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

The cheapest way to get from Nice to Sicily is to train and fly which costs €75 - €190 and takes 7h 22m.

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

The fastest way to get from Nice to Sicily is to fly which takes 5h 5m and costs €65 - €240.

Is there a direct bus between Nice and Sicily?

No, there is no direct bus from Nice to Sicily. However, there are services departing from Jardin d'Arménie and arriving at Piazza Boiardo via Nice Airport, Florence Villa Constanza Bus Station and Stazione Centrale Pensilina Esterna. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 25h 52m.

Is there a direct train between Nice and Sicily?

No, there is no direct train from Nice to Sicily. However, there are services departing from Nice-Ville and arriving at Palermo Notarbartolo via Ventimiglia, Milano Centrale, Roma Termini and Palermo Centrale. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 22h 12m.

How far is it from Nice to Sicily?

The distance between Nice and Sicily is 825 km.

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

The best way to get from Nice to Sicily without a car is to train which takes 22h 12m and costs €190 - €360.

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

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

Where do I catch the Nice to Sicily bus from?

Nice to Sicily bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Nice Airport station.

Where do I catch the Nice to Sicily train from?

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

Train, bus or fly from Nice to Sicily?

The best way to get from Nice to Sicily is to fly which takes 5h 5m and costs €65 - €240. Alternatively, you can train, which costs €190 - €360 and takes 22h 12m, you could also bus, which costs €140 - €240 and takes 25h 52m.

Where does the Nice to Sicily bus arrive?

Nice to Sicily bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Florence station.

Where does the Nice to Sicily train arrive?

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

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

Book your Nice to Sicily train tickets online with Omio.

Where can I stay near Sicily?

There are 6008+ hotels available in Sicily.

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Fly Nice Côte D'Azur International Airport to Palermo Airport
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1. Fly from Nice Côte D'Azur International Airport (NCE) to Palermo Airport (PMO)plane NCE - PMO
5h 5m
€65–238
Drive, car ferry
1. Drive from Nice to Port of Genoacar
2. Take the carferry from Port of Genoa to Port of Palermocarferry
21h 46m
€137–204
Train
1. Take the train from Ventimiglia to Milano Centraletrain Ic
2. Take the train from Milano Centrale to Roma Terminitrain
3. Take the train from Roma Termini to Palermo Centraletrain Ic
22h 12m
€195–359
Bus
1. Take the bus from Nice Airport to Florencebus FlixBus N758
2. Take the bus from Florence Villa Constanza Bus Station to Palermobus N597 / ...
25h 52m
€148–234
Fly Nice Côte D'Azur International Airport to Catania–Fontanarossa Airport
1. Fly from Nice Côte D'Azur International Airport (NCE) to Catania–Fontanarossa Airport (CTA)plane NCE - CTA
6h 10m
€81–207
Train to Genoa Cristoforo Colombo Airport, fly to Catania–Fontanarossa Airport
1. Take the train from Ventimiglia to Genova Sestri Ponen.train
2. Fly from Genoa Cristoforo Colombo Airport (GOA) to Catania–Fontanarossa Airport (CTA)plane GOA - CTA
7h 22m
€79–188
Train, car ferry
1. Take the train from Ventimiglia to Pisa Centraletrain Ic
2. Take the carferry from Livorno to Port of Palermocarferry
29h 3m
€108–227

Nice to Sicily by bus

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What companies run services between Nice, France and Sicily, Italy?

easyJet and ITA Airways fly from Nice Côte D'Azur International Airport (NCE) to Palermo Airport (PMO) once daily. Alternatively, you can take a train from Nice-Ville to Palermo Notarbartolo via Ventimiglia, Milano Centrale, Roma Termini, and Palermo Centrale in around 22h 12m.

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