The cheapest and fastest trains from Paris to Nice
Cheapest price
€104
Average price
€138
Fastest journey
5 h 42 m
Average duration
6 h 4 m
Trains per day
8
Distance
686 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Paris to Nice is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Paris to Nice will cost around €138 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only €104.
Of the 8 trains that leave Paris for Nice on Wed, Nov 05, 5 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Wed, Nov 05 the direct trains cover the 686 km distance in an average of 6 h 4 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 5 h 42 m .
On Wed, Nov 05 the slowest trains will take 6 h 51 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.
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Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Paris to Nice among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from €32. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 2h 20m. 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 €32, and a flight costs an average of €74.
Distance: 686 km
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Most popular Train | Flight | Bus |
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€100 Average price | €200 Average price | €62 Average price Cheapest |
8h 2m Average total duration 7h 32m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 20m Average total duration Fastest 2h 20m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 12h 48m Average total duration 12h 18m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
0.2 - 0.6kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 2.1 - 4.1kg CO2 emissions | 0.7 - 1.7kg CO2 emissions |
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Paris to Nice train times
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
5781+ 86017 | On time 7:57 PM Paris Gare d'Austerlitz | 12h11 | 8:08 AM Nice Saint-Augustin | 1 transfer | |
5781 | On time 7:57 PM Paris Gare d'Austerlitz | 12h12 | 8:09 AM Nice-Ville | 0 transfersDirect | |
| Wednesday, November 5 | |||||
6173 | On time 8:09 AM Paris Gare de Lyon | 5h54 | 2:03 PM Nice-Ville | 0 transfersDirect | |
6175 | On time 9:09 AM Paris Gare de Lyon | 5h59 | 3:08 PM Nice-Ville | 0 transfersDirect | |
6109+ 17485 | On time 9:37 AM Paris Gare de Lyon | 6h52 | 4:29 PM Nice Saint-Augustin | 1 transfer | |
6111+ 17487 | On time 10:37 AM Paris Gare de Lyon | 6h51 | 5:28 PM Nice Saint-Augustin | 1 transfer | |
6177 | On time 1:09 PM Paris Gare de Lyon | 5h54 | 7:03 PM Nice-Ville | 0 transfersDirect | |
6163 | On time 2:21 PM Paris Gare de Lyon | 5h42 | 8:03 PM Nice-Ville | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Paris to Nice
Distance 686 km |
Average train duration 7h 32m |
Cheapest ticket price €47 |
Trains per day 9 |
Direct trains 6 |
Fastest train 5h 35m |
First train 05:25 |
Last train 21:41 |
Train companies: TGV INOUI, SNCF Intercités de nuit , SNCF TER, SNCF from Paris to Nice trainsTGV INOUI, SNCF Intercités de nuit , SNCF TER, SNCF trains will get you between Paris and Nice from €32. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
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FAQs: Trains from Paris to Nice

Passengers board the train most frequently from Paris Gare de Lyon, which is located around 1.7 miles (2.7 km) away from the city centre, and they get off the train at Nice-Ville, located 0.9 miles (1.5 km) away from the city centre.
popular train stations
Popular train stations from Paris to Nice
- Mon - Sun: 08:00 - 20:00
- Free, unlimited high-speed Wi-Fi when you create a free account.
- Automatic lockers are located across from Platforms 1 and 2 and are open daily from 06:00 to 22:00.
- Brioche Dorée
- Dalloyau
- La Croissanterie
- The station is fully accessible, including handicapped parking, lifts, ramps, handicapped restrooms, and lowered counters.
- Hôtel Libertel Austerlitz Jardin des Plantes
- OFF Paris Seine
- Hotel Devillas
- Mon - Sun: 08:00 - 20:00
- Located on the ground level near the Seine entrance and on the underground level near the RER stairs and escalator.
- Metro lines: 5, 10
- Bus lines: 24, 57, 61, 63, 89, 91, 215
- Train lines: TER Centre-Val de Loire, Intercités, Intercités de Nuit, Transilien, RER C
- Mon - Sun: 04:45 - 01:30
- Free unlimited WiFi.
