What is the cheapest way to get from Nice to Glacier Express?

The cheapest way to get from Nice to Glacier Express is to bus which costs SFr 40 - SFr 85 and takes 14h 8m.

What is the fastest way to get from Nice to Glacier Express?

The fastest way to get from Nice to Glacier Express is to drive which takes 6h 13m and costs SFr 80 - SFr 120.

Is there a direct train between Nice and Glacier Express?

No, there is no direct train from Nice to Glacier Express. However, there are services departing from Nice-Ville and arriving at Preda via Ventimiglia, Milano Centrale, Tirano and St. Moritz. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 13h 45m.

How far is it from Nice to Glacier Express?

The distance between Nice and Glacier Express is 543 km. The road distance is 512 km.

How do I travel from Nice to Glacier Express without a car?

The best way to get from Nice to Glacier Express without a car is to train and bus which takes 13h 28m and costs SFr 50 - SFr 95.

How long does it take to get from Nice to Glacier Express?

It takes approximately 13h 28m to get from Nice to Glacier Express, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Nice to Glacier Express train from?

Nice to Glacier Express train services, operated by Trenitalia Intercity, depart from Ventimiglia station.

Train or bus from Nice to Glacier Express?

The best way to get from Nice to Glacier Express is to bus which takes 14h 8m and costs SFr 40 - SFr 85. Alternatively, you can train, which costs and takes 13h 45m.

Where does the Nice to Glacier Express train arrive?

Nice to Glacier Express train services, operated by Trenitalia Intercity, arrive at Milano Centrale station.

Can I drive from Nice to Glacier Express?

Yes, the driving distance between Nice to Glacier Express is 512 km. It takes approximately 6h 13m to drive from Nice to Glacier Express.

Where can I stay near Glacier Express?

There are 1366+ hotels available in Glacier Express.

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

There are 7 ways to get from Nice to Glacier Express by train, bus, car, plane, or train (Trenitalia)

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Train, bus
best
1. Take the train from Ventimiglia to Genova P.Za Principetrain Re
2. Take the train from Genova P.Za Principe to Milano Centraletrain Ic
3. Take the train from Milano Centrale to Bellinzonatrain Ec
4. Take the bus from Bellinzona, Stazione to Thusis, Bahnhofbus 171
13h 28m
CHF 52–92
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Nice to Milano, Autostazione Lampugnanobus 492
2. Take the bus from Milano, Autostazione Lampugnano to Luganobus 076 / ...
3. Take the bus from Lugano, Stazione Nord to St. Moritz, Bahnhofbus 631
14h 8m
CHF 40–84
Drive 512 km
1. Drive from Nice to Glacier Expresscar 512 km
6h 13m
CHF 83–119
Fly, train
1. Fly from Nice Côte D'Azur International Airport (NCE) to Zurich Airport (ZRH)plane NCE - ZRH
2. Take the train from Zürich HB to Churtrain
3. Take the train from Chur to Predatrain
8h 15m
Train
1. Take the train from Ventimiglia to Milano Centraletrain Ic
2. Take the train from Milano Centrale to Tiranotrain S7
3. Take the train from Tirano to St. Moritztrain Re9 / ...
13h 45m
Train via Genoa
1. Take the train from Ventimiglia to Genova P.Za Principetrain Re
2. Take the train from Genova P.Za Principe to Milano Centraletrain Ic
3. Take the train from Milano Centrale to Tiranotrain
4. Take the train from Tirano to St. Moritztrain Re9 / ...
14h 19m
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Nice - Airport Bus Station Terminal 1 to Milan Bergamo - Airportbus
2. Take the bus from Orio al Serio Iper to Edolo - Autostazionebus Bs1
3. Take the bus from Edolo Station to Tiranobus
4. Take the train from Tirano to St. Moritztrain Re9 / ...
17h 29m

Nice Côte D'Azur International Airport (NCE) to Zurich Airport (ZRH) flights

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Map of how to get from Nice to Glacier Express.

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Distance: 543 km
Duration: 13h 28m

What companies run services between Nice, France and Glacier Express, Switzerland?

You can take a bus from Nice to Glacier Express via Milano, Autostazione Lampugnano, Lugano, Via Ciani/Cornaredo, Lugano, Stazione, Lugano, Stazione Nord, St. Moritz, Bahnhof, St. Moritz, and Preda in around 14h 8m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Nice-Ville to Glacier Express via Ventimiglia, Milano Centrale, Tirano, St. Moritz, and Preda in around 13h 45m.

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