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There are 6 ways to get from Athens to Nice by plane, bus, train, or car

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  1. Fly

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    1. Fly from Athens International Airport (ATH) to Nice Côte D'Azur International Airport (NCE)planeATH - NCE
    6h
    €76–211

  2. Bus, train via Bari

    1. Take the bus from Athens to Rrogozhinëbus
    2. Take the bus from Rrogozhinë to Bari Portobus
    3. Take the train from Bari Centrale to Bologna CentraletrainFr
    4. Take the train from Bologna Centrale to VentimigliatrainIc
    28h 55m

  3. Drive 2,362.2 km

    1. Drive from Athens to Nicecar2,362.2 km
    23h 15m
    €429–619

  4. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Athens to Rrogozhinëbus
    2. Take the bus from Rrogozhinë to Savona FSbus
    3. Take the train from Savona to VentimigliatrainIc
    30h 23m

  5. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Athens to Fierbus
    2. Take the bus from Fier to Ventimigliabus
    40h 45m

  6. Bus via Genoa

    1. Take the bus from Athens Larissis Station to Vlorëbus
    2. Take the bus from Vlorë to Genoabus
    3. Take the bus from Genoa to Nice Airportbus798 / ...
    42h 37m

Athens International Airport (ATH) to Nice Côte D'Azur International Airport (NCE) flights

Calendar12Weekly Planes
Duration3h 38mAverage Duration
Ticket€45Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

What companies run services between Athens, Greece and Nice, France?

easyJet, Aegean Airlines, and ITA Airways fly from Athens International Airport (ATH) to Nice Côte D'Azur International Airport (NCE) twice daily. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Athens to Nice-Ville via Fier, Ventimiglia, and Ventimiglia in around 40h 45m.

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