There are 8 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- Fly from Nice Côte D'Azur International Airport (NCE) to Geneva International Airport (GVA)plane NCE - GVA
4h 3mCHF 49–148Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Nice - Airport Bus Station Terminal 1 to Zürichbus BlaBlaCar Bus
10h 3mCHF 42–67Train (Trenitalia)
- Take the train from Ventimiglia to Milano Centraletrain Ic
- Take the train from Milano Centrale to Zuerich Hbtrain Ec
9h 27mCHF 73–128Drive 590.9 km
- Drive from Nice to Zurichcar 590.9 km
6h 17mCHF 100–144Fly to Basel
- Fly from Nice Côte D'Azur International Airport (NCE) to Basel (BSL)plane NCE - BSL
4h 2mCHF 50–176Fly to Zurich Airport
- Fly from Nice Côte D'Azur International Airport (NCE) to Zurich Airport (ZRH)plane NCE - ZRH
4h 21mCHF 91–248Fly to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport, train
- Fly from Nice Côte D'Azur International Airport (NCE) to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS)plane NCE - LYS
- Take the train from Lyon Part Dieu to Genevetrain
5h 55mCHF 120–303Bus via Jean Médecin
- Take the bus from Nice Airport to Zurich Bus Stationbus FlixBus N508
10h 33mCHF 47–77
Nice to Switzerland by train (Trenitalia)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Nice to Switzerland is to bus which costs SFr 40 - SFr 70 and takes 10h 3m.
The fastest way to get from Nice to Switzerland is to fly which takes 4h 2m and costs SFr 50 - SFr 180.
No, there is no direct bus from Nice to Switzerland. However, there are services departing from Jardin d'Arménie and arriving at Zürich via Nice - Airport Bus Station Terminal 1. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 3m.
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 9h 27m.
The distance between Nice and Switzerland is 314 km. The road distance is 590.9 km.
The best way to get from Nice to Switzerland without a car is to train which takes 9h 27m and costs SFr 70 - SFr 130.
It takes approximately 4h 3m to get from Nice to Switzerland, including transfers.
Nice to Switzerland bus services, operated by BlaBlaCar Bus, depart from Nice - Airport Bus Station Terminal 1.
Nice to Switzerland train services, operated by Trenitalia Intercity, depart from Ventimiglia station.
The best way to get from Nice to Switzerland is to fly which takes 4h 3m and costs SFr 45 - SFr 150. Alternatively, you can train, which costs SFr 70 - SFr 130 and takes 9h 27m, you could also bus, which costs SFr 40 - SFr 70 and takes 10h 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) every 4 hours. Alternatively, you can take a train from Nice-Ville to Zürich Stadelhofen via Ventimiglia, Milano Centrale, Zuerich Hb, and Zürich HB in around 9h 27m.
- Website
- easyjet.com
Flights from Nice Côte D'Azur International Airport to Geneva International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- CHF 35–120
Flights from Nice Côte D'Azur International Airport to Basel
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 11m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- CHF 40–160
Flights from Nice Côte D'Azur International Airport to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- When
- Monday
- Estimated price
- CHF 75–240
- Phone
- +39 06 68475475
- Website
- Trenitalia Intercity
Train from Ventimiglia to Milano Centrale
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 50m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- CHF 28–55
- Website
- Trenitalia Intercity
- Phone
- +3 318 576 2228
- Website
- BlaBlaCar Bus
Bus from Nice - Airport Bus Station Terminal 1 to Zürich
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 40m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- CHF 40–65
- Website
- BlaBlaCar Bus
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More Questions & Answers
Nice to Switzerland bus services, operated by BlaBlaCar Bus, arrive at Zürich station.
Nice to Switzerland train services, operated by Trenitalia Intercity, arrive at Milano Centrale station.
Yes, the driving distance between Nice to Switzerland is 591 km. It takes approximately 6h 17m to drive from Nice to Switzerland.
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