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Train timetable info Frankfurt am Main-Nice

Travel by train from Frankfurt am Main to Nice. 3 trains run each day: choose between the first train departing Frankfurt am Main at 6h 53m and the last at 11h 01m, allowing you to cover the 1572 km distance in as little as 11h 11m.

Cheap train tickets Frankfurt am Main Nice

How much does a train ticket from Frankfurt am Main to Nice cost?

Book your train ticket in advance to travel for less. Take price variations into account, which depend on the day and time of departure, to benefit from the best fares. To stay up to date with our best offers, create an alert in the "Low Prices" section.

How long does a journey on a train from Frankfurt am Main to Nice take?

The Frankfurt am Main to Nice journey takes no more than 11h 13m on average.

How long does the fastest train take to travel from Frankfurt am Main to Nice?

When taking the fastest train, you can travel from Frankfurt am Main to Nice in 11h 11m.

How many trains run from Frankfurt am Main to Nice each day?

Every day of the week, you can choose from 3 Frankfurt am Main – Nice trains.

Are there direct trains or connecting trains between Frankfurt am Main and Nice?

You can reach Nice from Frankfurt am Main via Connecting train(s).

What is the distance between Frankfurt am Main and Nice by train?

By train, about 1572 km separate Nice from Frankfurt am Main.

What time is the first train from Frankfurt am Main to Nice?

If you’re an early riser, you can catch the Frankfurt am Main to Nice train at 6h 53m.

What time is the last train from Frankfurt am Main to Nice?

The last train departs Frankfurt am Main at 11h 01m.

To leave Frankfurt am Main, which station(s) can I depart from?

On this page, you will find trains departing from: FRANKFURT AM MAIN HBF.

At Nice, which station(s) will I arrive at?

The trains shown on this page arrive at: NICE.

Which train companies operate trains from Frankfurt am Main to Nice?

Travel on a train operated by DB SNCF Voyageurs in cooperation, TGV INOUI, OUIGO for your journey from Frankfurt am Main to Nice.

What services are offered on board?

Travelling with children? Good news: with OUIGO, child tickets have a fixed fare. Children under 4 travel for free on an accompanying adult’s lap. You can also bring up to 2 pushchairs per journey for free.

If you travel on TGV INOUI, you no longer need to queue in the bar carriage. Order exactly what you want online, and then collect it at the bar, without waiting around, so you can enjoy your book or watch something in peace.

How to buy a cheap train ticket from Frankfurt am Main to Nice?

The price of a Frankfurt am Main – Nice train ticket depends on several factors, such as the rail operator, the travel class, when you buy your ticket, the date and time of departure, and the stations you choose for departure and arrival. However, you can still save money on your train ticket from Frankfurt am Main to Nice thanks to promotions or discounts: SNCF cards, national or regional subscriptions, and youth or senior fares. Find out how to buy a cheap train ticket from Frankfurt am Main to Nice.

Price of a Frankfurt am Main – Nice Train Ticket

For a cheap train ticket from Frankfurt am Main to Nice, we recommend exploring the many options available on SNCF Connect: SNCF cards and subscriptions (Cartes Avantage, Carte Liberté, weekly or monthly subscriptions, MAX subscriptions), Prem's tickets, (TGV INOUI, INTERCITÉS), & Interrail Pass.
Some discounts only apply when you book a return journey from Frankfurt am Main to Nice with your discount card or subscription.
Depending on the rail operator, you can also choose between different travel classes to go from Frankfurt am Main to Nice at the best price.

Promotional Fare for Frankfurt am Main – Nice

Looking for a promotion on your train ticket from Frankfurt am Main to Nice? Keep an eye out all year round. The latest deals and flash sales are listed on our dedicated SNCF Connect Promotions page. Feel free to subscribe to our newsletter in your customer account to stay informed about upcoming offers and enjoy our low prices. If you have the app, remember to enable notifications, as well.

Last-minute Frankfurt am Main – Nice Train

Booking your ticket in advance, for example, during the sales events, is a great way to pay less for your journey from Frankfurt am Main to Nice. For last-minute train tickets from Frankfurt am Main to Nice, run a search on our website to see the lowest prices available for the five to seven days following your intended departure date. Depending on the dates and the rail operator, you can also select the option to reserve your seats at the current fare, hold that price for a certain period, and pay for your tickets at that rate before the option expires.

Direct train from Frankfurt am Main to Nice and alternative routes

On some journeys, direct services exist as well as services with connections. When booking your ticket to Nice on SNCF Connect, the label "Direct" or "Connection" is displayed under the timetable for each service. This is also where you can compare the prices of trains, whether they are direct or not. For certain journeys, we display alternative routes and departures/arrivals from nearby stations, making it easier to compare prices and schedules.

