There are 6 ways to get from Girona to Nice by train, bus, car 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.
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Train
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Take the train from Girona to Marseille St Charles
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Take the train from Marseille St Charles to Nice Ville
Bus
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Take the bus from Gerona/Girona to Niza
Drive
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Drive from Girona to Nice
Train to Barcelona, fly
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Take the train from Girona to Barcelona-Sants
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Fly from Barcelona (BCN) to Nice (NCE)
Train, train to Toulouse, fly
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Take the train from Girona to Narbonne
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Take the train from Narbonne to Toulouse Matabiau
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Fly from Toulouse (TLS) to Nice (NCE)
Questions & Answers
The cost-effective way to get from Girona to Nice is to bus via Girona Airport, which costs €30 - €40 and takes 9h 24m.
The quickest way to get from Girona to Nice is to train and fly which costs €35 - €190 and takes 5h 17m.
No, there is no direct bus from Girona to Nice. However, there are services departing from Girona and arriving at Nice via Girona Airport. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 24m.
No, there is no direct train from Girona to Nice. However, there are services departing from Girona and arriving at Nice Ville via Marseille St Charles. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 31m.
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 7h 31m and costs €75 - €130.
It takes approximately 7h 31m to get from Girona to Nice, including transfers.
Girona to Nice bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Girona Airport 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 7h 31m and costs €75 - €130. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €45 - €65 and takes 9h 5m.

- Distance: 409.4 km
- Duration: 7h 31m
What companies run services between Girona, Spain and Nice, France?
You can take a train from Girona to Nice via Marseille St Charles in around 7h 31m. 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
- easyjet.com
Flights from Barcelona to Nice
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €24 - €190
Flights from Toulouse to Nice
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 8m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €30 - €220

- Website
- vueling.com
Flights from Barcelona to Nice
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €20 - €130

- Website
- airfrance.com
Flights from Toulouse to Nice via Lyon
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 55m
- When
- Monday to Friday
- Estimated price
- €95 - €330

- Phone
- +34 902 320 320
- comunicacion@renfe.es
- Website
- renfe-sncf.com
Train from Girona to Marseille St Charles
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 9m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €45 - €70
- Website
- renfe-sncf.com
Train from Girona to Barcelona-Sants
- Ave. Duration
- 38 min
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- €30 - €45
- Website
- renfe-sncf.com
Train from Girona to Narbonne
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 26m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- €30 - €50
- Website
- renfe-sncf.com

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
- sncf-connect.com
Train from Marseille St Charles to Nice Ville
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 40m
- Frequency
- Every 3 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 13m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- €30 - €45
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
- 2nd Class
- €35 - €45
- 1st Class
- €30 - €40

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 Marseille St Charles to Nice Ville
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 44m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €27 - €55
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
- 2nd Class
- €27 - €40
- Rail 1st Class
- €35 - €55
Train from Narbonne to Toulouse Matabiau
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 36m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €19 - €40
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
- 2nd Class
- €19 - €27
- Rail 1st Class
- €28 - €40

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
- +34 91 232 03 20
- comunicacion@renfe.es
- 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
- Phone
- +34 91 232 03 20
- comunicacion@renfe.es
- Website
- renfe.com
Train from Girona to Barcelona-Sants
- Ave. Duration
- 38 min
- Frequency
- 4 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
- alsa@alsa.es
- 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

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 30 300 137 300
- service@flixbus.com
- Website
- flixbus.de
Bus from Girona Airport to Nice
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 55m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €28 - €35
- 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 FlixBus, arrive at Nice 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.
Book your Girona to Nice bus tickets online with Omio and FlixBus.
There are 973+ hotels available in Nice. Prices start at €87 per night.