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

The cheapest way to get from Nice to Zugspitze is to bus and train which costs €90 - €160 and takes 20h 20m.

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

The fastest way to get from Nice to Zugspitze is to fly and train which takes 8h 26m and costs €140 - €300.

How far is it from Nice to Zugspitze?

The distance between Nice and Zugspitze is 811 km. The road distance is 653.1 km.

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

The best way to get from Nice to Zugspitze without a car is to bus which takes 14h 45m and costs €130 - €190.

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

It takes approximately 13h 33m to get from Nice to Zugspitze, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Nice to Zugspitze train from?

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

Train or bus from Nice to Zugspitze?

The best way to get from Nice to Zugspitze is to bus which takes 14h 45m and costs €130 - €190. Alternatively, you can train, which costs €130 - €280 and takes 17h 17m.

Where does the Nice to Zugspitze train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Nice to Zugspitze?

Yes, the driving distance between Nice to Zugspitze is 653 km. It takes approximately 8h 29m to drive from Nice to Zugspitze.

Where can I stay near Zugspitze?

There are 2671+ hotels available in Zugspitze.

Nice to Zugspitze - 8 ways to travel via train, car, bus, and plane

Q: Is there a direct train between Nice and Zugspitze?

No, there is no direct train from Nice to Zugspitze. However, there are services departing from Nice-Ville and arriving at Zugspitze, Bf Zugspitzplatt via Ventimiglia, Milano Centrale, Trento, Innsbruck Hauptbahnhof and Garmisch-Partenkirchen. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 17h 17m.

There are 8 ways to get from Nice to Zugspitze by train, car, bus, plane, or train (Trenitalia)

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Train, drive
best
1. Take the train from Ventimiglia to Genova P.Za Principetrain Ic
2. Take the train from Genova P.Za Principe to Verona Porta Nuovatrain Fr
3. Take the train from Verona Porta Nuova to Innsbruck Hauptbahnhoftrain 89
4. Drive from Telfs-Pfaffenhofen to Zugspitzecar
13h 33m
€117–267
Bus, train
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Nice Airport to Turinbus 404
2. Take the bus from Turin - Vittorio Emanuele Bus Station to Innsbruckbus
3. Take the train from Innsbruck Hauptbahnhof to Garmisch-Partenkirchentrain
20h 20m
€94–152
Bus
1. Take the bus from Nice to Munich central bus stationbus 492
2. Take the bus from Munich central bus station to Garmisch-Partenkirchen stationbus 040 / ...
14h 45m
€132–189
Drive 653.1 km
1. Drive from Nice to Zugspitzecar 653.1 km
8h 29m
€108–155
Fly to Munich International Airport, train
1. Fly from Nice Côte D'Azur International Airport (NCE) to Munich International Airport (MUC)plane NCE - MUC
2. Take the train from Flughafen München to Pasingtrain
3. Take the train from Pasing to Garmisch-Partenkirchentrain
8h 26m
€144–295
Train
1. Take the train from Ventimiglia to Milano Centraletrain Ic
2. Take the train from Milano Centrale to Trentotrain Fr
3. Take the train from Trento to Innsbruck Hauptbahnhoftrain 89
4. Take the train from Innsbruck Hauptbahnhof to Garmisch-Partenkirchentrain
17h 17m
€138–274
Fly to Innsbruck Airport, drive
1. Fly from Nice Côte D'Azur International Airport (NCE) to Innsbruck Airport (INN)plane NCE - INN
2. Drive from Telfs-Pfaffenhofen to Zugspitzecar
9h 13m
€144–382
Fly to Zurich Airport, train, drive
1. Fly from Nice Côte D'Azur International Airport (NCE) to Zurich Airport (ZRH)plane NCE - ZRH
2. Take the train from Zuerich Hb to Oetztaltrain
3. Drive from Telfs-Pfaffenhofen to Zugspitzecar
9h 53m
€120–492

Nice to Zugspitze by train

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17h 17mAverage Duration

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Distance: 811.1 km
Duration: 13h 33m

What companies run services between Nice, France and Zugspitze, Germany?

You can take a bus from Nice to Zugspitze via Munich central bus station and Garmisch-Partenkirchen station in around 14h 45m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Nice-Ville to Zugspitze, Bf Zugspitzplatt via Ventimiglia, Milano Centrale, Trento, Innsbruck Hauptbahnhof, and Garmisch-Partenkirchen in around 17h 17m.

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