How to get from Cologne to Nice by train, bus or flight.
The best way to travel from Cologne to Nice is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
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498 miles (804 km) | |
Bus or flight | |
$121 - $324 | |
Bus • $121 (€104) • 23 h 5 min | |
Flight • $324 (€279) • 3 h 20 min | |
FlixBus or Cityjet |
Take a bus or flight to travel 498 miles (804 km) from Cologne to Nice. If speed is a priority, then a flight is the best option with an average duration of 3 h 20 min; whereas, if saving money is more important, then a bus is the best option with prices starting as low as $121 (€104). The most popular travel companies which serve this route are FlixBus or Cityjet among others. Travelers can even take a direct from Cologne to Nice.
You can travel by bus or flight for as low as $65 (€57). When you search for schedules and tickets, Omio will show you the best journey.
FlixBus is one of the most popular low-cost travel companies in Europe. Founded in Germany, FlixBus has expanded its services throughout Europe and even to the United States, giving travelers in both continents the option to take a long-distance travel at an affordable price. FlixBus also operates overnight travel on select routes throughout Europe. FlixBus offers only the Standard ticket for all its routes, which allows you to bring one carry-on bag and one checked bag per person. Additional fees apply for bringing extra luggage and making specific seat reservations, such as if you want to book an Extra Seat, Table Seat or the Panorama Seat. Standard amenities onboard include free Wi-Fi, power outlets to charge your phone, tablet or laptop during long travel journeys, extra legroom, luggage space and toilets.
Swiss is Switzerland’s leading airline and offers Economy and Business ticket fares for your next travel to Nice from Cologne.
There are 2 travel options from Cologne to Nice: bus or flight.
The cheapest way to get from Cologne to Nice is by taking a bus with average ticket prices of $121 (€104) compared to other travel options to Nice:
Taking a bus costs $204 (€175) less than taking a flight, which costs on average $324 (€279) for the same trip.
The quickest way to travel from Cologne to Nice is by flight, which takes on average 3 h 20 min compared to other travel options that take longer:
Bus takes on average 23 h 5 min.
The Cologne to Nice distance is around 498 miles (804 km).
The average frequency per day from Cologne to Nice is:
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your trip to Nice from Cologne as scheduled services by bus or flight can vary by season or day of the week.
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