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

The cheapest way to get from Nice to Switzerland is to fly which costs SFr 40 - SFr 120 and takes 4h 3m.

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

The fastest way to get from Nice to Switzerland is to fly which takes 4h 3m and costs SFr 40 - SFr 150.

Is there a direct train between Nice and Switzerland?

No, there is no direct train from Nice to Switzerland. However, there are services departing from Nice-Ville and arriving at Zürich Stadelhofen via Ventimiglia, Milano Centrale and Zürich HB. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h.

How far is it from Nice to Switzerland?

The distance between Nice and Switzerland is 314 km. The road distance is 590.9 km.

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

The best way to get from Nice to Switzerland without a car is to train which takes 10h and costs SFr 60 - SFr 120.

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

It takes approximately 4h 3m to get from Nice to Switzerland, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Nice to Switzerland train from?

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

Train, bus or fly from Nice to Switzerland?

The best way to get from Nice to Switzerland is to fly which takes 4h 3m and costs SFr 40 - SFr 120. Alternatively, you can train, which costs SFr 60 - SFr 120 and takes 10h, you could also bus, which costs SFr 45 - SFr 120 and takes 10h 48m.

Where does the Nice to Switzerland train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Nice to Switzerland?

Yes, the driving distance between Nice to Switzerland is 591 km. It takes approximately 6h 12m to drive from Nice to Switzerland.

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

Book your Nice to Switzerland train tickets online with Omio.

Where can I stay near Switzerland?

There are 1238+ hotels available in Switzerland.

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

There are 9 ways to get from Nice to Switzerland by plane, train (Trenitalia), bus, car, 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 to Geneva International Airport
best
1. Fly from Nice Côte D'Azur International Airport (NCE) to Geneva International Airport (GVA)plane NCE - GVA
4h 3m
CHF 41–115
Train
1. Take the train from Ventimiglia to Milano Centraletrain Ic
2. Take the train from Milano Centrale to Zuerich Hbtrain Ec
10h
CHF 62–112
Bus
1. Take the bus from Nice Airport to Zurich Bus Stationbus N508
10h 48m
CHF 45–116
Drive 590.9 km
1. Drive from Nice to Zurichcar 590.9 km
6h 12m
CHF 95–138
Fly to Zurich Airport
1. Fly from Nice Côte D'Azur International Airport (NCE) to Zurich Airport (ZRH)plane NCE - ZRH
4h 21m
CHF 76–202
Fly to Basel
1. Fly from Nice Côte D'Azur International Airport (NCE) to Basel (BSL)plane NCE - BSL
4h 3m
CHF 42–149
Fly to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport, train
1. Fly from Nice Côte D'Azur International Airport (NCE) to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS)plane NCE - LYS
2. Take the train from Lyon Part Dieu to Genevetrain
6h 16m
CHF 101–298
Train via Genoa
1. Take the train from Ventimiglia to Genova P.Za Principetrain Re
2. Take the train from Genova P.Za Principe to Milano Centraletrain Ic
3. Take the train from Milano Centrale to Zuerich Hbtrain Ec
10h 30m
CHF 68–121
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Nice Airport Bus Station Terminal 1 to Genoa Piazza Acquaverdebus Union Ivkoni - Unibus 3602 / ...
2. Take the train from Genova P. Principe to Zürich HBtrain Ec
12h
CHF 140–256

Nice to Switzerland by train

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Distance: 313.8 km
Duration: 4h 3m

What companies run services between Nice, France and Switzerland?

easyJet and Swiss fly from Nice Côte D'Azur International Airport (NCE) to Geneva International Airport (GVA) 3 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a train from Nice-Ville to Zürich Stadelhofen via Ventimiglia, Milano Centrale, Zuerich Hb, and Zürich HB in around 10h.

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