How to get from London to Nice by train, bus or flight.
The best way to travel from London to Nice is by taking a flight because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
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Distance | 637 miles (1028 km) | |
Available travel modes | Bus | |
Popular travel companies | FlixBus |
Take a bus to travel 637 miles (1028 km) from London to Nice. FlixBus is the main travel company operating this journey. Travelers can even take a direct bus from London to Nice.
There are a number of options for those traveling from London to Nice. The main providers for this journey are British Airways and EasyJet. Nice uses the Euro as it's currency and there are no additional visa requirements between London and Nice.
Taking the bus is usually the cheapest way to travel from London to Nice; however, buses are infrequent and do not travel from London to Nice every day of the week. Usually there is a maximum of 1 FlixBus traveling from London to Nice per day. Buses traveling from London to Nice depart from London's Victoria Coach Station and take at least 22½ hours to arrive at Nice's Aéroport Nice Côte d'Azur.
Taking a flight is the fastest way to travel from London to Nice. Direct flights traveling from London to Nice depart from one of London's 5 airports (Heathrow, Gatwick, Luton, Stansted, or City) and take approximately 2 hours of flight time to arrive at Nice Côte d'Azur Airport. Flying is still the fastest way to travel from London to Nice even when travel time to and from London and Nice's airports is taken into consideration, taking between 4½ and 5½ hours to arrive in Nice.
Most travelers from London to Nice who book with Omio choose to travel by plane. There are between 14-20 direct flights from London to Nice departing every day. Direct flights traveling from London to Nice are operated by British Airways and easyJet. The first flight departs London at 6:10 a.m. while the last leaves at 8:50 p.m.
You can travel by bus or flight for as low as $27 (€25). 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.
KLM is the Netherlands' national carrier and offers two types of ticket for your travel to Nice from London: Economy and Business.
You can get from London to Nice by bus.
Going by flight is the quickest way from London to Nice with an average travel time of 2 h 5 min.
The distance from London to Nice is approximately 637 miles (1028 km).
These are the most popular departure and arrival points from London to Nice:
The following travel company offer services from London to Nice:
Yes, there is a direct route available from London to Nice:
Direct services tend to save you time and add more convenience in getting you to Nice as you won't need to transfer at another stop in between, so it's worth paying attention to before booking your tickets to Nice from London.
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