The average train between Nice and Zurich takes 11h 5m and the fastest train takes 8h 37m. The train service runs several times per day from Nice to Zurich. 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 4 times a day between Nice and Zurich. The earliest departure is at 1:23 AM at night, and the last departure from Nice is at 10:23 PM which arrives into Zurich at 12:27 PM. All services require a transfer at Ventimiglia and take an average of 11h 5m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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Want to know about travelling from Nice to Zurich? 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 Zurich. However, there are services departing from Nice station and arriving at Zurich station via Milano Centrale. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 5m.
Nice to Zurich train services, operated by ZOU!, depart from Ventimiglia station.
Nice to Zurich train services, operated by ZOU!, arrive at Zuerich Hb station.
Book your Nice to Zurich train tickets online with ZOU!, Trenitalia Intercity and Trenitalia EuroCity.
The distance between Nice and Zurich is 419.4 km. The road distance is 564 km.
You can take a train from Nice-Ville to Zuerich Hb via Ventimiglia and Milano Centrale in around 9h 59m.