There are 7 ways to get from Ankara to Nice by plane, bus, train, night 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.
Fly
best- Fly from Ankara Esenboğa International Airport (ESB) to Nice Côte D'Azur International Airport (NCE)ESB - NCE
8h 48m€77–274Bus via Belgrade
- Take the bus from Ankara to Istanbul Otogari
- Take the bus from İstanbul Esenler to Beograd, Autobuska stanica
- Take the bus from Beograd to Nice
42h 57m€121–186Train, night train
- Take the train from Ankara to HalkaliYht
- Take the night train from Halkali to Bucharest
- Take the night train from Bucuresti Nord to Wien Meidling
- Take the train from Wien Meidling to Paris l'EstNj
- Take the train from Paris Gare De Lyon to Nice VilleTgv
2d 9h€267–662Drive 2,689.4 km
- Drive from Ankara to Nice2,689.4 km
24h 48m€409–591Bus
- Take the bus from Ankara to Istanbul Otogari
- Take the bus from Istanbul to Munich
- Take the bus from Munich central bus station to Nice492
44h 23m€138–248Train, bus
- Take the train from Ankara to HalkaliYht
- Take the train from Halkalı to Sofia
- Take the bus from Sofia to Nice Airport
47h 21m€112–192Train, bus via Aéroport Terminal 1
- Take the train from Ankara to HalkaliYht
- Take the train from Halkalı to Sofia
- Take the bus from Sofia Serdica Bus Stop to Nice Airport Bus Station Terminal 1
2d€92–142
Ankara to Nice by train, bus, and tram
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Ankara to Nice is to train and bus via Aéroport Terminal 1 which costs €90 - €150 and takes 2 days 0h.
The fastest way to get from Ankara to Nice is to fly which takes 8h 48m and costs €75 - €280.
No, there is no direct bus from Ankara to Nice. However, there are services departing from Ankara and arriving at Nice via Istanbul and Munich central bus station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 44h 23m.
No, there is no direct train from Ankara to Nice. However, there are services departing from Ankara and arriving at Nice Ville via Halkali, Bucuresti Nord, Wien Meidling, Paris Nord and Paris Gare De Lyon. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2 days 9h.
The distance between Ankara and Nice is 2202 km. The road distance is 2689.4 km.
The best way to get from Ankara to Nice without a car is to bus via Belgrade which takes 42h 57m and costs €120 - €190.
It takes approximately 8h 48m to get from Ankara to Nice, including transfers.
Ankara to Nice bus services, operated by Metro Turizm, depart from Ankara station.
Ankara to Nice train services, operated by Turkish Railways (TCDD), depart from Ankara station.
The best way to get from Ankara to Nice is to fly which takes 8h 48m and costs €75 - €280. Alternatively, you can bus via Belgrade, which costs €120 - €190 and takes 42h 57m.
What companies run services between Ankara, Turkey and Nice, France?
Air Serbia, Turkish Airlines, and five other airlines fly from Ankara Esenboğa International Airport (ESB) to Nice Côte D'Azur International Airport (NCE) 4 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Ankara to Nice via Istanbul Otogari, İstanbul Esenler, Beograd, Autobuska stanica, Blok 42, Ekonomski Fakultet, and Beograd in around 42h 57m.
