The average train between Nice and Lake Maggiore takes 9h 59m and the fastest train takes 7h 43m. The train service runs several times per day from Nice to Lake Maggiore. 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 Lake Maggiore. The earliest departure is at 1:24 AM at night, and the last departure from Nice is at 10:24 PM which arrives into Lake Maggiore at 11:38 AM. All services require a transfer at Ventimiglia and take an average of 9h 59m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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7h 47m • 2 changesWant to know about travelling from Nice to Lake Maggiore? 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 Lake Maggiore. However, there are services departing from Ventimiglia station and arriving at Locarno station via Milano Centrale station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 59m.
Nice to Lake Maggiore train services, operated by Trenitalia Intercity, depart from Ventimiglia station.
Nice to Lake Maggiore train services, operated by Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), arrive at Locarno station.
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The distance between Nice and Lake Maggiore is 280.7 km. The road distance is 361 km.
You can take a train from Nice-Ville to Locarno via Ventimiglia and Milano Centrale in around 8h 13m.