- Must visit
Pinacoteca di Brera
One of Italy’s top art museums, featuring masterpieces by Mantegna, Bellini, Raphael, Caravaggio, and Piero della Francesca.
Cheapest price
$46
Average price
$55
Fastest journey
6 h 24 m
Average duration
6 h 56 m
Trains per day
36
Distance
254 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Nice Cote d'Azur Airport to Milan is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Nice Cote d'Azur Airport to Milan will cost around $55 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $46.
It's difficult to get from Nice Cote d'Azur Airport to Milan without transferring at least once.
86039+
Regionale Veloce 3087 · treno 3088 effettuato con bus GEM06
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Regionale Veloce 3087 · treno 3088 effettuato con bus GEM06
86035+
Regionale Veloce 3087 · treno 3088 effettuato con bus GEM06
86033+
Regionale Veloce 3087 · treno 3088 effettuato con bus GEM06
86019+
Regionale Veloce 3087 · treno 3088 effettuato con bus GEM06
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Intercity 635
86017+
Intercity 745
86027+
Intercity 635
86015+
Intercity 745
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Intercity 635Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Nice Cote d'Azur Airport to Milan among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $20. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 2h 11m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $20, and a flight costs an average of $57.
Distance: 157 miles (254 km)
| Train | Most popular Bus | Flight | Driving |
|---|---|---|---|
$51 Average price | $36 Average price Cheapest | $212 Average price | $119 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
5h 38m Average total duration 5h 8m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 45m Average total duration 5h 15m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 11m Average total duration Fastest 2h 11m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 3h 54m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
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Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
This is compared to other travel options from Nice Cote d'Azur Airport to Milan:
A bus is $15 (€12) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Nice Cote d'Azur Airport to Milan costing on average $51 (€41).
A bus is $177 (€143) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Nice Cote d'Azur Airport to Milan costing on average $212 (€172).
Other travel options to Milan take longer:
Train takes on average 5h 8m.
Bus takes on average 5h 15m.
Tickets start at around $51 (€41) compared to roughly $119 (€96) in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $68 (€55). The journey takes 5h 8m versus 3h 54m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can work, read, or sleep along the way rather than spending the time behind the wheel. You'll also save the hassle of parking at the other end.
Driving is worth it if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group, or want to stop somewhere en route.
The table below shows live departures for Nice Cote d'Azur Airport to Milan trains for today, Friday, August 14. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
86064+ 5772+ 9247 | Delayed 5:11 PM 6:51 PMNice Saint-Augustin | 22h02 | 4:53 PM Milan Porta Garibaldi | 2 transfers | |
| Saturday, August 15 | |||||
86013+ Intercity 681 | 8:10 AM Saint-Laurent-du-Var station | 13h45 | 9:55 PM Milan Centrale | 1 transfer | |
86013+ Intercity 635 | 8:10 AM Saint-Laurent-du-Var station | 9h55 | 6:05 PM Milan Centrale | 1 transfer | |
86013+ Intercity 745 | 8:10 AM Saint-Laurent-du-Var station | 7h45 | 3:55 PM Milan Centrale | 1 transfer | |
86015+ Intercity 681 | 8:41 AM Saint-Laurent-du-Var station | 13h14 | 9:55 PM Milan Centrale | 1 transfer | |
86015+ Intercity 745 | 8:41 AM Saint-Laurent-du-Var station | 7h14 | 3:55 PM Milan Centrale | 1 transfer | |
