What is the cheapest way to get from Edinburgh to Nice?

The cheapest way to get from Edinburgh to Nice is to fly which costs €70 - €210 and takes 5h 57m.

What is the fastest way to get from Edinburgh to Nice?

The fastest way to get from Edinburgh to Nice is to fly which takes 5h 57m and costs €70 - €210.

Is there a direct bus between Edinburgh and Nice?

No, there is no direct bus from Edinburgh station to Nice. However, there are services departing from Edinburgh, Bus Station and arriving at Nice via London Victoria and Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine). The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 32h 12m.

Is there a direct train between Edinburgh and Nice?

No, there is no direct train from Edinburgh to Nice. However, there are services departing from Edinburgh Waverley and arriving at Nice Ville via London St Pancras Intl, Paris Nord and Paris Gare De Lyon. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 14h 30m.

How far is it from Edinburgh to Nice?

The distance between Edinburgh and Nice is 1579 km.

How do I travel from Edinburgh to Nice without a car?

The best way to get from Edinburgh to Nice without a car is to train which takes 14h 30m and costs €190 - €650.

How long does it take to get from Edinburgh to Nice?

It takes approximately 5h 57m to get from Edinburgh to Nice, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Edinburgh to Nice bus from?

Edinburgh to Nice bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Edinburgh, Bus Station.

Where do I catch the Edinburgh to Nice train from?

Edinburgh to Nice train services, operated by London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER), depart from Edinburgh Waverley station.

Train, bus or fly from Edinburgh to Nice?

The best way to get from Edinburgh to Nice is to fly which takes 5h 57m and costs €70 - €210. Alternatively, you can train, which costs €190 - €650 and takes 14h 30m, you could also bus, which costs €80 - €260 and takes 32h 12m.

Where does the Edinburgh to Nice bus arrive?

Edinburgh to Nice bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at London Victoria station.

What is the time difference between Edinburgh and Nice?

Nice is 1h ahead of Edinburgh. It is currently 9:59 PM in Edinburgh and 10:59 PM in Nice.

Where does the Edinburgh to Nice train arrive?

Edinburgh to Nice train services, operated by London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER), arrive at King's Cross station.

How do I get a train ticket from Edinburgh to Nice?

Book your Edinburgh to Nice train tickets online with Omio.

How do I get a bus ticket from Edinburgh to Nice?

Book your Edinburgh to Nice bus tickets online with Omio and FlixBus.

Where can I stay near Nice?

There are 10384+ hotels available in Nice.

Edinburgh to Nice - 7 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, car, and Eurotunnel

There are 7 ways to get from Edinburgh to Nice by plane, train (Eurostar, TGV), bus, car, car train, 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.

Fly from Edinburgh Airport
best
1. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Nice Côte D'Azur International Airport (NCE)EDI - NCE
5h 57m
€72–204
Train
1. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to King's Cross
2. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Paris NordEil
3. Take the train from Paris Gare De Lyon to Nice VilleTgv
14h 30m
€194–617
Bus
1. Take the bus from Edinburgh, Bus Station to London Victoria
2. Take the bus from London Victoria to Paris700
3. Take the bus from Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine) to Nice
32h 12m
€80–253
Drive, Eurotunnel
1. Drive from Edinburgh to Folkestone
2. Take the car train from Folkestone to Calais-Fréthun
3. Drive from Calais-Fréthun to Nice
20h 49m
Train to Manchester Airport, fly
1. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Manchester Airport
2. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Nice Côte D'Azur International Airport (NCE)MAN - NCE
8h 31m
€100–289
Bus via Nice - Airport Bus Station Terminal 1
1. Take the bus from Edinburgh, Bus Station to London Victoria Coach Station Arrivals594 / ...
2. Take the bus from London Victoria to Paris700
3. Take the bus from Paris - Bercy-Seine Bus Station to Nice - Airport Bus Station Terminal 1
33h 25m
€75–266
Drive, car ferry
1. Drive from Edinburgh to Port of Dover
2. Take the car ferry from Port of Dover to Calais
3. Drive from Calais to Nice
22h 16m
€330–486

Edinburgh to Nice by train

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14h 30mAverage Duration

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Distance: 1,579.5 km
Duration: 5h 57m

What companies run services between Edinburgh, Scotland and Nice, France?

easyJet and Luxair fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Nice Côte D'Azur International Airport (NCE) once daily. Alternatively, you can take a train from Edinburgh Waverley to Nice Ville via London Kings Cross, London St Pancras Intl, Paris Nord, and Paris Gare De Lyon in around 14h 30m.

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