There are 4 ways to get from Geneva to Nice by plane, train (TGV), 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.
Fly
best- Fly from Geneva International Airport (GVA) to Nice Côte D'Azur International Airport (NCE)GVA - NCE
1h 45m€37–97Train
- Take the train from Geneve to Lyon Part DieuTer
- Take the train from Lyon Part Dieu to Nice VilleTgv
7h 45m€66–134Bus
- Take the bus from Geneva to Nice Airport1404 / ...
9h 19m€39–101Drive 424.3 km
- Drive from Geneva to Nice424.3 km
6h 44m€73–105
Geneva to Nice by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Geneva to Nice is to fly which costs €35 - €100 and takes 1h 45m.
The fastest way to get from Geneva to Nice is to fly which takes 1h 45m and costs €35 - €100.
No, there is no direct bus from Geneva to Nice. However, there are services departing from Geneva and arriving at Albert 1er via Aéroport / Promenade. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 19m.
No, there is no direct train from Geneva to Nice. However, there are services departing from Geneve and arriving at Nice Ville via Lyon Part Dieu. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 45m.
The distance between Geneva and Nice is 308 km. The road distance is 424.3 km.
The best way to get from Geneva to Nice without a car is to train which takes 7h 45m and costs €65 - €140.
It takes approximately 1h 45m to get from Geneva to Nice, including transfers.
Geneva to Nice bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Geneva station.
Geneva to Nice train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), depart from Geneve station.
The best way to get from Geneva to Nice is to fly which takes 1h 45m and costs €35 - €100. Alternatively, you can train, which costs €65 - €140 and takes 7h 45m, you could also bus, which costs €35 - €110 and takes 9h 19m.
What companies run services between Geneva, Switzerland and Nice, France?
easyJet and Swiss fly from Geneva International Airport (GVA) to Nice Côte D'Azur International Airport (NCE) 4 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a train from Geneve to Nice Ville via Lyon Part Dieu in around 7h 45m.
- Website
- easyjet.com
Flights from Geneva International Airport to Nice Côte D'Azur International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 3m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €30–90
- Website
- swiss.com
Flights from Geneva International Airport to Nice Côte D'Azur International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- €60–120
Rome2Rio's guide to Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)
Contact Details
- Phone
- +33 1 84 94 36 35
- Website
- track.effiliation.com
Train from Geneve to Lyon Part Dieu
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 8m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- €25–35
- Website
- https://track.effiliation.com/servlet/effi.redir?id_compteur=23007591&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.sncf-connect.com%2Fen-en%2F
- Phone
- +33 1 84 94 36 35
- Website
- sncf-connect.com
Train from Lyon Part Dieu to Nice Ville
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 37m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- €40–100
- Website
- https://www.sncf-connect.com/en-en
Rome2Rio's guide to FlixBus
Contact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- service@flixbus.com
- Website
- flixbus.fr
Bus from Geneva to Nice Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 55m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €35–100
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.co.uk
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More Questions & Answers
Geneva to Nice bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Nice Airport station.
Geneva to Nice train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), arrive at Lyon Part Dieu station.
Yes, the driving distance between Geneva to Nice is 424 km. It takes approximately 6h 44m to drive from Geneva to Nice.
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