There are 6 ways to get from Avelin to Nice by plane, train, bus 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.
Train via Lyon
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Take the train from Lille Europe to Lyon Part Dieu
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Take the train from Lyon Part Dieu to Nice-Ville
Train
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Take the train from Douai to Paris Nord
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Take the train from Paris Gare De Lyon to Nice Ville
Bus, train
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Take the bus from Lille to Toulon
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Take the train from Toulon to Nice Ville
Drive
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Drive from Avelin to Nice
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Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Avelin to Nice is to bus which costs €40 - €55 and takes 17h 29m.
The fastest way to get from Avelin to Nice is to fly. Taking this option will cost €50 - €280 and takes 3h 29m.
The distance between Avelin and Nice is 823 km. The road distance is 1147.5 km.
The best way to get from Avelin to Nice without a car is to train via Lyon which takes 10h 4m and costs €180 - €260.
It takes approximately 3h 29m to get from Avelin to Nice, including transfers.
The best way to get from Avelin to Nice is to fly which takes 3h 29m and costs €50 - €280. Alternatively, you can train via Lyon, which costs €180 - €260 and takes 10h 4m, you could also bus, which costs €40 - €55 and takes 17h 29m.
The quickest flight from Lille Lesquin Airport to Nice Airport is the direct flight which takes 1h 35m.
Yes, the driving distance between Avelin to Nice is 1147 km. It takes approximately 10h 29m to drive from Avelin to Nice.
Air France, Volotea and easyJet offer flights from Lille Lesquin Airport to Nice Airport.
There are 916+ hotels available in Nice. Prices start at €100 per night.

- Distance: 823 km
- Duration: 3h 29m
What companies run services between Avelin, France and Nice, France?
easyJet, Air France and two other airlines fly from Avelin to Nice 5 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a train from Avelin to Nice via Lille - Porte d'Arras, Porte d'Arras, Lille Europe, Lille Europe, and Lyon Part Dieu in around 10h 4m.

- Website
- easyjet.com
Flights from Lille Lesquin to Nice
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 38m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €65 - €300
Flights from Lille Lesquin to Nice via Geneva
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 35m
- When
- Thursday
- Estimated price
- €65 - €300
Flights from Lille Lesquin to Nice via Toulouse
- Ave. Duration
- 4h
- When
- Tuesday and Friday
- Estimated price
- €65 - €300

- Website
- airfrance.com
Flights from Lille Lesquin to Nice
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 45m
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, Friday and Sunday
- Estimated price
- €160 - €600

- Website
- volotea.com
Flights from Lille Lesquin to Nice
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 50m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday and Sunday
- Estimated price
- €65 - €420

France’s high-speed TGV train network runs at speeds of up to 320km/h connecting major cities across France and into neighbouring countries. All TGV tickets include a seat reservation; seating is 1+2 in 1st class, 2+2 in 2nd class. Popular routes include Paris to Marseille and Paris to Strasbourg. Most TGVs have a cafe area, power points at each seat and WiFi.
Contact Details
- Phone
- 0033 892 353535
- Website
- sncf-connect.com
Train from Lille Europe to Lyon Part Dieu
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 57m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- €95 - €130
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
- 2nd Class
- €95 - €120
- 1st Class
- €110 - €130
Train from Lyon Part Dieu to Nice-Ville
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 31m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €85 - €120
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
- 2nd Class
- €85 - €100
- 1st Class
- €95 - €120
Train from Douai to Paris Nord
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 17m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €40 - €55
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
- 2nd Class
- €45 - €55
- 1st Class
- €40 - €50
Train from Paris Gare De Lyon to Nice Ville
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 58m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €140 - €190
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
- 2nd Class
- €140 - €160
- 1st Class
- €160 - €190
Train from Toulon to Nice Ville
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 52m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- €35 - €45
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
- 2nd Class
- €35 - €45
- 1st Class
- €35 - €45

France’s state-owned railway company is a fast and efficient way of travelling around the country, with over 14,000 trains operating daily. SNCF runs the country’s extensive rail network, including the high-speed TGV network, regional TER trains and local Intercités. It also operates international routes including Eurostar and Thalys, as well as the low-cost, long-distance Ouigo services that run on limited routes across France. Book up to 3 months in advance for the cheapest fares. The railway network consists of about 32,000km in total, of which 1800km are high-speed lines and 14,500km are electrified.
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Contact Details
- Phone
- +33 9 70 60 99 70
- Website
- sncf.com
Train from Douai to Paris Nord
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 52m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Estimated price
- €25 - €55
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
- 2nd Class
- €25 - €40
- Rail 1st Class
- €35 - €55
Train from Paris Gare De Lyon to Nice Ville
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 52m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €110 - €200
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
- 2nd Class
- €110 - €160
- Rail 1st Class
- €140 - €200
Train from Toulon to Nice Ville
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 57m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €19 - €45
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
- 2nd Class
- €19 - €28
- Rail 1st Class
- €29 - €45

As the bus subsidiary of French railway SNCF, Ouibus offers eco-friendly coaches serving 35 French cities and 10 European cities at affordable fares. Ouibus journeys are safe and comfortable, with the four-star coaches offering power outlets, restrooms and WiFi. All Ouibus stations are located close to town centres for easy access to public transport. Getting on one of the 130 daily journeys is easy - electronic travel documents include your ticket and a personalised mini-guide with handy information.
Contact Details
- Phone
- +33 1 71 53 01 80
- Website
- blablacar.fr
Bus from Lille to Aix-en-Provence
- Ave. Duration
- 12h 40m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €26 - €35
- Website
- Blablabus

One of Europe’s leading bus companies, Flixbus serves 2000+ destinations in 29 countries, including Germany, France, Italy, Austria, the Netherlands and Croatia and into Scandinavia and eastern Europe, as well as some US cities. Coaches have toilets, free WiFi and power outlets, plus snacks and drinks for purchase on board. Flixbus is a good choice for the budget-conscious traveller; purchase tickets in advance for the cheapest fares (note: there is no option to reserve a seat in advance).
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Contact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- service@flixbus.com
- Website
- flixbus.de
Bus from Aix-en-Provence to Nice
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 10m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- €11 - €14
- Website
- flixbus.co.uk
Bus from Lille to Toulon
- Ave. Duration
- 14h 50m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €45 - €60
- Website
- flixbus.co.uk
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The best way to get from Avelin to Lille Lesquin Airport is to line 855 bus which takes 18 min and costs €2.