The average train between Nice and Santa Margherita takes 8h 10m and the fastest train takes 5h 56m. The train service runs several times per day from Nice to Santa Margherita. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Trains run every 4 hours between Nice and Santa Margherita. The earliest departure is at 1:24 AM at night, and the last departure from Nice is at 10:24 PM which arrives into Santa Margherita at 9:51 AM. All services require a transfer at Ventimiglia and take an average of 8h 10m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.



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6h • 3 changesWant to know about travelling from Nice to Santa Margherita? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.
No, there is no direct train from Nice to Santa Margherita. However, there are services departing from Nice station and arriving at Santa Margherita station via Pavia. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 10m.
Nice to Santa Margherita train services, operated by Zou! Lignes Express Régionales, depart from Ventimiglia station.
Nice to Santa Margherita train services, operated by Zou! Lignes Express Régionales, arrive at Pavia station.
The distance between Nice and Santa Margherita is 265.1 km. The road distance is 331 km.
Trenitalia Intercity operates a train from Ventimiglia to Pavia every 4 hours. Tickets cost €26–55 and the journey takes 3h 14m. Trenitalia also services this route once daily.