The average train between Nice and Zurich takes 11h 59m and the fastest train takes 9h. The train service runs several times per day from Nice to Zurich. 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 Zurich. The earliest departure is at 7:55 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Nice is at 10:24 PM which arrives into Zurich at 12:55 PM. All services require a transfer at Ventimiglia and take an average of 11h 59m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.



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15h 2m • 3 changesWant to know about travelling from Nice to Zurich? 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 Zurich. However, there are services departing from Ventimiglia station and arriving at Zürich HB station via Milano Centrale station and Lugano station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 59m.
Nice to Zurich train services, operated by Trenitalia Intercity, depart from Ventimiglia station.
Nice to Zurich train services, operated by Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), arrive at Zürich HB station.
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The distance between Nice and Zurich is 419.4 km. The road distance is 591 km.
You can take a train from Nice-Ville to Zürich HB via Ventimiglia, Milano Centrale, and Lugano in around 9h 55m.