There are 8 ways to get from Genoa to Nice by bus, train (Trenitalia), rideshare, 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.
Bus via Nice Airport
best- Take the bus from Genoa to Nice AirportN482 / ...
3h 9m€12–21Rideshare
cheapest- Take the rideshare from Gênes to Nice193.1 km
2h 38m€8–18Train
- Take the train from Genova P.Za Principe to VentimigliaIc
- Take the train from Ventimiglia to Nice-VilleC3
3h 23m€20–34Bus
- Take the bus from Genoa to NiceFlixBus N758 / ...
3h 30m€10–21Bus via Jean Médecin
- Take the bus from Genoa Piazza Acquaverde to Nice Airport Bus Station Terminal 1Union Ivkoni - Unibus 3577 / ...
3h 48m€10–14Train via Genova Brignole
- Take the train from Genova Brignole to Ventimiglia3356 / ...
- Take the train from Ventimiglia to Nice-VilleC3
4h 7m€22–36Train #2
- Take the train from Genova P.Za Principe to Nice Ville96352 / ...
4h 26m€11–17Drive 194.2 km
- Drive from Genoa to Nice194.2 km
2h 2m€31–44
Genoa to Nice by bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Genoa to Nice is to bus via Jean Médecin which costs €10 - €15 and takes 3h 48m.
The fastest way to get from Genoa to Nice is to drive which takes 2h 2m and costs €30 - €45.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Genoa and arriving at Nice. Services depart three times a day, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 3h 30m.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Genova P.Za Principe and arriving at Nice Ville. Services depart once a week, and operate Friday. The journey takes approximately 4h 26m.
The distance between Genoa and Nice is 204 km. The road distance is 194.2 km.
The best way to get from Genoa to Nice without a car is to bus via Nice Airport which takes 3h 9m and costs €12 - €21.
It takes approximately 3h 9m to get from Genoa to Nice, including transfers.
Genoa to Nice bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Genoa station.
Genoa to Nice train services, operated by Trenitalia Intercity, depart from Genova P.Za Principe station.
The best way to get from Genoa to Nice is to bus via Nice Airport which takes 3h 9m and costs €12 - €21. Alternatively, you can train, which costs €19 - €35 and takes 3h 23m.
What companies run services between Genoa, Italy and Nice, France?
FlixBus operates a bus from Genoa to Nice Airport every 2 hours. Tickets cost €10–19 and the journey takes 2h 45m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Genova P.Za Principe to Nice-Ville via Ventimiglia in around 3h 23m.
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- Phone
- +39 06 68475475
- Website
- trenitalia.com
Train from Genova P.Za Principe to Ventimiglia
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 4m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €15–21
- Website
- https://www.trenitalia.com/en.html
Train from Genova Brignole to Ventimiglia
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 10m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €17–23
- Website
- https://www.trenitalia.com/en.html
- Phone
- +39.06.5210550
- Website
- trenitalia.com
Train from Genova P.Za Principe to Ventimiglia
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 41m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €18–21
- Website
- https://www.trenitalia.com/en.html
Train from Ventimiglia to Nice-Ville
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 7m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- €4–6
- Website
- https://www.trenitalia.com/en.html
Train from Genova Brignole to Ventimiglia
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 48m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €19–23
- Website
- https://www.trenitalia.com/en.html
Train from Genova P.Za Principe to Nice Ville
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 26m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- €11–17
- Website
- https://www.trenitalia.com/en.html
- Phone
- +33 1 84 94 36 35
- Website
- track.effiliation.com
Train from Ventimiglia to Nice-Ville
- Ave. Duration
- 57 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €5–13
- Website
- https://track.effiliation.com/servlet/effi.redir?id_compteur=23007591&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.sncf-connect.com%2Fen-en%2F
- 2nd Class
- €5–9
- Rail 1st Class
- €9–13
Rome2Rio's guide to FlixBus
Contact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- service@flixbus.com
- Website
- flixbus.fr
Bus from Genoa to Nice Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 45m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- €10–19
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.co.uk
Bus from Genoa to Nice
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 30m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- €10–21
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.co.uk
- Phone
- 07001 8282
- booking@union-ivkoni.com
- Website
- union-ivkoni.com
Bus from Genoa Piazza Acquaverde to Nice Airport Bus Station Terminal 1
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 15m
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Estimated price
- €8–13
- Website
- https://union-ivkoni.com/en
- Phone
- +3 318 576 2228
- Website
- blablacar.com
Rideshare from Gênes to Nice
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 38m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- €8–18
- Schedules at
- blablacar.com
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More Questions & Answers
Genoa to Nice bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Nice station.
Genoa to Nice train services, operated by Trenitalia Intercity, arrive at Ventimiglia station.
Yes, the driving distance between Genoa to Nice is 194 km. It takes approximately 2h 2m to drive from Genoa to Nice.
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Book your Genoa to Nice bus tickets online with Omio and FlixBus.
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Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Genoa and Nice. A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.