European trains
Trains from Paris to Nice
Stepping off at Nice-Ville puts you within walking distance of the Promenade des Anglais and the Baie des Anges, which is the point of taking the train from Paris rather than flying: you leave the capital from Gare de Lyon and arrive in the centre of Nice, on the Côte d'Azur, without an airport at either end. Holidaymakers heading for the beaches, people joining cruises or going on to Monaco and Italy, and families who would rather not deal with airports all use this route.
Availability and prices are checked live when you search.
- Straight-line distanceabout 690 kmThe rail route is longer; live times appear when you search
- RouteDomesticWithin France
- ReturnSearchNice to Paris
- Hotels151
- 5-star6
- 4-star65
- 3-star80
About the Paris to Nice train
Your journey starts at Gare de Lyon, which handles departures for the south of France; it sits on the right bank of the Seine with metro lines below. Fix the date and the number of passengers, then decide whether to search Nice to Paris for a return at the same time, because each leg has its own fare and its own live times. The route runs down the Rhône valley past Lyon and Avignon to Marseille, then turns east along the coast. From Saint-Raphaël onwards the line hugs the shore through Cannes and Antibes, and the views out of the window on that stretch are a large part of why people choose the train. Nice-Ville stands among the boulevards north of the old town. Downhill from it are the Promenade and the beach; to the south-east, Vieux Nice with its market on Cours Saleya; to the east, the port. The airport sits at the western end of the bay, which is why the page also shows how far each hotel is from NCE. A France eSIM can be added for the stay.
Where to stay in Nice
4 of the 151 hotels in the catalogue for Nice. The hotels listed are 6–7 km from NCE.
Boscolo Nice Hôtel & Spa★★★★★Hotel· SYNXIS12 Boulevard Victor Hugo · Pool · Spa · Fitness centre · Restaurantfrom₹27,758per night, indicative6 km from NCE
Apollinaire Nice, WorldHotels Distinctive★★★★Hotel· Best Western Hotels & Resorts25 Boulevard Dubouchage · Fitness centre · Restaurant · Bar · Wi-Fifrom₹14,080per night, indicative7 km from NCE
Maison Albar - Le Victoria★★★★★Hotel· Preferred6 Avenue de Suède · Pool · Spa · Fitness centre · Restaurantfrom₹33,939per night, indicative6 km from NCE
Anantara Plaza Nice Hotel - A Leading Hotel of the World★★★★★Hotel· Minor Hotels12 Avenue de Verdun · Fitness centre · Restaurant · Bar · Wi-Fifrom₹38,367per night, indicative6 km from NCE- Prices are indicative: the lowest rate found for 2 adults, 1 night on 10 Jan 2027, in INR, checked 10 Nov 2026. Live prices for your dates appear when you search.
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Trains from Paris to Nice: questions
How far is Nice from Paris by train?
Paris and Nice are about 690 km apart in a straight line; the rail route is longer. Live journey times and fares for your date appear when you search trains from Paris to Nice.
Can I book the return from Nice to Paris?
Yes. Search trains from Nice to Paris for the return; each direction has its own times and fares.
Is Paris to Nice an international train journey?
No. Both Paris and Nice are in France, so this is a domestic rail journey.
Destination, hotel and service details come from AI Concierge travel data; distances are straight-line. Availability and prices are shown live when you search.