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 - €65 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 56m 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 Nice via Milano, Autostazione Lampugnano. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 50m.

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 18m.

How far is it from Lugano to Nice?

The distance between Lugano and Nice is 391 km. The road distance is 387 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 18m and costs €30 - €70.

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

It takes approximately 7h 18m 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 18m and costs €30 - €70. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €27 - €65 and takes 7h 50m.

Where does the Lugano to Nice bus arrive?

Lugano to Nice bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Milano, Autostazione Lampugnano 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 56m 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 - 5 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 5 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 CentraleRe80 / ...
2. Take the train from Milano Centrale to VentimigliaIc
7h 18m
€30–66
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Lugano to Milano, Autostazione Lampugnano076 / ...
2. Take the bus from Milano, Autostazione Lampugnano to NiceN456 / ...
7h 50m
€27–65
Drive 387 km
1. Drive from Lugano to Nice387 km
3h 56m
€68–98
Train, fly
1. Take the train from Lugano to Zürich HB
2. Fly from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Nice Côte D'Azur International Airport (NCE)ZRH - NCE
6h 59m
€124–309
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Lugano to Genova P. PrincipeEc
2. Take the bus from Genoa Piazza Acquaverde to Nice Airport Bus Station Terminal 1Union Ivkoni - Unibus 3600 / ...
9h 28m
€103–179

Lugano to Nice by train

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Distance: 391.1 km
Duration: 7h 18m

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 18m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Lugano to Nice via Milano, Autostazione Lampugnano in around 7h 50m.

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