Cheapest price
£116
Average price
£143
Fastest journey
5 h 37 m
Average duration
5 h 47 m
Trains per day
11
Distance
686 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Nice to Paris is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Nice to Paris will cost around £143 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £116.
Of the 11 trains that leave Nice for Paris every day 6 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
These direct trains cover the 686 km distance in an average of 5 h 47 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 5 h 37 m .
The slowest trains will take 5 h 55 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.
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 coach with prices starting from £37. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 2h 28m. 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 coach costs an average of £37, and a flight costs an average of £81.
Distance: 686 km
Most popular Train | Flight | Coach |
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£107 Average Price | £185 Average Price | £77 Average Price Cheapest |
8h 12m Average total duration 7h 42m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 28m Average total duration Fastest 2h 28m 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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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
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![]() | On time 07:59 Nice-Ville | 5h51 | 13:50 Paris Gare de Lyon | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | On time 08:57 Nice-Ville | 5h37 | 14:34 Paris Gare de Lyon | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 09:59 Nice-Ville | 5h51 | 15:50 Paris Gare de Lyon | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() ![]() | 10:33 Nice Saint-Augustin | 6h49 | 17:22 Paris Gare de Lyon | 1 change | |
![]() | 12:02 Nice-Ville | 5h49 | 17:51 Paris Gare de Lyon | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 13:53 Nice-Ville | 5h57 | 19:50 Paris Gare de Lyon | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() ![]() | 13:55 Nice Saint-Augustin | 5h55 | 19:50 Paris Gare de Lyon | 1 change | |
![]() | 14:58 Nice-Ville | 5h40 | 20:38 Paris Gare de Lyon | 0 changesdirect | |
Friday 18 July | |||||
![]() ![]() | 06:33 Nice Saint-Augustin | 6h49 | 13:22 Paris Gare de Lyon | 1 change | |
This is the last train of the day. | |||||
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Distance 686 km |
Average train duration 7h 42m |
Cheapest ticket price £43 |
Trains per day 8 |
Direct trains 5 |
Fastest train 5h 39m |
First train 05:25 |
Last train 22:13 |
You can travel by train to Paris from Nice with TGV INOUI, SNCF Intercités de nuit and SNCF | TGV INOUI for as low as £26. When you search for timetables and tickets, Omio will show you the best journey.
TGV INOUI is a high-speed train service operated by the French national railway company SNCF. It operates throughout France, connecting major cities such as Paris, Lyon, Marseille, and Lille. The TGV INOUI offers a variety of train types, including the TGV Duplex, TGV Lyria, and TGV Océane. The Duplex is a double-decker train with comfortable seating and plenty of legroom, while the Lyria is a high-speed train that connects France and Switzerland. The Océane is a regional train that connects Paris to the Atlantic coast. The TGV INOUI offers a variety of ticket types, including the Prem's ticket, which offers discounts for travelers who book in advance, and the Carte Jeune, which offers discounts for young travelers. Onboard facilities include free Wi-Fi, power outlets, and a selection of snacks and drinks. The most popular routes for TGV INOUI are Paris to Lyon, Paris to Marseille, and Paris to Lille. These routes offer travelers a convenient and comfortable way to travel between France's major cities.
Nice to Paris train information with TGV INOUI:
Direct trains from Nice to Paris take approximately 5.5 hours whilst a number of indirect services with changes at Lyon, Marseilles or Valence take up to 6.5 hours. The first direct weekday train departs Nice early morning arriving in Paris around lunchtime with further services approximately every hour. The first train on a Sunday departs Nice a little later. The final train of each day departs from Nice late afternoon, arriving in Paris before midnight.
Trains for Paris depart from Nice Railway Station, located in the city centre, a short walk from the main shopping areas and hotels along the beaches. Passengers further afield in the city can easily reach the train station via tram or bus. After midnight a night bus service takes over which also serves the station.
One of the most recognizable cities on Earth, Paris is famed for its Eiffel Tower, the Arc de Triomphe and it's beautiful, tree-lined boulevards. Paris is also a European centre for the arts, housing some of the most famous masterpieces in the world including the Mona Lisa, the Venus du Milo and The Thinker. Trains from Nice arrive at Paris Gare du Lyon, located in the southeast of the city. From Gare du Lyon, passengers can board a Metro service on Lines 1 or 14 to reach central Paris in under ten minutes. The Parisian Metro operates from 5:00 a.m. until 1:00 a.m and passengers traveling outside of those times will need to get a taxi to the station.
Passengers board the train most frequently from Nice-Ville, which is located around 0.9 miles (1.5 km) away from the city centre, and they get off the train at Paris Gare de Lyon, located 1.7 miles (2.7 km) away from the city centre.
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