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Compare train and bus for Nice to Monterosso al Mare
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Nice to Monterosso al Mare among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of $40 For those with little time, consider booking a bus, which has an average total journey time of 4h 33m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.1 - 0.2kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $40, while a train costs an average of $63.
Distance: 123 miles (198 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
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$63 Average price | $40 Average price Cheapest | $97 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
4h 55m Average total duration 4h 25m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 33m Average total duration Fastest 4h 3m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 50m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.2 - 0.5kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
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Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
This is compared to other travel options from Nice to Monterosso al Mare:
A bus is $23 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Nice to Monterosso al Mare costing on average $63.
Other travel options to Monterosso al Mare take longer:
Train takes on average 4h 55m.
Tickets start at around $63 compared to roughly $97 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $34. The journey takes 4h 25m versus 3h 50m 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.
Travel optionsfrom Nice to Monterosso al Mare
How to get from Nice to Monterosso al Mare by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Nice to Monterosso al Mare is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
FlixBus4:00 PM4h05Nice, Aéroport Nice Côte d'Azur (Gare routière - Terminal 1)8:05 PMSestri Levante, Piazza Italia$321One-way0 transfers
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FlixBus4:00 PM4h05Nice, Aéroport Nice Côte d'Azur (Gare routière - Terminal 1)8:05 PMSestri Levante, Piazza Italia$321One-way0 transfers
Fastest
FlixBus4:00 PM4h05Nice, Aéroport Nice Côte d'Azur (Gare routière - Terminal 1)8:05 PMSestri Levante, Piazza Italia$321One-way0 transfers
Other options
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Regionale Veloce 3371 · Regionale Veloce 327712:24 PM5h30Nice-Ville5:54 PMMonterosso$461One-way2 transfers
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Regionale Veloce 3367 · Regionale Veloce 327310:24 AM5h30Nice-Ville3:54 PMMonterosso$461One-way2 transfers
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Regionale Veloce 3375 · Regionale Veloce 32812:23 PM5h36Nice-Ville7:59 PMMonterosso$461One-way2 transfers
FlixBus · FlixBus2:55 AM7h55Nice, Aéroport Nice Côte d'Azur (Gare routière - Terminal 1)10:50 AMLa Specia, Via Giosuè Carducci$361One-way1 transfer
FlixBus · FlixBus10:00 AM6h10Nice, Aéroport Nice Côte d'Azur (Gare routière - Terminal 1)4:10 PMLa Specia, Via Giosuè Carducci$381One-way1 transfer
FlixBus · FlixBus5:20 AM6h45Nice, Aéroport Nice Côte d'Azur (Gare routière - Terminal 1)12:05 PMLa Specia, Via Giosuè Carducci$411One-way1 transfer
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This is compared to other travel options from Nice to Monterosso al Mare:
A bus is $23 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Nice to Monterosso al Mare costing on average $63.
Other travel options to Monterosso al Mare take longer:
Train takes on average 4h 55m.
- Around 7 buses per day.
- Around 2 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Nice and Monterosso al Mare as scheduled services by train and bus can vary by season or day of the week.
- Flights mostly depart from Nice Cote d'Azur Airport and arrive in Genoa Airport.
- Trains mostly depart from Ventimiglia station and arrive in Monterosso.
- Buses mostly depart from Nice, Aéroport Nice Côte d'Azur (Gare routière - Terminal 1) and arrive in La Specia, Via Giosuè Carducci.
- Travel with Regionale, Intercity, Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF) to go to Monterosso al Mare by train.
- Travel with FlixBus, BlaBlaCar to go to Monterosso al Mare by bus.
- 0 direct trains per day with Intercity.
- 1 direct buses per day with FlixBus, BlaBlaCar.
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