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.
Recommended option
Train • 7h 20m
$95 - $139
Cheapest option
Bus FlixBus • 9h 39m
$34 - $66
4 alternative options
Bus ALSA • 8h 51m
$45 - $65
Drive • 5h 19m
$75 - $110
Train to Barcelona, fly • 5h 13m
$52 - $173
Train to Toulouse, fly • 6h 2m
$112 - $254
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Girona to Nice is to bus which costs 35€ - 60€ and takes 8h 51m.
The quickest way to get from Girona to Nice is to train and fly which costs 45€ - 160€ and takes 5h 13m.
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 51m.
No, there is no direct train from Girona to Nice. However, there are services departing from Girona and arriving at Gare de Nice-Ville via Gare de Marseille-St-Charles. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 20m.
The distance between Girona and Nice is 409 km. The road distance is 566.2 km.
The best way to get from Girona to Nice without a car is to train which takes 7h 20m and costs 80€ - 130€.
It takes approximately 7h 20m 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 Spanish Railways AVE, depart from Girona station.
The best way to get from Girona to Nice is to train which takes 7h 20m and costs 80€ - 130€. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs 35€ - 60€ and takes 8h 51m.
- Distance: 255.9 miles
- Duration: 7h 20m
What companies run services between Girona, Spain and Nice, France?
You can take a train from Girona to Nice via Marseille-St-Charles and Gare de Marseille-St-Charles in around 7h 20m. Alternatively, ALSA operates a bus from Girona to Nice 3 times a day. Tickets cost $35 - $60 and the journey takes 8h 30m.
- Website
- easyjet.com
Flights from Barcelona to Nice
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- When
- Monday, Thursday, Friday and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $40 - $200
Flights from Toulouse to Nice
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 7m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $40 - $220
- Website
- iberia.com
Flights from Barcelona to Nice
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $35 - $200
Flights from Barcelona to Nice via Palma Mallorca
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 35m
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $50 - $270
- Website
- vueling.com
Flights from Barcelona to Nice
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $35 - $200
- Website
- hop.com
Flights from Toulouse to Nice via Lyon
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 52m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $50 - $420
- Website
- volotea.com
Flights from Toulouse to Nice
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- When
- Friday
- Estimated price
- $35 - $220
Rome2rio's guide to Spanish Railways AVE
Contact Details
- Website
- renfe.com
Train from Girona to Marseille-St-Charles
- Ave. Duration
- 4h
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Estimated price
- $60 - $85
- Website
- renfe.com
Loosely translated as the French National Railway Corporation, the SNCF is France’s state-owned railway company. It covers the country’s extensive rail network, as well as the TGV and Thalys, France’s two high-speed railway networks. With over 14,000 trains operating daily, it is a fast and efficient way of travelling around the country. 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 Gare de Marseille-St-Charles to Gare de Nice-Ville
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 40m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $35 - $50
- Website
- en.oui.sncf
- 2nd Class
- $35 - $50
- 1st Class
- $50 - $75
- Phone
- 0033 892 353535
- Website
- en.oui.sncf
Train from Marseille-St-Charles to Nice Ville
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 33m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- $45 - $55
- Website
- en.oui.sncf
- 2nd Class
- $45 - $55
- 1st Class
- $70 - $90
Train from Girona to Toulouse-Matabiau
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 33m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $60 - $70
- Website
- en.oui.sncf
- 2nd Class
- $60 - $70
- 1st Class
- $85 - $120
Based in Madrid, Renfe is a state-owned train operator, that connects cities across Spain and neighbouring countries including Portugal, France, Germany, Switzerland, and the Netherlands. Renfe’s extensive network means most destinations offer multiple trains a day, with the most popular routes normally offering a train each hour. Locally known as AVE, the high-speed trains can reach speeds of up to 350km/h, making travel between major cities very efficient. Comfort is key in a Renfe train, with seats with footrests in all three classes of travel: Standard, Club and First. Each seat has an individual light, a pull-down table and an electrical outlet for in Club and First classes. There is free WiFi for first class passengers and for those with a + Renfe card.
Rome2rio's guide to Spanish Railways (RENFE)
Contact Details
- Phone
- 902 320 320
- Website
- renfe.com
Train from Girona to Barcelona Sants
- Ave. Duration
- 39m
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- $11 - $22
- Website
- renfe.com
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 so you’re never bored on your journey. ALSA services are accessible to people with disabilities, and guide dogs are welcome on all journeys. Flexibility is another highlight of an ALSA journey, with 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
- $35 - $60
- Website
- alsa.com
One of Europe’s leading bus companies, Flixbus serves over 1400 destinations, in 26 countries including Germany, France, Italy, Austria, the Netherlands, Croatia, Spain, and across Scandinavia and central and eastern Europe. Founded in 2012, Flixbus’ extensive network connects cities with approximately 200,000 trips, with buses often departing every 30 minutes. One of the most affordable ways to get around Europe (and expanding soon into the US), a Flixbus journey is cost-effective, well-connected, comfortable and safe.
Rome2rio's guide to FlixBus
Contact Details
- Phone
- +49 1807 123 99 123
- info@flixbus.de
- Website
- flixbus.de
Bus from Girona Airport to Nice, Nice
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 35m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Estimated price
- $30 - $55
- 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 SNCF, arrive at Gare de Nice-Ville station.
Yes, the driving distance between Girona to Nice is 566 km. It takes approximately 5h 19m to drive from Girona to Nice.
easyJet, Iberia and Vueling Airlines offer flights from Barcelona Airport to Nice Airport.
There are 4052+ hotels available in Nice. Prices start at $69 USD per night.