86015+ Intercity 635 | 8:41 AM Saint-Laurent-du-Var station | 9h24 | 6:05 PM Milan Centrale | 1 transfer | |
86017+ Intercity 745 | 9:10 AM Saint-Laurent-du-Var station | 6h45 | 3:55 PM Milan Centrale | 1 transfer | |
86017+ Intercity 635 | 9:10 AM Saint-Laurent-du-Var station | 8h55 | 6:05 PM Milan Centrale | 1 transfer | |
86017+ Intercity 681 | 9:10 AM Saint-Laurent-du-Var station | 12h45 | 9:55 PM Milan Centrale | 1 transfer | |
86019+ Intercity 635 | 9:41 AM Saint-Laurent-du-Var station | 8h24 | 6:05 PM Milan Centrale | 1 transfer | |
86019+ Intercity 681 | 9:41 AM Saint-Laurent-du-Var station | 12h14 | 9:55 PM Milan Centrale | 1 transfer | |
86019+ Regionale Veloce 3087 · treno 3088 effettuato con bus GEM06 | 9:41 AM Saint-Laurent-du-Var station | 12h43 | 10:24 PM Milan Centrale | 2 transfers | |
86023+ Intercity 639 | 10:10 AM Saint-Laurent-du-Var station | 13h45 | 11:55 PM Milan Centrale | 1 transfer | |
86023+ Intercity 635 | 10:10 AM Saint-Laurent-du-Var station | 7h55 | 6:05 PM Milan Centrale | 1 transfer | |
86023+ Intercity 681 | 10:10 AM Saint-Laurent-du-Var station | 11h45 | 9:55 PM Milan Centrale | 1 transfer | |
86025+ Intercity 639 | 10:42 AM Saint-Laurent-du-Var station | 13h13 | 11:55 PM Milan Centrale | 1 transfer | |
86025+ Intercity 635 | 10:42 AM Saint-Laurent-du-Var station | 7h23 | 6:05 PM Milan Centrale | 1 transfer | |
86025+ Intercity 681 | 10:42 AM Saint-Laurent-du-Var station | 11h13 | 9:55 PM Milan Centrale | 1 transfer | |
86027+ Intercity 681 | 11:10 AM Saint-Laurent-du-Var station | 10h45 | 9:55 PM Milan Centrale | 1 transfer | |
86027+ Intercity 639 | 11:10 AM Saint-Laurent-du-Var station | 12h45 | 11:55 PM Milan Centrale | 1 transfer | |
86027+ Intercity 635 | 11:10 AM Saint-Laurent-du-Var station | 6h55 | 6:05 PM Milan Centrale | 1 transfer | |
86029+ Intercity 681 | 11:41 AM Saint-Laurent-du-Var station | 10h14 | 9:55 PM Milan Centrale | 1 transfer | |
86029+ Intercity 639 | 11:41 AM Saint-Laurent-du-Var station | 12h14 | 11:55 PM Milan Centrale | 1 transfer | |
86029+ Intercity 635 | 11:41 AM Saint-Laurent-du-Var station | 6h24 | 6:05 PM Milan Centrale | 1 transfer | |
86033+ Intercity 639 | 12:11 PM Saint-Laurent-du-Var station | 11h44 | 11:55 PM Milan Centrale | 1 transfer | |
86033+ Intercity 681 | 12:11 PM Saint-Laurent-du-Var station | 9h44 | 9:55 PM Milan Centrale | 1 transfer | |
86033+ Regionale Veloce 3087 · treno 3088 effettuato con bus GEM06 | 12:11 PM Saint-Laurent-du-Var station | 10h13 | 10:24 PM Milan Centrale | 2 transfers | |
86035+ Intercity 639 | 12:41 PM Saint-Laurent-du-Var station | 11h14 | 11:55 PM Milan Centrale | 1 transfer | |
86035+ Regionale Veloce 3087 · treno 3088 effettuato con bus GEM06 | 12:41 PM Saint-Laurent-du-Var station | 9h43 | 10:24 PM Milan Centrale | 2 transfers | |
86035+ Intercity 681 | 12:41 PM Saint-Laurent-du-Var station | 9h14 | 9:55 PM Milan Centrale | 1 transfer | |
86037+ Intercity 681 | 1:10 PM Saint-Laurent-du-Var station | 8h45 | 9:55 PM Milan Centrale | 1 transfer | |
86037+ Regionale Veloce 3087 · treno 3088 effettuato con bus GEM06 | 1:10 PM Saint-Laurent-du-Var station | 9h14 | 10:24 PM Milan Centrale | 2 transfers | |
86037+ Intercity 639 | 1:10 PM Saint-Laurent-du-Var station | 10h45 | 11:55 PM Milan Centrale | 1 transfer | |
86039+ Regionale Veloce 3087 · treno 3088 effettuato con bus GEM06 | 1:42 PM Saint-Laurent-du-Var station | 8h42 | 10:24 PM Milan Centrale | 2 transfers | |
86039+ Intercity 639 | 1:42 PM Saint-Laurent-du-Var station | 10h13 | 11:55 PM Milan Centrale | 1 transfer | |
86039+ Intercity 681 | 1:42 PM Saint-Laurent-du-Var station | 8h13 | 9:55 PM Milan Centrale | 1 transfer | |
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Trains from Nice Cote d'Azur Airport to Milan run on average 8 times per day, taking around 5h 8m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $21 (€17) but you can travel from only $20 (€16) by bus.
