There are 8 ways to get from Brittany 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.
Recommended option
Fly from Rennes • 3h 38m
€43 - €203
7 alternative options
Fly from Brest • 4h 27m
€80 - €325
Train to Nantes, fly • 5h 24m
€59 - €236
Train via Lyon Airport (LYS) • 8h 53m
€258 - €417
Train • 9h 14m
€216 - €333
Train, bus • 12h 59m
Bus • 18h
€62 - €76
Drive • 11h 12m
€130 - €190
Brittany to Nice by train
The train journey time between Brittany and Nice is around 14h 42m and covers a distance of around 1321 km. The fastest train normally takes 14h 42m. Operated by Swiss Railways (SBB/CFF/FFS) and TGV inOui, the Brittany to Nice train service departs from Rennes and arrives in Nice-Ville. Typically only one train runs weekly, although weekend and holiday schedules can vary so check in advance.
Train route overview
First and last trains
The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
Brittany to Nice train schedules
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Questions & Answers
The most affordable way to get from Brittany to Nice is to bus, which costs €60 - €80 and takes 18h.
The quickest way to get from Brittany to Nice is to fly which costs €40 - €210 and takes 3h 38m.
No, there is no direct bus from Brittany to Nice. However, there are services departing from Rennes and arriving at Nice via Montpellier. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 18h.
No, there is no direct train from Brittany to Nice. However, there are services departing from Rennes and arriving at Nice-Ville via Lyon Saint-Exupéry TGV. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 53m.
The distance between Brittany and Nice is 935 km. The road distance is 1184 km.
The best way to get from Brittany to Nice without a car is to train via Lyon Airport (LYS) which takes 8h 53m and costs €250 - €420.
It takes approximately 3h 38m to get from Brittany to Nice, including transfers.
Brittany to Nice bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Rennes station.
Brittany to Nice train services, operated by Swiss Railways (SBB/CFF/FFS), depart from Rennes station.
The best way to get from Brittany to Nice is to fly which takes 3h 38m and costs €40 - €210. Alternatively, you can train via Lyon Airport (LYS), which costs €250 - €420 and takes 8h 53m, you could also bus, which costs €60 - €80 and takes 18h.
- Distance: 935.1 km
- Duration: 3h 38m
What companies run services between Brittany, France and Nice, France?
Air France and easyJet fly from Rennes to Nice 3 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a train from Rennes to Nice via Lyon Saint-Exupéry TGV in around 8h 53m.
- Website
- airfrance.com
Flights from Rennes to Nice
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 40m
- When
- Friday, Saturday and Sunday
- Estimated price
- €80 - €280
Flights from Rennes to Nice via Lyon
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 17m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday and Sunday
- Estimated price
- €80 - €280
Flights from Rennes to Nice via Paris CDG
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 40m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €80 - €280
Flights from Brest to Nice via Lyon
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 45m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday and Sunday
- Estimated price
- €110 - €650
Flights from Brest to Nice via Paris CDG
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 55m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €110 - €650
Flights from Nantes to Nice via Lyon
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 15m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday and Sunday
- Estimated price
- €75 - €250
Flights from Nantes to Nice via Paris CDG
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 30m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €75 - €250
Flights from Nantes to Nice via Figari
- Ave. Duration
- 4h
- When
- Saturday
- Estimated price
- €75 - €250
- Website
- easyjet.com
Flights from Rennes to Nice
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 50m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €35 - €230
Flights from Nantes to Nice
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 33m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €50 - €240
Flights from Nantes to Nice via Toulouse
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 10m
- When
- Saturday
- Estimated price
- €60 - €220
Flights from Nantes to Nice via Geneva
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 50m
- When
- Sunday
- Estimated price
- €60 - €220
- Website
- transavia.com
Flights from Brest to Nice
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 50m
- When
- Friday and Sunday
- Estimated price
- €50 - €430
Flights from Nantes to Nice
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 45m
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday
- Estimated price
- €40 - €390
- Website
- volotea.com
Flights from Brest to Nice
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 50m
- When
- Monday and Friday
- Estimated price
- €50 - €260
Flights from Nantes to Nice
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 35m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday and Sunday
- Estimated price
- €35 - €280
- Website
- aircorsica.com
Flights from Nantes to Nice via Figari
- Ave. Duration
- 4h
- When
- Saturday
- Estimated price
- €75 - €250
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.