Companies serving Frankfurt am Main - Nice

If you're travelling from Frankfurt am Main to Nice, the following train companies offer direct lines or journeys with a changeover.

DB SNCF Voyageurs in cooperation

Thanks to the partnership between SNCF and Deutsche Bahn you can discover Germany's varied scenery whether you're on a weekend break, a holiday or a business trip. Enjoy easy, top-speed travel between Frankfurt am Main and Nice! Enjoy the à la carte menu and log into free Wi-Fi throughout your journey.

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Classes of rail companies serving Frankfurt am Main - Nice

To travel from Frankfurt am Main to Nice, the railway companies listed below offer different classes of comfort.

DB SNCF Voyageurs in cooperation

To travel from Frankfurt am Main to Nice, hop on a DB SNCF Voyageurs in cooperation train and enjoy the comfort of one of two classes.

2nd Class

  • Comfy, reclining seats with a power socket.
  • Free Wi-Fi and multimedia portal
  • Space to store your luggage
  • Reading light and small table
  • Trilingual staff
  • Access to the buffet car

1st Class

  • Wider, reclining seats with extra legroom and an individual power socket
  • Free Wi-Fi and multimedia portal
  • Space to store your luggage
  • Reading light and small table
  • Trilingual staff
  • Access to the buffet car
  • Access to Grand Voyageur station lounges

All on-board services provided by companies operating Frankfurt am Main - Nice

Discover the on-board services provided by various carriers operating the Frankfurt am Main to Nice route, either directly or through connections. Click on the carrier to view associated services.

DB SNCF Voyageurs in cooperation

  • Book your tickets early

    Book up to 6 months in advance

  • My luggage

    Your luggage must be visibly labelled. Are considered as hand luggage: skis, strollers, wheelchairs, nautical boards (cover of 1.30 m x 0.90 m maximum).

  • Frankfurt, Munich and many others ...

    Embark our trains and travel to 10 different German cities.

  • Stay connected

    Free wifi and electrical outlets are available on board.

  • Best prices

    Travel to Germany from €39. Why do you hesitate?

  • My animals

    Small animals (in a container of 45 x 30 x 25 cm maximum) and dogs accompanying persons with disabilities travel for free. (2)

  • My bike

    The transportation of foldes bikes or if the wheels are disassembled (contained in a cover of 1.30 m x 0.90 m maximum) is free.

  • Catering on board

    Bar car with TGV INOUI and restaurant / bistro car with ICE. Order online in TGV INOUI trains

  • Family space and nursery

    Family areas and nursery area with ICE

  • Franco-German services

    Franco-German crew

  • Paris Metro ticket

    Paris metro ticket sales

  • Disabled accessibility

    Accessible to people with reduced mobility. Seats are reserved for travelers in wheelchairs

Train timetables Frankfurt am Main-Nice Sunday 24 May 2026
Departure Arrival Duration Carrier
6h 53m 18h 08m 11h 15m DB SNCF Voyageurs en coopération, TGV INOUI
Booking
  • Frankfurt Am Main Hbf
    DB SNCF Voyageurs en coopération 9568
  • Mannheim Hbf
  • Karlsruhe Hbf
  • Strasbourg
  • Paris Est
  • 1h02
  • Paris - Gare De Lyon - Hall 1 & 2
    TGV INOUI 6111
  • Avignon Tgv
  • Aix-En-Provence Tgv
  • Toulon
  • Les Arcs - Draguignan
  • Cannes
  • Nice
8h 53m 20h 04m 11h 11m DB SNCF Voyageurs en coopération, TGV INOUI
Booking
  • Frankfurt Am Main Hbf
    DB SNCF Voyageurs en coopération 9556
  • Mannheim Hbf
  • Kaiserslautern Hbf
  • Saarbrucken Hbf
  • Forbach
  • Paris Est
  • 1h18
  • Paris - Gare De Lyon - Hall 1 & 2
    TGV INOUI 6177
  • Aix-En-Provence Tgv
  • Toulon
  • Saint-Raphael Valescure
  • Cannes
  • Antibes
  • Nice
11h 01m 22h 12m 11h 11m DB SNCF Voyageurs en coopération, OUIGO
Booking
  • Frankfurt Am Main Hbf
    DB SNCF Voyageurs en coopération 9590
  • Mannheim Hbf
  • Karlsruhe Hbf
  • Strasbourg
  • Paris Est
  • 1h19
  • Paris - Gare De Lyon - Hall 1 & 2
    OUIGO 7853
  • Valence Tgv Rhone-Alpes Sud
  • Toulon
  • Les Arcs - Draguignan
  • Cannes
  • Antibes
  • Nice

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