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

The cheapest way to get from Nice to Sicily is to bus via Florence which costs €55 - €210 and takes 24h 23m.

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 4m and costs €65 - €180.

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 Nice and arriving at Piazza Boiardo via Florence Villa Constanza Bus Station and Stazione Centrale Pensilina Esterna. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 24h 23m.

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, Genova P.Za Principe, Roma Termini and Palermo Centrale. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 22h 41m.

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 41m and costs €75 - €280.

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

It takes approximately 5h 4m 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 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 4m and costs €65 - €180. Alternatively, you can train, which costs €75 - €280 and takes 22h 41m, you could also bus via Florence, which costs €55 - €210 and takes 24h 23m.

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 Genova P.Za Principe 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 5843+ hotels available in Sicily.

Nice to Sicily - 8 ways to travel via train, plane, car, car ferry, and bus

There are 8 ways to get from Nice to Sicily by plane, train (Trenitalia), car, car ferry, bus, 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.

Fly Nice Côte D'Azur International Airport to Palermo Airport
best
1. Fly from Nice Côte D'Azur International Airport (NCE) to Palermo Airport (PMO)NCE - PMO
5h 4m
€69–179
Bus via Florence
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Nice to FlorenceFlixBus N758
2. Take the bus from Florence Villa Constanza Bus Station to PalermoN597 / ...
24h 23m
€58–203
Train
1. Take the train from Ventimiglia to Genova P.Za PrincipeIc
2. Take the train from Genova P.Za Principe to Roma TerminiFb / ...
3. Take the train from Roma Termini to Palermo CentraleIc
22h 41m
€76–278
Drive, car ferry
1. Drive from Nice to Port of Genoa
2. Take the car ferry from Port of Genoa to Port of Palermo
22h 57m
€91–174
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)NCE - CTA
6h 16m
€67–187
Train to Genoa Cristoforo Colombo Airport, fly to Palermo Airport
1. Take the train from Ventimiglia to Genova Sestri Ponen.
2. Fly from Genoa Cristoforo Colombo Airport (GOA) to Palermo Airport (PMO)GOA - PMO
7h 46m
€66–222
Fly Nice Côte D'Azur International Airport to Vincenzo Magliocco Airport
1. Fly from Nice Côte D'Azur International Airport (NCE) to Vincenzo Magliocco Airport (CIY)NCE - CIY
9h 43m
€109–325
Bus
1. Take the bus from Nice - Airport Bus Station Terminal 1 to Naples - Bus StationBlaBlaCar Bus
2. Take the bus from Napoli, Autostazione Metropark to Palermo Terminal BusItabus
26h 58m
€78–110

Nice to Sicily by train

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Distance: 824.9 km
Duration: 5h 4m

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) 3 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a train from Nice-Ville to Palermo Notarbartolo via Ventimiglia, Genova P.Za Principe, Roma Termini, and Palermo Centrale in around 22h 41m.

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There are 8 ways to get from Nice to Sicily by plane, train (Trenitalia), car, car ferry, bus, or train

Fly Nice Côte D'Azur International Airport to Palermo Airport

Bus via Florence

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Drive, car ferry

Fly Nice Côte D'Azur International Airport to Catania–Fontanarossa Airport

Train to Genoa Cristoforo Colombo Airport, fly to Palermo Airport

Fly Nice Côte D'Azur International Airport to Vincenzo Magliocco Airport

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Train from Ventimiglia to Genova P.Za Principe

Train from Genova P.Za Principe to Roma Termini

Train from Roma Termini to Palermo Centrale

Train from Ventimiglia to Genova P.Za Principe

Train from Genova P.Za Principe to Roma Termini

Train from Ventimiglia to Genova Sestri Ponen.

Train from Genova P.Za Principe to Roma Termini

Train from Genova P.Za Principe to Roma Termini

Bus from Nice to Florence

Bus from Florence Villa Constanza Bus Station to Palermo

Bus from Florence Villa Constanza Bus Station to Palermo

Bus from Nice - Airport Bus Station Terminal 1 to Naples - Bus Station

Bus from Napoli, Autostazione Metropark to Palermo Terminal Bus

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