How to travel from Nice to Amsterdam

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Compare train, bus, and flight for Nice to Amsterdam

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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Driving

$217

Average price

$112

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Cheapest

$350

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$414

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7h 14m

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4h 14m

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15h 15m

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14h 45m

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10h 12m

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9h 42m

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2.9 - 5.9kg

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

The cheapest way to travel from Nice to Amsterdam is a bus with an average price of $112 (€91).

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).

The fastest way to travel from Nice to Amsterdam is by flight with an average journey time of 4h 14m.

Other travel options to Amsterdam take longer:

Train takes on average 9h 42m.

Bus takes on average 14h 45m.

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

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from Nice to Amsterdam

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

Our recommendation

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

  • FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus
    1:30 PM31h40
    Nice, Gare Routière Vauban
    9:10 PMSchiphol, Airport Terminal 1
    $1181One-way
    2 transfers

Cheapest

  • FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus
    1:30 PM31h40
    Nice, Gare Routière Vauban
    9:10 PMSchiphol, Airport Terminal 1
    $1181One-way
    2 transfers

Fastest

  • KLMAF8271
    7:05 PM2h00
    Nice Cote d'Azur Airport
    9:05 PMAmsterdam Airport Schiphol
    $6771One-way
    0 transfers

Other options

  • TGV6174 · 7053+TER | SNCF19729+Eurocity Direct9575
    9:58 AM11h58
    Nice-Ville
    9:56 PMAmsterdam Zuid
    $3611One-way
    3 transfers
  • SNCF | TGV INOUI6188+Eurostar9463
    7:57 AM11h53
    Nice-Ville
    7:50 PMAmsterdam Centraal
    $3621One-way
    1 transfer
  • SNCF | TGV INOUI6116+ZOU!17472+Eurostar9463
    8:32 AM11h18
    Nice Saint-Augustin
    7:50 PMAmsterdam Centraal
    $3711One-way
    2 transfers
  • FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus
    9:20 AM27h00
    Nice, Aéroport Nice Côte d'Azur (Gare routière - Terminal 1)
    12:20 PMSchiphol, Airport Terminal 1
    $1241One-way
    2 transfers
  • FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus
    9:20 AM23h25
    Nice, Aéroport Nice Côte d'Azur (Gare routière - Terminal 1)
    8:45 AMAmsterdam, Piarcoplein (Amsterdam Sloterdijk)
    $1251One-way
    1 transfer
  • FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus
    6:20 PM25h55
    Nice, Aéroport Nice Côte d'Azur (Gare routière - Terminal 1)
    8:15 PMSchiphol, Airport Terminal 1
    $1281One-way
    2 transfers
  • easyJetU21757
    7:35 AM2h05
    Nice Cote d'Azur Airport
    9:40 AMAmsterdam Airport Schiphol
    $1211One-way
    0 transfers
  • Air FranceAF7323+KLMAF8382
    7:10 AM4h20
    Nice Cote d'Azur Airport
    11:30 AMAmsterdam Airport Schiphol
    $1761One-way
    1 transfer
  • Air FranceAF7321+KLMAF8382
    6:00 AM5h30
    Nice Cote d'Azur Airport
    11:30 AMAmsterdam Airport Schiphol
    $1761One-way
    1 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

Average Price

Travel Time

Cheapest Time to Book

buses

€77

21:55 h

2 Months Ahead

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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


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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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FAQs: Travel from Nice to Amsterdam

Travel to Amsterdam 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 Nice to Amsterdam.

FAQs
There are 3 options to travel between Nice and Amsterdam including taking a train, bus, and flight.
The cheapest way to travel from Nice to Amsterdam is a bus with an average price of $112 (€91).

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).

The fastest way to travel from Nice to Amsterdam is by flight with an average journey time of 4h 14m.

Other travel options to Amsterdam take longer:

Train takes on average 9h 42m.

Bus takes on average 14h 45m.

The distance from Nice to Amsterdam is approximately 608 miles (980 km).
The average frequency per day from Nice to Amsterdam is:
  • 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.

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Nice to Amsterdam:
  • 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).
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Nice to Amsterdam, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • 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.
Yes, there is a direct route available from Nice to Amsterdam:
  • 8 direct flights per day with easyJet, KLM, Transavia France, KLM Cityhopper, Air France.
Omio customers who travel from Nice to Amsterdam often also extend their vacation to go to Paris, Brussels, Berlin, London, Copenhagen. Omio can help you plan your trip by finding the best connections between Amsterdam and these popular destinations at a great price.
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