The average train between Nice and Vatican City takes 11h 30m and the fastest train takes 8h 31m. The train service runs several times per day from Nice to Vatican City. 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 4 times a day between Nice and Vatican City. The earliest departure is at 1:24 AM at night, and the last departure from Nice is at 10:24 PM which arrives into Vatican City at 12:25 PM. All services require a transfer at Saint-Laurent-du-Var and take an average of 11h 30m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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15h 26m • 2 changesWant to know about travelling from Nice to Vatican City? 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 Vatican City. However, there are services departing from Ventimiglia station and arriving at Genova Brignole station via Genova Brignole station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 30m.
Nice to Vatican City train services, operated by Trenitalia, depart from Ventimiglia station.
Nice to Vatican City train services, operated by Trenitalia, arrive at Genova Brignole station.
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The distance between Nice and Vatican City is 468 km. The road distance is 692 km.
Trenitalia operates a train from Ventimiglia to Genova Brignole hourly. Tickets cost €17–24 and the journey takes 2h 28m. Trenitalia Intercity also services this route twice daily.