There are 7 ways to get from Nice to Valencia by train, bus and ferry, bus, rideshare, 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 • 12 h 12 min
$164 - $211
Cheapest option
Rideshare • 11 h 26 min
$28
5 alternative options
Train via Marseille-St-Charles • 12 h 47 min
$146 - $208
Bus and ferry • 13 h
$107 - $161
Bus • 18 h 51 min
$62 - $97
Drive • 9 h 21 min
$130 - $200
Fly • 6 h 56 min
$93 - $301
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Nice to Valencia is to rideshare which costs 24€ and takes 11 h 26 min.
The quickest way to get from Nice to Valencia is to fly which costs 80€ - 270€ and takes 6 h 56 min.
No, there is no direct bus from Nice to Valencia. However, there are services departing from Nice and arriving at Valencia via Ventimiglia. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 13 h.
No, there is no direct train from Nice to Valencia. However, there are services departing from Nice Ville and arriving at Valencia Joaquin Sorolla via Avignon TGV and Barcelona Sants. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12 h 12 min.
The distance between Nice and Valencia is 790 km. The road distance is 1004.5 km.
The best way to get from Nice to Valencia without a car is to train which takes 12 h 12 min and costs 140€ - 190€.
It takes approximately 12 h 12 min to get from Nice to Valencia, including transfers.
Nice to Valencia bus services, operated by ALSA, depart from Niza station.
Nice to Valencia train services, operated by inOui TGV, depart from Nice Ville station.
The best way to get from Nice to Valencia is to train which takes 12 h 12 min and costs 140€ - 190€. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs 50€ - 85€ and takes 18 h 51 min, you could also fly, which costs 80€ - 270€ and takes 6 h 56 min.
- Distance: 494 miles
- Duration: 12 h 12 min
What companies run services between Nice, France and Valencia, Spain?
You can take a train from Nice to Valencia via Avignon TGV and Barcelona Sants in around 12 h 12 min. Alternatively, ALSA operates a bus from Nice to Valencia twice daily. Tickets cost $55 - $90 and the journey takes 17 h 31 min.
- Website
- iberia.com
Flights from Nice to Valencia via Madrid
- Ave. Duration
- 5 h 21 min
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $120 - $1,200
Flights from Nice to Valencia via Barcelona
- Ave. Duration
- 5 h
- When
- Monday, Wednesday and Saturday
- Estimated price
- $100 - $1,700
- Website
- lufthansa.com
Flights from Nice to Valencia via Munich
- Ave. Duration
- 4 h 50 min
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $270 - $850
Flights from Nice to Valencia via Frankfurt
- Ave. Duration
- 8 h
- When
- Monday to Friday
- Estimated price
- $270 - $850
- Website
- flytap.com
Flights from Nice to Valencia via Lisbon
- Ave. Duration
- 6 h 22 min
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $180 - $600
- Website
- klm.com
Flights from Nice to Valencia via Amsterdam Schiphol
- Ave. Duration
- 7 h 57 min
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $210 - $550
- Website
- airfrance.com
Flights from Nice to Valencia via Paris CDG
- Ave. Duration
- 5 h 20 min
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $95 - $430
Flights from Nice to Valencia via Amsterdam Schiphol
- Ave. Duration
- 9 h 40 min
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $210 - $550
- Website
- swiss.com
Flights from Nice to Valencia via Zurich
- Ave. Duration
- 4 h 20 min
- When
- Monday, Friday and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $280 - $900
- Website
- vueling.com
Flights from Nice to Valencia via Barcelona
- Ave. Duration
- 5 h
- When
- Monday, Wednesday and Saturday
- Estimated price
- $100 - $1,700
- Website
- wizzair.com
Flights from Nice to Valencia via Vienna
- Ave. Duration
- 5 h 20 min
- When
- Friday
- Estimated price
- $80 - $300
- Website
- alitalia.com
Flights from Nice to Valencia via Rome
- Ave. Duration
- 5 h 50 min
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $110 - $600
- Website
- easyjet.com
Flights from Nice to Valencia via London Gatwick
- Ave. Duration
- 8 h 55 min
- When
- Monday and Friday
- Estimated price
- $210 - $800
- Phone
- 0033 892 353535
- Website
- en.oui.sncf
Train from Nice Ville to Avignon TGV
- Ave. Duration
- 3 h 3 min
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- $60 - $75
- Website
- en.oui.sncf
- 2nd Class
- $60 - $75
- 1st Class
- $90 - $120
Train from Nice Ville to Marseille-St-Charles
- Ave. Duration
- 2 h 39 min
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $45 - $55
- Website
- en.oui.sncf
- 2nd Class
- $45 - $55
- 1st Class
- $70 - $90
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 Avignon TGV to Barcelona Sants
- Ave. Duration
- 3 h 55 min
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Estimated price
- $60 - $85
- Website
- en.oui.sncf
Train from Nice Ville to Marseille-St-Charles
- Ave. Duration
- 2 h 43 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $35 - $50
- Website
- en.oui.sncf
- 2nd Class
- $35 - $50
- 1st Class
- $50 - $75
Train from Marseille-St-Charles to Barcelona Sants
- Ave. Duration
- 4 h 37 min
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Estimated price
- $70 - $100
- Website
- en.oui.sncf
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 Barcelona Sants to Valencia Joaquin Sorolla
- Ave. Duration
- 3 h 14 min
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $40 - $55
- Website
- renfe.com
Train from Barcelona Sants to Valencia Estacio del Nord
- Ave. Duration
- 3 h 27 min
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- $40 - $55
- Website
- renfe.com
- Phone
- +41 (0) 79.71.85.806
- info@autolineegambioli.it
- Website
- autolineegambioli.it
Bus and ferry from Ventimiglia to Valencia
- Ave. Duration
- 11 h 20 min
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- $70 - $110
- Schedules at
- autolineegambioli.it
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 Niza to Valencia
- Ave. Duration
- 17 h 31 min
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $55 - $90
- Website
- alsa.com
A ridesharing platform with 40 million users, Blablacar gives you access to destinations without worrying about on-the-road chaos. The basic idea is that you carpool with locals who are already planning to drive your route and have space in their car. With some flexibility you’ll get to your destination – often faster and cheaper than other means. On the website or app, enter your departure and arrival points and your date of travel, sift through the profiles of drivers who’ve posted pre-planned drives and find one whose timing and preferences match yours. Request to join the ride, wait be accepted, and pay your share of the set price.
Rome2rio's guide to BlaBlaCar
Contact Details
- Website
- blablacar.com
Rideshare from Nice to Valence
- Ave. Duration
- 11 h 26 min
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $28
- Book at
- blablacar.co.uk
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Read the travel guideMore Questions & Answers
There is no direct flight from Nice Airport to Valencia Airport. The quickest flight takes 4 h 20 min and has one stopover.
Nice to Valencia bus services, operated by ALSA, arrive at Valencia station.
Nice to Valencia train services, operated by Spanish Railways (RENFE), arrive at Valencia Joaquin Sorolla station.
Yes, the driving distance between Nice to Valencia is 1004 km. It takes approximately 9 h 21 min to drive from Nice to Valencia.
Air France, Air Europa, Swiss and eight other airlines offer flights from Nice Airport to Valencia Airport.
Book your Nice to Valencia train tickets online with Loco2, Loco2 and Loco2.
There are 1761+ hotels available in Valencia. Prices start at $56 USD per night.
Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Nice and Valencia. A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.
The best way to get from Nice to Nice Airport is to line 99 bus which takes 13 min and costs 6€.