4.9
4.6The cheapest and fastest trains from Edinburgh to Nice
Cheapest price
$741
Average price
$766
Fastest journey
16 h 13 m
Average duration
23 h 11 m
Trains per day
4
Distance
1551 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Edinburgh to Nice is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Edinburgh to Nice will cost around $766 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $741.
It's difficult to get from Edinburgh to Nice without transferring at least 3 times.
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8:20 PM25h52Edinburgh10:12 PMNice$7411One-way3 transfers- 3:00 PM24h04Edinburgh3:04 PMNice$7661One-way3 transfers
- 6:30 AM16h13Edinburgh10:43 PMNice$7791One-way3 transfers
- 10:30 AM26h34Edinburgh1:04 PMNice$7791One-way3 transfers
- 6:30 AM16h13Edinburgh10:43 PMNice$7791One-way3 transfers
- 3:00 PM24h04Edinburgh3:04 PMNice$7661One-way3 transfers
- 8:20 PM25h52Edinburgh10:12 PMNice$7411One-way3 transfers
- 10:30 AM26h34Edinburgh1:04 PMNice$7791One-way3 transfers
Travel Information
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 $66. 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 $66, and a train costs an average of $715.
Distance: 963 miles (1551 km)
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| Train | Most popular Flight | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|---|
$729 Average price | $190 Average price Cheapest | $198 Average price | $371 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
23h 37m Average total duration 23h 7m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 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) |
- CO2 emissions | 4.7 - 9.3kg CO2 emissions | 1.6 - 3.9kg CO2 emissions Lowest | - CO2 emissions |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
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 $8 (€6) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Edinburgh to Nice costing on average $198 (€158).
A flight is $539 (€430) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Edinburgh to Nice costing on average $729 (€581).
Other travel options to Nice take longer:
Train takes on average 23h 7m.
Bus takes on average 30h 55m.
Tickets start at around $729 (€581) compared to roughly $371 (€296) in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $-357.75 (€-285.35). The journey takes 23h 7m versus 20h 56m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can work, read, or sleep along the way rather than spending the time behind the wheel. You'll also save the hassle of parking at the other end.
Driving is worth it if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group, or want to stop somewhere en route.
Live departures
Edinburgh to Nice train times
The table below shows live departures for Edinburgh to Nice trains for today, Thursday, May 7. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10:30 AM Edinburgh | 26h34 | 1:04 PM Nice | 3 transfers | |
| 3:00 PM Edinburgh | 23h10 | 2:10 PM Nice | 3 transfers | |
| 8:20 PM Edinburgh | 25h52 | 10:12 PM Nice | 3 transfers | |
| Friday, May 8 | |||||
| 6:30 AM Edinburgh | 16h13 | 10:43 PM Nice | 3 transfers | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Edinburgh to Nice
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Trains from Edinburgh to Nice run on average 4 times per day, taking around 23h 7m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $715 (€570) but you can travel from only $66 (€53) by flight.
The earliest train runs at 06:30, the last at 19:58. The fastest train covers the 963 miles (1551 km) distance in 15h 9m.
Distance 963 miles (1551 km) |
Average train duration 23h 7m |
Cheapest ticket price $715 (€570) |
Trains per day 4 |
Fastest train 15h 9m |
First train 6:30 AM |
Last train 7:58 PM |
High Season Jul - Sep |
Low Season Oct - Dec |
Busiest Day Sat |
Least Busy Day Wed |
Train companies: London North Eastern Railway, Lumo from Edinburgh to Nice trainsLondon North Eastern Railway, Lumo trains will get you between Edinburgh and Nice from $66 (€53). With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
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FAQs: Trains from Edinburgh to Nice
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