- Luggage lockers are available daily from 06:15 to 22:00. They are located on the first level in Hall 3 on the Rue de Bercy side of the station.
- Le Train Bleu
- La Fabrique Cookies
- The Grand Comptoir
- Café Pierre Hermé
- Paul
- Starbucks
- Golden Brioche
- Mezzo di Pasta
- McDonald's
- The Prem1er Café
- & many more
- Full accessibility services for all types of disabilities throughout the station, including digital and electronic orientation systems.
- Hôtel Parisianer
- Hôtel Locomo
- Hôtel Marceau Bastille
- Mon - Sun: 04:45 - 01:30
- Located in Hall 1.
- Metro lines: 1, 14
- Bus lines: 24, 57, 61, 63, 72, 77, 91
- Train lines: TGV, RER A, RER D, Transilien R
- Mon - Sun: 07:15 - 18:00
- Free public Wi-Fi.
- Automatic lockers are located in Hall 1 on level 2 close to Track 24.
- YO! Sushi
- McDonald's
- Pierre Herme
- La Fabrique à Cookies
- Brioche Dorée
- Yogurt Factory
- IT Trattoria
- PeGast
- EXKi
- Starbucks
- & many more
- Elevators, boarding ramps, and escalators. Special assistance for disabled travelers is available at the station, located in Hall 1 on Level 2.
- Hotel Le Littré
- Hôtel Mistral
- Royal Saint Germain
- Mon - Sun: 07:15 - 18:00
- Information services are available at the SNCF ticket office. Located in Hall 1 on Level 2 near Track 1.
- Metro lines: 4, 6, 12, 13
- Bus lines: 28, 39, 58, 82, 88, 89, 91, 92, 94, 95, 96
- Train lines: TGV, OUIGO, Intercités, Transilien N, TER Normandie, TER Centre
- 6:00 AM - 11:00 PM Monday - Sunday
- Free
- Luggage lockers are located on level -1, close to Platform 3 near the Rue de Maubeuge entrance.
- The car park is open 7 days a week from 5:00 a.m. to 1:00 a.m. Departures can be made outside of opening hours. You can access the car park at 18 Rue de Dunkerque.
- Terminus Nord
- Chez Casimir
- Brasserie Terminus Nord
- McDonald’s
- Bonne Journeé
- Autogrill Grignotin
- Autogrill Chips & Snacks
- Outside the main entrance.
- Elevators, tactile warning strips. Contact the Accès Plus Mobility Service Centre at +33 890640650 or [email protected].
- €0.70
- Hotel Whistler
- Mercure Paris Gare du Nord
- Ibis Paris Gare du Nord
- Le Matissia
- OKKO Hotels Paris Gare de l'Est
- Located in the main hall
- Located in the main hall
- Mon - Sun: 04:45 - 01:30
- 1200 places, covered
- Avis
- Europcar
- Hertz
- Located in the main hall
- Free
- Hall 1: main entrance, platform 1-19 for train to Lille, Brussels, Amsterdam, Cologne
- Hall 2: Eurostar check-in for train to London
- Hall 3: Eastern side concourse served by platform 20-21 & 30-36 used by TER & suburban trains
- Hall 4: leading to RER platform
- Metro: Line 4, Line 5
- RER: Line B, Line D
- Bus: Several lines available
- Mon - Fri: 06:45 - 20:30
- Sat: 09:00 - 20:00
- Sun: 09:00 - 20:30
- Free Wi-Fi in the station.
- Luggage lockers are located on Level -1 towards the metro access next to PAUL. Open every day from 07:30 to 22:30.
- Le Perchoir de la Gare de l'Est
- La Consigne
- Starbucks
- Factory & Co
- La Place
- McDonald's
- Mon Chou
- Go Johnny Go
- Maison Pradier
- PAUL
- & many more
- The station is wheelchair accessible and has accessible toilets and orientation system for visually impaired travelers. There is disabled traveler assistance by Track 4.
