There are 6 ways to get from Zakynthos to Nice by plane, car ferry, train, night train, bus, bus and ferry or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2rio's travel planner.
Recommended option
Fly
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Fly from Zakinthos (ZTH) to Nice (NCE)
5 alternative options
Car ferry, train
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Take the car ferry from Zakynthos to Brindisi
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Take the train from Brindisi to Milano Rogoredo
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Take the train from Milano Rogoredo to Genova P.Za Principe
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Take the train from Genova P.Za Principe to Ventimiglia
Car ferry, night train, train
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Take the car ferry from Zakynthos to Brindisi
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Take the night train from Brindisi to Tortona
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Take the train from Tortona to Ventimiglia
Bus
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Take the bus from Kyllíni to Sofia
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Take the bus from Sofia to Nice
Bus and ferry, bus
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Take the bus and ferry from Zakynthos to Patras
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Take the bus from Patras to Ioannina
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Take the Bus from Ioannina to Bologna
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Take the bus from Bologna to Nice
Car ferry, drive
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Take the car ferry from Zakynthos to Brindisi
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Drive from Brindisi to Nice
Zakinthos (ZTH) to Nice (NCE) flights
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The cheapest way to get from Zakynthos to Nice is to fly which costs €75 - €380 and takes 5h 37m.
The quickest way to get from Zakynthos to Nice is to fly which costs €75 - €380 and takes 5h 37m.
No, there is no direct bus from Zakynthos to Nice. However, there are services departing from Zakynthos and arriving at Nice via Kyllíni and Sofia. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 44h 34m.
The distance between Zakynthos and Nice is 1321 km.
The best way to get from Zakynthos to Nice without a car is to car ferry and train which takes 35h 19m and costs €160 - €500.
It takes approximately 5h 37m to get from Zakynthos to Nice, including transfers.
Zakynthos to Nice bus services, operated by Union Ivkoni, depart from Kyllíni station.
The best way to get from Zakynthos to Nice is to fly which takes 5h 37m and costs €75 - €380. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €190 - €270 and takes 44h 34m.
There is no direct flight from Zakinthos Airport to Nice Airport. The quickest flight takes 4h 50m and has one stopover.
Zakynthos to Nice bus services, operated by Georg, arrive at Nice station.

- Distance: 1321.3 km
- Duration: 5h 37m
What companies run services between Zakynthos, Greece and Nice, France?
Wizz Air, Air France and 18 other airlines fly from Zakynthos to Nice every 4 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Zakynthos to Nice via Kyllíni, Kyllíni, and Sofia in around 44h 34m.

- Website
- easyjet.com
Flights from Zakinthos to Nice via London Gatwick
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 40m
- When
- Sunday
- Estimated price
- €95 - €410
Flights from Zakinthos to Nice via London Luton
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 35m
- When
- Saturday
- Estimated price
- €95 - €420

- Website
- lufthansa.com
Flights from Zakinthos to Nice via Munich
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 10m
- When
- Wednesday, Friday and Saturday
- Estimated price
- €260 - €700

- Website
- flexflight.dk
Flights from Zakinthos to Nice via Bucharest Otopeni
- Ave. Duration
- 10h 20m
- When
- Thursday and Sunday
- Estimated price
- €90 - €330

- Website
- flyblueair.com
Flights from Zakinthos to Nice via Bucharest Otopeni
- Ave. Duration
- 10h 20m
- When
- Thursday and Sunday
- Estimated price
- €90 - €330

- Website
- wizzair.com
Flights from Zakinthos to Nice via Rome
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 50m
- When
- Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday
- Estimated price
- €25 - €170

- Website
- airfrance.com
Flights from Zakinthos to Nice via Paris CDG
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 10m
- When
- Saturday
- Estimated price
- €170 - €650

- Website
- austrian.com
Flights from Zakinthos to Nice via Vienna
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 55m
- When
- Tuesday
- Estimated price
- €130 - €550

- Website
- britishairways.com
Flights from Zakinthos to Nice via London Heathrow
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 15m
- When
- Saturday
- Estimated price
- €150 - €600

