There are 6 ways to get from Espalion to Nice by train (TGV), bus, car, train, or plane
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Train
best- Take the train from Rodez to Toulouse Matabiautrain Ter
- Take the train from Toulouse Matabiau to Marseille St Charlestrain
- Take the train from Marseille St Charles to Nice Villetrain Tgv
11h 16m€133–304Bus via Montpellier
cheapest- Take the bus from Rodez to Millaubus
- Take the bus from Millau to Montpellierbus
- Take the bus from Montpellier to Nice Airportbus
13h 1m€40–86Drive 499.4 km
- Drive from Espalion to Nicecar 499.4 km
5h 12m€78–113Train to Toulouse-Blagnac Airport, fly
- Take the train from Rodez to Toulouse Matabiautrain
- Fly from Toulouse-Blagnac Airport (TLS) to Nice Côte D'Azur International Airport (NCE)plane TLS - NCE
6h 51m€97–266Bus
- Take the bus from Rodez to Toulouse - Matabiau Bus Stationbus BlaBlaCar Bus
- Take the bus from Toulouse - Matabiau Bus Station to Nice - Airport Bus Station Terminal 1bus BlaBlaCar Bus
13h 14m€62–113Fly from Rodez-Marcillac Airport
- Fly from Rodez-Marcillac Airport (RDZ) to Nice Côte D'Azur International Airport (NCE)plane RDZ - NCE
5h 14m€223–451
Espalion to Nice by bus and train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Espalion to Nice is to bus via Montpellier which costs €35 - €90 and takes 13h 1m.
The fastest way to get from Espalion to Nice is to drive which takes 5h 12m and costs €75 - €120.
No, there is no direct bus from Espalion to Nice. However, there are services departing from ESPALION - Boulevard J. Poulenc and arriving at Nice Airport via Rodez, Millau and Montpellier. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 13h 1m.
No, there is no direct train from Espalion to Nice. However, there are services departing from Rodez and arriving at Nice Ville via Toulouse Matabiau and Marseille St Charles. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 16m.
The distance between Espalion and Nice is 831 km. The road distance is 499.4 km.
The best way to get from Espalion to Nice without a car is to train which takes 11h 16m and costs €130 - €310.
It takes approximately 11h 16m to get from Espalion to Nice, including transfers.
Espalion to Nice bus services, operated by SNCF Bus, depart from Rodez station.
Espalion to Nice train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), depart from Rodez station.
The best way to get from Espalion to Nice is to train which takes 11h 16m and costs €130 - €310. Alternatively, you can bus via Montpellier, which costs €35 - €90 and takes 13h 1m, you could also fly, which costs €220 - €460 and takes 5h 14m.
What companies run services between Espalion, Occitanie, France and Nice, France?
You can take a bus from ESPALION - Boulevard J. Poulenc to Nice Ville via RODEZ - Gare SNCF/Routière, Rodez, Toulouse Matabiau, and Marseille St Charles in around 11h 16m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from ESPALION - Boulevard J. Poulenc to Jean Médecin via Rodez, Millau, Montpellier, Nice Airport, and Aéroport Terminal 1 in around 13h 1m.
- Website
- easyjet.com
Flights from Toulouse-Blagnac Airport to Nice Côte D'Azur International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- €50–190
Flights from Toulouse-Blagnac Airport to Nice Côte D'Azur International Airport via Geneva
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 10m
- When
- Friday
- Estimated price
- €50–190
Flights from Rodez-Marcillac Airport to Nice Côte D'Azur International Airport via Lille Lesquin
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 50m
- When
- Tuesday
- Estimated price
- €170–360
Rome2Rio's guide to Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +33 1 84 94 36 35
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
Train from Rodez to Toulouse Matabiau
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 11m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €25–50
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
Train from Toulouse Matabiau to Marseille St Charles
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 53m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €65–140
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
Train from Rodez to Toulouse Matabiau
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 11m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €25–50
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
Bus from Rodez to Millau
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €14–20
- Website
- SNCF Bus
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More Questions & Answers
Espalion to Nice bus services, operated by SNCF Bus, arrive at Millau station.
Espalion to Nice train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), arrive at Toulouse Matabiau station.
Yes, the driving distance between Espalion to Nice is 499 km. It takes approximately 5h 12m to drive from Espalion to Nice.
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