There are 12 ways to get from Colchester to Nice by train, plane, train (Eurostar, TGV), bus, car, car train, or car ferry
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Train to London City Airport, fly to Nice Côte D'Azur International Airport
best- Take the train from Colchester to Stratford (London)train
- Fly from London City Airport (LCY) to Nice Côte D'Azur International Airport (NCE)plane LCY - NCE
5h 35m€139–496Bus to London Stansted Airport, fly to Nice Côte D'Azur International Airport
cheapest- Take the bus from Coach Stop to Coach Stationbus
- Fly from London Stansted Airport (STN) to Nice Côte D'Azur International Airport (NCE)plane STN - NCE
5h 42m€53–232Train via Paris
- Take the train from Colchester to London Liverpool Streettrain
- Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Paris Nordtrain Eil
- Take the train from Paris Gare De Lyon to Nice Villetrain Tgv
10h 39m€311–589Bus
- Take the bus from Coach Stop to Coach Stationbus 717
- Take the bus from Coach Station to London Victoria Coach Station Arrivalsbus A8 / ...
- Take the bus from London Victoria to Paris - Bercy-Seine Bus Stationbus
- Take the bus from Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine) to Nicebus
26h 57m€121–230Drive, Eurotunnel
- Drive from Colchester to Folkestonecar
- Take the cartrain from Folkestone to Calais-Fréthuncartrain
- Drive from Calais-Fréthun to Nicecar
15h€335–438Train to London Heathrow Airport, fly to Nice Côte D'Azur International Airport
- Take the train from Colchester to Stratford (London)train
- Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Nice Côte D'Azur International Airport (NCE)plane LHR - NCE
6h 19m€131–372Train, train to London Gatwick Airport, fly to Nice Côte D'Azur International Airport
- Take the train from Colchester to London Liverpool Streettrain
- Take the train from London Bridge to Gatwick Airporttrain
- Fly from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Nice Côte D'Azur International Airport (NCE)plane LGW - NCE
6h 14m€112–289Train, train to Luton Airport, fly to Nice Côte D'Azur International Airport
- Take the train from Colchester to Stratford (London)train
- Take the train from Farringdon to Luton Airport Parkwaytrain
- Fly from Luton Airport (LTN) to Nice Côte D'Azur International Airport (NCE)plane LTN - NCE
6h 26m€119–302Bus to London Stansted Airport, fly to Marseille Provence Airport, train
- Take the bus from Coach Stop to Coach Stationbus
- Fly from London Stansted Airport (STN) to Marseille Provence Airport (MRS)plane STN - MRS
- Take the train from Marseille St Charles to Nice Villetrain
8h 29m€93–295Train to London Heathrow Airport, fly to Marseille Provence Airport, train
- Take the train from Colchester to Stratford (London)train
- Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Marseille Provence Airport (MRS)plane LHR - MRS
- Take the train from Marseille St Charles to Nice Villetrain
9h 7m€186–475Train
- Take the train from Colchester to London Liverpool Streettrain
- Take the train from London St. Pancras Int. to Lille Europetrain
- Take the train from Lille Europe to Marseille Saint Chtrain Trn
- Take the train from Marseille-Saint-Charles to Nice-Saint-Augustintrain
12h 52m€286–589Drive, car ferry
- Drive from Colchester to Port of Dovercar
- Take the carferry from Port of Dover to Calaiscarferry
- Drive from Calais to Nicecar
16h 27m€223–370
Colchester to Nice by train and subway
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Colchester to Nice is to bus and fly which costs €50 - €240 and takes 5h 42m.
The fastest way to get from Colchester to Nice is to train and fly which takes 5h 35m and costs €130 - €500.
No, there is no direct bus from Colchester to Nice. However, there are services departing from Coach Stop and arriving at Nice via Coach Station, London Victoria and Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine). The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 26h 57m.
No, there is no direct train from Colchester to Nice. However, there are services departing from Colchester and arriving at Nice Ville via Liverpool Street station, London St Pancras Intl, Paris Nord and Paris Gare De Lyon. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 39m.
The distance between Colchester and Nice is 1115 km.
The best way to get from Colchester to Nice without a car is to train via Paris which takes 10h 39m and costs €310 - €600.
It takes approximately 5h 35m to get from Colchester to Nice, including transfers.
Colchester to Nice bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Coach Stop station.
Colchester to Nice train services, operated by Greater Anglia, depart from Colchester station.
The best way to get from Colchester to Nice is to train via Paris which takes 10h 39m and costs €310 - €600. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €120 - €230 and takes 26h 57m.
What companies run services between Colchester, England and Nice, France?
You can take a train from Colchester to Nice Ville via London Liverpool Street, Liverpool Street station, King's Cross St. Pancras station, London St Pancras Intl, Paris Nord, and Paris Gare De Lyon in around 10h 39m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Coach Stop to Nice via Coach Station, London Victoria Coach Station Arrivals, London Victoria, Paris - Bercy-Seine Bus Station, and Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine) in around 26h 57m.
- Website
- britishairways.com
Flights from London City Airport to Nice Côte D'Azur International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €120–340
Flights from London Stansted Airport to Nice Côte D'Azur International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 10m
- When
- Sunday
- Estimated price
- €70–310
Flights from London Heathrow Airport to Nice Côte D'Azur International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 7m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €80–250
Flights from London Gatwick Airport to Nice Côte D'Azur International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 17m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €75–140
Flights from London Heathrow Airport to Marseille Provence Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 57m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €90–250
- Phone
- +44 345 600 7245
- contactcentre@greateranglia.co.uk
- Website
- Greater Anglia
Train from Colchester to Stratford (London)
- Ave. Duration
- 38 min
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- €26–50
- Website
- Greater Anglia
Train from Colchester to London Liverpool Street
- Ave. Duration
- 47 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- €28–55
- Website
- Greater Anglia
Train from Colchester to Stratford (London)
- Ave. Duration
- 38 min
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- €26–50
- Website
- Greater Anglia
Train from Colchester to London Liverpool Street
- Ave. Duration
- 47 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- €28–55
- Website
- Greater Anglia
Train from Colchester to Stratford (London)
- Ave. Duration
- 38 min
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- €26–50
- Website
- Greater Anglia
Train from Colchester to Stratford (London)
- Ave. Duration
- 38 min
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- €26–50
- Website
- Greater Anglia
Train from Colchester to London Liverpool Street
- Ave. Duration
- 47 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- €28–55
- Website
- Greater Anglia
- Phone
- +44 (0)3717 81 81 81
- Website
- National Express
Bus from Coach Stop to Coach Station
- Ave. Duration
- 55 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €7–18
- Website
- National Express
Bus from Coach Station to London Victoria Coach Station Arrivals
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 5m
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- €9–22
- Website
- National Express
Bus from Coach Stop to Coach Station
- Ave. Duration
- 55 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €7–18
- Website
- National Express
Bus from Coach Stop to Coach Station
- Ave. Duration
- 55 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €7–18
- Website
- National Express
- Phone
- +353 818 300 400
- info@irishferries.fr
- Website
- Irish Ferries
Car ferry from Port of Dover to Calais
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €22–65
- Website
- Irish Ferries
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More Questions & Answers
Colchester to Nice bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Coach Station.
Nice is 1h ahead of Colchester. It is currently 10:29 AM in Colchester and 11:29 AM in Nice.
Colchester to Nice train services, operated by Greater Anglia, arrive at London Liverpool Street station.
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