The average train between Nice and Italy takes 14h 42m and the fastest train takes 8h 35m. The train service runs several times per day from Nice to Italy. 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 twice daily between Nice and Italy. The earliest departure is at 2:49 PM in the afternoon, and the last departure from Nice is at 10:26 PM which arrives into Italy at 12:10 PM. All services require a transfer at Saint-Laurent-du-Var and take an average of 14h 42m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.



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No, there is no direct train from Nice to Italy. However, there are services departing from Nice station and arriving at Italy station via Genova Brignole. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 14h 42m.
Nice to Italy train services, operated by Zou! Lignes Express Régionales, depart from Ventimiglia station.
Nice to Italy train services, operated by Zou! Lignes Express Régionales, arrive at Genova Brignole station.
Book your Nice to Italy train tickets online with Zou! Lignes Express Régionales, Trenitalia Intercity and 4 other operators.
The distance between Nice and Italy is 454.2 km. The road distance is 193 km.
Trenitalia operates a train from Ventimiglia to Genova Brignole hourly. Tickets cost €17–29 and the journey takes 2h 28m. Trenitalia Intercity also services this route 4 times a day.