Rome2rio's guide to SNCF
Contact Details
- Phone
- +33 9 70 60 99 70
- Website
- sncf.com
Train from Vannes to Nantes
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- €17 - €40
- Website
- en.oui.sncf
- 2nd Class
- €17 - €25
- Rail 1st Class
- €26 - €40
Train from Marseille St Charles to Nice Ville
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 41m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €27 - €55
- Website
- en.oui.sncf
- 2nd Class
- €27 - €40
- Rail 1st Class
- €35 - €55
The national railway company of Switzerland, Swiss Railways operates trains throughout the country and adjacent European nations including Germany, France, Italy and Austria. Tickets are sold in two classes - First and Second - with most long-distance trains offering a bistro car serving beverages and snacks. Individual tickets can be bought easily at stands, while a variety of travel passes are on offer to suit different travel needs.
Contact Details
- Phone
- +41 51 220 11 11
- Website
- sbb.ch
Train from Rennes to Lyon Saint-Exupéry TGV
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 54m
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Estimated price
- €210 - €370
- Website
- Swiss Railways (SBB/CFF/FFS)
Train from Lyon Saint-Exupéry TGV to Nice-Ville
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 59m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €140 - €260
- Website
- Swiss Railways (SBB/CFF/FFS)
Train from Rennes to Marseille-Saint-Charles
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 52m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €290 - €550
- Website
- Swiss Railways (SBB/CFF/FFS)
Train from Marseille-Saint-Charles to Nice-Ville
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 40m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €60 - €120
- Website
- Swiss Railways (SBB/CFF/FFS)
Train from Rennes to Grenoble
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 29m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- €240 - €430
- Website
- Swiss Railways (SBB/CFF/FFS)
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
- en.oui.sncf
Train from Rennes to Lyon-Saint Exupery Tgv
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 54m
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Estimated price
- €110 - €160
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
- 2nd Class
- €110 - €140
- 1st Class
- €130 - €160
Train from Rennes to Marseille St Charles
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 44m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €150 - €220
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
- 2nd Class
- €150 - €180
- 1st Class
- €180 - €220
Train from Marseille St Charles to Nice Ville
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 41m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €45 - €55
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
- 2nd Class
- €45 - €55
- 1st Class
- €45 - €55
- Phone
- +33 4 91 57 50 57
- webpresse@maregionsud.fr
- Website
- zou.maregionsud.fr
Bus from GRENOBLE - Gare Routière - GRENOBLE to NICE - Gare Routière - NICE
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 30m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Website
- Zou! LER
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).
Rome2rio's guide to FlixBus
Contact Details
- Phone
- +49 1807 123 99 123
- info@flixbus.de
- Website
- flixbus.de
Bus from Rennes to Montpellier
- Ave. Duration
- 11h 45m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €40 - €55
- Website
- flixbus.co.uk
Bus from Montpellier to Nice
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 15m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €19 - €24
- Website
- flixbus.co.uk
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Read the travel guideMore Questions & Answers
The quickest flight from Rennes Airport to Nice Airport is the direct flight which takes 1h 40m.
Brittany to Nice bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Nice station.
Brittany to Nice train services, operated by Swiss Railways (SBB/CFF/FFS), arrive at Nice-Ville station.
Yes, the driving distance between Brittany to Nice is 1184 km. It takes approximately 11h 12m to drive from Brittany to Nice.
easyJet and Air France offer flights from Rennes Airport to Nice Airport.
Book your Brittany to Nice train tickets online with Omio.
Book your Brittany to Nice bus tickets online with FlixBus.
There are 561+ hotels available in Nice. Prices start at €75 per night.
The best way to get from Brittany to Rennes Airport is to bus which takes 28 min and costs €2.