The average train between Nice and Glarus takes 12h 39m and the fastest train takes 10h 20m. The train service runs several times per day from Nice to Glarus. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Trains run 5 times a day between Nice and Glarus. The earliest departure is at 1:23 AM at night, and the last departure from Nice is at 10:24 PM which arrives into Glarus at 2:15 PM. All services require a transfer at Ventimiglia and take an average of 12h 39m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.





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16h 22m • 5 changesWant to know about travelling from Nice to Glarus? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.
No, there is no direct train from Nice to Glarus. However, there are services departing from Ventimiglia station and arriving at Arth-Goldau station via Milano Centrale station and Lugano station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 39m.
Nice to Glarus train services, operated by Trenitalia Intercity, depart from Ventimiglia station.
Nice to Glarus train services, operated by Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), arrive at Arth-Goldau station.
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The distance between Nice and Glarus is 397 km. The road distance is 578 km.
You can take a train from Nice-Ville to Glarus via Ventimiglia, Milano Centrale, Lugano, Arth-Goldau, and Rapperswil SG in around 11h 49m.