There are 8 ways to get from Girona to Nice by train, bus, car or plane
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Recommended option
Train • 8h 17m
123€ - 231€
Cheapest option
Train to Barcelona, fly • 5h 4m
33€ - 206€
6 alternative options
Bus • 8h 57m
46€ - 62€
Bus, train • 9h 54m
97€ - 170€
Bus via Lloret de Mar • 11h 34m
37€ - 49€
Drive • 5h 21m
60€ - 90€
Train to Perpignan, fly • 7h 28m
109€ - 355€
Train, train to Toulouse, fly • 6h 47m
119€ - 312€
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Questions & Answers
The cost-effective way to get from Girona to Nice is to bus via Lloret de Mar, which costs 35€ - 50€ and takes 11h 34m.
The quickest way to get from Girona to Nice is to train and fly which costs 30€ - 210€ and takes 5h 4m.
No, there is no direct bus from Girona to Nice. However, there are services departing from Gerona/Girona and arriving at Congrès / Promenade via Aéroport / Promenade. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 57m.
No, there is no direct train from Girona to Nice. However, there are services departing from Girona and arriving at Nice Ville via Narbonne and Marseille St Charles. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 17m.
The distance between Girona and Nice is 409 km. The road distance is 565.6 km.
The best way to get from Girona to Nice without a car is to train which takes 8h 17m and costs 120€ - 240€.
It takes approximately 8h 17m to get from Girona to Nice, including transfers.
Girona to Nice bus services, operated by ALSA, depart from Gerona/Girona station.
Girona to Nice train services, operated by Renfe SNCF, depart from Girona station.
The best way to get from Girona to Nice is to train which takes 8h 17m and costs 120€ - 240€. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs 45€ - 65€ and takes 8h 57m.
- Distance: 409.4 km
- Duration: 8h 17m
What companies run services between Girona, Spain and Nice, France?
You can take a train from Girona to Nice via Narbonne and Marseille St Charles in around 8h 17m. Alternatively, ALSA operates a bus from Gerona/Girona to Niza 3 times a day. Tickets cost 40€ - 65€ and the journey takes 8h 30m.
- Website
- airfrance.com
Flights from Perpignan to Nice via Paris Orly
- Ave. Duration
- 4h
- When
- Monday, Saturday and Sunday
- Estimated price
- 170€ - 500€
Flights from Perpignan to Nice via Paris Orly, Bastia
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 25m
- When
- Saturday
- Estimated price
- 170€ - 550€
Flights from Perpignan to Nice via Paris Orly, Ajaccio
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 10m
- When
- Saturday
- Estimated price
- 180€ - 550€
Flights from Toulouse to Nice via Lyon
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 2m
- When
- Monday to Friday
- Estimated price
- 110€ - 220€
- Website
- vueling.com
Flights from Barcelona to Nice
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- 16€ - 110€
- Website
- easyjet.com
Flights from Barcelona to Nice
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- When
- Thursday, Friday and Sunday
- Estimated price
- 28€ - 190€
Flights from Perpignan to Nice via Lille Lesquin
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 30m
- When
- Monday and Friday
- Estimated price
- 75€ - 310€
Flights from Toulouse to Nice
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- When
- Monday, Friday and Sunday
- Estimated price
- 50€ - 240€
- Website
- volotea.com
Flights from Toulouse to Nice
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- When
- Monday, Thursday, Friday and Sunday
- Estimated price
- 23€ - 95€
- Website
- renfe-sncf.com
Train from Girona to Narbonne
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 18m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- 30€ - 50€
- Website
- renfe-sncf.com
Train from Girona to Barcelona-Sants
- Ave. Duration
- 38 min
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- 30€ - 45€
- Website
- renfe-sncf.com
Train from Girona to Perpignan
- Ave. Duration
- 40 min
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- 29€ - 45€
- Website
- renfe-sncf.com
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France’s state-owned railway company is a fast and efficient way of travelling around the country, with over 14,000 trains operating daily. SNCF runs the country’s extensive rail network, including the high-speed TGV network, regional TER trains and local Intercités. It also operates international routes including Eurostar and Thalys, as well as the low-cost, long-distance Ouigo services that run on limited routes across France. Book up to 3 months in advance for the cheapest fares. The railway network consists of about 32,000km in total, of which 1800km are high-speed lines and 14,500km are electrified.
Rome2rio's guide to SNCF
Contact Details
- Phone
- +33 9 70 60 99 70
- Website
- sncf.com
Train from Narbonne to Marseille St Charles
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 35m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- 30€ - 65€
- Website
- en.oui.sncf
- 2nd Class
- 30€ - 50€
- Rail 1st Class
- 45€ - 65€
Train from Marseille St Charles to Nice Ville
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 41m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- 27€ - 55€
- Website
- en.oui.sncf
- 2nd Class
- 27€ - 40€
- Rail 1st Class
- 35€ - 55€
Train from Narbonne to Toulouse Matabiau
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 33m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- 19€ - 40€
- Website
- en.oui.sncf
- 2nd Class
- 19€ - 27€
- Rail 1st Class
- 28€ - 40€
France’s high-speed TGV train network runs at speeds of up to 320km/h connecting major cities across France and into neighbouring countries. All TGV tickets include a seat reservation; seating is 1+2 in 1st class, 2+2 in 2nd class. Popular routes include Paris to Marseille and Paris to Strasbourg. Most TGVs have a cafe area, power points at each seat and WiFi.
