Zurich to Nice train

Cheap train tickets from Zurich to Nice

Showing times and prices for Mar 22

Cheapest

136

Average

136

The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Zurich to Nice is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.

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08:06AMZürich Stadelhofen10h00 06:06PMVentimiglia
3 transfers
1361One-way

Train schedule from Zurich to Nice

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08:06AMZürich Stadelhofen10h00 06:06PMVentimiglia
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Fastest train times from Zurich to Nice

Showing times and prices for Mar 22

Fastest Journey

10 h

Average

10 h

Trains per day

1

Distance

419 km

It's difficult to get from Zurich to Nice without transferring at least 3 times.

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08:06AMZürich Stadelhofen10h00 06:06PMVentimiglia
3 transfers
1361One-way

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Overview: Train from Zurich to Nice

distanceDistance260 miles (419 km)
durationAverage train duration8 h 56 min
priceAverage train ticket price$198 (€174)
changesDirect trainNo
carriersTrain companiesSNCF | TGV INOUI or SNCF | Intercités de nuit

Trains from Zurich to Nice cover the 260 miles (419 km) long journey taking on average 8 h 56 min with our travel partners like SNCF | TGV INOUI or SNCF | Intercités de nuit. There are direct train services available. You can get the cheapest train tickets for this journey for as low as $142 (€125), but the average price of train tickets is $198 (€174). Travelers depart most frequently from Zürich HB and arrive in Nice Ville.

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FAQs

Travel between Zurich, Switzerland and Nice, France by train is: Unrestricted.

Can I enter France from Switzerland?

International entry status: Entry is unrestricted for citizens and permanent residents of Switzerland

Do I need to quarantine on arrival in France from Zurich?

Conditions of entry:

  • There are no current restrictions

What are the safety rules to follow in Nice, France?

All travelers in France must observe these coronavirus safety measures:

  • Physical distance: metre (s) ( feet)
  • Face mask: Recommended

The information above was last checked on 2/21/23. Remember to review the latest COVID-19 travel safety regulations   for your train between Zurich and Nice as this information can change.

The restriction level for your return train to Zurich, Switzerland from Nice is: Unrestricted.

Is my return train into Zurich from Nice restricted?

International entry is allowed for: Entry is unrestricted for citizens and permanent residents of France

Do I need to quarantine on arrival in Switzerland from Nice?

Conditions of reentry:

  • There are no current restrictions

What are the safety rules to follow in Zurich, Switzerland?

The government of Switzerland has imposed these measures to reduce the spread of COVID-19:

  • Social distancing required: metre (s) ( feet)
  • Face mask required: Regional advice

Last checked on 2/21/23. Remember to check the latest COVID-19 travel safety regulations for your train to Zurich from Nice closer to your date of departure here here.

If you’re looking to save money on tickets, you can find cheap Zurich to Nice trains for as little as $142 (€125)  in the next 7 days.
In the next 7 days you can expect to pay on average $198 (€174)  for a train ticket from Zurich to Nice.
The Zurich to Nice train distance is approximately 260 miles (419 km).
On average the Zurich to Nice train travel time is 8 h 56 min  for the 260 miles (419 km) long trip, but the duration can vary if you travel on weekends and holidays.

Some of the Zurich train stations to Nice you can start your journey from include Zürich HB, Zürich Stadelhofen and Zürich Oerlikon. Similarly, some of the arrival train stations in Nice include Nice Ville, Nice Riquier and Nice Saint-Augustin.

When traveling this route, Omio customers are departing most frequently from Zürich HB   and arriving in Nice Ville.

The most popular departure train station with passengers for this journey, called Zürich HB, is located 1.5 miles (2.4 km) from the city center of Zurich.

The most popular arrival train station, Nice Ville, is located 0.9 miles (1.5 km) away from the city center of Nice.

Take the Zurich to Nice train with SNCF | TGV INOUI or SNCF | Intercités de nuit. However, it's always good to check out all possible train providers for the route to Nice from Zurich as there might be differences in the amenities they offer.
The earliest train for this trip departs from Zurich at 2: 34 PM. The last train leaves from Zurich at 2: 34 PM. Check Omio for the latest train schedule from Zurich to Nice and book the best time to depart on your chosen travel date.
You can find trains between Zurich and Nice to cost on average $198 (€174) one way if you book within the next 7 days. But we recommend buying train tickets in advance to score the best deals and save money on your journey. You’ll see tickets for the Zurich to Nice train generally on sale a few months before the planned travel date.

Important Stations and Airports for this connection

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Zürich HB is the most popular Zurich railway station for Omio travelers, but it's not the only one. Read all the information you need to know about the main train stations in Zurich for your trip to Nice.
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