on average 24h 24m.
Bus takes on average 30h 55m.
Travel optionsfrom Edinburgh to Nice
How to get from Edinburgh to Nice by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Edinburgh to Nice is by taking a flight because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
U232456:20 PM2h40Edinburgh Airport10:00 PMNice Cote d'Azur Airport$2011One-way0 transfers
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U232456:20 PM2h40Edinburgh Airport10:00 PMNice Cote d'Azur Airport$2011One-way0 transfers
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U232456:20 PM2h40Edinburgh Airport10:00 PMNice Cote d'Azur Airport$2011One-way0 transfers
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FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus9:05 AM41h15Edinburgh, Bus Station3:20 AMNice, Aéroport Nice Côte d'Azur (Gare routière - Terminal 1)$2851One-way3 transfers
FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus10:40 PM37h40Edinburgh, Bus Station1:20 PMNice, Gare Routière Vauban$3091One-way3 transfers
FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus10:40 PM34h10Edinburgh, Bus Station9:50 AMNice, Aéroport Nice Côte d'Azur (Gare routière - Terminal 1)$3271One-way2 transfers
D83503 · D836463:10 PM4h50Edinburgh Airport9:00 PMNice Cote d'Azur Airport$2761One-way1 transfer
D83501 · D836468:25 AM11h35Edinburgh Airport9:00 PMNice Cote d'Azur Airport$2761One-way1 transfer
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AF14875:25 PM13h50Edinburgh Airport8:15 AMNice Cote d'Azur Airport$2921One-way1 transfer
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This is compared to other travel options from Edinburgh to Nice:
A flight is $5 (€4) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Edinburgh to Nice costing on average $180 (€145).
A flight is $573 (€463) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Edinburgh to Nice costing on average $748 (€604).
Other travel options to Nice take longer:
Train takes on average 24h 24m.
Bus takes on average 30h 55m.
- Around 63 flights per day.
- Around 6 buses per day.
- Around 2 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Edinburgh and Nice as scheduled services by train, bus, and flight can vary by season or day of the week.
- Flights mostly depart from Edinburgh Airport and arrive in Nice Cote d'Azur Airport.
- Buses mostly depart from Edinburgh, Bus Station and arrive in Nice, Aéroport Nice Côte d'Azur (Gare routière - Terminal 1).
- Travel with London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER) to go to Nice by train.
- Travel with easyJet, British Airways, KLM Cityhopper, KLM, Edelweiss Air to go to Nice by flight.
- Travel with FlixBus to go to Nice by bus.
- 1 direct flights per day with easyJet.
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