The average train between Penzance and Nice takes 18h 11m and the fastest train takes 14h 54m. The train service runs several times per day from Penzance to Nice. 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 Penzance and Nice. The earliest departure is at 5:03 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Penzance is at 9:45 PM which arrives into Nice at 4:06 PM. All services require a transfer at London Paddington and take an average of 18h 11m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Penzance to Nice. However, there are services departing from Penzance station and arriving at Nice station via London Paddington. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 18h 11m.
Penzance to Nice train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), depart from Penzance station.
Penzance to Nice train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), arrive at Nice Ville station.
Book your Penzance to Nice train tickets online with Great Western Railway (GWR), London Underground (Tube) and 3 other operators.
The distance between Penzance and Nice is 1,203.4 km. The road distance is 1,917 km.
You can take a train from Penzance to Nice Ville via London Paddington, Paddington, King's Cross St. Pancras station, London St Pancras Intl, Paris Nord, and Paris Gare De Lyon in around 15h 39m.