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

The cheapest way to get from Zurich to Nice is to bus which costs €40 - €70 and takes 9h 39m.

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

The fastest way to get from Zurich to Nice is to fly which takes 4h 11m and costs €75 - €220.

Is there a direct bus between Zurich and Nice?

No, there is no direct bus from Zurich station to Nice. However, there are services departing from Zurich Bus Station and arriving at Albert 1er via Aéroport / Promenade. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 39m.

Is there a direct train between Zurich and Nice?

No, there is no direct train from Zurich to Nice. However, there are services departing from Zürich HB and arriving at Nice-Ville via Como S. Giovanni, Milano Centrale and Ventimiglia. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 9m.

How far is it from Zurich to Nice?

The distance between Zurich and Nice is 456 km. The road distance is 590 km.

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

The best way to get from Zurich to Nice without a car is to bus which takes 9h 39m and costs €40 - €70.

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

It takes approximately 4h 11m to get from Zurich to Nice, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Zurich to Nice bus from?

Zurich to Nice bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Zurich Bus Station.

Where do I catch the Zurich to Nice train from?

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

Train, bus or fly from Zurich to Nice?

The best way to get from Zurich to Nice is to fly which takes 4h 11m and costs €75 - €220. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €40 - €70 and takes 9h 39m, you could also train, which costs €110 - €210 and takes 10h 9m.

Where does the Zurich to Nice bus arrive?

Zurich to Nice bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Nice Airport station.

Where does the Zurich to Nice train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Zurich to Nice?

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

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

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Where can I stay near Nice?

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Zurich to Nice - 7 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, and car

There are 7 ways to get from Zurich 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 Zurich Airport
best
1. Fly from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Nice Côte D'Azur International Airport (NCE)plane ZRH - NCE
4h 11m
€76–212
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Zurich Bus Station to Nice Airportbus N508
9h 39m
€42–70
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
10h 9m
€115–210
Drive 590 km
1. Drive from Zurich to Nicecar 590 km
6h 8m
€101–145
Train to Basel, fly
1. Take the train from Zürich HB to Basel SBBtrain
2. Fly from Basel (BSL) to Nice Côte D'Azur International Airport (NCE)plane BSL - NCE
5h 15m
€51–211
Train, train to Strasbourg International Airport, fly
1. Take the train from Zürich HB to Mulhousetrain
2. Take the train from Mulhouse Ville to Strasbourgtrain
3. Fly from Strasbourg International Airport (SXB) to Nice Côte D'Azur International Airport (NCE)plane SXB - NCE
6h 15m
€101–305
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 16m
€97–168

Zurich to Nice by bus

3Weekly Buses

9h 39mAverage Duration

€42Cheapest Price

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Distance: 456.1 km
Duration: 4h 11m

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

Swiss, Air Dolomiti, and Lufthansa fly from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Nice Côte D'Azur International Airport (NCE) 4 times a day. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Zurich Bus Station to Nice Airport 3 times a week. Tickets cost €40–70 and the journey takes 9h 15m.

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