There are 7 ways to get from Alexandroupoli to Nice by plane, bus, train or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2rio's travel planner.
Bus via Aéroport Terminal 2
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Take the bus from Alexandroupoli to Komotini
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Take the bus from Komotini to Sofia
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Take the bus from Sofia to Nice Airport
Bus
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Take the bus from Alexandroupoli to Komotini
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Take the bus from Komotini to Sofia
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Take the bus from Sofia to Nice
Train, bus
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Take the train from Alexandroupoli Port to Ormenio
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Take the train from Svilengrad to Sofia
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Take the bus from Sofia to Venezia Mestre Station
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Take the train from Venezia Mestre to Milano Centrale
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Take the train from Milano Centrale to Ventimiglia
Bus #2
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Take the bus from Alexandroupoli to Xanthi
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Take the bus from Xanthi to Plovdiv
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Take the bus from Plovdiv to Nice Airport
Bus, train
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Take the Bus from Alexandroupoli to Ancona
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Take the train from Ancona to Firenze S.M.N.
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Take the train from Firenze S.M.N. to Pisa Centrale
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Take the train from Pisa Centrale to Ventimiglia
Drive
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Drive from Alexandroupoli to Nice
Alexandroupolis (AXD) to Nice (NCE) flights
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Questions & Answers
The most affordable way to get from Alexandroupoli to Nice is to bus via Aéroport Terminal 2, which costs €65 - €180 and takes 33h 58m.
The quickest way to get from Alexandroupoli to Nice is to fly which costs €55 - €290 and takes 8h 13m.
No, there is no direct bus from Alexandroupoli to Nice. However, there are services departing from Alexandroupoli and arriving at Nice via Komotini and Sofia. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 34h 57m.
The distance between Alexandroupoli and Nice is 1560 km. The road distance is 2165.2 km.
The best way to get from Alexandroupoli to Nice without a car is to bus via Aéroport Terminal 2 which takes 33h 58m and costs €65 - €180.
It takes approximately 8h 13m to get from Alexandroupoli to Nice, including transfers.
Alexandroupoli to Nice bus services, operated by KTEL Evrou, depart from Alexandroupoli station.
The best way to get from Alexandroupoli to Nice is to fly which takes 8h 13m and costs €55 - €290. Alternatively, you can bus via Aéroport Terminal 2, which costs €65 - €180 and takes 33h 58m.
There is no direct flight from Alexandroupolis Airport to Nice Airport. The quickest flight takes 10h 20m and has one stopover.
Alexandroupoli to Nice bus services, operated by Georg, arrive at Nice station.
- Distance: 1560.1 km
- Duration: 8h 13m
What companies run services between Alexandroupoli, Greece and Nice, France?
Aegean Airlines, Sky Express and three other airlines fly from Alexandroupoli to Nice 4 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Alexandroupoli to Nice via Komotini, Sofia, Nice Airport, and Aéroport Terminal 2 in around 33h 58m.
- Website
- en.aegeanair.com
Flights from Alexandroupolis to Nice via Athens
- Ave. Duration
- 10h 5m
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday and Sunday
- Estimated price
- €80 - €290
- Website
- wizzair.com
Flights from Alexandroupolis to Nice via Athens, Budapest
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 30m
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, Friday and Sunday
- Estimated price
- €50 - €280
Flights from Alexandroupolis to Nice via Athens, Rome
- Ave. Duration
- 10h
- When
- Monday, Wednesday and Friday
- Estimated price
- €85 - €380
- Website
- easyjet.com
Flights from Alexandroupolis to Nice via Athens, Basel
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 40m
- When
- Friday
- Estimated price
- €85 - €380
Flights from Alexandroupolis to Nice via Athens, Naples
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 5m
- When
- Tuesday and Thursday
- Estimated price
- €70 - €320
- Website
- lufthansa.com
Flights from Alexandroupolis to Nice via Athens, Munich
- Ave. Duration
- 10h 10m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday and Sunday
- Estimated price
- €140 - €600
- Website
- trainose.gr
Train from Alexandroupoli Port to Ormenio
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 31m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €7 - €10
- Website
- Greek Railways (OSE)
- Airport
- €10
- Phone
- 0700 10 200
- Website
- bdz.bg
Train from Svilengrad to Sofia
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 55m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €7 - €11
- Website
- Bulgarian Railways (BDZh)
- 2nd Class
- €7 - €9
- 1st Class
- €8 - €11
Trenitalia’s high-speed Frecce trains run on specialised tracks and have a greater level of service and comfort than InterCity and regional trains. There are three types of Frecce trains: Frecciarossa, (the fastest; connects major Italian cities); Frecciargento (mostly connect Rome to other Italian cities); and Frecciabianca (the slowest Frecce trains). Frecciarossa trains offer four classes of service, all with free Wi-Fi: Standard, Premium, Business and Executive. All Frecce tickets include a seat reservation and must be purchased before boarding the train.
Contact Details
- Phone
- +39 06 68475475
- Website
- trenitalia.com
Train from Venezia Mestre to Milano Centrale
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 15m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €21 - €75
- Website
- Trenitalia Frecce
- Super Economy
- €21 - €29
- Base Standard
- €40 - €55
- Base Premium
- €50 - €75
Train from Milano Centrale to Ventimiglia
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 44m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €22 - €75
- Website
- Trenitalia Frecce
- Super Economy
- €22 - €35
- Base Standard
- €40 - €60
- Base Premium
- €50 - €75
Private train company Italotreno operates high-speed trains in Italy on the same tracks as Trenitalia. The routes service 21 stations across the country, including popular routes Milan-Florence, Rome-Venice and Bologna-Naples. Choose from four classes of service, all with free Wi-Fi: Smart, Comfort, Prima and Club Executive. Italo also operates Italobus – an integrated train-bus service that takes passengers from the main train stations to other Italian cities.
