The average train between Nice and Scalea takes 18h 13m and the fastest train takes 12h 42m. The train service runs several times per day from Nice to Scalea. 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 3 times a day between Nice and Scalea. The earliest departure is at 7:55 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Nice is at 8:49 PM which arrives into Scalea at 7:01 PM. All services require a transfer at Ventimiglia and take an average of 18h 13m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.




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No, there is no direct train from Nice to Scalea. However, there are services departing from Nice station and arriving at Scalea station via Genova P.Za Principe. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 18h 13m.
Nice to Scalea train services, operated by ZOU!, depart from Ventimiglia station.
Nice to Scalea train services, operated by ZOU!, arrive at Scalea-S.Domen.Talao station.
Book your Nice to Scalea train tickets online with ZOU!, Trenitalia Intercity and 3 other operators.
The distance between Nice and Scalea is 828 km. The road distance is 1,082 km.
You can take a train from Nice-Ville to Scalea-S.Domen.Talao via Ventimiglia, Genova P.Za Principe, Roma Termini, and Napoli Afragola in around 13h 42m.