Contact Details
- Phone
- 0033 892 353535
- Website
- en.oui.sncf
Train from Marseille St Charles to Nice Ville
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 41m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- 45€ - 55€
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
- 2nd Class
- 45€ - 55€
- 1st Class
- 45€ - 55€
Train from Narbonne to Toulouse Matabiau
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 22m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- 30€ - 45€
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
- 2nd Class
- 35€ - 45€
- 1st Class
- 30€ - 40€
The national railway company of Switzerland, Swiss Railways operates trains throughout the country and adjacent European nations including Germany, France, Italy and Austria. Tickets are sold in two classes - First and Second - with most long-distance trains offering a bistro car serving beverages and snacks. Individual tickets can be bought easily at stands, while a variety of travel passes are on offer to suit different travel needs.
Contact Details
- Phone
- +41 51 220 11 11
- Website
- sbb.ch
Train from Marseille-Saint-Charles to Nice-Ville
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 40m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- 60€ - 120€
- Website
- Swiss Railways (SBB/CFF/FFS)
Train from Narbonne to Toulouse-Matabiau
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 14m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- 45€ - 80€
- Website
- Swiss Railways (SBB/CFF/FFS)
Spain's excellent and extensive rail system connects cities across Spain and into neighbouring countries. Renfe's high-speed AVE trains can reach speeds of up to 350km/h, making travel between major cities very efficient. All medium- and long-distance trains require a seat reservation; ticket sales for these trains usually open 30-60 days before travel. Most Renfe trains have two classes: Turista (2nd class) and Preferente (1st class), although some AVE trains offer Turista Plus. There is free WiFi for Preferente passengers and for those with a +Renfe loyalty card.
Rome2rio's guide to Renfe Viajeros
Contact Details
- Phone
- 902 320 320
- Website
- renfe.com
Train from Girona to Barcelona-Sants
- Ave. Duration
- 39 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- 10€ - 13€
- Website
- Renfe Viajeros
Rome2rio's guide to Renfe AVE
Contact Details
- Website
- renfe.com
Train from Girona to Barcelona-Sants
- Ave. Duration
- 39 min
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- 9€ - 35€
- Website
- Renfe AVE
- Promo
- 9€ - 13€
- Promo+
- 14€ - 16€
- Flexible
- 24€ - 35€
A Spanish subsidiary of National Express, ALSA provides bus and coach services across Spain and neighbouring countries including Portugal, France, Germany, the Netherlands, Italy, Poland and Malta. Founded in 1923, ALSA values service and the customer experience. Buses are equipped with communal TV screens showing movies, individual behind-seat screens, ALSA radio, app for books and music, and free WiFi. ALSA services are accessible to people with disabilities, and guide dogs are welcome on all journeys. There are three types of tickets on offer (Frequent Traveller Pass, Share Pass and ALSA Pass), along with discounts for senior citizens, students and children.
Contact Details
- Phone
- +34 902 42 22 42
- Website
- alsa.es
Bus from Gerona/Girona to Niza
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 30m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- 40€ - 65€
- Website
- alsa.com
Bus from Gerona/Girona to Marsella
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 30m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- 35€ - 50€
- Website
- alsa.com
One of Europe’s leading bus companies, Flixbus serves 2000+ destinations in 29 countries, including Germany, France, Italy, Austria, the Netherlands and Croatia and into Scandinavia and eastern Europe, as well as some US cities. Coaches have toilets, free WiFi and power outlets, plus snacks and drinks for purchase on board. Flixbus is a good choice for the budget-conscious traveller; purchase tickets in advance for the cheapest fares (note: there is no option to reserve a seat in advance).
Rome2rio's guide to FlixBus
Contact Details
- Phone
- +49 1807 123 99 123
- info@flixbus.de
- Website
- flixbus.de
Bus from Lloret de Mar to Nice Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 20m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Estimated price
- 30€ - 40€
- Website
- flixbus.co.uk
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Read the travel guideMore Questions & Answers
The quickest flight from Barcelona Airport to Nice Airport is the direct flight which takes 1h 20m.
Girona to Nice bus services, operated by ALSA, arrive at Niza station.
Girona to Nice train services, operated by TGV inOui, arrive at Nice Ville station.
Yes, the driving distance between Girona to Nice is 566 km. It takes approximately 5h 21m to drive from Girona to Nice.
easyJet and Vueling Airlines offer flights from Barcelona Airport to Nice Airport.
There are 603+ hotels available in Nice. Prices start at 75€ per night.