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Compare train, bus, and flight for Nice to Paris
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Nice to Paris among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the train, with an average ticket price of €73 For those with little time, consider booking a flight, which has an average total journey time of 4h 30m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.2 - 0.6kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a train costs an average of €73, while a bus costs an average of €659.
Distance: 426 miles (686 km)
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€73 Average price Cheapest | €322 Average price | €659 Average price | €236 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
6h 47m Average total duration 6h 17m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 30m Average total duration Fastest 2h 30m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* | 12h 23m Average total duration 11h 53m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 9h 14m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.2 - 0.6kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 2.1 - 4.1kg CO2 emissions | 0.7 - 1.7kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
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Compare ways to travel from Nice to Paris
Compare the available ways to get from Nice to Paris, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.
This is compared to other travel options from Nice to Paris:
A train is €249 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Nice to Paris costing on average €322.
A train is €586 less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Nice to Paris costing on average €659.
Other travel options to Paris take longer:
Train takes on average 6h 47m.
Bus takes on average 12h 23m.
The journey is about 2h 57m faster (6h 17m by train vs 9h 14m by car) and roughly €163 cheaper once you factor in fuel and tolls (€73 vs €236). You'll also arrive in the city centre rather than hunting for parking, and you can work, read, or watch the landscape go by instead of concentrating on the road.
Driving is still worth considering if you want to stop along the way or need a car once you arrive.
Travel optionsfrom Nice to Paris
How to get from Nice to Paris by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Nice to Paris is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
FlixBus10:00 PM 13h05 Nice, Gare Routière Vauban 11:05 AM Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine) €41 1 One-way 0 transfers
Cheapest
FlixBus10:00 PM 13h05 Nice, Gare Routière Vauban 11:05 AM Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine) €41 1 One-way 0 transfers
Fastest
U248689:00 PM 1h25 Nice Cote d'Azur Airport 10:25 PM Paris Orly Airport €167 1 One-way 0 transfers
Other options
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FRECCIAROSSA 1000 610812:22 PM 6h24 Nice-Ville 6:46 PM Paris Gare de Lyon €142 1 One-way 1 transfer
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FRECCIAROSSA 1000 610811:25 AM 7h21 Nice-Ville 6:46 PM Paris Gare de Lyon €142 1 One-way 1 transfer
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FRECCIAROSSA 1000 610810:25 AM 8h21 Nice-Ville 6:46 PM Paris Gare de Lyon €142 1 One-way 1 transfer
3183 · 507568:45 PM 13h00 Nice, Aéroport Nice Côte d'Azur (Gare routière - Terminal 1) 9:45 AM Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine) €49 1 One-way 1 transfer
5866 · 504707:00 AM 14h35 Nice, Aéroport Nice Côte d'Azur (Gare routière - Terminal 1) 9:35 PM Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine) €49 1 One-way 1 transfer
5696 · 58084:30 PM 14h15 Nice, Aéroport Nice Côte d'Azur (Gare routière - Terminal 1) 6:45 AM Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine) €50 1 One-way 1 transfer
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LX6442:50 PM 4h05 Nice Cote d'Azur Airport 6:55 PM Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport €114 1 One-way 1 transfer
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LX6462:50 PM 7h25 Nice Cote d'Azur Airport 10:15 PM Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport €114 1 One-way 1 transfer
U245024:25 PM 1h40 Nice Cote d'Azur Airport 6:05 PM Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport €165 1 One-way 0 transfers
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How to Travel from Nice to Paris
There are numerous transportation options for travelers in France journeying from Nice to Paris. These include comfortable and affordable buses, trains and flights. You can also opt for using a rental car or drive share option. Buses are by far the most affordable way to travel, while trains, while more expensive provide a much faster journey. Air travel is by far the quickest way to travel between the cities.
Trains from Nice to Paris | Buses from Nice to Paris | Flights from Nice to Paris
Nice to Paris Travel Comparison
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€33 |
12:10 h |
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€91 |
5:39 h |
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€137 |
1:25 h |
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What is the best way to travel from Nice to Paris?
Cheapest way to travel from Nice to Paris
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Taking a bus is cheapest way to travel from Nice to Paris. Buses traveling from Nice to Paris depart from Nice Aéroport Nice Côte d'Azur and take at least 12 hours to arrive at either Paris' Porte d'Orléans, Quai de Bercy, or Porte Maillot bus station. Usually 4 buses travel from Nice to Paris every day, with the first bus departing Nice at 9:00 a.m. There are only 2 direct buses per day both of which depart from Nice at 7:35 p.m. and travel overnight arriving in Paris at approximately 8:00 a.m. the next day. Flixbus is the main bus company that travels from Nice to Paris.
Fastest way to travel from Nice to Paris
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Taking a flight is the fastest way to travel from Nice to Paris. Flights traveling from Nice to Paris depart from Nice Côte d'Azur airport and arrive at either Paris' Charles de Gaulle or Orly airport after 1½ hours of flight time. Taking a flight is still the fastest way to travel from Nice to Paris even when travel time to and from Nice and Paris' airports is taken into consideration. Between 25-30 direct flights travel from Nice to Paris every day, with the first departing Nice at 5:13 a.m. Airlines that travel directly from Nice to Paris include EasyJet and Air France.
Most popular way to travel from Nice to Paris

Taking a flight is the most popular way to travel from Nice to Paris. Taking a flight is at least 2 hours faster than taking the train while being only €46 more expensive on average. Alternatively, taking a flight is approximately 8½ hours faster than taking the bus while being €104 more expensive on average. Trains are another popular option for passengers who prefer to avoid the airport. All trains traveling from Nice to Paris are high-speed TGV trains operated by SNCF, with 6 trains departing Nice per day.
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This is compared to other travel options from Nice to Paris:
A train is €249 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Nice to Paris costing on average €322.
A train is €586 less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Nice to Paris costing on average €659.
Other travel options to Paris take longer:
Train takes on average 6h 47m.
Bus takes on average 12h 23m.
- Around 68 flights per day.
- Around 20 trains per day.
- Around 15 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Nice and Paris 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 Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport.
- Trains mostly depart from Nice-Ville and arrive in Paris Gare de Lyon.
- Buses mostly depart from Nice, Aéroport Nice Côte d'Azur (Gare routière - Terminal 1) and arrive in Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine).
- Travel with Air Corsica, Air France, Lufthansa, British Airways, easyJet, ITA, Transavia France, Lufthansa City Airlines, Austrian Airlines, Luxair, Air Baltic, BA Cityflyer, Helvetic Airways, Swiss, BA Euroflyer, Lufthansa Cityline, Brussels Airlines, Edelweiss Air, asl airlines, Turkish Airlines, Amelia, Air Serbia, Bulgaria Air, Amelia International to go to Paris by flight.
- Travel with Trenitalia, SNCF | TGV INOUI, ZOU!, SNCF | Intercités de nuit to go to Paris by train.
- Travel with FlixBus, Allocab, BlaBlaCar Bus to go to Paris by bus.
- 27 direct flights per day with Air France, easyJet, Transavia France, asl airlines, Amelia, Amelia International.
- 5 direct trains per day with SNCF | TGV INOUI, SNCF | Intercités de nuit.
- 3 direct buses per day with FlixBus, Allocab, BlaBlaCar Bus.
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