- Must visit
Pinacoteca di Brera
Milan’s premier art gallery, known for Italian masterpieces by Raphael, Caravaggio, and Mantegna in the historic Brera district.
Cheapest price
$45
Average price
$53
Fastest journey
5 h 2 m
Average duration
5 h 12 m
Trains per day
63
Distance
248 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Nice 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 to Milan will cost around $53 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $45.
It's difficult to get from Nice to Milan without transferring at least once.
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Regionale Veloce 3375 · Regionale Veloce 3044
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Regionale 12279 · Regionale Veloce 3047
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Regionale 12279 · Regionale Veloce 3047
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Regionale 12279 · Regionale Veloce 3047
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Regionale 12279 · Regionale Veloce 3047
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Intercity 639
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Intercity 635
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Intercity 631
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Intercity 681
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Intercity 639Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Nice to Milan among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $21. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 3h 18m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.1 - 0.2kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $21, and a flight costs an average of $88.
Distance: 154 miles (248 km)
Most popular Train | Bus | Flight | Driving |
|---|---|---|---|
$171 Average price | $43 Average price Cheapest | $309 Average price | $116 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
7h 54m Average total duration 7h 24m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 44m Average total duration 5h 14m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 6h 18m Average total duration Fastest 3h 18m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 4h 11m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.2 - 0.6kg CO2 emissions | 0.7 - 1.5kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
This is compared to other travel options from Nice to Milan:
A bus is $129 (€104) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Nice to Milan costing on average $171 (€139).
A bus is $267 (€216) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Nice to Milan costing on average $309 (€250).
Other travel options to Milan take longer:
Bus takes on average 5h 14m.
Train takes on average 7h 24m.
Tickets start at around $171 (€139) compared to roughly $116 (€94) in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $-55.19 (€-44.68). The journey takes 7h 24m versus 4h 11m 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 to Milan trains for today, Monday, June 15. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
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86015+ Intercity 635 | On time 8:53 AM Nice-Ville | 10h07 | 7:00 PM Milan Centrale | 1 transfer | |
86015+ Intercity 681 | On time 8:53 AM Nice-Ville | 12h12 | 9:05 PM Milan Centrale | 1 transfer | |
86015+ Regionale 12267 · Regionale Veloce 3021 | On time 8:53 AM Nice-Ville | 8h42 | 5:35 PM Milan Centrale | 2 transfers | |
86017+ Intercity 681 | On time 9:23 AM Nice-Ville | 11h42 | 9:05 PM Milan Centrale | 1 transfer | |
86017+ Intercity 635 | On time 9:23 AM Nice-Ville | 9h37 | 7:00 PM Milan Centrale | 1 transfer | |
86017+ Regionale 12267 · Regionale Veloce 3021 | On time 9:23 AM Nice-Ville | 8h12 | 5:35 PM Milan Centrale | 2 transfers | |
86019+ Intercity 635 | On time 9:54 AM Nice-Ville | 9h06 | 7:00 PM Milan Centrale | 1 transfer | |
86019+ Intercity 681 | On time 9:54 AM Nice-Ville | 11h11 | 9:05 PM Milan Centrale | 1 transfer | |
86019+ Regionale 12267 · Regionale Veloce 3021 | On time 9:54 AM Nice-Ville | 7h41 | 5:35 PM Milan Centrale | 2 transfers | |
86023+ Intercity 639 | On time 10:22 AM Nice-Ville | 12h33 | 10:55 PM Milan Centrale | 1 transfer | |
86023+ Intercity 681 | On time 10:22 AM Nice-Ville | 10h43 | 9:05 PM Milan Centrale | 1 transfer | |
86023+ Intercity 635 | On time 10:22 AM Nice-Ville | 8h38 | 7:00 PM Milan Centrale | 1 transfer | |
86025+ Intercity 639 | On time 10:54 AM Nice-Ville | 12h01 | 10:55 PM Milan Centrale | 1 transfer | |
86025+ Intercity 635 | On time 10:54 AM Nice-Ville | 8h06 | 7:00 PM Milan Centrale | 1 transfer | |
86025+ Intercity 681 | On time 10:54 AM Nice-Ville | 10h11 | 9:05 PM Milan Centrale | 1 transfer | |
86027+ Intercity 635 | 11:22 AM Nice-Ville | 7h38 | 7:00 PM Milan Centrale | 1 transfer | |
86027+ Intercity 681 | 11:22 AM Nice-Ville | 9h43 | 9:05 PM Milan Centrale | 1 transfer | |
86027+ Intercity 639 | 11:22 AM Nice-Ville | 11h33 | 10:55 PM Milan Centrale | 1 transfer | |
86033+ Intercity 639 | 12:26 PM Nice-Ville | 10h29 | 10:55 PM Milan Centrale | 1 transfer | |
86033+ Intercity 681 | 12:26 PM Nice-Ville | 8h39 | 9:05 PM Milan Centrale | 1 transfer | |
86033+ Intercity 635 | 12:26 PM Nice-Ville | 6h34 | 7:00 PM Milan Centrale | 1 transfer | |
86035+ Intercity 635 | 12:54 PM Nice-Ville | 6h06 | 7:00 PM Milan Centrale | 1 transfer | |
86035+ Intercity 681 | 12:54 PM Nice-Ville | 8h11 | 9:05 PM Milan Centrale | 1 transfer | |
86035+ Intercity 639 | 12:54 PM Nice-Ville | 10h01 | 10:55 PM Milan Centrale | 1 transfer | |
86037+ Intercity 681 | 1:22 PM Nice-Ville | 7h43 | 9:05 PM Milan Centrale | 1 transfer | |
86037+ Intercity 635 | 1:22 PM Nice-Ville | 5h38 | 7:00 PM Milan Centrale | 1 transfer | |
86037+ Intercity 639 | 1:22 PM Nice-Ville | 9h33 | 10:55 PM Milan Centrale | 1 transfer | |
86039+ Intercity 681 | 1:54 PM Nice-Ville | 7h11 | 9:05 PM Milan Centrale | 1 transfer | |
86039+ Intercity 635 | 1:54 PM Nice-Ville | 5h06 | 7:00 PM Milan Centrale | 1 transfer | |
86039+ Intercity 639 | 1:54 PM Nice-Ville | 9h01 | 10:55 PM Milan Centrale | 1 transfer | |
86043+ Intercity 681 | 2:22 PM Nice-Ville | 6h43 | 9:05 PM Milan Centrale | 1 transfer | |
86043+ Intercity 639 | 2:22 PM Nice-Ville | 8h33 | 10:55 PM Milan Centrale | 1 transfer | |
86043+ Regionale Veloce 3375 · Regionale Veloce 3044 | 2:22 PM Nice-Ville | 7h13 | 9:35 PM Milan Centrale | 2 transfers | |
86045+ Intercity 639 | 2:54 PM Nice-Ville | 8h01 | 10:55 PM Milan Centrale | 1 transfer | |
86045+ Intercity 681 | 2:54 PM Nice-Ville | 6h11 | 9:05 PM Milan Centrale | 1 transfer | |
86045+ Regionale 12279 · Regionale Veloce 3047 | 2:54 PM Nice-Ville | 8h41 | 11:35 PM Milan Centrale | 2 transfers | |
86047+ Intercity 639 | 3:22 PM Nice-Ville | 7h33 | 10:55 PM Milan Centrale | 1 transfer | |
86047+ Intercity 681 | 3:22 PM Nice-Ville | 5h43 | 9:05 PM Milan Centrale | 1 transfer | |
86047+ Regionale 12279 · Regionale Veloce 3047 | 3:22 PM Nice-Ville | 8h13 | 11:35 PM Milan Centrale | 2 transfers | |
86049+ Intercity 639 | 3:52 PM Nice-Ville | 7h03 | 10:55 PM Milan Centrale | 1 transfer | |
86049+ Intercity 681 | 3:52 PM Nice-Ville | 5h13 | 9:05 PM Milan Centrale | 1 transfer | |
86049+ Regionale 12279 · Regionale Veloce 3047 | 3:52 PM Nice-Ville | 7h43 | 11:35 PM Milan Centrale | 2 transfers | |
86053+ Intercity 639 | 4:22 PM Nice-Ville | 6h33 | 10:55 PM Milan Centrale | 1 transfer | |
86053+ Regionale 12279 · Regionale Veloce 3047 | 4:22 PM Nice-Ville | 7h13 | 11:35 PM Milan Centrale | 2 transfers | |
86055+ Intercity 639 | 4:53 PM Nice-Ville | 6h02 | 10:55 PM Milan Centrale | 1 transfer | |
86055+ Regionale 12279 · Regionale Veloce 3047 | 4:53 PM Nice-Ville | 6h42 | 11:35 PM Milan Centrale | 2 transfers | |
86057+ Intercity 639 | 5:23 PM Nice-Ville | 5h32 | 10:55 PM Milan Centrale | 1 transfer | |
86059+ Intercity 639 | 5:53 PM Nice-Ville | 5h02 | 10:55 PM Milan Centrale | 1 transfer | |
| Tuesday, June 16 | |||||
