Our travel advice
Our pick
Take the 09:10 train: 5h54 without a change.
The timetable at a glance
Departures per hour from Paris
- Departures: 2 in the morning, 2 in the afternoon and 0 in the evening.
- Operators: SNCF.
From our timetable data for a regular Tuesday; departure times in local Paris time.
All connections on a regular day
| Departs | Arrives | Duration | Change at | Trains |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 09:10 | 15:04 | 5h54 | direct | 631A SNCF |
| 10:10 | 16:06 | 5h56 | direct | 631A SNCF |
| 14:10 | 20:04 | 5h54 | direct | 631A SNCF |
| 16:10 | 22:13 | 6h03 | direct | 633B SNCF |
Route map
TGV punctuality by SNCF
Train or plane?
Estimate| Train | Plane | |
|---|---|---|
| Door to door | ± 6h19 | ± 4h07 |
| CO₂ per person | ± 29 kg | ± 93 kg |
| Arrival | City centre | Airport |
Train: fastest connection plus 25 minutes to and from the station. Plane: flight time plus 40 minutes taxiing and 2.5 hours for airport transfers, check-in and security. CO₂: UK Government GHG Conversion Factors 2025 (DESNZ).
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Frequently asked questions
How long is the train from Paris to Nice?
The fastest train takes 5h54; the typical journey is 5h55.
Is there a direct train from Paris to Nice?
Yes. 4 of the 4 connections we found on a regular Tuesday run without a change.
What time is the first and last train from Paris to Nice?
On a regular Tuesday the first connection leaves at 09:10 and the last at 16:10 (Paris time).
Which station does the train from Paris to Nice leave from?
The fastest connection leaves from Paris Gare de Lyon Hall 1 - 2 and arrives at Nice-Ville.
Is the TGV from Paris to Nice usually on time?
According to SNCF, 70% of trains arrived less than 15 minutes late (July 2026, August 2026, September 2026).
Where can I book a train ticket to Nice?
You can compare prices at Omio. Booking early is usually cheaper.
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Timetables: our own journey planner (MOTIS) on open timetable data from SNCF, DB (DELFI), NS (OpenOV), NMBS/SNCB, Eurostar, SBB/opentransportdata.swiss, Trenitalia France and Renfe. Method and sources.