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How to get fromNice to Swiss Alpsby train (Trenitalia), bus, car, plane, or train

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There are 5 ways to get from Nice to Swiss Alps by train (Trenitalia), bus, car, plane, or train

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  1. Train via Cadenazzo

    best
    1. Take the train from Ventimiglia to Milano Centraletrain train Ic
    2. Take the train from Milano Centrale to Cadenazzotrain train
    3. Take the train from Cadenazzo to Airolotrain train
    11h 17m
    CHF 91–255

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Nice - Airport Bus Station Terminal 1 to Milano, Autostazione Lampugnanobus bus
    2. Take the bus from Milan to Bellinzonabus bus
    3. Take the bus from Biasca, Stazione to Airolo, Stazionebus bus 120
    12h 22m
    CHF 47–83

  3. Drive 484.4 km

    1. Drive from Nice to Swiss Alpscar car 484.4 km
    5h
    CHF 79–114

  4. Fly, train

    1. Fly from Nice Côte D'Azur International Airport (NCE) to Zurich Airport (ZRH)plane plane NCE - ZRH
    2. Take the train from Zürich HB to Airolotrain train
    8h 18m
    CHF 127–302

  5. Train

    1. Take the train from Ventimiglia to Gallaratetrain train 3087
    2. Take the train from Gallarate to Airolotrain train S50
    12h 52m
    CHF 54–92

Nice to Swiss Alps by train and bus

Calendar35Weekly Services
Duration11h 17mAverage Duration
TicketCHF 91Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 501.8 km
  • Duration: 11h 17m

What companies run services between Nice, France and Swiss Alps, Canton Ticino, Switzerland?

You can take a train from Nice-Ville to Gotthard Passhöhe via Ventimiglia, Milano Centrale, Cadenazzo, Airolo, and Airolo, Stazione in around 11h 17m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Jardin d'Arménie to Gotthard Passhöhe via Aéroport / Promenade, Nice - Airport Bus Station Terminal 1, Milan, Bellinzona, Castione, Stazione, Biasca, Stazione, and Airolo, Stazione in around 12h 22m.

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