There are 3 ways to get from Cinque Terre to Nice by train or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Recommended option
Train via Genoa
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Take the train from La Spezia Centrale to Genova P.Za Principe
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Take the train from Genova P.Za Principe to Ventimiglia
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Take the train from Ventimiglia to Nice Ville
Cheapest option
Train
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Take the train from Corniglia to Ventimiglia
1 alternative option
Drive
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Drive from Cinque Terre to Nice
Cinque Terre to Nice by train
The train journey time between Cinque Terre and Nice is around 5h 47m and covers a distance of around 272 km. This includes an average layover time of around 1h 38m. Operated by Trenitalia, Trenitalia Frecce, Trenitalia Intercity and others, the Cinque Terre to Nice train service departs from Corniglia and arrives in Nice Ville. Typically 112 trains run weekly, although weekend and holiday schedules can vary so check in advance.
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Cinque Terre to Nice is to train which costs €23 - €45 and takes 5h 54m.
The quickest way to get from Cinque Terre to Nice is to drive which costs €50 - €75 and takes 3h 28m.
No, there is no direct train from Cinque Terre to Nice. However, there are services departing from Corniglia and arriving at Nice Ville via La Spezia Centrale, Genova P.Za Principe and Ventimiglia. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 47m.
The distance between Cinque Terre and Nice is 201 km. The road distance is 299 km.
The best way to get from Cinque Terre to Nice without a car is to train via Genoa which takes 5h 47m and costs €24 - €85.
It takes approximately 5h 47m to get from Cinque Terre to Nice, including transfers.
Cinque Terre to Nice train services, operated by Trenitalia Frecce, depart from La Spezia Centrale station.
Cinque Terre to Nice train services, operated by SNCF, arrive at Nice Ville station.
Yes, the driving distance between Cinque Terre to Nice is 299 km. It takes approximately 3h 28m to drive from Cinque Terre to Nice.
There are 6347+ hotels available in Nice. Prices start at €87 per night.
- Distance: 201.5 km
- Duration: 5h 47m
What companies run services between Cinque Terre, Italy and Nice, France?
You can take a train from Cinque Terre to Nice via La Spezia Centrale, Genova P.Za Principe, and Ventimiglia in around 5h 47m.
- Phone
- +39 06 68475475
- Website
- trenitalia.com
Train from La Spezia Centrale to Genova P.Za Principe
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 4m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €10 - €45
- Website
- https://www.trenitalia.com/en/frecce.html
- Super Economy
- €10 - €15
- Base Standard
- €24 - €35
- Base Premium
- €30 - €45
- Phone
- +39 06 68475475
- Website
- trenitalia.com
Train from La Spezia Centrale to Genova P.Za Principe
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 6m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €7 - €10
- Website
- https://www.trenitalia.com/
- 2nd Class
- €7 - €10
Train from Genova P.Za Principe to Ventimiglia
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 56m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €10 - €14
- Website
- https://www.trenitalia.com/
- 2nd Class
- €10 - €14
- Phone
- +39 06 68475475
- Website
- trenitalia.com
Train from La Spezia Centrale to Genova P.Za Principe
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 10m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- €7 - €13
- Website
- https://www.trenitalia.com/en.html
- 1st Class
- €11 - €13
Train from Genova P.Za Principe to Ventimiglia
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 20m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €11 - €20
- Website
- https://www.trenitalia.com/en.html
- 1st Class
- €18 - €20
Train from Corniglia to Ventimiglia
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 39m
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Estimated price
- €17 - €30
- Website
- https://www.trenitalia.com/en.html
- 1st Class
- €27 - €30
Frequently asked questions
Rome2Rio's guide to SNCF
Contact Details
- Phone
- +33 1 84 94 36 35
- Website
- sncf.com
Train from Ventimiglia to Nice Ville
- Ave. Duration
- 54 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €6 - €14
- Website
- https://www.sncf-connect.com/en-en/
- 2nd Class
- €6 - €10
- Rail 1st Class
- €10 - €14
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