The average train between Sicily and Nice takes 28h 34m and the fastest train takes 26h 39m. The train service runs several times per day from Sicily to Nice. 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 twice daily between Sicily and Nice. The earliest departure is at 2:46 AM at night, and the last departure from Sicily is at 9:30 AM which arrives into Nice at 3:12 PM. All services require a transfer at Palermo Centrale and take an average of 28h 34m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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Want to know about travelling from Sicily to Nice? 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 Sicily to Nice. However, there are services departing from Sicily station and arriving at Nice station via Roma Termini. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 28h 34m.
Sicily to Nice train services, operated by Trenitalia, depart from Palermo Centrale station.
Sicily to Nice train services, operated by Trenitalia, arrive at Ventimiglia station.
The distance between Sicily and Nice is 893.9 km. The road distance is 1,545 km.
You can take a train from Palermo Notarbartolo to Nice-Ville via Palermo Centrale, Roma Termini, Genova P.Za Principe, and Ventimiglia in around 22h 11m.