There are 8 ways to get from Nice to Faro by plane, train, 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.
Cheapest
Train to Marseille, fly to Faro
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Take the train from Nice Ville to Marseille St Charles
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Fly from Marseille (MRS) to Faro (FAO)
Fly Nice to Lisbon, train
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Fly from Nice (NCE) to Lisbon (LIS)
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Take the train from Lisboa - Oriente to Faro
Train, bus
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Take the train from Nice Ville to Marseille St Charles
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Take the train from Marseille St Charles to Madrid-Puerta De Atocha
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Take the train from Madrid-Puerta De Atocha to Huelva
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Take the bus from Huelva to Faro
Train, bus via Seville
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Take the train from Nice Ville to Marseille St Charles
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Take the train from Marseille St Charles to Madrid-Puerta De Atocha
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Take the train from Madrid-Puerta De Atocha to Sevilla-Santa Justa
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Take the bus from Sevilla Plaza de Armas to Faro
Bus
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Take the bus from Nice Airport to Madrid
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Take the bus from Madrid to Faro
Bus, train
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Take the bus from Nice Airport Arrivals Terminal 2 to Lisbon Oriente
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Take the train from Lisboa - Oriente to Faro
Drive
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Drive from Nice to Faro
Nice to Faro by train, walk and bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Nice to Faro is to bus and train which costs €80 - €130 and takes 33h 57m.
The quickest way to get from Nice to Faro is to train and fly which costs €65 - €250 and takes 8h 24m.
No, there is no direct bus from Nice to Faro. However, there are services departing from Massenet and arriving at Faro via Nice Airport and Madrid. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 29h 3m.
The distance between Nice and Faro is 1483 km. The road distance is 1846 km.
The best way to get from Nice to Faro without a car is to train and bus which takes 18h 59m and costs €150 - €250.
It takes approximately 8h 25m to get from Nice to Faro, including transfers.
Nice to Faro bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Nice Airport station.
The best way to get from Nice to Faro is to fly which takes 8h 25m and costs €75 - €320. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €90 - €130 and takes 29h 3m.
There is no direct flight from Nice Airport to Faro Airport. The quickest flight takes 5h 15m and has one stopover.
Nice to Faro bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Faro station.
- Distance: 1483.1 km
- Duration: 8h 25m
What companies run services between Nice, France and Faro, Portugal?
easyJet, TAP Portugal and eight other airlines fly from Nice to Faro hourly. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Nice to Faro via Aéroport / Promenade, Nice Airport, and Madrid in around 29h 3m.
- Website
- easyjet.com
Flights from Nice to Faro via Basel
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 37m
- When
- Saturday and Sunday
- Estimated price
- €110 - €430
Flights from Nice to Faro via Paris Charles de Gaulle
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 40m
- When
- Thursday and Saturday
- Estimated price
- €110 - €430
Flights from Nice to Faro via London Gatwick
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 13m
- When
- Tuesday, Wednesday, Saturday and Sunday
- Estimated price
- €110 - €430
Flights from Nice to Faro via Geneva
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 35m
- When
- Saturday and Sunday
- Estimated price
- €110 - €430
Flights from Nice to Faro via London Luton
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 40m
- When
- Saturday and Sunday
- Estimated price
- €110 - €430
Flights from Nice to Faro via Bristol
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 10m
- When
- Saturday
- Estimated price
- €110 - €430
Flights from Nice to Faro via Liverpool
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 5m
- When
- Friday and Saturday
- Estimated price
- €110 - €430
Flights from Marseille to Faro via Basel
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 40m
- When
- Monday
- Estimated price
- €140 - €390
Flights from Nice to Lisbon
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 35m
- When
- Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday
- Estimated price
- €60 - €330
Flights from Nice to Lisbon via Geneva
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 20m
- When
- Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday
- Estimated price
- €60 - €330
Flights from Nice to Lisbon via Paris Charles de Gaulle
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 30m
- When
- Thursday and Saturday
- Estimated price
- €60 - €330
- Website
- flytap.com
Flights from Nice to Faro via Lisbon
- Ave. Duration
- 6h
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday
- Estimated price
- €130 - €600
Flights from Marseille to Faro via Lisbon
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 15m
- When
- Monday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday
- Estimated price
- €120 - €440
Flights from Nice to Lisbon
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 35m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €75 - €480
- Website
- lufthansa.com
Flights from Nice to Faro via Frankfurt
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 20m
- When
- Saturday
- Estimated price
- €330 - €900
Flights from Nice to Faro via Munich
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 32m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €330 - €900
Flights from Nice to Lisbon via Munich
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 35m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €200 - €750
Flights from Nice to Lisbon via Frankfurt
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 50m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €200 - €750
- Website
- iberia.com
Flights from Nice to Faro via Madrid
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 25m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €160 - €650
Flights from Nice to Faro via Barcelona
- Ave. Duration
- 7h
- When
- Tuesday and Saturday
- Estimated price
- €180 - €650
Flights from Nice to Lisbon via Madrid
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 56m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €120 - €420
