There are 6 ways to get from Espalion to Nice by train, plane, 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 to Toulouse-Blagnac Airport, fly
best- 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
7h 8m€99–275Bus
cheapest- 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
14h 2m€55–99Train
- Take the train from Rodez to Toulouse Matabiautrain Ter
- Take the train from Toulouse Matabiau to Marseille St Charlestrain
- Take the train from Marseille-Saint-Charles to Nice-Villetrain
12h 11m€160–264Drive 499.4 km
- Drive from Espalion to Nicecar 499.4 km
5h 12m€80–116Fly from Rodez-Marcillac Airport
- Fly from Rodez-Marcillac Airport (RDZ) to Nice Côte D'Azur International Airport (NCE)plane RDZ - NCE
4h 44m€243–410Bus via Lyon
- Take the bus from Rodez to Lyon - Gerland Bus Stationbus BlaBlaCar Bus
- Take the bus from Lyon to Nicebus N1719 / ...
16h 5m€77–124
Espalion to Nice by bus and train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Espalion to Nice is to bus which costs €50 - €100 and takes 14h 2m.
The fastest way to get from Espalion to Nice is to fly which takes 4h 44m and costs €240 - €410.
No, there is no direct bus from Espalion to Nice. However, there are services departing from ESPALION - Boulevard J. Poulenc and arriving at Albert 1er via Rodez, Toulouse - Matabiau Bus Station and Aéroport / Promenade. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 14h 2m.
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-Saint-Charles. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 11m.
The distance between Espalion and Nice is 674 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 12h 11m and costs €160 - €270.
It takes approximately 7h 8m to get from Espalion to Nice, including transfers.
Espalion to Nice bus services, operated by BlaBlaCar 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 12h 11m and costs €160 - €270. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €50 - €100 and takes 14h 2m, you could also fly, which costs €240 - €410 and takes 4h 44m.
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, Marseille St Charles, and Marseille-Saint-Charles in around 12h 11m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from ESPALION - Boulevard J. Poulenc to Albert 1er via RODEZ - Gare SNCF/Routière, Rodez, Toulouse - Matabiau Bus Station, Nice - Airport Bus Station Terminal 1, and Aéroport / Promenade in around 14h 2m.
- Website
- easyjet.com
Flights from Toulouse-Blagnac Airport to Nice Côte D'Azur International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 8m
- When
- Thursday, Friday, Wednesday, Monday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- €50–180
Flights from Rodez-Marcillac Airport to Nice Côte D'Azur International Airport via Paris Orly
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 47m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- €170–290
- Website
- airfrance.com
Flights from Toulouse-Blagnac Airport to Nice Côte D'Azur International Airport via Lyon
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 55m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- €45–280
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 14m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €27–50
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
Train from Rodez to Toulouse Matabiau
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 14m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €27–50
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
Train from Toulouse Matabiau to Marseille St Charles
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 55m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €75–130
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
- Phone
- +33 4 13 94 30 50
- Website
- Zou! Lignes Express Régionales
Train from Marseille-Saint-Charles to Nice-Ville
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 41m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €55–80
- Website
- Zou! Lignes Express Régionales
- Phone
- +3 318 576 2228
- Website
- BlaBlaCar Bus
Bus from Rodez to Toulouse - Matabiau Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 15m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €10–18
- Website
- BlaBlaCar Bus
Bus from Toulouse - Matabiau Bus Station to Nice - Airport Bus Station Terminal 1
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 48m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €40–75
- Website
- BlaBlaCar Bus
Bus from Rodez to Lyon - Gerland Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 15m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €29–50
- Website
- BlaBlaCar Bus
Rome2Rio's guide to FlixBus
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- service@flixbus.com
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from Lyon to Nice
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 15m
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Estimated price
- €45–70
- Website
- Flixbus
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Booking & Getting There
Espalion to Nice bus services, operated by BlaBlaCar Bus, arrive at Toulouse - Matabiau Bus 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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