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Omio recommends booking the flight as it is the most popular option from Frankfurt am Main to Nice among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the train, with an average ticket price of £84 For those with little time, consider booking a flight, which has an average total journey time of 5h 15m. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a train costs an average of £84, while a flight costs an average of £398.
Distance: 721 km
Most popular Flight | Coach | Train | Driving |
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£398 Average Price | £89 Average Price | £84 Average Price Cheapest | £216 Average Price (fuel + tolls) |
5h 15m Average total duration Fastest 3h 15m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* | 17h 54m Average total duration 17h 24m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 12h 36m Average total duration 12h 6m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 10h 32m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
 Most popular airline |  Most popular bus company |  Most popular train company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
This is compared to other travel options from Frankfurt am Main to Nice:
A train is £6 less than a coach for this route with tickets for a coach from Frankfurt am Main to Nice costing on average £89.
A train is £315 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Frankfurt am Main to Nice costing on average £398.
Other travel options to Nice take longer:
Train takes on average 12h 36m.
Coach takes on average 17h 54m.
You'll arrive about 7h 17m sooner (3h 15m by flight vs 10h 32m by car). Tickets start at around £398 compared to roughly £216 in fuel and tolls — a bit more, but you get time back and avoid a long drive.
Driving makes more sense if you're travelling as a group, want flexibility on timing, or plan to stop en route.
How to get to Nice from Frankfurt am Main by train, bus, flight or ferry.
The best way to travel from Frankfurt am Main to Nice is by taking a coach because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
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The most popular day trips by train from Nice are Cannes, Antibes, Monaco - Monte-Carlo, Menton and Saint-Raphaël. Find out what you can do in these day trip destinations and how to book your train from Nice on Omio.
Cannes is a refined Riviera city on the Côte d’Azur, known for the Cannes Film Festival and the seafront promenade of La Croisette. Behind its polished image, Le Suquet and local markets add an older, more lived-in character.
Antibes is known for its walled old town, superyacht harbour and the Picasso Museum in the Château Grimaldi. It mixes Riviera polish with a lived-in historic centre and beaches.
Monaco - Monte-Carlo is known for its grand casino, luxury hotels and Formula 1 glamour on the Riviera. Its steep streets, Belle Époque buildings and sea views give the district a polished but vivid character.
Menton is a French Riviera town by the Italian border, known for its mild climate, lemons and Belle Époque charm. Its pastel old town rises above the sea, giving it a quieter, more traditional feel than many nearby resorts.
Saint-Raphaël is a Mediterranean resort town on the French Riviera, known for its beaches, marina and Belle Époque seafront. With the red rocks of the Massif de l'Esterel nearby, it feels lively yet relaxed and distinctly Provençal.
Travel to Nice 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 Frankfurt am Main to Nice.
This is compared to other travel options from Frankfurt am Main to Nice:
A train is £6 less than a coach for this route with tickets for a coach from Frankfurt am Main to Nice costing on average £89.
A train is £315 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Frankfurt am Main to Nice costing on average £398.
Other travel options to Nice take longer:
Train takes on average 12h 36m.
Coach takes on average 17h 54m.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Frankfurt am Main and Nice as scheduled services by train, coach and flight can vary by season or day of the week.
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