There are 6 ways to get from Nice to Val-Cenis by bus, train, train (Trenitalia, TGV), car, or plane
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Bus, train
best- Take the bus from Nice to Turinbus N1719
- Take the train from Torino Porta Susa to Modanetrain Tgv
8h 29m€34–72Train via Savona
- Take the train from Ventimiglia to Savonatrain Ic
- Take the train from Savona to Torino Lingottotrain
- Take the train from Torino Porta Susa to Modanetrain Tgv
9h 12m€51–118Drive 278.3 km
- Drive from Nice to Val-Ceniscar 278.3 km
4h 58m€43–62Fly, bus, train
- Fly from Nice Côte D'Azur International Airport (NCE) to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS)plane NCE - LYS
- Take the bus from Lyon Saint-Exupéry Airport to Chambérybus
- Take the train from Chambery Challes Les Eaux to Modanetrain
8h 9m€103–298Train
- Take the train from Ventimiglia to Torino Lingottotrain 3137 / ...
- Take the train from Torino Lingotto to Modanetrain Tgv
10h 19m€62–108Bus
- Take the bus from Nice to Turinbus N1719
- Take the bus from Turin to Saint-Jean-de-Mauriennebus 726
10h 21m€38–62
Nice to Val-Cenis by bus and train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Nice to Val-Cenis is to bus and train which costs €30 - €75 and takes 8h 29m.
The fastest way to get from Nice to Val-Cenis is to drive which takes 4h 58m and costs €40 - €65.
No, there is no direct bus from Nice to Val-Cenis. However, there are services departing from Nice and arriving at Termignon - Maison Vanoise via Turin, St Jean De Maurienne Arvan and Gare Routiere. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 21m.
No, there is no direct train from Nice to Val-Cenis. However, there are services departing from Nice-Ville and arriving at Modane via Ventimiglia, Savona, Torino Lingotto and Torino Porta Susa. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 12m.
The distance between Nice and Val-Cenis is 378 km. The road distance is 278.3 km.
The best way to get from Nice to Val-Cenis without a car is to bus and train which takes 8h 29m and costs €30 - €75.
It takes approximately 8h 29m to get from Nice to Val-Cenis, including transfers.
Nice to Val-Cenis bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Nice station.
Nice to Val-Cenis train services, operated by Trenitalia Intercity, depart from Ventimiglia station.
The best way to get from Nice to Val-Cenis is to train via Savona which takes 9h 12m and costs €50 - €120. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €35 - €65 and takes 10h 21m.
What companies run services between Nice, France and Val-Cenis, France?
You can take a train from Nice-Ville to Termignon - Maison Vanoise via Ventimiglia, Savona, Torino Lingotto, Torino Porta Susa, Modane, and Gare Routiere in around 9h 12m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Nice to Termignon - Maison Vanoise via Turin, Saint-Jean-de-Maurienne, St Jean De Maurienne Arvan, Modane, and Gare Routiere in around 10h 21m.
- Website
- airfrance.com
Flights from Nice Côte D'Azur International Airport to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- €35–270
- Website
- easyjet.com
Flights from Nice Côte D'Azur International Airport to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- When
- Monday
- Estimated price
- €100–250
- Phone
- +33 1 84 94 36 35
- Website
- TGV inOui
Train from Torino Porta Susa to Modane
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 22m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €20–35
- Website
- TGV inOui
Train from Torino Porta Susa to Modane
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 22m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €20–35
- Website
- TGV inOui
Train from Chambery Challes Les Eaux to Modane
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 3m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €19–35
- Website
- TGV inOui
Train from Torino Lingotto to Modane
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 45m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- €20–35
- Website
- TGV inOui
- Phone
- +39.06.5210550
- Website
- Trenitalia
Train from Torino Porta Susa to Modane
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 12m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- €12–20
- Website
- Trenitalia
Train from Ventimiglia to Savona
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 57m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- €12–20
- Website
- Trenitalia
Train from Savona to Torino Lingotto
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 57m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €17–29
- Website
- Trenitalia
Train from Torino Porta Susa to Modane
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 12m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- €12–20
- Website
- Trenitalia
Train from Chambery Challes Les Eaux to Modane
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 14m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- €12–20
- Website
- Trenitalia
Train from Ventimiglia to Torino Lingotto
- Ave. Duration
- 4h
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €30–50
- Website
- Trenitalia
- Phone
- +39 06 68475475
- Website
- Trenitalia Intercity
Train from Ventimiglia to Savona
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 21m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €11–23
- Website
- Trenitalia Intercity
Train from Savona to Torino Lingotto
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 42m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €15–35
- Website
- Trenitalia Intercity
- Phone
- +33 1 84 94 36 35
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
Train from Chambery Challes Les Eaux to Modane
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 27m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €16–35
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
Rome2Rio's guide to FlixBus
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- service@flixbus.com
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from Nice to Turin
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 15m
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Estimated price
- €19–35
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from Lyon Saint-Exupéry Airport to Chambéry
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- €6–11
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from Nice to Turin
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 15m
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Estimated price
- €19–35
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from Turin to Saint-Jean-de-Maurienne
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 50m
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Estimated price
- €10–16
- Website
- Flixbus
- Phone
- +3 318 576 2228
- Website
- BlaBlaCar Bus
Bus from Lyon Saint-Exupéry Airport to Chambéry
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €7–13
- Website
- BlaBlaCar Bus
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Booking & Getting There
Nice to Val-Cenis bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Turin station.
Nice to Val-Cenis train services, operated by Trenitalia Intercity, arrive at Savona station.
Yes, the driving distance between Nice to Val-Cenis is 278 km. It takes approximately 4h 58m to drive from Nice to Val-Cenis.
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