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Information about the Nice to Frankfurt am Main train

Travel by train from Nice to Frankfurt am Main. 7 trains run each day: choose between the first train departing Nice at 5h 56m and the last at 18h 57m, allowing you to cover the 1203.91 km distance in as little as 11h 07m.

Cheap train tickets from Nice to Frankfurt am Main

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

Remember to book early to take advantage of the best fares. When making your booking, you can adjust the dates and times of your departure to travel at the lowest price. You can create an alert in the "Low Prices" section to be quickly notified of the best offers.

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

The Nice to Frankfurt am Main journey takes just 13h 31m on average.

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

The journey from Nice to Frankfurt am Main on the fastest train takes 11h 07m.

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

7 trains run on the Nice to Frankfurt am Main journey each day.

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

It is possible to travel between Nice and Frankfurt am Main on Connecting train(s).

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

Trains running between Nice and Frankfurt am Main cover a distance of around 1203.91 km.

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

Need to leave early? The Nice to Frankfurt am Main train at 5h 56m is the first of the day.

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

The last train departs Nice at 18h 57m.

To leave Nice, which station(s) can I depart from?

On this page, you will find trains departing from: NICE.

At Frankfurt am Main, which station(s) will I arrive at?

The trains listed on this page arrive at: FRANKFURT AM MAIN HBF.

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

For your journey from Nice to Frankfurt am Main, you can travel with OUIGO, DB SNCF Voyageurs in cooperation, TGV INOUI, Deutsche Bahn (DB), Intercités, SBB.

What services are offered on board?

If you travel on an OUIGO train, feel free to bring your pet. Good news: OUIGO offers a fixed fare of 10 euros for all animals, regardless of their weight. If your pet weighs less than 6 kg, it must be transported in a container no larger than 55 x 35 x 25 cm. If your pet weighs more than 6 kg, it must be on a lead and wear a muzzle.

If you travel on INTERCITÉS, you can bring your bicycle on board. Depending on your journey, a paid reservation may be required.

If you travel on TGV INOUI, treat yourself to first class. With rows of 3 seats instead of 4, much more legroom, and wider seat and backrest, the first-class seat on your TGV INOUI journey has been designed for your comfort and peace of mind.

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

The price of a Nice – Frankfurt am Main 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 Nice to Frankfurt am Main 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 Nice to Frankfurt am Main.

Price of a Nice – Frankfurt am Main Train Ticket

For a cheap train ticket from Nice to Frankfurt am Main, 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 Nice to Frankfurt am Main with your discount card or subscription.
Depending on the rail operator, you can also choose between different travel classes to go from Nice to Frankfurt am Main at the best price.

Promotional Fare for Nice – Frankfurt am Main

We may offer occasional promotions or flash sales on train tickets from Nice to Frankfurt am Main throughout the year. Discover the current SNCF Connect Deals and feel free to subscribe to our newsletter to receive promotional offers. Notifications in the app also let you know as soon as new deals become available on our website.

Last-minute Nice – Frankfurt am Main Train

Booking your ticket in advance, for example, during the sales events, is a great way to pay less for your journey from Nice to Frankfurt am Main. For last-minute train tickets from Nice to Frankfurt am Main, 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 Nice to Frankfurt am Main and alternative routes

On some journeys, direct services exist as well as services with connections. When booking your ticket to Frankfurt am Main 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.

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

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

OUIGO

Enjoy low-cost travel from Nice to Frankfurt am Main with OUIGO Grande Vitesse. OUIGO Grande Vitesse trains are low-cost TGVs that travel at speeds of over 300 km/h. To get the best OUIGO prices, book your ticket from Nice to Frankfurt am Main in advance!

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What travel classes are available on the Nice to Frankfurt am Main train?

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

OUIGO

OUIGO are low-cost high-speed trains that will whisk you from Nice to Frankfurt am Main. There is one class of travel, but you can choose from two different offers.