- Website
- turkishairlines.com
Flights from Ankara Esenboğa International Airport to Nice Côte D'Azur International Airport via Istanbul
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 42m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €120–380
- Website
- flypgs.com
Flights from Ankara Esenboğa International Airport to Nice Côte D'Azur International Airport via Sabiha Gokcen
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 37m
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- €65–300
- Website
- airserbia.com
Flights from Ankara Esenboğa International Airport to Nice Côte D'Azur International Airport via Belgrade
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 55m
- When
- Thursday
- Estimated price
- €90–270
- Website
- lufthansa.com
Flights from Ankara Esenboğa International Airport to Nice Côte D'Azur International Airport via Munich
- Ave. Duration
- 6h
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Saturday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- €75–270
- Website
- austrian.com
Flights from Ankara Esenboğa International Airport to Nice Côte D'Azur International Airport via Vienna
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 20m
- When
- Tuesday and Thursday
- Estimated price
- €75–270
- Phone
- +90 444 8 233
- cozum@tcddtasimacilik.gov.tr
- Website
- tcdd.gov.tr
Train from Ankara to Halkali
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 4m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €13–20
- Website
- https://www.tcdd.gov.tr/lang/en
Train from Halkalı to Sofia
- Ave. Duration
- 13h 40m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €12–20
- Website
- https://www.tcdd.gov.tr/lang/en
- Phone
- +35929311111
- onlineticket@bdz.bg
- Website
- bdz.bg
Night train from Halkali to Bucharest
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 8m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- €18–35
- Website
- https://www.bdz.bg/en
- 2nd Class
- €18–26
- 1st Class
- €24–35
- Phone
- 0219521
- petitii@cfrcalatori.ro
- Website
- cfrcalatori.ro
Night train from Bucuresti Nord to Wien Meidling
- Ave. Duration
- 18h 6m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €85–95
- Website
- https://www.cfrcalatori.ro/en/
- Phone
- +43 51717
- Website
- nightjet.com
Train from Wien Meidling to Paris l'Est
- Ave. Duration
- 15h 18m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- €95–290
- Website
- https://www.nightjet.com/en/#/home
- Sleeper Carriage
- €260–290
- Couchette Carriage
- €170–200
- Seating Carriage
- €95–120
- Phone
- +33 1 84 94 36 35
- Website
- sncf-connect.com
Train from Paris Gare De Lyon to Nice Ville
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 54m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- €55–160
- Website
- https://www.sncf-connect.com/en-en
Rome2Rio's guide to Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)
Contact Details
- Phone
- +33 1 84 94 36 35
- Website
- track.effiliation.com
Train from Paris Gare De Lyon to Nice Ville
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 45m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €55–220
- Website
- https://track.effiliation.com/servlet/effi.redir?id_compteur=23007591&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.sncf-connect.com%2Fen-en%2F
- Phone
- 0850 222 34 55
- Website
- metroturizm.com.tr
Bus from Ankara to Istanbul Otogari
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 18m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- €13–18
- Website
- https://www.metroturizm.com.tr/en
- Standard
- €13–16
- Phone
- 0545 792 30 02
- info@luksyonca.com.tr
- Website
- luksyonca.com.tr
Bus from İstanbul Esenler to Beograd, Autobuska stanica
- Ave. Duration
- 13h 30m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- €38
- Schedules at
- luksyonca.com.tr
- Phone
- +381 800 334 334
- iuc@lasta.rs
- Website
- lasta.rs
Bus from Beograd to Nice
- Phone
- +90 212 658 18 51
- info@alparturizm.com.tr
- Website
- alparturizm.com.tr
Bus from Istanbul to Munich
- Ave. Duration
- 24h
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- €85–120
- Website
- https://www.alparturizm.com.tr/en/
Rome2Rio's guide to FlixBus
Contact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- service@flixbus.com
- Website
- flixbus.fr
Bus from Munich central bus station to Nice
- Ave. Duration
- 12h 5m
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Estimated price
- €40–110
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.co.uk
- Phone
- 02 981 10 40
- travel@yubim.eu
- Website
- yubim.eu
Bus from Sofia to Nice Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 25h 55m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Estimated price
- €85–150
- Schedules at
- yubim.eu
- Phone
- 07001 8282
- booking@union-ivkoni.com
- Website
- union-ivkoni.com
Bus from Sofia Serdica Bus Stop to Nice Airport Bus Station Terminal 1
- Ave. Duration
- 27h 15m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Estimated price
- €65–100
- Website
- https://union-ivkoni.com/en
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More Questions & Answers
Ankara to Nice bus services, operated by Metro Turizm, arrive at Istanbul Otogari station.
Nice is 2h behind Ankara. It is currently 7:46 AM in Ankara and 5:46 AM in Nice.
Ankara to Nice train services, operated by Turkish Railways (TCDD), arrive at Halkali station.
Yes, the driving distance between Ankara to Nice is 2689 km. It takes approximately 24h 48m to drive from Ankara to Nice.
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