How to travel from Zurich to Nice

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Compare train, bus, and flight for Zurich to Nice

Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Zurich to Nice among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $25. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 2h 39m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.1 - 0.4kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $25, and a train costs an average of $118.

Distance: 260 miles (419 km)

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Driving

$74

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$189

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$304

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$237

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(fuel + tolls)

9h 36m

Average total duration

9h 6m

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5h 39m

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2h 39m

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9h 14m

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8h 44m

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6h 57m

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0.4 - 1.0kg

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1.3 - 2.5kg

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0.1 - 0.4kg

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Helvetic Airways

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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.

The cheapest way to travel from Zurich to Nice is a bus with an average price of $74 (€60).

This is compared to other travel options from Zurich to Nice:

A bus is $115 (€93) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Zurich to Nice costing on average $189 (€153).

A bus is $230 (€185) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Zurich to Nice costing on average $304 (€245).

The fastest way to travel from Zurich to Nice is by flight with an average journey time of 2h 39m.

Other travel options to Nice take longer:

Train takes on average 8h 44m.

Bus takes on average 9h 6m.

It's helpful to compare your options as there are 3 ways to travel between Zurich and Nice including taking a train, bus, and flight.
We recommend using the bus as it is the most popular way to get from Zurich to Nice among Omio's users.

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from Zurich to Nice

How to get from Zurich to Nice by train, bus or flight.

Our recommendation

train

The best way to travel from Zurich to Nice is by taking a train because it’s the best combination of price and speed.

  • TrenitaliaEuroCity 13+IntercityIntercity 637
    7:33 AM7h21
    Zurich HB
    2:54 PMVentimiglia station
    $1611One-way
    1 transfer

Cheapest

  • TrenitaliaEuroCity 13+IntercityIntercity 637
    7:33 AM7h21
    Zurich HB
    2:54 PMVentimiglia station
    $1611One-way
    1 transfer

Fastest

  • SwissLX564
    8:50 AM1h10
    Zurich Airport
    10:00 AMNice Cote d'Azur Airport
    $7341One-way
    0 transfers

Other options

  • TrenitaliaEuroCity 151+IntercityIntercity 675
    12:33 PM8h29
    Zurich HB
    9:02 PMVentimiglia station
    $1611One-way
    1 transfer
  • TrenitaliaEuroCity 23+IntercityIntercity 689
    3:33 PM8h29
    Zurich HB
    12:02 AMVentimiglia station
    $1611One-way
    1 transfer
  • TrenitaliaEuroCity 15+IntercityIntercity 641
    9:33 AM9h26
    Zurich HB
    6:59 PMVentimiglia station
    $1611One-way
    1 transfer
  • easyJetEC1756
    12:00 PM1h20
    EuroAirport Basel Mulhouse Freiburg
    1:20 PMNice Cote d'Azur Airport
    $1921One-way
    0 transfers
  • EurowingsEW7428+GetJet AirlinesEW7763
    4:00 PM5h00
    Zurich Airport
    9:00 PMNice Cote d'Azur Airport
    $2541One-way
    1 transfer
  • EurowingsEW763 · EW424
    8:05 AM5h20
    Zurich Airport
    1:25 PMNice Cote d'Azur Airport
    $3971One-way
    1 transfer

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FAQs: Travel from Zurich to Nice

Travel to Nice easily. Whether you want fast, cheap or something entirely different, our travel experts have collected everything you need to know so you can find the best option from Zurich to Nice.

FAQs
There are 3 options to travel between Zurich and Nice including taking a train, bus, and flight.
The cheapest way to travel from Zurich to Nice is a bus with an average price of $74 (€60).

This is compared to other travel options from Zurich to Nice:

A bus is $115 (€93) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Zurich to Nice costing on average $189 (€153).

A bus is $230 (€185) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Zurich to Nice costing on average $304 (€245).

The fastest way to travel from Zurich to Nice is by flight with an average journey time of 2h 39m.

Other travel options to Nice take longer:

Train takes on average 8h 44m.

Bus takes on average 9h 6m.

The distance from Zurich to Nice is approximately 260 miles (419 km).
The average frequency per day from Zurich to Nice is:
  • Around 43 flights per day.
  • Around 3 trains per day.
  • Around 3 buses per day.

However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Zurich and Nice as scheduled services by train, bus, and flight can vary by season or day of the week.

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Zurich to Nice:
  • Flights mostly depart from Zurich Airport and arrive in Nice Cote d'Azur Airport.
  • Trains mostly depart from Zurich HB and arrive in Nice-Ville.
  • Buses mostly depart from Zürich, Sihlquai Bus Terminal (Carparkplatz Sihlquai) and arrive in Nice, Aéroport Nice Côte d'Azur (Gare routière - Terminal 1).
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Zurich to Nice, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with SNCF | TGV INOUI, Intercity, Trenitalia, SNCF | Intercités de nuit, Regionale, Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS) to go to Nice by train.
  • Travel with BlaBlaCar Bus, Alsa, FlixBus, BlaBlaCar to go to Nice by bus.
  • Travel with Helvetic Airways, Swiss, easyJet, Air Baltic, Eurowings, ITA, Air France, Vueling, Edelweiss Air, Air Dolomiti, Lufthansa, Smartwings to go to Nice by flight.
Yes, there are direct services available from Zurich to Nice with the following travel companies:
  • 1 direct buses per day with BlaBlaCar Bus, Alsa, BlaBlaCar.
  • 4 direct flights per day with Helvetic Airways, Swiss, easyJet, Air Baltic, Edelweiss Air.
Omio customers who travel from Zurich to Nice often also extend their vacation to go to Paris, Monaco - Monte-Carlo, Milan, Barcelona, Marseille. Omio can help you plan your trip by finding the best connections between Nice and these popular destinations at a great price.
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