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

The cheapest way to get from Zermatt to Nice is to train which costs €75 - €160 and takes 11h 24m.

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

The fastest way to get from Zermatt to Nice is to train and fly which takes 8h 6m and costs €160 - €500.

Is there a direct train between Zermatt and Nice?

No, there is no direct train from Zermatt to Nice. However, there are services departing from Zermatt and arriving at Nice-Ville via Brig, Domodossola, Milano Centrale and Ventimiglia. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 24m.

How far is it from Zermatt to Nice?

The distance between Zermatt and Nice is 516 km.

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

The best way to get from Zermatt to Nice without a car is to train which takes 11h 24m and costs €75 - €160.

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

It takes approximately 11h 24m to get from Zermatt to Nice, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Zermatt to Nice train from?

Zermatt to Nice train services, operated by Matterhorn Gotthard Bahn, depart from Zermatt station.

Where does the Zermatt to Nice train arrive?

Zermatt to Nice train services, operated by Matterhorn Gotthard Bahn, arrive at Brig Bahnhofplatz station.

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

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Where can I stay near Nice?

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

There are 8 ways to get from Zermatt to Nice by train (Trenitalia), train, bus, 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.

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1. Take the train from Zermatt to Brig Bahnhofplatztrain R42 / ...
2. Take the train from Domodossola to Milano Centraletrain
3. Take the train from Milano Centrale to Ventimigliatrain Ic
11h 24m
€77–158
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Visp to Martignytrain Ec / ...
2. Take the bus from Martigny, gare to Aosta, Autostazionebus 211
3. Take the bus from Aosta to Nice Airportbus
12h 56m
€80–152
Train, train to Geneva International Airport, fly
1. Take the train from Zermatt to Visptrain
2. Take the train from Visp to Genève-Aéroporttrain
3. Fly from Geneva International Airport (GVA) to Nice Côte D'Azur International Airport (NCE)plane GVA - NCE
8h 13m
€123–369
Train via Gallarate
1. Take the train from Zermatt to Brig Bahnhofplatztrain R42 / ...
2. Take the train from Domodossola to Gallaratetrain
3. Take the train from Gallarate to Ventimigliatrain
11h 47m
€87–170
Train, train to Zurich Airport, fly
1. Take the train from Zermatt to Visptrain
2. Take the train from Visp to Berntrain
3. Take the train from Bern to Zürich Flughafentrain
4. Fly from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Nice Côte D'Azur International Airport (NCE)plane ZRH - NCE
8h 6m
€168–494
Train, train to Basel, fly
1. Take the train from Zermatt to Visptrain
2. Take the train from Visp to Basel SBBtrain
3. Fly from Basel (BSL) to Nice Côte D'Azur International Airport (NCE)plane BSL - NCE
8h 39m
€77–424
Train, train to Milano Malpensa Airport, fly
1. Take the train from Zermatt to Brig Bahnhofplatztrain
2. Take the train from Domodossola to Gallaratetrain
3. Fly from Milano Malpensa Airport (MXP) to Nice Côte D'Azur International Airport (NCE)plane MXP - NCE
8h 28m
€100–271
Train, train to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport, fly
1. Take the train from Visp to Genèvetrain
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
10h 51m
€195–549

Zermatt to Nice by train

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11h 24mAverage Duration

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Distance: 516.1 km
Duration: 11h 24m

What companies run services between Zermatt, Switzerland and Nice, France?

You can take a train from Zermatt to Nice-Ville via Brig Bahnhofplatz, Brig, Domodossola, Milano Centrale, and Ventimiglia in around 11h 24m.

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