OUIGO ESSENTIEL

  • Choose and reserve your seat (for a fee)
  • 1 piece of carry-on luggage and 1 piece of hand luggage
  • Other services are available for an extra cost.

OUIGO PLUS for just €9 more (free for children under 12)

  • Choose and reserve your seat
  • 1 piece of carry-on luggage and 1 piece of hand luggage
  • A piece of additional or XL luggage
  • OUIFUN (Wi-Fi pack and entertainment portal)
  • Other services are available for an extra cost.

What on-board services are available on the Nice to Frankfurt am Main train?

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

OUIGO

  • Exchange your tickets

    You can now change your travel dates, times, or routes directly from the "Tickets" section. If you’ve selected any additional options, they will be retained during the exchange.

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  • Children’s tickets at a fixed rate

    Children under 12 travel for €8 on OUIGO Grande Vitesse trains and for €5 on OUIGO Train Classique.

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  • Pet

    The pet fare for your OUIGO journeys is €10, whether your pet weighs more or less than 6 kg.

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  • Luggage

    Got an extra or oversized bag? Add the Baggage Option for just €5 when purchasing your ticket.

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  • Text message

    Take the SMS option for only €1 and you'll be informed of any disturbance during your trip

  • Seat with electric socket

    Stay connected ! For only 2€ more you enjoy a seat with an electric socket

  • Quiet place

    For €5 extra, you can reserve a seat in an quiet, adults only area with an electric socket

  • Stroller

    Remember to check the option with the purchase of your ticket and travel without any hassle with your young children

Which stations does the train from Nice to Frankfurt am Main depart from and arrive at?

Find information on the location of departure and arrival stations, how to get there and a selective overview of destinations served.

Nice-Ville

Nice-Ville station is a railway station located in the Thiers district, not far from Nice city centre. It is the city's main station, used by more than 6 million passengers a year.

There are several places to see around the station while you wait for your train. You can admire the Basilica of Notre-Dame-de-l'Assomption, with its two 30-metre-high square towers and its large rose window. Children can enjoy the play areas in Square Raimu, very close to the station. With its beautiful façades and many shops and restaurants, Avenue Jean Médecin is the city's main shopping street, less than 10 minutes' walk from the station.

Getting to Nice-Ville station

Nice station can be reached by public transport on the Nice Côte d'Azur urban community network. Tram line 1 stops nearby at Gare Thiers, around 200 metres away. Several bus lines also go right up to the station forecourt to make your journey easier.

Main connections from Nice-Ville station

The station offers both long-distance trains (TGV INOUI and OUIGO) and INTERCITÉS night trains. For regional services, various TER Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur trains regularly serve the station.

With seven tracks and four platforms, Nice station offers TGV services to Paris, Lyon, Strasbourg and Nancy. INTERCITÉS night sleeper trains to Paris-Austerlitz are also available. The TER Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur network offers many regional journeys from Nice, including to Antibes, Cannes, Toulon and Marseille.

