What is the cheapest way to get from Heidelberg to Nice?

The cheapest way to get from Heidelberg to Nice is to bus which costs €70 - €120 and takes 15h 11m.

What is the fastest way to get from Heidelberg to Nice?

The fastest way to get from Heidelberg to Nice is to train and fly which takes 5h 14m and costs €100 - €290.

Is there a direct bus between Heidelberg and Nice?

No, there is no direct bus from Heidelberg station to Nice. However, there are services departing from Heidelberg central train station and arriving at Albert 1er via Genoa and Aéroport / Promenade. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 15h 11m.

Is there a direct train between Heidelberg and Nice?

No, there is no direct train from Heidelberg to Nice. However, there are services departing from Heidelberg, Hauptbahnhof and arriving at Nice Ville via Karlsruhe Hauptbahnhof and Strasbourg. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 37m.

How far is it from Heidelberg to Nice?

The distance between Heidelberg and Nice is 700 km. The road distance is 889.6 km.

How do I travel from Heidelberg to Nice without a car?

The best way to get from Heidelberg to Nice without a car is to train which takes 12h 37m and costs €230 - €410.

How long does it take to get from Heidelberg to Nice?

It takes approximately 5h 14m to get from Heidelberg to Nice, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Heidelberg to Nice bus from?

Heidelberg to Nice bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Heidelberg central train station.

Where do I catch the Heidelberg to Nice train from?

Heidelberg to Nice train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional), depart from Heidelberg, Hauptbahnhof station.

Train or bus from Heidelberg to Nice?

The best way to get from Heidelberg to Nice is to train which takes 12h 37m and costs €230 - €410. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €70 - €120 and takes 15h 11m.

Where does the Heidelberg to Nice bus arrive?

Heidelberg to Nice bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Genoa station.

Where does the Heidelberg to Nice train arrive?

Heidelberg to Nice train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional), arrive at Karlsruhe Hauptbahnhof station.

Can I drive from Heidelberg to Nice?

Yes, the driving distance between Heidelberg to Nice is 890 km. It takes approximately 8h 40m to drive from Heidelberg to Nice.

How do I get a train ticket from Heidelberg to Nice?

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How do I get a bus ticket from Heidelberg to Nice?

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Where can I stay near Nice?

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Heidelberg to Nice - 7 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, and car

There are 7 ways to get from Heidelberg to Nice by train, plane, train (TGV), bus, car, or train (Trenitalia)

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Train to Stuttgart Airport, fly
best
1. Take the train from Heidelberg, Hauptbahnhof to Hauptbahnhoftrain
2. Fly from Stuttgart Airport (STR) to Nice Côte D'Azur International Airport (NCE)plane STR - NCE
5h 14m
€106–286
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Heidelberg central train station to Genoabus FlixBus N177
2. Take the bus from Genoa to Nice Airportbus FlixBus N758 / ...
15h 11m
€70–119
Train
1. Take the train from Heidelberg, Hauptbahnhof to Karlsruhe Hauptbahnhoftrain S3 / ...
2. Take the train from Karlsruhe Hauptbahnhof to Strasbourg Bahnhoftrain 83 / ...
3. Take the train from Strasbourg to Nice Villetrain Tgv
12h 37m
€235–406
Drive 889.6 km
1. Drive from Heidelberg to Nicecar 889.6 km
8h 40m
€138–199
Train to Frankfurt, fly
1. Take the train from Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof to Frankfurttrain
2. Fly from Frankfurt (FRA) to Nice Côte D'Azur International Airport (NCE)plane FRA - NCE
5h 35m
€120–326
Train, train to Strasbourg International Airport, fly
1. Take the train from Heidelberg, Hauptbahnhof to Karlsruhe Hauptbahnhoftrain
2. Take the train from Karlsruhe Hauptbahnhof to Strasbourg Bahnhoftrain
3. Fly from Strasbourg International Airport (SXB) to Nice Côte D'Azur International Airport (NCE)plane SXB - NCE
5h 52m
€71–229
Train via Lugano
1. Take the train from Heidelberg, Hauptbahnhof to Karlsruhe Hauptbahnhoftrain S3 / ...
2. Take the train from Karlsruhe Hauptbahnhof to Basel SBBtrain 20 / ...
3. Take the train from Basel SBB to Luganotrain Ec
4. Take the train from Lugano to Gallaratetrain S50
5. Take the train from Gallarate to Ventimigliatrain
16h 10m
€95–506

Heidelberg to Nice by train

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12h 37mAverage Duration

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Distance: 699.6 km
Duration: 5h 14m

What companies run services between Heidelberg, Germany and Nice, France?

You can take a train from Heidelberg, Hauptbahnhof to Nice Ville via Karlsruhe Hauptbahnhof, Strasbourg Bahnhof, and Strasbourg in around 12h 37m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Heidelberg central train station to Albert 1er via Genoa, Nice Airport, and Aéroport / Promenade in around 15h 11m.

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