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

The cheapest way to get from Lugano to Nice is to bus which costs €27 - €50 and takes 7h 50m.

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

The fastest way to get from Lugano to Nice is to drive which takes 4h 1m and costs €65 - €100.

Is there a direct bus between Lugano and Nice?

No, there is no direct bus from Lugano to Nice. However, there are services departing from Lugano and arriving at Albert 1er via Milano, Autostazione Lampugnano and Aéroport / Promenade. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 24m.

Is there a direct train between Lugano and Nice?

No, there is no direct train from Lugano to Nice. However, there are services departing from Lugano and arriving at Nice-Ville via Milano Centrale and Ventimiglia. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 13m.

How far is it from Lugano to Nice?

The distance between Lugano and Nice is 391 km. The road distance is 387.1 km.

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

The best way to get from Lugano to Nice without a car is to train which takes 7h 13m and costs €55 - €150.

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

It takes approximately 7h 13m to get from Lugano to Nice, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Lugano to Nice bus from?

Lugano to Nice bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Lugano station.

Where do I catch the Lugano to Nice train from?

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

Train or bus from Lugano to Nice?

The best way to get from Lugano to Nice is to train which takes 7h 13m and costs €55 - €150. Alternatively, you can bus via Nice - Airport Bus Station Terminal 1, which costs €28 - €60 and takes 7h 24m.

Where does the Lugano to Nice bus arrive?

Lugano to Nice bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Milan station.

Where does the Lugano to Nice train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Lugano to Nice?

Yes, the driving distance between Lugano to Nice is 387 km. It takes approximately 4h 1m to drive from Lugano to Nice.

How do I get a train ticket from Lugano to Nice?

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How do I get a bus ticket from Lugano to Nice?

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Lugano to Nice - 7 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 7 ways to get from Lugano 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 Lugano to Milano Centraletrain Re80
2. Take the train from Milano Centrale to Ventimigliatrain Ic
7h 13m
€57–144
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Lugano to Milanbus FlixBus 076 / ...
2. Take the bus from Milano, Autostazione Lampugnano to Nicebus N456 / ...
7h 50m
€27–49
Bus via Nice - Airport Bus Station Terminal 1
1. Take the bus from Lugano to Milanbus FlixBus 076 / ...
2. Take the bus from Milano, Autostazione Lampugnano to Nice - Airport Bus Station Terminal 1bus BlaBlaCar Bus
7h 24m
€28–56
Drive 387.1 km
1. Drive from Lugano to Nicecar 387.1 km
4h 1m
€69–99
Train to Milano Malpensa Airport, fly
1. Take the train from Lugano to Malpensa Aeroporto T1train
2. Fly from Milano Malpensa Airport (MXP) to Nice Côte D'Azur International Airport (NCE)plane MXP - NCE
5h 18m
€61–187
Train via Gallarate
1. Take the train from Lugano to Gallaratetrain S50 / ...
2. Take the train from Gallarate to Ventimigliatrain 3085
8h 27m
€45–122
Train to Zurich Airport, fly
1. Take the train from Lugano to Zürich HBtrain
2. Fly from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Nice Côte D'Azur International Airport (NCE)plane ZRH - NCE
5h 55m
€158–455

Lugano to Nice by train

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7h 13mAverage Duration

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Distance: 390.9 km
Duration: 7h 13m

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

You can take a train from Lugano to Nice-Ville via Milano Centrale and Ventimiglia in around 7h 13m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Lugano to Albert 1er via Milano, Autostazione Lampugnano, Nice - Airport Bus Station Terminal 1, and Aéroport / Promenade in around 7h 24m.

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