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Omio recommends booking the coach as it is the most popular option from Saint-Étienne to Nice among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the coach, with an average ticket price of £49 For those with little time, consider booking a flight, which has an average total journey time of 4h 59m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.1 - 0.3kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £49, while a flight costs an average of £451.
Distance: 298 km
Most popular Coach | Train | Flight | Driving |
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£49 Average Price Cheapest | £104 Average Price | £451 Average Price | £110 Average Price (fuel + tolls) |
8h 39m Average total duration 8h 9m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 35m Average total duration 5h 5m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 59m Average total duration Fastest 2h 59m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* | 5h 1m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.3 - 0.7kg CO2 emissions | 0.1 - 0.3kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.9 - 1.8kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
 Most popular bus company |  Most popular train company |  Most popular airline | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
Compare the available ways to get from Saint-Étienne to Nice, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.
This is compared to other travel options from Saint-Étienne to Nice:
A coach is £56 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Saint-Étienne to Nice costing on average £104.
A coach is £403 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Saint-Étienne to Nice costing on average £451.
Other travel options to Nice take longer:
Train takes on average 5h 35m.
Coach takes on average 8h 39m.
Tickets start at around £49 compared to roughly £110 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about £62. The journey takes 8h 9m versus 5h 1m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can use the time productively rather than spending it behind the wheel. No parking to sort, no fuel stops, and most coaches have Wi-Fi and power outlets.
Driving is worth considering if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group (where fuel costs split several ways), or want the flexibility to stop along the way.
How to get to Nice from Saint-Étienne by train, bus, flight or ferry.
The best way to travel from Saint-Étienne 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 Saint-Étienne to Nice.
This is compared to other travel options from Saint-Étienne to Nice:
A coach is £56 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Saint-Étienne to Nice costing on average £104.
A coach is £403 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Saint-Étienne to Nice costing on average £451.
Other travel options to Nice take longer:
Train takes on average 5h 35m.
Coach takes on average 8h 39m.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Saint-Étienne and Nice as scheduled services by train, coach and flight can vary by season or day of the week.
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