Cardiff to Nice: Road Trip Guide & Distance

723.2 miles 1163.8 km · straight line
1035.7 miles actual route 1666.8 km · driving distance
22h 40min estimated drive time
£157 - £193 estimated fuel cost
~1h 57min flight time
134° SE bearing direction

How far is Cardiff from Nice?

The distance from Cardiff to Nice is 723.2 miles (1163.8 km) as the crow flies. Nice is located SE of Cardiff. By car, the driving distance is approximately 1035.7 miles, taking about 22h 40min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 57min. Cardiff is in United Kingdom, while Nice is in France.

This is a serious multi-day road trip! We strongly recommend breaking this journey up with an overnight stay to ensure you arrive safely and refreshed. Heading East means you'll be driving into the sunrise if you start early. Keep your windshield clean for the best visibility. Keep in mind this route crosses international borders. Don't forget your passport, and check current border crossing times and vehicle insurance requirements. For a trip of this distance, flying is significantly faster. However, driving offers the flexibility to explore stops along the way.

Coordinates come from public place data for Cardiff and Nice. The driving distance uses an OSRM road-route result when route data is available. Fuel, flight, bus, and train values are planning estimates and can change by date, provider, road closures, and border rules.

How to Get from Cardiff to Nice

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 22h 40min £157 - £193 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 57min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~27h 12min $83–$155* Budget
Train ~29h 28min $124–$362* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Cardiff & Nice

Quick Facts

Cardiff
51.48°N, 3.18°W
Europe/London
9m elevation
Nice
43.71°N, 7.26°E
Europe/Paris
10m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 241 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 60 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 34.4 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM