Garmisch-Partenkirchen to Nice: Road Trip Guide & Distance

320.3 miles 515.4 km · straight line
384.3 miles estimated 618.5 km · driving distance
7h 44min estimated drive time
€66 - €82 estimated fuel cost
~1h 9min flight time
217° SW bearing direction

How far is Garmisch-Partenkirchen from Nice?

The distance from Garmisch-Partenkirchen to Nice is 320.3 miles (515.4 km) as the crow flies. Nice is located SW of Garmisch-Partenkirchen. By car, the driving distance is approximately 384.3 miles, taking about 7h 44min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 9min. Garmisch-Partenkirchen is in Germany, while Nice is in France.

This is a solid day of driving. Be sure to take breaks every 2-3 hours to avoid driver fatigue, and plan your meals ahead of time. Since you'll be heading mostly West, pack a good pair of sunglasses if you plan to drive during the late afternoon to avoid the harsh sun glare. Keep in mind this route crosses international borders. Don't forget your passport, and check current border crossing times and vehicle insurance requirements.

Coordinates come from public place data for Garmisch-Partenkirchen and Nice. The driving distance is estimated from straight-line distance with a road-factor model, so confirm the route in your navigation app. Fuel, flight, bus, and train values are planning estimates and can change by date, provider, road closures, and border rules.

How to Get from Garmisch-Partenkirchen to Nice

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 7h 44min €66 - €82 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 9min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~9h 17min $31–$58* Budget
Train ~7h 21min $46–$135* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Garmisch-Partenkirchen & Nice

Quick Facts

Garmisch-Partenkirchen
47.49°N, 11.10°E
Europe/Berlin
708m 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 107 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 27 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 77.8 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients