What is the cheapest way to get from Nice to Swiss Alps?

The cheapest way to get from Nice to Swiss Alps is to bus which costs SFr 35 - SFr 70 and takes 11h 55m.

What is the fastest way to get from Nice to Swiss Alps?

The fastest way to get from Nice to Swiss Alps is to drive which takes 4h 57m and costs SFr 75 - SFr 110.

Is there a direct bus between Nice and Swiss Alps?

No, there is no direct bus from Nice to Swiss Alps. However, there are services departing from Nice and arriving at Gotthard Passhöhe via Milan, Castione, Stazione, Biasca, Stazione and Airolo, Stazione. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 55m.

How far is it from Nice to Swiss Alps?

The distance between Nice and Swiss Alps is 502 km. The road distance is 484.4 km.

How do I travel from Nice to Swiss Alps without a car?

The best way to get from Nice to Swiss Alps without a car is to train via Cadenazzo which takes 11h 15m and costs SFr 85 - SFr 240.

How long does it take to get from Nice to Swiss Alps?

It takes approximately 11h 15m to get from Nice to Swiss Alps, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Nice to Swiss Alps bus from?

Nice to Swiss Alps bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Nice station.

Train or bus from Nice to Swiss Alps?

The best way to get from Nice to Swiss Alps is to train via Cadenazzo which takes 11h 15m and costs SFr 85 - SFr 240. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs SFr 35 - SFr 70 and takes 11h 55m.

Where does the Nice to Swiss Alps bus arrive?

Nice to Swiss Alps bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Milano, Autostazione Lampugnano station.

Can I drive from Nice to Swiss Alps?

Yes, the driving distance between Nice to Swiss Alps is 484 km. It takes approximately 4h 57m to drive from Nice to Swiss Alps.

Where can I stay near Swiss Alps?

There are 345+ hotels available in Swiss Alps.

Nice to Swiss Alps - 5 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

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

Train via Cadenazzo
best
1. Take the train from Ventimiglia to Milano Centraletrain Ic
2. Take the train from Milano Centrale to Cadenazzotrain
3. Take the train from Cadenazzo to Airolotrain
11h 15m
CHF 87–240
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Nice to Milano, Autostazione Lampugnanobus 492
2. Take the bus from Milan to Bellinzonabus
3. Take the bus from Biasca, Stazione to Airolo, Stazionebus 120
11h 55m
CHF 37–67
Drive 484.4 km
1. Drive from Nice to Swiss Alpscar 484.4 km
4h 57m
CHF 77–111
Fly, train
1. Fly from Nice Côte D'Azur International Airport (NCE) to Zurich Airport (ZRH)plane NCE - ZRH
2. Take the train from Zürich HB to Airolotrain
8h 18m
CHF 116–301
Train
1. Take the train from Ventimiglia to Gallaratetrain 3087
2. Take the train from Gallarate to Airolotrain S50
12h 43m
CHF 51–87

Nice to Swiss Alps by train and bus

35Weekly Services

11h 15mAverage Duration

CHF 87Cheapest Price

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Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Nice to Swiss Alps.

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Distance: 501.8 km
Duration: 11h 15m

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 15m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Nice to Gotthard Passhöhe via Milan, Bellinzona, Castione, Stazione, Biasca, Stazione, and Airolo, Stazione in around 11h 55m.

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