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

The cheapest way to get from Switzerland to Nice is to bus which costs €40 - €80 and takes 10h 40m.

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

The fastest way to get from Switzerland to Nice is to fly which takes 4h 11m and costs €75 - €240.

Is there a direct train between Switzerland and Nice?

No, there is no direct train from Switzerland to Nice. However, there are services departing from Zürich Stadelhofen and arriving at Nice-Ville via Zürich HB, Como S. Giovanni, Milano Centrale and Ventimiglia. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 11m.

How far is it from Switzerland to Nice?

The distance between Switzerland and Nice is 313 km. The road distance is 590 km.

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

The best way to get from Switzerland to Nice without a car is to bus which takes 10h 40m and costs €40 - €80.

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

It takes approximately 4h 13m to get from Switzerland to Nice, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Switzerland to Nice train from?

Switzerland to Nice train services, operated by Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), depart from Zürich HB station.

Train, bus or fly from Switzerland to Nice?

The best way to get from Switzerland to Nice is to fly which takes 4h 13m and costs €35 - €140. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €40 - €80 and takes 10h 40m, you could also train, which costs €120 - €340 and takes 11h 11m.

Where does the Switzerland to Nice train arrive?

Switzerland to Nice train services, operated by Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), arrive at Como S. Giovanni station.

Can I drive from Switzerland to Nice?

Yes, the driving distance between Switzerland to Nice is 590 km. It takes approximately 6h 8m to drive from Switzerland to Nice.

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

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Where can I stay near Nice?

There are 12077+ hotels available in Nice.

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

There are 9 ways to get from Switzerland to Nice by plane, bus, train (Trenitalia), 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 from Geneva International Airport
best
1. Fly from Geneva International Airport (GVA) to Nice Côte D'Azur International Airport (NCE)plane GVA - NCE
4h 13m
€38–139
Bus
1. Take the bus from Zurich Bus Station to Nice Airportbus FlixBus N508
10h 40m
€43–79
Train
1. Take the train from Zürich HB to Como S. Giovannitrain Ec
2. Take the train from Como S. Giovanni to Milano Centraletrain S11
3. Take the train from Milano Centrale to Ventimigliatrain Ic
11h 11m
€120–340
Drive 590 km
1. Drive from Zurich to Nicecar 590 km
6h 8m
€101–146
Fly from Zurich Airport
1. Fly from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Nice Côte D'Azur International Airport (NCE)plane ZRH - NCE
4h 11m
€75–235
Fly from Basel
1. Fly from Basel (BSL) to Nice Côte D'Azur International Airport (NCE)plane BSL - NCE
4h 17m
€39–177
Train, train to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport, fly
1. Take the train from Genève to Bellegarde-sur-Valserinetrain
2. Take the train from Bellegarde to Lyon Part Dieutrain
3. Fly from Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS) to Nice Côte D'Azur International Airport (NCE)plane LYS - NCE
6h 23m
€110–300
Train via Bellinzona
1. Take the train from Zürich HB to Bellinzonatrain Ec / ...
2. Take the train from Bellinzona to Gallaratetrain S50 / ...
3. Take the train from Gallarate to Ventimigliatrain
11h 39m
€92–225
Bus via Bern
1. Take the bus from Zurich Central Bus Station Sihlquai to Bern Car Terminal Neufeldbus RegioJet 95
2. Take the bus from Bern to Nice - Airport Bus Station Terminal 1bus BlaBlaCar Bus
18h 1m
€66–127

Switzerland to Nice by train and bus

3Weekly Services

10h 40mAverage Duration

€43Cheapest Price

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Distance: 313.1 km
Duration: 4h 13m

What companies run services between Switzerland and Nice, France?

easyJet and Swiss fly from Geneva International Airport (GVA) to Nice Côte D'Azur International Airport (NCE) 5 times a day. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Zurich Bus Station to Nice Airport 3 times a week. Tickets cost €40–75 and the journey takes 9h 15m.

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