What is the cheapest way to get from Nice to Root?

The cheapest way to get from Nice to Root is to train via Lugano which costs SFr 60 - SFr 140 and takes 10h 57m.

What is the fastest way to get from Nice to Root?

The fastest way to get from Nice to Root is to fly and train which takes 5h 35m and costs SFr 100 - SFr 280.

Is there a direct train between Nice and Root?

No, there is no direct train from Nice to Root. However, there are services departing from Nice-Ville and arriving at Gisikon-Root via Ventimiglia, Genova P.Za Principe and Zug. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 9m.

How far is it from Nice to Root?

The distance between Nice and Root is 495 km. The road distance is 563 km.

How do I travel from Nice to Root without a car?

The best way to get from Nice to Root without a car is to train which takes 10h 9m and costs SFr 70 - SFr 150.

How long does it take to get from Nice to Root?

It takes approximately 5h 35m to get from Nice to Root, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Nice to Root train from?

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

Train or bus from Nice to Root?

The best way to get from Nice to Root is to train which takes 10h 9m and costs SFr 70 - SFr 150. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs SFr 70 - SFr 150 and takes 12h 10m.

Where does the Nice to Root train arrive?

Nice to Root train services, operated by Trenitalia Intercity, arrive at Genova P.Za Principe station.

Can I drive from Nice to Root?

Yes, the driving distance between Nice to Root is 563 km. It takes approximately 5h 52m to drive from Nice to Root.

How do I get a train ticket from Nice to Root?

Book your Nice to Root train tickets online with Omio.

Where can I stay near Root?

There are 591+ hotels available in Root.

Nice to Root - 9 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, and car

There are 9 ways to get from Nice to Root by plane, train, 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.

Fly to Zurich Airport, train
best
1. Fly from Nice Côte D'Azur International Airport (NCE) to Zurich Airport (ZRH)NCE - ZRH
2. Take the train from Zug to Gisikon-Root
5h 35m
CHF 102–275
Fly to Basel, train
cheapest
1. Fly from Nice Côte D'Azur International Airport (NCE) to Basel (BSL)NCE - BSL
2. Take the train from Basel SBB to Luzern
6h 13m
CHF 61–229
Train
1. Take the train from Ventimiglia to Genova P.Za PrincipeIc
2. Take the train from Genova P.Za Principe to Zug(Ch)Ec
10h 9m
CHF 73–143
Bus
1. Take the bus from Nice Airport to Zurich Bus StationN508
12h 10m
CHF 71–150
Drive 563 km
1. Drive from Nice to Root563 km
5h 52m
CHF 92–133
Fly to Strasbourg International Airport, train
1. Fly from Nice Côte D'Azur International Airport (NCE) to Strasbourg International Airport (SXB)NCE - SXB
2. Take the train from Strasbourg to Basel Sbb
3. Take the train from Basel SBB to Luzern
7h 16m
CHF 89–295
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 Luzern
8h 13m
CHF 86–214
Train via Lugano
1. Take the train from Ventimiglia to Milano CentraleIc
2. Take the train from Milano Centrale to LuganoEc
3. Take the train from Lugano to ZugEc / ...
10h 57m
CHF 64–131
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Ventimiglia to Gallarate
2. Take the train from Gallarate to Lugano ParadisoS50
3. Take the bus from Paradiso to Luthern
13h 4m
CHF 77–129

Nice to Root by train

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10h 9mAverage Duration

CHF 73Cheapest Price

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Distance: 494.8 km
Duration: 5h 35m

What companies run services between Nice, France and Root, Switzerland?

You can take a train from Nice-Ville to Gisikon-Root via Ventimiglia, Genova P.Za Principe, Zug(Ch), and Zug in around 10h 9m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Nice Airport to Zurich Bus Station 3 times a week. Tickets cost CHF 45–110 and the journey takes 9h 5m.

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