How to travel from Nice to Frankfurt am Main

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Compare bus, train, and flight for Nice to Frankfurt am Main

Omio recommends booking the flight as it is the most popular option from Nice to Frankfurt am Main among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of $101 For those with little time, consider booking a flight, which has an average total journey time of 6h 23m. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $101, while a flight costs an average of $297.

Distance: 448 miles (721 km)

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$297

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$275

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6h 23m

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The cheapest way to travel from Nice to Frankfurt am Main is a bus with an average price of $101.

This is compared to other travel options from Nice to Frankfurt am Main:

A bus is $174 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Nice to Frankfurt am Main costing on average $275.

A bus is $196 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Nice to Frankfurt am Main costing on average $297.

The fastest way to travel from Nice to Frankfurt am Main is by flight with an average journey time of 6h 23m.

Other travel options to Frankfurt am Main take longer:

Train takes on average 12h 20m.

Bus takes on average 13h 22m.

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

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from Nice to Frankfurt am Main

How to get from Nice to Frankfurt am Main by train, bus or flight.

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

  • BlaBlaCar Bus93135 · 51511
    7:00 PM19h10
    Nice, Aéroport Nice Côte d'Azur (Gare routière - Terminal 1)
    2:10 PMFrankfurt, Stuttgarter Straße (Fermomnibusbahnhof)
    $1271One-way
    1 transfer

Cheapest

  • BlaBlaCar Bus93135 · 51511
    7:00 PM19h10
    Nice, Aéroport Nice Côte d'Azur (Gare routière - Terminal 1)
    2:10 PMFrankfurt, Stuttgarter Straße (Fermomnibusbahnhof)
    $1271One-way
    1 transfer

Fastest

  • LufthansaLH1061
    2:30 PM1h40
    Nice Cote d'Azur Airport
    4:10 PMFrankfurt am Main Airport
    $4591One-way
    0 transfers

Other options

  • SNCF | TGV INOUI12176+TGV9563
    6:57 AM12h16
    Nice-Ville
    7:13 PMFrankfurt (Main) Hbf
    $2691One-way
    1 transfer
  • SNCF | TGV INOUI12176 · 9599
    6:57 AM16h51
    Nice-Ville
    11:48 PMFrankfurt (Main) Hbf
    $2991One-way
    1 transfer
  • SNCF | TGV INOUI5516+TGV9563
    6:57 AM12h16
    Nice-Ville
    7:13 PMFrankfurt (Main) Hbf
    $3311One-way
    1 transfer
  • FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus
    12:05 PM17h45
    Nice, Aéroport Nice Côte d'Azur (Gare routière - Terminal 1)
    5:50 AMFrankfurt, Stuttgarter Straße (Fermomnibusbahnhof)
    $1591One-way
    1 transfer
  • FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus
    9:35 PM22h40
    Nice, Aéroport Nice Côte d'Azur (Gare routière - Terminal 1)
    8:15 PMFrankfurt, Stuttgarter Straße (Fermomnibusbahnhof)
    $1591One-way
    1 transfer
  • FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus
    12:05 PM17h25
    Nice, Aéroport Nice Côte d'Azur (Gare routière - Terminal 1)
    5:30 AMFrankfurt am Main, Flughafen Frankfurt (Terminal 1 - Busparkplatz P36)
    $1611One-way
    1 transfer
  • ITAAZ341 · AZ400
    6:50 AM4h00
    Nice Cote d'Azur Airport
    10:50 AMFrankfurt am Main Airport
    $3001One-way
    1 transfer
  • ITAAZ341+LufthansaAZ7292
    6:50 AM5h10
    Nice Cote d'Azur Airport
    12:00 PMFrankfurt am Main Airport
    $3001One-way
    1 transfer
  • KLMKL1480 · KL1815
    7:25 PM14h10
    Nice Cote d'Azur Airport
    9:35 AMFrankfurt am Main Airport
    $3991One-way
    1 transfer

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FAQs: Travel from Nice to Frankfurt am Main

Travel to Frankfurt am Main 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 Frankfurt am Main.

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There are 3 options to travel between Nice and Frankfurt am Main including taking a bus, train, and flight.
The cheapest way to travel from Nice to Frankfurt am Main is a bus with an average price of $101.

This is compared to other travel options from Nice to Frankfurt am Main:

A bus is $174 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Nice to Frankfurt am Main costing on average $275.

A bus is $196 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Nice to Frankfurt am Main costing on average $297.

The fastest way to travel from Nice to Frankfurt am Main is by flight with an average journey time of 6h 23m.

Other travel options to Frankfurt am Main take longer:

Train takes on average 12h 20m.

Bus takes on average 13h 22m.

The distance from Nice to Frankfurt am Main is approximately 448 miles (721 km).
The average frequency per day from Nice to Frankfurt am Main is:
  • Around 43 flights per day.
  • Around 14 buses per day.
  • Around 5 trains per day.

However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Nice and Frankfurt am Main as scheduled services by bus, train, and flight can vary by season or day of the week.

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Nice to Frankfurt am Main:
  • Flights mostly depart from Nice Cote d'Azur Airport and arrive in Frankfurt am Main Airport.
  • Buses mostly depart from Nice, Aéroport Nice Côte d'Azur (Gare routière - Terminal 1) and arrive in Frankfurt, Stuttgarter Straße (Fermomnibusbahnhof).
  • Trains mostly depart from Nice-Ville and arrive in Frankfurt South station.
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Nice to Frankfurt am Main, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with BlaBlaCar Bus, FlixBus, BlaBlaCar, Lignes d'Azur to go to Frankfurt am Main by bus.
  • Travel with SNCF | TGV INOUI, SNCF | Intercités de nuit to go to Frankfurt am Main by train.
  • Travel with Lufthansa, Air France, ITA, KLM, KLM Cityhopper, Condor Flugdienst, Malta Air, Swiss, Air Dolomiti, Sas Airways to go to Frankfurt am Main by flight.
Yes, there are direct services available from Nice to Frankfurt am Main with the following travel companies:
  • 1 direct buses per day with FlixBus, BlaBlaCar.
  • 3 direct flights per day with Lufthansa.
Omio customers who travel from Nice to Frankfurt am Main often also extend their vacation to go to Paris, Berlin, Amsterdam, London, Cologne. Omio can help you plan your trip by finding the best connections between Frankfurt am Main and these popular destinations at a great price.
Most travelers need at least three days in Frankfurt am Main to see the main sights at a comfortable pace. If you want day trips or a slower itinerary, consider adding extra time.
In Frankfurt am Main, visitors can enjoy panoramic views from the Main Tower and explore the vibrant Kleinmarkthalle for a variety of foods. The Senckenberg Natural History Museum offers fascinating dinosaur fossils, while a walk along the River Main provides scenic vistas. Shop at the lively Zeil or visit the Römer, a historic city hall. Art enthusiasts can explore the Städel Museum, while nature lovers will appreciate the Palmengarten. Delve into literary history at the Goethe House and admire the Gothic architecture of Frankfurt Cathedral.
Typically, spending 2 to 3 days in Frankfurt am Main is sufficient to explore its main attractions, such as the Römer, Städel Museum, and Palmengarten, while also enjoying the city's vibrant dining and shopping scenes.
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