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Statistics
989 km route distance
Average travel speed of 84 km/h
Greenhouse gas emissions per km by mode of transport
(in gCO2e per passenger)
this night train: 3
bus: 22 (7 times as much)
car (1 person): 192 (61 times as much)
plane: 389 (124 times as much)
IC Nuit 5781
21:25
06:55
07:40
08:57
09:09
Paris to Nice
Leaves later before Feb 7th and from Feb 21st, 2024
Trip duration 11:44
IC Nuit 5772
19:00
18:36
20:04
20:59
06:55
Nice to Paris
Trip duration 11:55
Night train Paris – Nice
Take the night train on your next trip to Paris or Nice!
Have you ever travelled by night train to Paris or Nice? It's probably the most relaxing, fun, and eco-friendly way to get to your destination. The 989 km long train journey emits approximately 124 times less compared to a flight. Read more on the global warming reduction potential of night trains in our study on the topic.
When travelling with the IC Nuit 5781 + IC Nuit 5772 train, you can choose between the following categories:
- Normal seats: The cheapest option
- Couchette compartment: Simple, shelf-like beds in a cabin shared by usually 4-6 persons
Travel by night train – timetable information
Please always verify timetable information with the operator when booking the train, and also prior to your departure.
IC Nuit 5781 –
Night train IC Nuit 5781 departs from at 21:25, and arrives at at 09:09. It has intermediate stops in , and . The total trip duration is 11:44 hours. The train runs daily, but note the following information: Leaves later before Feb 7th and from Feb 21st, 2024 .
IC Nuit 5772 –
The return trip, night train IC Nuit 5772, departs from at 19:00, and arrives at at 06:55. It has intermediate stops in , and . The total trip duration is 11:55 hours. The train runs daily.
Buy tickets for the night train from Paris to Nice
This night train line is operated by SNCF Voyageurs SA and you can book tickets on their official website. We also recommend you read our tips and tricks page for booking international train tickets.
Do you find it too difficult to book night train tickets? Is your favourite line often sold out or are tickets way too expensive? You could think there is little to be done about that – but actually this can be solved politically: By improving conditions for both operators and travellers. Learn more on how we get more night trains in our General Position Paper, or join your local Back on Track group right away.