The average train between Sicily and Nice takes 30h 15m and the fastest train takes 26h 40m. There is at least one train per day from Sicily 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 once daily between Sicily and Nice. The earliest departure is at 6:30 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Sicily is at 7:30 PM which arrives into Nice at 9:10 AM. All services require a transfer at Palermo Centrale and take an average of 30h 15m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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Want to know about travelling from Sicily to Nice? 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 Sicily to Nice. However, there are services departing from Sicily station and arriving at Nice station via Messina Centrale. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 30h 15m.
Sicily to Nice train services, operated by Trenitalia, depart from Palermo Centrale station.
Sicily to Nice train services, operated by Trenitalia, arrive at Ventimiglia station.
Book your Sicily to Nice train tickets online with Trenitalia, Trenitalia Intercity and 3 other operators.
The distance between Sicily and Nice is 893.9 km. The road distance is 1,545 km.
You can take a train from Palermo Notarbartolo to Nice-Ville via Palermo Centrale, Messina Centrale, Roma Termini, Genova P.Za Principe, and Ventimiglia in around 22h 52m.