- Website
- swiss.com
Flights from Zakinthos to Nice via Zurich
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 25m
- When
- Monday
- Estimated price
- €200 - €430

Trenitalia’s high-speed Frecce trains run on specialised tracks and have a greater level of service and comfort than InterCity and regional trains. There are three types of Frecce trains: Frecciarossa, (the fastest; connects major Italian cities); Frecciargento (mostly connect Rome to other Italian cities); and Frecciabianca (the slowest Frecce trains). Frecciarossa trains offer four classes of service, all with free Wi-Fi: Standard, Premium, Business and Executive. All Frecce tickets include a seat reservation and must be purchased before boarding the train.
Contact Details
- Phone
- +39 06 68475475
- Website
- trenitalia.com
Train from Brindisi to Milano Rogoredo
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 47m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €65 - €190
- Website
- Trenitalia Frecce
- Super Economy
- €65 - €90
- Base Standard
- €110 - €150
- Base Premium
- €130 - €190
Train from Milano Rogoredo to Genova P.Za Principe
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 18m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €13 - €55
- Website
- Trenitalia Frecce
- Super Economy
- €13 - €18
- Base Standard
- €29 - €40
- Base Premium
- €35 - €55
Train from Genova P.Za Principe to Ventimiglia
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 56m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €14 - €55
- Website
- Trenitalia Frecce
- Super Economy
- €14 - €19
- Base Standard
- €30 - €40
- Base Premium
- €35 - €55

Trenitalia’s Intercity (IC) trains are slower than the high-speed Frecce trains but are still a good way to travel between major cities and towns, with routes including Rome to Naples, Venice to Bologna and Milan to Genoa. Tickets usually open for booking 90 days ahead of travel, and you’ll need make a seat reservation before boarding. All IC trains have 1st and 2nd class carriages as well as a bar buffet car, air conditioning and power sockets. InterCity trains that run at night are called InterCity Notte (ICN).
Contact Details
- Phone
- +39 06 68475475
- Website
- trenitalia.com
Train from Brindisi to Milano Rogoredo
- Ave. Duration
- 11h 8m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- €55 - €80
- Website
- Trenitalia Intercity
- 2nd Class
- €55 - €80
Train from Milano Rogoredo to Genova P.Za Principe
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 28m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €9 - €13
- Website
- Trenitalia Intercity
- 2nd Class
- €9 - €13
Train from Genova P.Za Principe to Ventimiglia
- Ave. Duration
- 2h
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- €10 - €14
- Website
- Trenitalia Intercity
- 2nd Class
- €10 - €14
Train from Tortona to Ventimiglia
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 59m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €13 - €19
- Website
- Trenitalia Intercity
- 2nd Class
- €13 - €19

The primary train operator in Italy, Trenitalia was created in the year 2000. Trenitalia offers national rail connections in Italy as well as international connections to Austria, France, Germany and Switzerland. The company operates regional and long-distance trains, as well as high-speed trains called Frecce that travel on specialised tracks on speeds of up to 360km/h. Trenitalia tickets are available online, in stations across the country or from many travel agents that offer bookings.
Contact Details
- Phone
- +39 06 68475475
- Website
- trenitalia.com
Train from Milano Rogoredo to Genova P.Za Principe
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 40m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €9 - €19
- Website
- Trenitalia
- 1st Class
- €16 - €19
Train from Genova P.Za Principe to Ventimiglia
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 41m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €9 - €20
- Website
- Trenitalia
- 1st Class
- €18 - €20
Train from Tortona to Ventimiglia
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 24m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- €13 - €27
- Website
- Trenitalia
- 1st Class
- €25 - €27
Frequently asked questions

The national railway company of Switzerland, Swiss Railways operates trains throughout the country and adjacent European nations including Germany, France, Italy and Austria. Tickets are sold in two classes - First and Second - with most long-distance trains offering a bistro car serving beverages and snacks. Individual tickets can be bought easily at stands, while a variety of travel passes are on offer to suit different travel needs.
Contact Details
- Phone
- +41 51 220 11 11
- Website
- sbb.ch
Train from Milano Rogoredo to Genova P.Za Principe
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 32m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €40 - €80
- Website
- Swiss Railways (SBB/CFF/FFS)

