The average train between Pau and Nice takes 14h 37m and the fastest train takes 10h 5m. The train service runs several times per day from Pau to Nice. 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 Pau and Nice. The earliest departure is at 5:59 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Pau is at 7:57 PM which arrives into Nice at 4:06 PM. All services require a transfer at Toulouse Matabiau and take an average of 14h 37m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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Want to know about travelling from Pau to Nice? 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 Pau to Nice. However, there are services departing from Pau station and arriving at Nice station via Toulouse Matabiau. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 14h 37m.
Pau to Nice train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), depart from Pau station.
Pau to Nice train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), arrive at Nice Ville station.
Book your Pau to Nice train tickets online with Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF) and TGV inOui.
The distance between Pau and Nice is 616 km. The road distance is 861 km.
You can take a train from Pau to Nice Ville via Toulouse Matabiau and Marseille St Charles in around 10h 58m.