How to travel from Edinburgh to Nice

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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 $62. 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 $62, and a bus costs an average of $116.

Distance: 963 miles (1551 km)

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$173

Average price

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$178

Average price

$360

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(fuel + tolls)

6h 20m

Average total duration

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3h 20m

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3h 0m

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31h 25m

Average total duration

30h 55m

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30m

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20h 56m

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4.7 - 9.3kg

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1.6 - 3.9kg

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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.

The cheapest way to travel from Edinburgh to Nice is a flight with an average price of $173 (€141).

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 $178 (€145).

A flight is $565 (€463) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Edinburgh to Nice costing on average $738 (€604).

The fastest way to travel from Edinburgh to Nice is by flight with an average journey time of 3h 20m.

Other travel options to Nice take longer:

Train takes on average 24h 24m.

Bus takes on average 30h 55m.

It's helpful to compare your options as there are 3 ways to travel between Edinburgh and Nice including taking a train, bus, and flight.
We recommend using the flight as it is the most popular way to get from Edinburgh to Nice among Omio's users.

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from Edinburgh to Nice

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

Our recommendation

flight

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

  • easyJetU23245
    5:50 PM2h40
    Edinburgh Airport
    9:30 PMNice Cote d'Azur Airport
    $1691One-way
    0 transfers

Cheapest

  • easyJetU23245
    5:50 PM2h40
    Edinburgh Airport
    9:30 PMNice Cote d'Azur Airport
    $1691One-way
    0 transfers

Fastest

  • easyJetU23245
    5:50 PM2h40
    Edinburgh Airport
    9:30 PMNice Cote d'Azur Airport
    $1691One-way
    0 transfers

Other options

  • FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus
    10:40 PM34h10
    Edinburgh, Bus Station
    9:50 AMNice, Aéroport Nice Côte d'Azur (Gare routière - Terminal 1)
    $1781One-way
    2 transfers
  • FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus
    9:35 PM35h15
    Edinburgh, Drum Brae South
    9:50 AMNice, Aéroport Nice Côte d'Azur (Gare routière - Terminal 1)
    $1841One-way
    3 transfers
  • FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus
    10:40 PM37h40
    Edinburgh, Bus Station
    1:20 PMNice, Gare Routière Vauban
    $1871One-way
    3 transfers
  • VuelingVY7847 · VY1517
    10:35 AM10h30
    Edinburgh Airport
    10:05 PMNice Cote d'Azur Airport
    $2321One-way
    1 transfer
  • SwissLX560+Edelweiss AirLX8293
    9:30 AM7h50
    Edinburgh Airport
    6:20 PMNice Cote d'Azur Airport
    $2351One-way
    1 transfer
  • SwissLX562+Edelweiss AirLX8291
    7:40 PM11h55
    Edinburgh Airport
    8:35 AMNice Cote d'Azur Airport
    $2351One-way
    1 transfer

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FAQs: Travel from Edinburgh to Nice

Travel to Nice 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 Edinburgh to Nice.

FAQs
There are 3 options to travel between Edinburgh and Nice including taking a train, bus, and flight.
The cheapest way to travel from Edinburgh to Nice is a flight with an average price of $173 (€141).

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 $178 (€145).

A flight is $565 (€463) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Edinburgh to Nice costing on average $738 (€604).

The fastest way to travel from Edinburgh to Nice is by flight with an average journey time of 3h 20m.

Other travel options to Nice take longer:

Train takes on average 24h 24m.

Bus takes on average 30h 55m.

The distance from Edinburgh to Nice is approximately 963 miles (1551 km).
The average frequency per day from Edinburgh to Nice is:
  • 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.

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Edinburgh to Nice:
  • 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).
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Edinburgh to Nice, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with FlixBus to go to Nice by bus.
  • Travel with easyJet, British Airways, KLM Cityhopper, KLM, Edelweiss Air to go to Nice by flight.
  • Travel with London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER) to go to Nice by train.
Yes, there is a direct route available from Edinburgh to Nice:
  • 1 direct flights per day with easyJet.
Omio customers who travel from Edinburgh to Nice often also extend their vacation to go to Paris, Monaco - Monte-Carlo, Milan, Barcelona, Marseille. Omio can help you plan your trip by finding the best connections between Nice and these popular destinations at a great price.

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