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

The cheapest way to get from Locarno to Nice is to bus which costs €45 - €80 and takes 10h 23m.

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 €45 - €80 and takes 10h 23m.

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 5322+ hotels available in Nice.

Locarno to Nice - 5 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 5 ways to get from Locarno to Nice by train (Trenitalia), bus, car, train, or plane

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
€72–188
Train #2
cheapest
1. Take the train from Locarno to Milano Centraletrain Re 80
2. Take the train from Milano Centrale to Ventimigliatrain Ic
8h 8m
€41–88
Bus
1. Take the bus from Bellinzona to Milanbus FlixBus 076
2. Take the bus from Milano, Autostazione Lampugnano to Nicebus N456 / ...
10h 23m
€46–76
Drive 416 km
1. Drive from Locarno to Nicecar 416 km
4h 22m
€73–106
Train, fly
1. Take the train from Locarno to Mendrisiotrain
2. Take the train from Mendrisio to Malpensa Aeroporto T1train
3. Fly from Milano Malpensa Airport (MXP) to Nice Côte D'Azur International Airport (NCE)plane MXP - NCE
6h 14m
€66–285

Locarno to Nice by train

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8h 8mAverage Duration

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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, you can take a bus from Locarno, Debarcadero to Nice via Bellinzona, Stazione, Bellinzona, Castione-Arbedo, Bellinzona, and Milano, Autostazione Lampugnano in around 10h 23m.

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