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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 bus with prices starting from $41. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 3h 54m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.2 - 0.6kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $41, and a flight costs an average of $63.
Distance: 426 miles (686 km)
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$107 Average price | $220 Average price | $79 Average price Cheapest | $286 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
7h 19m Average total duration 6h 49m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 6h 54m Average total duration Fastest 3h 54m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 11h 34m Average total duration 11h 4m 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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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
This is compared to other travel options from Nice to Paris:
A bus is $28 (€23) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Nice to Paris costing on average $107 (€87).
A bus is $142 (€116) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Nice to Paris costing on average $220 (€180).
Other travel options to Paris take longer:
Train takes on average 6h 49m.
Bus takes on average 11h 4m.
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.
3:10 AM14h05Nice5:15 PMParis$481One-way0 transfers
Cheapest
3:10 AM14h05Nice5:15 PMParis$481One-way0 transfers
Fastest
9:00 PM12h45Nice9:45 AMParis$861One-way0 transfers
Other options
3:30 PM13h00Nice4:30 AMParis$601One-way0 transfers
4:30 PM13h00Nice5:30 AMParis$641One-way0 transfers
2:10 AM14h05Nice4:15 PMParis$661One-way0 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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Cheapest Time to Book |
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€33 |
12:10 h |
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€91 |
5:39 h |
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€137 |
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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 bus is $28 (€23) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Nice to Paris costing on average $107 (€87).
A bus is $142 (€116) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Nice to Paris costing on average $220 (€180).
Other travel options to Paris take longer:
Train takes on average 6h 49m.
Bus takes on average 11h 4m.
- Around 53 flights per day.
- Around 14 buses per day.
- Around 9 trains 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 SNCF | TGV INOUI, SNCF | Intercités de nuit, ZOU!, SNCF TER | Operated by SNCF Voyageurs 1187, Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF) to go to Paris by train.
- Travel with easyJet, Air France, Transavia France, Lufthansa, Luxair, Air Baltic, Edelweiss Air, Lufthansa City Airlines, Swiss, Austrian Airlines, Eurowings, Helvetic Airways, Amelia, Air Dolomiti, Amelia International to go to Paris by flight.
- Travel with BlaBlaCar Bus, FlixBus, BlaBlaCar, ZOU! Proximité to go to Paris by bus.
- 5 direct trains per day with SNCF | TGV INOUI, SNCF | Intercités de nuit, Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF).
- 26 direct flights per day with easyJet, Air France, Transavia France, Amelia, Amelia International.
- 5 direct buses per day with BlaBlaCar Bus, FlixBus, BlaBlaCar.
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