The average train between Nice and Étaples takes 11h and the fastest train takes 8h 44m. The train service runs several times per day from Nice to Étaples. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Trains run 4 times a day between Nice and Étaples. The earliest departure is at 5:56 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Nice is at 5:56 PM which arrives into Étaples at 9:40 AM. All services require a transfer at Paris Gare de Lyon and take an average of 11h. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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9h 43m • 2 changesWant to know about travelling from Nice to Étaples? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.
No, there is no direct train from Nice to Étaples. However, there are services departing from Nice station and arriving at Étaples station via Paris Gare De Lyon. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h.
Nice to Étaples train services, operated by TGV inOui, depart from Nice Ville station.
Nice to Étaples train services, operated by TGV inOui, arrive at Etaples Le Touquet station.
Book your Nice to Étaples train tickets online with TGV inOui and Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF).
The distance between Nice and Étaples is 868.3 km. The road distance is 1,201 km.
You can take a train from Nice Ville to Etaples Le Touquet via Paris Gare de Lyon and Paris Nord in around 9h 7m.