What is the cheapest way to get from Locarno to Nice?

The cheapest way to get from Locarno to Nice is to train and bus which costs €30 - €55 and takes 9h 15m.

What is the fastest way to get from Locarno to Nice?

The fastest way to get from Locarno to Nice is to drive which takes 4h 22m and costs €70 - €110.

Is there a direct train between Locarno and Nice?

No, there is no direct train from Locarno to Nice. However, there are services departing from Locarno and arriving at Nice-Ville via Milano Centrale and Ventimiglia. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 8m.

How far is it from Locarno to Nice?

The distance between Locarno and Nice is 426 km. The road distance is 416 km.

How do I travel from Locarno to Nice without a car?

The best way to get from Locarno to Nice without a car is to train which takes 8h 8m and costs €70 - €190.

How long does it take to get from Locarno to Nice?

It takes approximately 8h 8m to get from Locarno to Nice, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Locarno to Nice train from?

Locarno to Nice train services, operated by Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), depart from Locarno station.

Train or bus from Locarno to Nice?

The best way to get from Locarno to Nice is to train which takes 8h 8m and costs €70 - €190. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €30 - €90 and takes 8h 27m.

Where does the Locarno to Nice train arrive?

Locarno to Nice train services, operated by Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), arrive at Milano Centrale station.

Can I drive from Locarno to Nice?

Yes, the driving distance between Locarno to Nice is 416 km. It takes approximately 4h 22m to drive from Locarno to Nice.

Where can I stay near Nice?

There are 11114+ hotels available in Nice.

Locarno to Nice - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

There are 4 ways to get from Locarno to Nice by train (Trenitalia), bus, car, or train

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Train
best
1. Take the train from Locarno to Milano Centraletrain Re80
2. Take the train from Milano Centrale to Ventimigliatrain Ic
8h 8m
€72–190
Train, bus
cheapest
1. Take the train from Locarno to Milano Centraletrain Re 80
2. Take the bus from Milano, Autostazione Lampugnano to Nicebus N456 / ...
9h 15m
€32–55
Bus
1. Take the bus from Lugano to Nice - Airport Bus Station Terminal 1bus BlaBlaCar Bus
8h 27m
€35–90
Drive 416 km
1. Drive from Locarno to Nicecar 416 km
4h 22m
€74–106

Locarno to Nice by train

50Weekly Trains

8h 8mAverage Duration

€72Cheapest Price

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Distance: 425.9 km
Duration: 8h 8m

What companies run services between Locarno, Switzerland and Nice, France?

You can take a train from Locarno to Nice-Ville via Milano Centrale and Ventimiglia in around 8h 8m. Alternatively, BlaBlaCar Bus operates a bus from Lugano to Nice - Airport Bus Station Terminal 1 twice daily. Tickets cost €26–50 and the journey takes 6h 20m.

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