Jardin du Luxembourg in Paris
Taking the train from Nice to Paris is the best way to travel from the capital of the French Riviera to the capital of France.
There are several options for trains from Nice to Paris, including direct high-speed TGV trains, overnight trains, and services with connections en route.
TGV Trains from Nice to Paris
TGV trains from Nice to Paris depart from the Nice Ville train station and arrive at the Paris Gare de Lyon train station. Direct high-speed trains depart every one to two hours throughout day. The journey time is 5 hours and 40 minutes.
Train tickets vary in price depending on which train you take. Fares start at 39.90 euros for a one-way ticket in second class and 45.00 euros for a one-way ticket in first class. These low fares are available if you buy train tickets online well in advance.
Overnight Trains from Nice to Paris
Overnight trains run between Nice and Paris several times a week. You can reserve a couchette in a sleeper cabin on these trains if you want to get some rest along the way.
Night trains depart Nice Ville train station in the evening and arrive at Paris Gare d’Austerlitz the next morning. The travel time on this service is 11 hours and 45 minutes.
Ticket prices for overnight trains to Paris start at 46.00 euros one-way in second class and 57.00 euros one-way in first class.
Other Trains from Nice to Paris
There are daily trains from Nice to Paris that require a change in Lyon, Marseille, or Toulon. You can check the schedules online when buying train tickets to Paris to avoid services with changes if you want to.