- Hotel Whistler
- Hôtel LOCOMO
- Hôtel Parisianer
- Mon - Fri: 06:45 - 20:30
- Sat: 09:00 - 20:00
- Sun: 09:00 - 20:30
- Located between Tracks 15 and 18.
- Metro lines: 4, 5, 7
- Bus lines: 31, 32, 35, 38, 39, 46, 54, 56, 91
- Train lines: RER B, TGV, TGV/ICE, TER, Intercités, OUIGO, Transilien, Russian Railways
- Mon - Sun: 10:45 - 18:00
- Free, unlimited Wi-Fi is available after creating an account and connecting to "CONNECTION."
- Croq'Voyage
- Eat'Shop
- Selecta
- The station is fully accessible, including step-free access throughout the station. An office to assist people with disabilities is located next to the ticket office, open daily from 06:00 to 23:15.
- ibis Styles Paris Bercy
- Kyriad Paris Bercy Village
- Hotel Le Quartier Bercy-Square
- Mon - Sun: 10:45 - 18:00
- Located in the main concourse.
- Metro lines: 6, 14
- Bus lines: 24, 87, N32, N35
- Train lines: TER, Intercités
- 6:00 AM - 11:00 PM Monday - Sunday
- Free
- The car park is open 7 days a week, accessible via the airport's parking facilities.
- I Love Paris by Guy Martin
- Caviar House & Prunier Seafood Bar
- Outside the main entrance.
- Elevators, ramps, restrooms.
- €0.70
- Moxy Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport
- Sheraton Paris Airport Hotel & Conference Centre
- Novotel Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport
- Located in the main hall
- 30 places, covered
- Avis
- Europcar
- Hertz
- Located in the main hall
- Free
- Hall 1: main entrance, platform 1-2 for TGV and Thalys trains
- Hall 2: RER B platforms
- Hall 3: access to airport terminals
- RER: Line B
- Bus: Several lines available
- Airport shuttle: CDGVAL connects all terminals
- Mon - Sun: 08:30 - 15:30
- Free, unlimited Wi-Fi is available throughout the station.
- Agora
- PAUL
- Sushi Side
- Factory Donuts
- Deli & Cia
- Level access from the entrance to the station, barrier-free toilets, magnetic induction loops. Assistance offered by Accès Plus to passengers with disabilities or reduced mobility, located in the central hall.
- Hotel Trocadero
- Ibis Nice Centre Gare
- Hotel Belle Meuniere
- Mon - Sun: 08:30 - 15:30
- Located in the station main hall.
- Bus lines: Ligne d'Azur
- Tram lines: 1
- Train lines: TGV, OUIGO, Intercités, TER PACA 3, TER PACA 4, TER PACA 5, TER PACA 6, Russian Railways
- 6:00 AM - 10:00 PM Monday - Sunday
- Parking is available near the station with several public parking options.
- Outside the main entrance.
- Ramps, restrooms.
- €0.80
- 118 places, 50 covered
- Located near the main entrance
- Free
- The station has a simple layout with two main platforms for regional trains.
- Tramway: Line 2, Line 3
- Bus: Several lines available
- Train: Regional trains to Nice Central Station
- 6:00 AM - 8:00 PM Monday - Sunday
- Free
- Parking is available near the station with limited spaces.
- Restaurant Le Millésime
- La Roustide
- Outside the main entrance.
- Ramps, restrooms.
- €0.50
- Hotel Apogia Nice
- Ibis Styles Nice Vieux Port
- 200 places, covered
- Located in the main hall
- Free
- Hall 1: main entrance, ticket office, and platforms
- Hall 2: waiting area and restrooms
- Bus: Several lines available
- Tramway: Line 1 nearby
- 6:00 AM - 8:00 PM Monday - Friday
- 8:00 AM - 6:00 PM Saturday
- Closed Sunday
- Parking is available nearby, but details are not specified.
- Outside the main entrance.
- Ramps.
- €0.50
- The station has a simple layout with two platforms serving regional trains.
- Bus: Line 603
- Tramway: Line T1
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