What is the cheapest way to get from Nice to Lake Geneva region?

The cheapest way to get from Nice to Lake Geneva region is to bus which costs SFr 35 - SFr 110 and takes 10h 55m.

What is the fastest way to get from Nice to Lake Geneva region?

The fastest way to get from Nice to Lake Geneva region is to fly and train which takes 5h 40m and costs SFr 50 - SFr 140.

How far is it from Nice to Lake Geneva region?

The distance between Nice and Lake Geneva region is 789 km. The road distance is 439.7 km.

How do I travel from Nice to Lake Geneva region without a car?

The best way to get from Nice to Lake Geneva region without a car is to train which takes 9h and costs SFr 85 - SFr 210.

How long does it take to get from Nice to Lake Geneva region?

It takes approximately 9h to get from Nice to Lake Geneva region, including transfers.

Train or bus from Nice to Lake Geneva region?

The best way to get from Nice to Lake Geneva region is to train which takes 9h and costs SFr 85 - SFr 210. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs SFr 35 - SFr 110 and takes 10h 55m.

Can I drive from Nice to Lake Geneva region?

Yes, the driving distance between Nice to Lake Geneva region is 440 km. It takes approximately 5h 58m to drive from Nice to Lake Geneva region.

Where can I stay near Lake Geneva region?

There are 1176+ hotels available in Lake Geneva region.

Nice to Lake Geneva region - 9 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 9 ways to get from Nice to Lake Geneva region by train (TGV), bus, car, plane, or train

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 Nice Ville to Marseille St CharlesTgv
2. Take the train from Marseille St Charles to GeneveTgv
3. Take the train from Genève to Villeneuve VDIr
9h
CHF 89–205
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Nice to Turin
2. Take the bus from Turin to Aosta
3. Take the bus from Aosta, Autostazione to Martigny, gare211
10h 55m
CHF 36–110
Drive 439.7 km
1. Drive from Nice to Lake Geneva region439.7 km
5h 58m
CHF 72–103
Fly to Geneva International Airport, train
1. Fly from Nice Côte D'Azur International Airport (NCE) to Geneva International Airport (GVA)NCE - GVA
2. Take the train from Genève-Aéroport to Montreux
5h 40m
CHF 53–137
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Nice Airport to Geneva1404
2. Take the train from Genève to Villeneuve VDRe33 / ...
11h 48m
CHF 50–115
Bus, train via Annecy
1. Take the bus from Nice - Airport Bus Station Terminal 1 to Annecy - Bus Station
2. Take the bus from ANNECY Gare Routiere to GRAND LANCY Lancy Bachet Gare272
3. Take the train from Lancy-Bachet to Villeneuve VD
14h 8m
CHF 66–143
Fly to Zurich Airport, train
1. Fly from Nice Côte D'Azur International Airport (NCE) to Zurich Airport (ZRH)NCE - ZRH
2. Take the train from Zürich Flughafen to Lausanne
7h 40m
CHF 126–303
Fly to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport, train
1. Fly from Nice Côte D'Azur International Airport (NCE) to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS)NCE - LYS
2. Take the train from Lyon Part Dieu to Geneve
3. Take the train from Genève to Villeneuve VD
8h 2m
CHF 113–340
Fly to Basel, train
1. Fly from Nice Côte D'Azur International Airport (NCE) to Basel (BSL)NCE - BSL
2. Take the train from Basel SBB to Olten
3. Take the train from Olten to Lausanne
4. Take the train from Lausanne to Villeneuve VD
7h 50m
CHF 89–262

Nice to Lake Geneva region by train and bus

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Distance: 789.3 km
Duration: 9h

What companies run services between Nice, France and Lake Geneva region, Switzerland?

You can take a train from Nice Ville to Villeneuve VD, Eau-Froide via Marseille St Charles, Genève, Villeneuve VD, and Villeneuve VD, gare in around 9h. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Nice to Villeneuve VD, Eau-Froide via Turin, Aosta, Autostazione, Martigny, gare, Martigny, Aigle, and Aigle, gare in around 10h 55m.

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