- Website
- vueling.com
Flights from Nice to Faro via Madrid
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 25m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €160 - €650
Flights from Nice to Faro via Barcelona
- Ave. Duration
- 7h
- When
- Tuesday and Saturday
- Estimated price
- €180 - €650
Flights from Nice to Lisbon via Madrid
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 12m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €120 - €420
- Website
- ryanair.com
Flights from Nice to Faro via London Stansted
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 5m
- When
- Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday
- Estimated price
- €50 - €320
Flights from Marseille to Faro
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 20m
- When
- Monday, Wednesday and Friday
- Estimated price
- €50 - €310
Flights from Marseille to Faro via Charleroi
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 30m
- When
- Wednesday
- Estimated price
- €50 - €310
- Website
- britishairways.com
Flights from Nice to Faro via London Gatwick
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 15m
- When
- Saturday
- Estimated price
- €230 - €1100
Flights from Nice to Faro via London Heathrow
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 25m
- When
- Friday
- Estimated price
- €230 - €1100
- Website
- eurowings.com
Flights from Nice to Faro via Dusseldorf
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 55m
- When
- Friday and Saturday
- Estimated price
- €240 - €700
Flights from Nice to Faro via Cologne Bonn
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 5m
- When
- Monday, Wednesday and Saturday
- Estimated price
- €240 - €700
- Website
- aerlingus.com
Flights from Nice to Faro via Dublin
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 25m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €360 - €900
- Website
- jet2.com
Flights from Nice to Faro via Leeds Bradford
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 40m
- When
- Saturday
- Estimated price
- €120 - €550
- Website
- transavia.com
Flights from Nice to Lisbon via Nantes
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 15m
- When
- Monday
- Estimated price
- €430 - €650
- Website
- swiss.com
Flights from Nice to Lisbon via Zurich
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 40m
- When
- Saturday
- Estimated price
- €140 - €650
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 Nice Ville to Marseille St Charles
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 39m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €45 - €55
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
- 2nd Class
- €45 - €55
- 1st Class
- €45 - €55
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 Nice Ville to Marseille St Charles
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 43m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €27 - €55
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
- 2nd Class
- €27 - €40
- Rail 1st Class
- €35 - €55
Comboios de Portugal (CP) is the national railway network of Portugal that spans over 2700km, with trains split into three main types: regional, urban and intercity trains; international and domestic high-speed trains; and international night trains. Portugal's main stations are Santa Apolónia in Lisbon and Campanha in Porto – these connect to trains in Portugal's cities and international destinations. The Alfa Pendular, the fastest train in Portugal, is a popular travel choice, as it can run at a speed of up to 250 km/h. You can book train tickets up to 60 days in advance.
Contact Details
- Phone
- +351 808 109 110
- apoiocliente@cp.pt
- Website
- cp.pt
Train from Lisboa - Oriente to Faro
- Ave. Duration
- 3h
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- €21 - €30
- Website
- Comboios De Portugal
- Urbano
- €21 - €30
- Phone
- +34 902 320 320
- comunicacion@renfe.es
- Website
- renfe-sncf.com
Train from Marseille St Charles to Madrid-Puerta De Atocha
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 43m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €85 - €130
- Website
- renfe-sncf.com
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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 Madrid-Puerta De Atocha to Huelva
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 54m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- €35 - €45
- Website
- Renfe Viajeros
Train from Madrid-Puerta De Atocha to Sevilla-Santa Justa
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 50m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- €30 - €40
- 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 Madrid-Puerta De Atocha to Sevilla-Santa Justa
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 34m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €45 - €95
- Website
- Renfe AVE
- Promo
- €45 - €65
- Promo+
- €54 - €58
- Flexible
- €70 - €95
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 Huelva to Faro
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 25m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- €8 - €11
- Website
- flixbus.co.uk
Bus from Nice Airport to Madrid
- Ave. Duration
- 16h 35m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Estimated price
- €55 - €75
- Website
- flixbus.co.uk
Bus from Madrid to Faro
- Ave. Duration
- 10h 10m
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Estimated price
- €35 - €45
- Website
- flixbus.co.uk
Frequently asked questions
Rede Nacional de Expressos is a cheap and convenient way to get around the country. In business since 1995, Portugal’s biggest bus operator services villages and cities across the country. Tickets can be purchased up to 30 days before the date of travel, with discounted fares available via their free RFLEX Card. Most coaches have WiFi and power sockets.
Contact Details
- Phone
- +351 21 75 24 524
- cliente@rne.pt
- Website
- rede-expressos.pt
Bus from Sevilla Plaza de Armas to Faro
- Ave. Duration
- 3h
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €12 - €15
- Schedules at
- rede-expressos.pt
- Phone
- 02/989 0000
- Website
- union-ivkoni.com
Bus from Nice Airport Arrivals Terminal 2 to Lisbon Oriente
- Ave. Duration
- 28h 30m
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Estimated price
- €60 - €90
- Website
- Union Ivkoni
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Read the travel guideMore Questions & Answers
Faro is 1h behind Nice. It is currently 11:14 AM in Nice and 10:14 AM in Faro.
Yes, the driving distance between Nice to Faro is 1846 km. It takes approximately 17h 30m to drive from Nice to Faro.
Iberia, Vueling Airlines, Aer Lingus and seven other airlines offer flights from Nice Airport to Faro Airport.
There are 382+ hotels available in Faro. Prices start at €100 per night.
The best way to get from Nice to Nice Airport is to tram which takes 27 min and costs €2.