The earliest train runs at 04:25, the last at 17:51. The fastest train covers the 157 miles (254 km) distance in 5h 3m.
Distance 157 miles (254 km) |
Average train duration 5h 8m |
Cheapest ticket price $21 (€17) |
Trains per day 8 |
Fastest train 5h 3m |
First train 4:25 AM |
Last train 5:51 PM |
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This artistic district offers charming lanes, Brera atmosphere, boutiques, and easy access to galleries and evening strolls.
A large landscaped park behind the castle, perfect for walks, skyline views, and reaching landmarks like the Arch of Peace.
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Long-running local favorite for classic Milanese cuisine, especially risotto and ossobuco. Warm, old-school atmosphere in the Brera area.
Moderate for Western Europe. Hotels and central dining can be pricey, but transit is affordable and budget meals, aperitivo deals, and local cafes help keep daily costs reasonable.
Tipping is modest. Service may be included. Round up or leave €1-2 at cafes, 5-10% for good restaurant service, and round up taxi fares.
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Milan Centrale -> Piazza del Duomo
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Nice Cote d'Azur Airport to Milan by train. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest train, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Milan, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

Most Nice Cote d'Azur Airport to Milan trains use the Ventimiglia Stazione to Milano Centrale station pair, with some services arriving at Milano Porta Garibaldi. Use this guide to compare Nice Cote d'Azur Airport and Milan train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
Milano Centrale is 2 km from Milan city centre. Public transport options include:
Milano Centrale has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental, and Information Desk.
Food options include: Venchi, Panzera Coffee, Burger King, Bar Motta, Caffè Napoli, VyTA Boulangerie, Spontini, Starbucks, Dispensa Emilia, McDonald's, & many more
Free WiFi in the station. ATMs are there are ATMs in various locations around the station.
The ticket office is open Mon - Sun: 05:50 - 22:20. Information desks are located next to the ticket office on the ground floor in the shopping gallery.
Luggage storage is provided by KiPoint and located on the ground floor, on the side of Piazza Luigi di Savoia. It is open every day from 06:00 to 23:00.
Available at Milano Centrale: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Milano Centrale: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Milano Centrale: Station is wheelchair accessible, has elevators and the Sala Blu, Trenitalia's office of assistance for disabled travelers, is next to Platform 4.
Nearby hotels include Glam Hotel Milano, NYX MIlan, iQ Hotel Milano.
Milano Porta Garibaldi is 2 km from Milan city centre. Public transport options include:
Milano Porta Garibaldi has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Bike Parking, and Bike Rental.
Food options include: Caffeteria Panni Caldi, Princi, Burgez, Bricco Café, U! Come tu mi vuoi, Autogrill, Culto
Free Wi-Fi in the station. ATMs are located in the main hall.
Available at Milano Porta Garibaldi: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Milano Porta Garibaldi: Bike Parking, Bike Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Milano Porta Garibaldi: Accessible facilities such as ticket machines, toilets, and ramps and additional assistance as needed from 07:45 to 22:30.
Nearby hotels include Hotel NH Milano Palazzo Moscova, AC Hotel by Marriott Milano, Tocq Hotel.
Milano Rogoredo is 5 km from Milan city centre. Public transport options include:
Milano Rogoredo has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Car Rental, Information Desk, and Luggage Carts.
Food options include: Ristorante Pizzeria Il Moro, Osteria La Piola
Free. ATMs are available in the train station.
Ticket office support is available at Milano Rogoredo. Information desks are located in the main hall.
Luggage storage is available at Milano Rogoredo. Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Milano Rogoredo: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Milano Rogoredo: Bike Parking, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Milano Rogoredo: Elevators, ramps.
Nearby hotels include Starhotels Business Palace, Hotel Mistral, Hotel Brenta Milano.
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