Contact Details
- Phone
- +39 060708
- Website
- italotreno.it
Train from Venezia Mestre to Milano Centrale
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 16m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €19 - €55
- Website
- Italo Treno
- Smart Economy
- €21 - €30
- Smart Low Cost
- €19 - €27
- Smart Flex
- €40 - €55
The primary train operator in Italy, Trenitalia was created in the year 2000. Trenitalia offers national rail connections in Italy as well as international connections to Austria, France, Germany and Switzerland. The company operates regional and long-distance trains, as well as high-speed trains called Frecce that travel on specialised tracks on speeds of up to 360km/h. Trenitalia tickets are available online, in stations across the country or from many travel agents that offer bookings.
Contact Details
- Phone
- +39 06 68475475
- Website
- trenitalia.com
Train from Venezia Mestre to Milano Centrale
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 25m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €55 - €140
- Website
- Trenitalia Eurocity
- 2nd Class
- €55 - €80
- 1st Class
- €100 - €140
Trenitalia’s Intercity (IC) trains are slower than the high-speed Frecce trains but are still a good way to travel between major cities and towns, with routes including Rome to Naples, Venice to Bologna and Milan to Genoa. Tickets usually open for booking 90 days ahead of travel, and you’ll need make a seat reservation before boarding. All IC trains have 1st and 2nd class carriages as well as a bar buffet car, air conditioning and power sockets. InterCity trains that run at night are called InterCity Notte (ICN).
Contact Details
- Phone
- +39 06 68475475
- Website
- trenitalia.com
Train from Milano Centrale to Ventimiglia
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 44m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €17 - €25
- Website
- Trenitalia Intercity
- 2nd Class
- €17 - €25
Train from Pisa Centrale to Ventimiglia
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 27m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €19 - €27
- Website
- Trenitalia Intercity
- 2nd Class
- €19 - €27
The primary train operator in Italy, Trenitalia was created in the year 2000. Trenitalia offers national rail connections in Italy as well as international connections to Austria, France, Germany and Switzerland. The company operates regional and long-distance trains, as well as high-speed trains called Frecce that travel on specialised tracks on speeds of up to 360km/h. Trenitalia tickets are available online, in stations across the country or from many travel agents that offer bookings.
Contact Details
- Phone
- +39 06 68475475
- Website
- trenitalia.com
Train from Milano Centrale to Ventimiglia
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 30m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- €18 - €40
- Website
- Trenitalia
- 1st Class
- €33 - €37
Train from Ancona to Firenze S.M.N.
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 41m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- €20 - €40
- Website
- Trenitalia
- 1st Class
- €36 - €40
Train from Firenze S.M.N. to Pisa Centrale
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 21m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- €5 - €12
- Website
- Trenitalia
- 1st Class
- €10 - €12
Frequently asked questions
- Phone
- 25510-26479
- Website
- ktelevrou.gr
Bus from Alexandroupoli to Komotini
- Ave. Duration
- 50 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €4 - €7
- Schedules at
- KTEL Evrou
Bus from Alexandroupoli to Xanthi
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 18m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €6 - €9
- Schedules at
- KTEL Evrou
- Phone
- +359 (0) 885754058
- bourgasbus@abv.bg
- Website
- burgasbus.info
Bus from Komotini to Sofia
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 37m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €10 - €13
- Schedules at
- burgasbus.info
- Phone
- 02/989 0000
- Website
- union-ivkoni.com
Bus from Sofia Central Bus Station to Nice Airport Arrivals Terminal 2
- Ave. Duration
- 27h
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Estimated price
- €50 - €75
- Website
- Union Ivkoni
- Phone
- + 359/38/66 34 04
- georg_ltd@abv.bg
- Website
- georg-bg.com
Bus from Sofia to Nice
- Ave. Duration
- 27h 30m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €170 - €230
- Schedules at
- georg-bg.com
- Phone
- 25410 27200
- info@ktelxanthis.gr
- Website
- ktelxanthis.gr
Bus from Xanthi to Plovdiv
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 15m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Schedules at
- KTEL Xanthis
- Phone
- +3592917400
- info@darytravel.com
- Website
- dary.bg
Bus from Plovdiv to Nice Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 27h 44m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Schedules at
- dary.bg
- Website
- portokalidistours.gr
Bus from Alexandroupoli to Ancona
- Ave. Duration
- 34h 15m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €180 - €280
- Schedules at
- portokalidistours.gr
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Read the travel guideMore Questions & Answers
Nice is 1h behind Alexandroupoli. It is currently 1:15 PM in Alexandroupoli and 12:15 PM in Nice.
Yes, the driving distance between Alexandroupoli to Nice is 2165 km. It takes approximately 20h 29m to drive from Alexandroupoli to Nice.
Lufthansa, Wizz Air, Sky Express and two other airlines offer flights from Alexandroupolis Airport to Nice Airport.
There are 916+ hotels available in Nice. Prices start at €100 per night.
The best way to get from Alexandroupoli to Alexandroupolis Airport is to taxi which takes 7 min and costs €6 - €8.