What is the cheapest way to get from Nice to Col du Galibier?

The cheapest way to get from Nice to Col du Galibier is to drive which costs €35 - €55 and takes 4h 11m.

What is the fastest way to get from Nice to Col du Galibier?

The fastest way to get from Nice to Col du Galibier is to drive which takes 4h 11m and costs €35 - €55.

How far is it from Nice to Col du Galibier?

The distance between Nice and Col du Galibier is 437 km. The road distance is 243.2 km.

How do I travel from Nice to Col du Galibier without a car?

The best way to get from Nice to Col du Galibier without a car is to bus and taxi which takes 7h 53m and costs €120 - €160.

How long does it take to get from Nice to Col du Galibier?

It takes approximately 7h 53m to get from Nice to Col du Galibier, including transfers.

Can I drive from Nice to Col du Galibier?

Yes, the driving distance between Nice to Col du Galibier is 243 km. It takes approximately 4h 11m to drive from Nice to Col du Galibier.

Where can I stay near Col du Galibier?

There are 7084+ hotels available in Col du Galibier.

Nice to Col du Galibier - 5 ways to travel via train, bus, taxi, and car

There are 5 ways to get from Nice to Col du Galibier by bus, taxi, 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.

Bus, taxi
best
1. Take the bus from Nice to Turinbus
2. Take the bus from Turin to Saint-Jean-de-Mauriennebus 726
3. Take the taxi from Saint-Jean-de-Maurienne to Col du Galibiertaxi
7h 53m
€128–159
Drive 243.2 km
cheapest
1. Drive from Nice to Col du Galibiercar 243.2 km
4h 11m
€37–53
Train, drive (Trenitalia)
1. Take the train from Ventimiglia to Torino Porta Nuovatrain
2. Take the train from Torino Porta Nuova to Bardonecchiatrain Re
3. Drive from Bardonecchia to Col du Galibiercar
9h 22m
€44–62
Train, drive via Savona (Trenitalia)
1. Take the train from Ventimiglia to Savonatrain Re
2. Take the train from Savona to Torino Porta Nuovatrain
3. Take the train from Torino Porta Nuova to Bardonecchiatrain Re
4. Drive from Bardonecchia to Col du Galibiercar
9h 41m
€53–78
Train, bus
1. Take the train from NICE - GARE CPZou to DIGNE LES BAINS - GARE CPZou /cartrain 49
2. Take the bus from Gare Routiere to Gare SNCFbus
3. Take the bus from Gap to Brianconbus
11h 5m

Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Nice to Col du Galibier.

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Distance: 436.6 km
Duration: 7h 53m

What companies run services between Nice, France and Col du Galibier, Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur, France?

There is no direct connection from Nice to Col du Galibier. However, you can take the bus to Turin, take the bus to Saint-Jean-de-Maurienne, then take the taxi to Col du Galibier. Alternatively, you can take a train from Nice-Ville to Col du Galibier via Ventimiglia, Torino Porta Nuova, and Bardonecchia in around 9h 22m.

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