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Omio recommends booking the flight as it is the most popular option from Nice to Amsterdam among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $81. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 4h 14m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the bus is your best bet as it emits only 1.0 - 2.5kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $81, and a train costs an average of $160.
Distance: 608 miles (980 km)
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$217 Average price | $112 Average price Cheapest | $350 Average price | $414 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
7h 14m Average total duration Fastest 4h 14m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 15h 15m Average total duration 14h 45m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 10h 12m Average total duration 9h 42m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 14h 5m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
2.9 - 5.9kg CO2 emissions | 1.0 - 2.5kg CO2 emissions Lowest | - CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
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This is compared to other travel options from Nice to Amsterdam:
A bus is $105 (€85) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Nice to Amsterdam costing on average $217 (€176).
A bus is $237 (€192) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Nice to Amsterdam costing on average $350 (€283).
Other travel options to Amsterdam take longer:
Train takes on average 9h 42m.
Bus takes on average 14h 45m.
Travel optionsfrom Nice to Amsterdam
How to get from Nice to Amsterdam by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Nice to Amsterdam is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus1:30 PM31h40Nice, Gare Routière Vauban9:10 PMSchiphol, Airport Terminal 1$1181One-way2 transfers
Cheapest
FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus1:30 PM31h40Nice, Gare Routière Vauban9:10 PMSchiphol, Airport Terminal 1$1181One-way2 transfers
Fastest
AF82717:05 PM2h00Nice Cote d'Azur Airport9:05 PMAmsterdam Airport Schiphol$6771One-way0 transfers
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95759:58 AM11h58Nice-Ville9:56 PMAmsterdam Zuid$3611One-way3 transfers
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94637:57 AM11h53Nice-Ville7:50 PMAmsterdam Centraal$3621One-way1 transfer
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94638:32 AM11h18Nice Saint-Augustin7:50 PMAmsterdam Centraal$3711One-way2 transfers
FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus9:20 AM27h00Nice, Aéroport Nice Côte d'Azur (Gare routière - Terminal 1)12:20 PMSchiphol, Airport Terminal 1$1241One-way2 transfers
FlixBus · FlixBus9:20 AM23h25Nice, Aéroport Nice Côte d'Azur (Gare routière - Terminal 1)8:45 AMAmsterdam, Piarcoplein (Amsterdam Sloterdijk)$1251One-way1 transfer
FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus6:20 PM25h55Nice, Aéroport Nice Côte d'Azur (Gare routière - Terminal 1)8:15 PMSchiphol, Airport Terminal 1$1281One-way2 transfers
U217577:35 AM2h05Nice Cote d'Azur Airport9:40 AMAmsterdam Airport Schiphol$1211One-way0 transfers
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AF83827:10 AM4h20Nice Cote d'Azur Airport11:30 AMAmsterdam Airport Schiphol$1761One-way1 transfer
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AF83826:00 AM5h30Nice Cote d'Azur Airport11:30 AMAmsterdam Airport Schiphol$1761One-way1 transfer
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How to Travel from Nice to Amsterdam
Travelers journey between Nice and Amsterdam frequently for both business and leisure. It is convenient to travel from Nice to Amsterdam by plane, train or bus with direct routes departing multiple times per day. Key departure points in Nice include the Nice Ville train station, and the Nice Côte d'Azur airport.
Trains from Nice to Amsterdam | Flights from Nice to Amsterdam
Nice to Amsterdam Travel Comparison
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Cheapest Time to Book |
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€77 |
21:55 h |
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€395 |
9:38 h |
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€195 |
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What is the best way to travel from Nice to Amsterdam?
Cheapest way to travel from Nice to Amsterdam
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Taking the bus is the cheapest way to travel from Nice to Amsterdam. Buses traveling from Nice to Amsterdam depart from Nice's Aéroport Nice Côte d'Azur bus station and take at least 21:55 h to arrive at Amsterdam's Sloterdijk bus station. Two buses a day travel from Nice to Amsterdam every day and require a change in Milan or Paris. The first bus departs Nice at 9:30 a.m. and the second departs in the evening at 7:35 p.m. The route from Nice to Amsterdam is serviced by Flixbus.
Fastest way to travel from Nice to Amsterdam
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Flying is the fastest way to travel from Nice to Amsterdam. Taking a flight is significantly faster than taking the train and the bus. Direct flights from Nice to Amsterdam can take as little as 2 hours with over 30 flights offered daily. Direct flights depart from the Nice airport and arrive at Amsterdam's Schiphol airport. Several airlines offer this connection with the main companies being, KLM, easyJet, and Air France traveling daily from Nice to Amsterdam.
Most popular way to travel from Nice to Amsterdam

Taking the train is the most popular way to travel from Nice to Amsterdam. While the train is often more expensive than taking the bus or flying, the time saved avoiding traveling to and from Nice and Amsterdam's airports makes up for the additional cost for most travelers. Some of the train ticket cost can be offset by planning ahead and booking your Nice to Amsterdam travel as far ahead of time as possible. Trains traveling from Nice to Amsterdam are operated by Thalys and SNCF. Trains depart from the Nice trainstation, require a change in Milan or Paris, and arrive at Amsterdam Centraal train station.
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This is compared to other travel options from Nice to Amsterdam:
A bus is $105 (€85) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Nice to Amsterdam costing on average $217 (€176).
A bus is $237 (€192) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Nice to Amsterdam costing on average $350 (€283).
Other travel options to Amsterdam take longer:
Train takes on average 9h 42m.
Bus takes on average 14h 45m.
- Around 66 flights per day.
- Around 19 buses per day.
- Around 5 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Nice and Amsterdam as scheduled services by train, bus, and flight can vary by season or day of the week.
- Flights mostly depart from Nice Cote d'Azur Airport and arrive in Amsterdam Airport Schiphol.
- Trains mostly depart from Nice-Ville and arrive in Amsterdam Centraal.
- Buses mostly depart from Nice, Aéroport Nice Côte d'Azur (Gare routière - Terminal 1) and arrive in Amsterdam, Piarcoplein (Amsterdam Sloterdijk).
- Travel with BlaBlaCar Bus, FlixBus to go to Amsterdam by bus.
- Travel with TGV, SNCF | TGV INOUI to go to Amsterdam by train.
- Travel with easyJet, KLM, Transavia France, KLM Cityhopper, Air France, Lufthansa, Vueling, Iberia, Lufthansa Cityline, Swiss, Iberia Express, Eurowings, Austrian Airlines, Helvetic Airways, ITA to go to Amsterdam by flight.
- 8 direct flights per day with easyJet, KLM, Transavia France, KLM Cityhopper, Air France.
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