Lisbon to Nice: Road Trip Guide & Distance

917.5 miles 1476.5 km · straight line
1129.6 miles actual route 1817.9 km · driving distance
19h 5min estimated drive time
€195 - €240 estimated fuel cost
~2h 21min flight time
63° ENE bearing direction

How far is Lisbon from Nice?

The distance from Lisbon to Nice is 917.5 miles (1476.5 km) as the crow flies. Nice is located ENE of Lisbon. By car, the driving distance is approximately 1129.6 miles, taking about 19h 5min. A direct flight would take roughly 2h 21min. Lisbon is in Portugal, 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 Lisbon 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 Lisbon to Nice

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 19h 5min €195 - €240 Flexible stops
Fly ~2h 21min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~22h 54min $90–$169* Budget
Train ~24h 49min $136–$395* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Lisbon & Nice

Quick Facts

Lisbon
38.72°N, 9.14°W
Europe/Lisbon
2m 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 306 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 76 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 27.1 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM