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)plane GVA - NCE
1h 42m€45–136Train
- Take the train from Geneve to Marseille St Charlestrain Tgv
- Take the train from Marseille St Charles to Nice Villetrain Tgv
6h 57m€130–212Bus
- Take the bus from Geneva - Bus Station to Nice - Airport Bus Station Terminal 1bus BlaBlaCar Bus
10h 59m€49–77Drive 424.1 km
- Drive from Geneva to Nicecar 424.1 km
6h 50m€76–110
Geneva to Nice by train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Geneva to Nice is to bus which costs €45 - €80 and takes 10h 59m.
The fastest way to get from Geneva to Nice is to fly which takes 1h 42m and costs €40 - €140.
No, there is no direct bus from Geneva station to Nice. However, there are services departing from Geneva - Bus Station and arriving at Albert 1er via Aéroport / Promenade. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 59m.
No, there is no direct train from Geneva to Nice. However, there are services departing from Geneve and arriving at Nice Ville via Marseille St Charles. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 57m.
The distance between Geneva and Nice is 308 km. The road distance is 424.1 km.
The best way to get from Geneva to Nice without a car is to train which takes 6h 57m and costs €130 - €220.
It takes approximately 1h 42m to get from Geneva to Nice, including transfers.
Geneva to Nice bus services, operated by BlaBlaCar Bus, depart from Geneva - Bus Station.
Geneva to Nice train services, operated by TGV inOui, depart from Geneve station.
The best way to get from Geneva to Nice is to fly which takes 1h 42m and costs €40 - €140. Alternatively, you can train, which costs €130 - €220 and takes 6h 57m, you could also bus, which costs €45 - €80 and takes 10h 59m.
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) every 4 hours. Alternatively, you can take a train from Geneve to Nice Ville via Marseille St Charles in around 6h 57m.
- Website
- easyjet.com
Flights from Geneva International Airport to Nice Côte D'Azur International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €40–130
- Phone
- +33 1 84 94 36 35
- Website
- TGV inOui
Train from Geneve to Marseille St Charles
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 27m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €85–140
- Website
- TGV inOui
Train from Marseille St Charles to Nice Ville
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 36m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €40–65
- Website
- TGV inOui
- Phone
- +3 318 576 2228
- Website
- BlaBlaCar Bus
Bus from Geneva - Bus Station to Nice - Airport Bus Station Terminal 1
- Ave. Duration
- 10h 35m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €45–75
- Website
- BlaBlaCar Bus
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Booking & Getting There
Geneva to Nice bus services, operated by BlaBlaCar Bus, arrive at Nice - Airport Bus Station Terminal 1.
Geneva to Nice train services, operated by TGV inOui, arrive at Marseille St Charles station.
Yes, the driving distance between Geneva to Nice is 424 km. It takes approximately 6h 50m to drive from Geneva to Nice.
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