86003+ Regionale Veloce 3361 · Regionale Veloce 3028 | 5:53 AM Nice-Ville | 7h42 | 1:35 PM Milan Centrale | 2 transfers | |
86003+ Intercity 631 | 5:53 AM Nice-Ville | 7h07 | 1:00 PM Milan Centrale | 1 transfer | |
86003+ Intercity 745 | 5:53 AM Nice-Ville | 9h07 | 3:00 PM Milan Centrale | 1 transfer | |
86005+ Intercity 745 | 6:53 AM Nice-Ville | 8h07 | 3:00 PM Milan Centrale | 1 transfer | |
86005+ Intercity 635 | 6:53 AM Nice-Ville | 12h07 | 7:00 PM Milan Centrale | 1 transfer | |
86005+ Intercity 631 | 6:53 AM Nice-Ville | 6h07 | 1:00 PM Milan Centrale | 1 transfer | |
86007+ Intercity 631 | 7:22 AM Nice-Ville | 5h38 | 1:00 PM Milan Centrale | 1 transfer | |
86007+ Intercity 745 | 7:22 AM Nice-Ville | 7h38 | 3:00 PM Milan Centrale | 1 transfer | |
86007+ Intercity 635 | 7:22 AM Nice-Ville | 11h38 | 7:00 PM Milan Centrale | 1 transfer | |
86009+ Intercity 745 | 7:54 AM Nice-Ville | 7h06 | 3:00 PM Milan Centrale | 1 transfer | |
86009+ Intercity 635 | 7:54 AM Nice-Ville | 11h06 | 7:00 PM Milan Centrale | 1 transfer | |
86009+ Intercity 631 | 7:54 AM Nice-Ville | 5h06 | 1:00 PM Milan Centrale | 1 transfer | |
86013+ Intercity 681 | 8:22 AM Nice-Ville | 12h43 | 9:05 PM Milan Centrale | 1 transfer | |
86013+ Intercity 635 | 8:22 AM Nice-Ville | 10h38 | 7:00 PM Milan Centrale | 1 transfer | |
86013+ Intercity 745 | 8:22 AM Nice-Ville | 6h38 | 3:00 PM Milan Centrale | 1 transfer | |
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Trains from Nice to Milan run on average 3 times per day, taking around 7h 24m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $22 (€18) but you can travel from only $21 (€17) by bus.
The earliest train runs at 00:24, the last at 22:17. The fastest train covers the 154 miles (248 km) distance in 3h 45m.
Distance 154 miles (248 km) |
Average train duration 7h 24m |
Cheapest ticket price $22 (€18) |
Trains per day 3 |
Fastest train 3h 45m |
First train 12:24 AM |
Last train 10:17 PM |
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Low Season Jan - Mar |
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Best time to book 3 days |
Discover the best of Milan — top attractions, local food, transport tips, budget advice, and currency essentials. Plan your perfect Milan trip today.
Milan’s premier art gallery, known for Italian masterpieces by Raphael, Caravaggio, and Mantegna in the historic Brera district.
Museum entry for Leonardo’s The Last Supper, one of the world’s most famous artworks and a priority booking site in Milan.
Major museum of 20th-century Italian art facing Piazza del Duomo, with strong Futurist collections and rooftop views.
Milan’s canal district, known for waterside walks, lively atmosphere, and highly photogenic bridges and reflections.
Charming central neighborhood with elegant streets, galleries, boutiques, and a classic Milanese artistic atmosphere.
Milan’s main square and the city’s most important urban landmark, ideal for first-time visitors and classic views.
Milan’s signature saffron risotto, rich with butter and cheese, prized for its golden color and elegant flavor.
A traditional breaded veal cutlet, fried until crisp. It is one of the city’s most iconic and historic main dishes.
Braised veal shank, often served with risotto alla Milanese. It is a classic Lombard comfort dish with deep, slow-cooked flavor.
Iconic casual spot famous for panzerotti, beloved by locals and visitors for quick, affordable bites near the Duomo.
Well-known modern Milanese restaurant celebrated for refined local dishes such as mondeghili and risotto in a stylish setting.
Historic traditional trattoria serving classic Milanese and Lombard dishes in an old-world, elegant atmosphere.
Prices are high by Italian standards, especially for hotels and central dining, but budget cafés and aperitivo deals help control daily costs.
Tipping is modest. Service may be included or a coperto charged. Round up or leave 5-10% for very good restaurant service; small change for taxis and cafés is enough.
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