There are 3 ways to get from Nice to Ovada by train (Trenitalia), bus, 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 Nice-Ville to Ventimigliatrain C3
- Take the train from Ventimiglia to Genova P.Za Principetrain Ic
- Take the train from Genova P.Za Principe to Ovadatrain Re
5h 26mBus
cheapest- Take the bus from Nice Airport to Genoabus 798 / ...
- Take the bus from Genoa to Alessandriabus
- Take the bus from Alessandria - Stazione Ferroviaria to Ovada - Piazza Xx Settembrebus
8h€22–42Drive 207.1 km
- Drive from Nice to Ovadacar 207.1 km
2h 15m€33–47
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Nice to Ovada is to bus which costs €22 - €45 and takes 8h.
The fastest way to get from Nice to Ovada is to drive which takes 2h 15m and costs €30 - €50.
No, there is no direct bus from Nice to Ovada. However, there are services departing from Jardin d'Arménie and arriving at Ovada - Piazza Xx Settembre via Nice Airport, Genoa and Alessandria - Stazione Ferroviaria. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h.
No, there is no direct train from Nice to Ovada. However, there are services departing from Nice-Ville and arriving at Ovada via Ventimiglia and Genova P.Za Principe. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 26m.
The distance between Nice and Ovada is 219 km. The road distance is 207.1 km.
The best way to get from Nice to Ovada without a car is to train which takes 5h 26m and costs .
It takes approximately 5h 26m to get from Nice to Ovada, including transfers.
Nice to Ovada bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Nice Airport station.
Nice to Ovada train services, operated by ZOU!, depart from Nice-Ville station.
The best way to get from Nice to Ovada is to train which takes 5h 26m and costs . Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €22 - €45 and takes 8h.
What companies run services between Nice, France and Ovada, Italy?
You can take a train from Nice-Ville to Ovada via Ventimiglia and Genova P.Za Principe in around 5h 26m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Jardin d'Arménie to Ovada - Piazza Xx Settembre via Aéroport / Promenade, Nice Airport, Genoa, Alessandria, and Alessandria - Stazione Ferroviaria in around 8h.
- Phone
- 04 13 94 30 50
- Website
- zou.maregionsud.fr
Train from Nice-Ville to Ventimiglia
- Ave. Duration
- 54 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Schedules at
- zou.maregionsud.fr
- Phone
- +39 06 68475475
- Website
- trenitalia.com
Train from Ventimiglia to Genova P.Za Principe
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 55m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €14–35
- Website
- https://www.trenitalia.com/en.html
- Phone
- +39.06.5210550
- Website
- trenitalia.com
Train from Ventimiglia to Genova P.Za Principe
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 29m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €17–29
- Website
- https://www.trenitalia.com/en.html
Train from Genova P.Za Principe to Ovada
- Ave. Duration
- 56 min
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- €5–9
- Website
- https://www.trenitalia.com/en.html
Rome2Rio's guide to FlixBus
Contact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- service@flixbus.com
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.fr
Bus from Nice Airport to Genoa
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 10m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €13–23
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.co.uk
Bus from Genoa to Alessandria
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €5–10
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.co.uk
- Phone
- +3-389-268-0068
- Website
- blablacar.co.uk
Bus from Nice Airport to Genoa
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 10m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- €14–26
- Website
- https://www.blablacar.co.uk/bus
Bus from Alessandria - Stazione Ferroviaria to Ovada - Piazza Xx Settembre
- Ave. Duration
- 48 min
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Schedules at
- https://sc-alessandrinatrasporti.it/english/
- Phone
- +39 0172 411611
- nuovasaar@peclb.it
- Website
- viaggisac.it
Bus from Alessandria - Stazione Ferroviaria to Ovada - Piazza Xx Settembre
- Ave. Duration
- 48 min
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Estimated price
- €3–4
- Schedules at
- moeves.it
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More Questions & Answers
Nice to Ovada bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Genoa station.
Nice to Ovada train services, operated by ZOU!, arrive at Ventimiglia station.
Yes, the driving distance between Nice to Ovada is 207 km. It takes approximately 2h 15m to drive from Nice to Ovada.
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