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Nice to Frankfurt am Main train schedule for Friday 6 November 2026
Departure Arrival Duration Carrier
5h 56m 17h 03m 11h 07m OUIGO, DB SNCF Voyageurs in cooperation
Booking
  • Nice
    OUIGO 7858
  • Antibes
  • Cannes
  • Les Arcs - Draguignan
  • Toulon
  • Aix-En-Provence Tgv
  • Lyon Saint-Exupery Tgv
  • Paris - Gare De Lyon - Hall 1 & 2
  • Connection: 1h18
  • Paris Est
    DB SNCF Voyageurs in cooperation 9553
  • Saarbrucken Hbf
  • Kaiserslautern Hbf
  • Mannheim Hbf
  • Frankfurt Am Main Hbf
6h 57m 19h 21m 12h 24m TGV INOUI, DB SNCF Voyageurs in cooperation
Booking
  • Nice
    TGV INOUI 5516 - TGV INOUI 12176
  • Antibes
  • Cannes
  • Saint-Raphael Valescure
  • Les Arcs - Draguignan
  • Toulon
  • Marseille Saint-Charles
  • Aix-En-Provence Tgv
  • Avignon Tgv
  • Lyon Part Dieu
  • Macon
  • Beaune
  • Dijon
  • Besancon Franche-Comte Tgv
  • Belfort - Montbeliard Tgv
  • Mulhouse
  • Colmar
  • Strasbourg
  • Connection: 1h19
  • Strasbourg
    DB SNCF Voyageurs in cooperation 9563
  • Karlsruhe Hbf
  • Mannheim Hbf
  • Frankfurt Am Main Hbf
9h 58m 21h 09m 11h 11m TGV INOUI, DB SNCF Voyageurs in cooperation, Deutsche Bahn (DB)
Booking
  • Nice
    TGV INOUI 6174
  • Antibes
  • Cannes
  • Saint-Raphael Valescure
  • Toulon
  • Marseille Saint-Charles
  • Paris - Gare De Lyon - Hall 1 & 2
  • Connection: 1h19
  • Paris Est
    DB SNCF Voyageurs in cooperation 9555
  • Saarbrucken Hbf
  • Kaiserslautern Hbf
  • Mannheim Hbf
  • Connection: 14 min
  • Mannheim Hbf
    Deutsche Bahn (DB) 274
  • Frankfurt Am Main Hbf
9h 58m 21h 47m 11h 49m TGV INOUI, DB SNCF Voyageurs in cooperation
Booking
  • Nice
    TGV INOUI 6174
  • Antibes
  • Cannes
  • Saint-Raphael Valescure
  • Toulon
  • Marseille Saint-Charles
  • Paris - Gare De Lyon - Hall 1 & 2
  • Connection: 1h19
  • Paris Est
    DB SNCF Voyageurs in cooperation 9555
  • Saarbrucken Hbf
  • Kaiserslautern Hbf
  • Mannheim Hbf
  • Frankfurt Am Main Hbf
11h 56m 23h 13m 11h 17m TGV INOUI, DB SNCF Voyageurs in cooperation
Booking
  • Nice
    TGV INOUI 6176
  • Antibes
  • Cannes
  • Saint-Raphael Valescure
  • Toulon
  • Marseille Saint-Charles
  • Paris - Gare De Lyon - Hall 1 & 2
  • Connection: 1h16
  • Paris Est
    DB SNCF Voyageurs in cooperation 9557
  • Forbach
  • Saarbrucken Hbf
  • Kaiserslautern Hbf
  • Mannheim Hbf
  • Frankfurt Am Main Hbf
18h 57m 13h 09m 18h 12m Intercités, DB SNCF Voyageurs in cooperation, SBB
Booking
  • Nice
    Intercités 5772
  • Antibes
  • Cannes
  • Saint-Raphael Valescure
  • Les Arcs - Draguignan
  • Toulon
  • Marseille Blancarde
  • Paris Austerlitz
  • Connection: 1h12
  • Paris Est
    DB SNCF Voyageurs in cooperation 9551
  • Forbach
  • Saarbrucken Hbf
  • Kaiserslautern Hbf
  • Mannheim Hbf
  • Connection: 14 min
  • Mannheim Hbf
    SBB 372
  • Frankfurt Am Main Hbf
18h 57m 13h 32m 18h 35m Intercités, DB SNCF Voyageurs in cooperation
Booking
  • Nice
    Intercités 5772
  • Antibes
  • Cannes
  • Saint-Raphael Valescure
  • Les Arcs - Draguignan
  • Toulon
  • Marseille Blancarde
  • Paris Austerlitz
  • Connection: 1h12
  • Paris Est
    DB SNCF Voyageurs in cooperation 9551
  • Forbach
  • Saarbrucken Hbf
  • Kaiserslautern Hbf
  • Mannheim Hbf
  • Frankfurt Am Main Hbf