How to get to Edinburgh from Nice

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Compare train, coach and flight for Nice to Edinburgh

Omio recommends booking the flight as it is the most popular option from Nice to Edinburgh among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the coach, with an average ticket price of £179 For those with little time, consider booking a flight, which has an average total journey time of 6h 26m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the coach is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 1.6 - 3.9kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £179, while a flight costs an average of £515.

Distance: 1551 km

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£515

Average Price

£179

Average Price

Cheapest

£312

Average Price

(fuel + tolls)

6h 26m

Average total duration

Fastest

4h 26m

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2h 0m

Additional time*

33h 13m

Average total duration

32h 43m

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30m

Additional time*

20h 42m

Average total duration

(door-to-door)

4.7 - 9.3kg

CO2 emissions

1.6 - 3.9kg

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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.

The cheapest way to travel from Nice to Edinburgh is a coach with an average price of £179.

This is compared to other travel options from Nice to Edinburgh:

A coach is £337 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Nice to Edinburgh costing on average £515.

The fastest way to travel from Nice to Edinburgh is by flight with an average journey time of 6h 26m.

Other travel options to Edinburgh take longer:

Coach takes on average 33h 13m.

It's helpful to compare your options as there are 3 ways to travel between Nice and Edinburgh including taking a train, coach and flight.
Take the flight. It's the quicker way to make this trip, and the time saved usually justifies the slightly higher cost.

You'll arrive about 16h 16m sooner (4h 26m by flight vs 20h 42m by car). Tickets start at around £515 compared to roughly £312 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.

Travel options
from Nice to Edinburgh

How to get to Edinburgh from Nice by train, bus, flight or ferry.

Our recommendation

bus

The best way to travel from Nice to Edinburgh is by taking a coach because it’s the best combination of price and speed.

  • FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus
    19:3035h55
    Nice, Aéroport Nice Côte d'Azur (Gare routière - Terminal 1)
    6:25Edinburgh, Bus Station
    £1361One-way
    3 changes

Cheapest

  • FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus
    19:3035h55
    Nice, Aéroport Nice Côte d'Azur (Gare routière - Terminal 1)
    6:25Edinburgh, Bus Station
    £1361One-way
    3 changes

Fastest

  • easyJetU23246
    11:352h45
    Nice Cote d'Azur Airport
    13:20Edinburgh Airport
    £3411One-way
    0 changes

Other options

  • FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus
    22:0037h18
    Nice, Gare Routière Vauban
    10:18Edinburgh, Haymarket Station (Stop HB)
    £1451One-way
    3 changes
  • FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus
    22:0037h24
    Nice, Gare Routière Vauban
    10:24Edinburgh, Princes Street West (Stop PF)
    £1451One-way
    3 changes
  • FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus
    22:0037h32
    Nice, Gare Routière Vauban
    10:32Edinburgh, St Andrew's House
    £1451One-way
    3 changes
  • Air BalticLH2271+LufthansaLH2524
    8:458h40
    Nice Cote d'Azur Airport
    16:25Edinburgh Airport
    £2331One-way
    1 change
  • EurowingsEW9421+Avion Express MaltaEW9364
    8:4011h00
    Nice Cote d'Azur Airport
    18:40Edinburgh Airport
    £2531One-way
    1 change
  • LufthansaLH1069 · LH98 · LH2524
    6:4010h45
    Nice Cote d'Azur Airport
    16:25Edinburgh Airport
    £2731One-way
    2 changes

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FAQs: Nice to Edinburgh

Travel to Edinburgh 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 Nice to Edinburgh.

FAQs
There are 3 options to travel between Nice and Edinburgh including taking a train, coach and flight.
The cheapest way to travel from Nice to Edinburgh is a coach with an average price of £179.

This is compared to other travel options from Nice to Edinburgh:

A coach is £337 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Nice to Edinburgh costing on average £515.

The fastest way to travel from Nice to Edinburgh is by flight with an average journey time of 6h 26m.

Other travel options to Edinburgh take longer:

Coach takes on average 33h 13m.

The Nice to Edinburgh distance is approximately 1551 km.
The average frequency per day from Nice to Edinburgh is:
  • Around 56 flights per day.
  • Around 10 coaches per day.

However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Nice and Edinburgh as scheduled services by train, coach and flight can vary by season or day of the week.

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Nice to Edinburgh:
  • Coaches mostly depart from Nice, Aéroport Nice Côte d'Azur (Gare routière - Terminal 1) and arrive in Edinburgh, Bus Station.
  • Flights mostly depart from Nice Cote d'Azur Airport and arrive in Edinburgh Airport.
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Nice to Edinburgh, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with FlixBus to go to Edinburgh by coach.
  • Travel with easyJet, Lufthansa, Edelweiss Air, Air France, KLM Cityhopper, Vueling, Norwegian Air Shuttle, British Airways, BA Euroflyer, Sas Airways, Eurowings, Brussels Airlines, BA Cityflyer, KLM, Qatar Airways, Avion Express Malta, Austrian Airlines, Air Baltic, ITA to go to Edinburgh by flight.
Yes, there is a direct route available from Nice to Edinburgh:
  • 1 direct flights per day with easyJet.
Omio customers who travel from Nice to Edinburgh often also extend their vacation to go to London, Glasgow, Paris, Inverness, Manchester. Omio can help you plan your trip by finding the best connections between Edinburgh and these popular destinations at a great price.
To get from Nice to Edinburgh, you can choose from several travel options including train, coach and flight.
In Edinburgh, you can explore the vibrant atmosphere of Grassmarket with its pubs, shops, and street performances, or enjoy a ghost tour through the haunted streets and underground vaults. Attend a performance at the Edinburgh Festival Theatre, and visit the Royal Botanic Garden Edinburgh for beautiful landscapes. Discover hidden gems and local art at the Stockbridge Market. Must-see sights include Edinburgh Castle, offering panoramic views and housing the Crown Jewels, Arthur's Seat for hiking and city views, The Royal Mile lined with shops and landmarks, Holyrood Palace with its stunning gardens, and the National Museum of Scotland showcasing diverse exhibits.
To fully experience Edinburgh's historic sites, cultural attractions, and local cuisine, a stay of three to four days is recommended.

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