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

The cheapest way to get from Lugano to Nice is to bus via Milan which costs €26 - €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 3h 58m 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 Congrès / Promenade via Aéroport / Promenade. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 42m.

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 28m.

How far is it from Lugano to Nice?

The distance between Lugano and Nice is 422 km. The road distance is 387.2 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 bus which takes 6h 42m and costs €28 - €55.

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

It takes approximately 6h 42m 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 bus which takes 6h 42m and costs €28 - €55. Alternatively, you can train, which costs €60 - €160 and takes 7h 28m.

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 3h 58m to drive from Lugano to Nice.

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

Book your Lugano to Nice train tickets online with Omio.

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

Book your Lugano to Nice bus tickets online with Omio and FlixBus.

Where can I stay near Nice?

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Lugano to Nice - 6 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 6 ways to get from Lugano to Nice by bus, train (Trenitalia), 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.

Bus
best
1. Take the bus from Lugano to Nice - Airport Bus Station Terminal 1bus BlaBlaCar Bus
6h 42m
€29–51
Bus via Milan
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Lugano to Milanbus FlixBus 076 / ...
2. Take the bus from Milano, Autostazione Lampugnano to Nicebus N456 / ...
7h 50m
€27–48
Train
1. Take the train from Lugano to Milano Centraletrain Re80
2. Take the train from Milano Centrale to Ventimigliatrain Ic
7h 28m
€60–155
Drive 387.2 km
1. Drive from Lugano to Nicecar 387.2 km
3h 58m
€68–98
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 25m
€62–180
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
6h 2m
€141–412

Lugano to Nice by bus

14Weekly Buses

6h 42mAverage Duration

€29Cheapest Price

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Distance: 422.4 km
Duration: 6h 42m

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

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. Alternatively, you can take a train from Lugano to Nice-Ville via Milano Centrale and Ventimiglia in around 7h 28m.

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