How far is it from Paris to Nice?

The distance between Paris and Nice is 579 mi by road.

How long does it take to drive from Paris to Nice?

The drive from Paris to Nice takes approximately 9 h 55 min by car.

What is the best route from Paris to Nice?

The fastest route from Paris to Nice covers 579 mi with a driving time of approximately 9 h 55 min.

Which direction is Nice from Paris?

Nice lies roughly to the south-east of Paris.

Which roads does the route from Paris to Nice follow?

The drive from Paris to Nice mainly follows A 6, A 7, A 8. The longest single stretch is 400 mi on A 6.

Which towns do you pass between Paris and Nice?

Towns on the route from Paris to Nice include Savigny-le-Temple, Auxerre, Lyon, Avignon, Aix-en-Provence.

Paris Nice

Distance: 579 miDuration: 9 h 55 min

Driving from Paris to Nice takes about 9 h 55 min via A 6. The distance is 579 mi. The straight-line distance is 427 mi. EV charging is available along the route, including in Montrouge, Auxerre, Lyon, Valence, Le Cannet. Driving directions

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Driving directions46 · 579 mi

1 Depart right onto Place du Pont-Neuf - Christo et Jeanne-Claude 116 yd
2 Turn right onto Quai de Conti 53 yd
3 Turn left onto Rue Guénégaud 1 mi
4 Turn left onto Rue Mazarine 1 mi
5 Continue straight onto Rue de l'Ancienne Comédie 1 mi
6 Continue straight onto Rue de Condé 134 yd
7 Turn slightly left onto Rue Crébillon 1 mi
8 Turn left onto Rue de Médicis 1 mi
9 Turn right onto Boulevard Saint-Michel 1 mi
10 Continue straight onto Avenue de l'Observatoire 1 mi
11 Continue slightly right onto Avenue Denfert-Rochereau 1 mi
12 Continue straight onto Avenue du Colonel Henri Rol Tanguy 115 yd
13 Continue straight onto Avenue du Général Leclerc 1 mi

14 Enter rotary right onto Rue d'Alésia 86 yd
15 Exit rotary right onto Rue d'Alésia 158 yd
16 Turn right onto Rue du Lunain 1 mi
17 At end of road, turn right onto Rue Sarrette 53 yd
18 Turn left onto Rue Marié-Davy 105 yd
19 Turn right onto Rue du Père Corentin 1 mi
20 At end of road, turn right onto Boulevard Jourdan 86 yd
21 Turn left onto Place du 25 Août 1944 157 yd
22 Continue straight onto Rue de la Légion Étrangère 1 mi
23 Turn left onto Boulevard Romain Rolland 125 yd
24 Continue straight 1 mi
25 Continue straight 6 mi
26 Keep slightly left onto Autoroute du Soleil 9 mi
27 Keep slightly left onto Autoroute du Soleil 8 mi
28 Keep slightly left onto Autoroute du Soleil 6 mi
29 Keep slightly left onto Autoroute du Soleil 23 mi
30 Keep slightly left onto Autoroute du Soleil 219 mi
31 Keep slightly left onto Autoroute du Soleil 137 mi
32 Keep slightly left onto Autoroute du Soleil 50 mi
33 Keep slightly left onto La Provençale 116 mi
34 Take exit slightly right onto Échangeur de Nice-Promenade Des Anglais 1 mi
35 Keep slightly right onto Échangeur de Nice-Promenade Des Anglais 1 mi
36 Turn straight onto Boulevard du Mercantour 159 yd
37 Keep slightly right onto Boulevard du Mercantour 100 yd
38 Keep slightly right onto Boulevard du Mercantour 175 yd
39 Turn sharp right onto Boulevard René Cassin 1 mi
40 Turn slightly left onto Voie Pierre Mathis 4 mi
41 Take exit slightly right onto Toboggan Reine Jeanne 1 mi
42 Turn left onto Rue Miollis 1 mi
43 At end of road, turn left onto Rue Clément Roassal 85 yd
44 Turn right onto Rue Alfred Binet 1 mi
45 Turn right onto Boulevard Joseph Garnier 170 yd
46 Arrive right onto Rue Flaminus Raiberti

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The return trip from Nice to Paris covers roughly the same distance, 579 mi.

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Annecy
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Thonon-les-Bains
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Montreux
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Morges
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Pully
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Genève Mont-Blanc ferry terminal
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Genève Eaux-Vives ferry terminal
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Nyon
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Saint-Prex
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Saint-Sulpice
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Lausanne-Ouchy
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Territet
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Rivaz-Saint-Saphorin
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Lutry
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Vevey-Marché
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Clarens
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Cully
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Le Bouveret
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Château-de-Chillon
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Vevey-La Tour
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Villeneuve
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La Belotte
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Pâquis
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Murten/Morat (Schiff/bateau)
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Hermance
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Anières
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Genève-Plage (Port-Noir)
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Genève-Jardin-Anglais (lac)
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Saint-Gingolph
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Erlach, Brücke
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Corsier
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Céligny
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Lüscherz
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Notre-Dame
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Yvoire
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Évian-les-Bains
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Sevrier
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Saint-Jorioz
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Veyrier-du-Lac
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Menthon-Saint-Bernard
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Débarcadère de Talloires
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Cruise Terminal
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Nernier
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Salin-de-Giraud
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Port Saint-Louis
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Doussard
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Angon
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Duingt
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Embarcadère Mayres Savel - La Mira
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Passeurs de Marne - Neuilly-Plaisance
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How far is it from Paris to Nice?: The distance between Paris and Nice is 579 mi by road.
How long does it take to drive from Paris to Nice?: The drive from Paris to Nice takes approximately 9 h 55 min by car.
What is the best route from Paris to Nice?: The fastest route from Paris to Nice covers 579 mi with a driving time of approximately 9 h 55 min.
Which direction is Nice from Paris?: Nice lies roughly to the south-east of Paris.
Which roads does the route from Paris to Nice follow?: The drive from Paris to Nice mainly follows A 6, A 7, A 8. The longest single stretch is 400 mi on A 6.
Which towns do you pass between Paris and Nice?: Towns on the route from Paris to Nice include Savigny-le-Temple, Auxerre, Lyon, Avignon, Aix-en-Provence.

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