You can get from Nice to Amsterdam by train, bus or flight.
To get from Nice to Amsterdam on May 29 we recommend taking a flight because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
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Distance | 608 miles (980 km) | |
Available travel modes | Bus or flight | |
Ticket price range | $85 - $298 | |
Cheapest mode | Bus • $85 (€74) • 24 h 50 min | |
Fastest mode | Flight • $298 (€258) • 7 h 25 min | |
Popular travel companies | Flixbus or Lufthansa Cityline |
Take a bus or flight to travel 608 miles (980 km) from Nice to Amsterdam. If speed is a priority, then a flight is the best option with an average duration of 7 h 25 min; whereas, if saving money is more important, then a bus is the best option with prices starting as low as $85 (€74). The most popular travel companies which serve this journey are Flixbus or Lufthansa Cityline among others. Travelers can even take a direct bus 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
Average Price |
Travel Time |
Cheapest Time to Book |
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€77 |
21:55 h |
2 Months Ahead |
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€395 |
9:38 h |
2 Months Ahead |
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€195 |
2:00 h |
2 Months Ahead |
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.
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.
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.
International travel from Nice, France to Amsterdam, Netherlands is: Unrestricted.
Entry into Netherlands is currently allowed for: Entry is unrestricted for citizens and permanent residents of France.
Conditions of entry:
All travelers in Netherlands must observe the following coronavirus safety measures:
The information above was last checked on 5/17/23; however, this can change before your date of travel so please make sure to review the latest COVID-19 travel safety regulations for your upcoming trip between Nice and Amsterdam.
The current restriction level for returning to Nice, France from Netherlands is: Unrestricted.
Reentering France is currently allowed for: Entry is unrestricted for citizens and permanent residents of Netherlands
All travelers returning to France must observe the following safety measures to reduce the spread of COVID-19 in the country:
The information above was last checked on 5/2/23. We do our best to keep this information up-to-date, but regulations can change due to the nature of the coronavirus pandemic, so please double check the latest COVID-19 travel safety regulations ahead of your trip back to Nice from Amsterdam here.
There are 2 ways to get from Nice to Amsterdam: bus or flight.
The cheapest way to travel from Nice to Amsterdam is by taking a bus with an average price of $85 (€74).
This is compared to other travel options to Amsterdam:
A bus is $213 (€184) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Nice to Amsterdam costing on average $298 (€258).
The quickest way to travel between Nice and Amsterdam is by flight, which takes on average 7 h 25 min compared to other travel options that may take you longer to get to your destination:
In comparison, traveling by bus can take you on average 24 h 50 min.
The distance from Nice to Amsterdam is approximately 608 miles (980 km).
The average frequency per day from Nice to Amsterdam is:
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your journey to Amsterdam from Nice as scheduled services by bus or flight can vary by season or day of the week.
These are the most popular departure and arrival points when traveling from Nice to Amsterdam:
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:
Yes, there are direct services available from Nice to Amsterdam with the following travel companies:
Direct services tend to save you time and add more convenience in getting you to Amsterdam as you won't need to transfer at another stop in between, so it's worth paying attention to before booking your tickets to Amsterdam from Nice.
Before traveling from Nice to Amsterdam, it’s good to know what ticket you can book and how much it will cost in the next 7 days:
But we recommend booking Nice to Amsterdam tickets online a few months before your planned travel date to score the best deals and save money on your trip.
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