There are 6 ways to get from Milan to Nice by train (Trenitalia), bus, rideshare, train, or car
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- Take the train from Milano Centrale to VentimigliaIc
5h 13m€26–55Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Milano, Autostazione Lampugnano to NiceN456 / ...
5h 40m€20–45Rideshare
- Take the rideshare from Milan to Nice315.7 km
3h 51m€20Train via Genoa
- Take the train from Milano Centrale to Genova P.Za PrincipeIc
- Take the train from Genova P.Za Principe to VentimigliaIc
- Take the train from Ventimiglia to Nice-VilleC3
5h 39m€30–65Train via Imperia
- Take the train from Milan Rogoredo to ImperiaRe 13 / ...
5h 44m€24–39Drive 315.9 km
- Drive from Milan to Nice315.9 km
3h 10m€49–71
Milan to Nice by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Milan to Nice is to rideshare which costs €20 and takes 3h 51m.
The fastest way to get from Milan to Nice is to drive which takes 3h 10m and costs €45 - €75.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Milano, Autostazione Lampugnano and arriving at Nice. Services depart twice daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 5h 40m.
No, there is no direct train from Milan to Nice. However, there are services departing from Milano Centrale and arriving at Nice-Ville via Ventimiglia. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 13m.
The distance between Milan and Nice is 315 km. The road distance is 315.9 km.
The best way to get from Milan to Nice without a car is to train which takes 5h 13m and costs €25 - €55.
It takes approximately 5h 13m to get from Milan to Nice, including transfers.
Milan to Nice bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Milano, Autostazione Lampugnano station.
Milan to Nice train services, operated by Trenitalia Intercity, depart from Milano Centrale station.
The best way to get from Milan to Nice is to train which takes 5h 13m and costs €25 - €55. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €20 - €45 and takes 5h 40m.
What companies run services between Milan, Italy and Nice, France?
Trenitalia Intercity operates a train from Milano Centrale to Ventimiglia every 4 hours. Tickets cost €21–40 and the journey takes 3h 54m. Trenitalia S.p.A. also services this route once a week. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Milano, Autostazione Lampugnano to Nice twice daily. Tickets cost €20–45 and the journey takes 5h 40m.
- Phone
- +39 06 68475475
- Website
- trenitalia.com
Train from Milano Centrale to Ventimiglia
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 54m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €21–40
- Website
- https://www.trenitalia.com/en.html
Train from Milano Centrale to Genova P.Za Principe
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 34m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €14–22
- Website
- https://www.trenitalia.com/en.html
Train from Genova P.Za Principe to Ventimiglia
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 4m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €15–21
- Website
- https://www.trenitalia.com/en.html
- Phone
- +39.06.5210550
- Website
- trenitalia.com
Train from Milano Centrale to Ventimiglia
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 33m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- €30–45
- Website
- https://www.trenitalia.com/en.html
Train from Milano Centrale to Genova P.Za Principe
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 53m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €10–25
- Website
- https://www.trenitalia.com/en.html
Train from Genova P.Za Principe to Ventimiglia
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 41m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €18–21
- Website
- https://www.trenitalia.com/en.html
Train from Ventimiglia to Nice-Ville
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 7m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- €4–6
- Website
- https://www.trenitalia.com/en.html
- Phone
- +39 06 68475475
- Website
- trenitalia.com
Train from Milano Centrale to Genova P.Za Principe
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €16–35
- Schedules at
- trenitalia.com
- Phone
- +39 06 8937 1892
- Website
- italotreno.it
Train from Milano Centrale to Genova P.Za Principe
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 39m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €11–28
- Website
- https://www.italotreno.it/en
Rome2Rio's guide to Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)
Contact Details
- Phone
- +33 1 84 94 36 35
- Website
- track.effiliation.com
Train from Ventimiglia to Nice-Ville
- Ave. Duration
- 57 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €5–13
- Website
- https://track.effiliation.com/servlet/effi.redir?id_compteur=23007591&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.sncf-connect.com%2Fen-en%2F
- 2nd Class
- €5–9
- Rail 1st Class
- €9–13
- Phone
- +39 02 7249 4494
- my-link@trenord.it
- Website
- trenord.it
Train from Milan Rogoredo to Imperia
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 33m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- €15–19
- Website
- https://www.trenord.it/en/
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- service@flixbus.com
- Website
- flixbus.fr
Bus from Milano, Autostazione Lampugnano to Nice
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 40m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €20–45
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.co.uk
- Phone
- +3 318 576 2228
- Website
- blablacar.com
Rideshare from Milan to Nice
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 51m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- €20
- Schedules at
- blablacar.com
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More Questions & Answers
Milan to Nice bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Nice station.
Milan to Nice train services, operated by Trenitalia Intercity, arrive at Ventimiglia station.
Yes, the driving distance between Milan to Nice is 316 km. It takes approximately 3h 10m to drive from Milan to Nice.
Book your Milan to Nice train tickets online with Omio.
Book your Milan to Nice bus tickets online with Omio and FlixBus.
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Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Milan and Nice. A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.