Private train company Italotreno operates high-speed trains in Italy on the same tracks as Trenitalia. The routes service 21 stations across the country, including popular routes Milan-Florence, Rome-Venice and Bologna-Naples. Choose from four classes of service, all with free Wi-Fi: Smart, Comfort, Prima and Club Executive. Italo also operates Italobus – an integrated train-bus service that takes passengers from the main train stations to other Italian cities.
Contact Details
- Phone
- +39 060708
- Website
- italotreno.it
Train from Milan Rogoredo to Genova Principe
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 4m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €13 - €40
- Website
- Italo Treno
- Smart Economy
- €16 - €23
- Smart Low Cost
- €13 - €20
- Smart Flex
- €29 - €40

The primary train operator in Italy, Trenitalia was created in the year 2000. Trenitalia offers national rail connections in Italy as well as international connections to Austria, France, Germany and Switzerland. The company operates regional and long-distance trains, as well as high-speed trains called Frecce that travel on specialised tracks on speeds of up to 360km/h. Trenitalia tickets are available online, in stations across the country or from many travel agents that offer bookings.
Contact Details
- Phone
- 800 90 60 60
- Website
- trenitalia.com
Night train from Brindisi to Tortona
- Ave. Duration
- 11h 13m
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Estimated price
- €75 - €110
- Website
- Trenitalia ICN
- Schedules at
- Trenitalia
- Schedules at
- Bahn DB

- Phone
- 02/989 0000
- Website
- union-ivkoni.com
Bus from Kyllíni to Sofia
- Ave. Duration
- 14h 29m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- €25 - €35
- Website
- Union Ivkoni

- Phone
- + 359/38/66 34 04
- georg_ltd@abv.bg
- Website
- georg-bg.com
Bus from Sofia to Nice
- Ave. Duration
- 27h 30m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €170 - €230
- Schedules at
- georg-bg.com

- Phone
- 302695022255
- info@ktel-zakynthos.gr
- Website
- ktel-zakynthos.gr
Bus and ferry from Zakynthos to Patras
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 30m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- €7 - €14
- Schedules at
- ktel-zakynthos.gr

- Phone
- 2610 623 888
- Website
- ktelachaias.gr
Bus from Patras to Ioannina
- Ave. Duration
- 4h
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €21 - €24
- Schedules at
- ktelachaias.gr

- Website
- portokalidistours.gr
Bus from Ioannina to Bologna
- Ave. Duration
- 28h
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- €100 - €160
- Schedules at
- portokalidistours.gr

One of Europe’s leading bus companies, Flixbus serves 2000+ destinations in 29 countries, including Germany, France, Italy, Austria, the Netherlands and Croatia and into Scandinavia and eastern Europe, as well as some US cities. Coaches have toilets, free WiFi and power outlets, plus snacks and drinks for purchase on board. Flixbus is a good choice for the budget-conscious traveller; purchase tickets in advance for the cheapest fares (note: there is no option to reserve a seat in advance).
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Contact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- service@flixbus.com
- Website
- flixbus.de
Bus from Bologna to Nice
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 15m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €24 - €30
- Website
- flixbus.co.uk
Frequently asked questions

- Phone
- +30 210 9561630
- info@europeanseaways.com
- Website
- ferries.gr
Car ferry from Zakynthos to Brindisi
- Ave. Duration
- 18h 30m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- €80 - €180
- Website
- European Seaways
- DECK
- €80
- AIRTYPE SEATS
- €85
- 2-BERTH OUTSIDE CABIN
- €180
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Nice is 1h behind Zakynthos. It is currently 8:52 AM in Zakynthos and 7:52 AM in Nice.
Airbus France, Edelweiss Air, Swiss and eight other airlines offer flights from Zakinthos Airport to Nice Airport.
There are 979+ hotels available in Nice. Prices start at €87 per night.
The best way to get from Zakynthos to Zakinthos Airport is to taxi which takes 4 min and costs €4 - €6.