There are 4 ways to get from Lake Maggiore to Nice by train (Trenitalia), train, bus, or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Train
best- Take the train from Locarno to Milano Centraletrain Re80
- Take the train from Milano Centrale to Ventimigliatrain Ic
7h 47m€72–118Train, bus
cheapest- Take the train from Laveno Mombello Lago to Milano Cadornatrain Re1 / ...
- Take the bus from Milano, Autostazione Lampugnano to Nicebus N456 / ...
8h 26m€35–54Drive 360.4 km
- Drive from Stresa to Nicecar 360.4 km
3h 33m€59–85Bus
- Take the bus from Stresa to Rho Fiera Milanobus Re4
- Take the bus from Milano, Autostazione Lampugnano to Nice - Airport Bus Station Terminal 1bus BlaBlaCar Bus
8h 30m
Lake Maggiore to Nice by train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Lake Maggiore to Nice is to train and bus which costs €35 - €55 and takes 8h 26m.
The fastest way to get from Lake Maggiore to Nice is to drive which takes 3h 33m and costs €55 - €85.
No, there is no direct bus from Lake Maggiore to Nice. However, there are services departing from Stresa - Imbarcadero and arriving at Albert 1er via Stresa, Milano, Autostazione Lampugnano and Aéroport / Promenade. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 30m.
No, there is no direct train from Lake Maggiore to Nice. However, there are services departing from Locarno and arriving at Nice-Ville via Milano Centrale and Ventimiglia. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 47m.
The distance between Lake Maggiore and Nice is 426 km. The road distance is 360.4 km.
The best way to get from Lake Maggiore to Nice without a car is to train which takes 7h 47m and costs €70 - €120.
It takes approximately 7h 47m to get from Lake Maggiore to Nice, including transfers.
Lake Maggiore to Nice bus services, operated by Trenord, depart from Stresa station.
Lake Maggiore to Nice train services, operated by Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), depart from Locarno station.
The best way to get from Lake Maggiore to Nice is to train which takes 7h 47m and costs €70 - €120. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 8h 30m.
What companies run services between Lake Maggiore, Italy and Nice, France?
You can take a train from Locarno to Nice-Ville via Milano Centrale and Ventimiglia in around 7h 47m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Stresa - Imbarcadero to Albert 1er via Stresa, Rho Fiera Milano, Rho Fieramilano, Lampugnano, Milano, Autostazione Lampugnano, Nice - Airport Bus Station Terminal 1, and Aéroport / Promenade in around 8h 30m.
Train from Locarno to Milano Centrale
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 55m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €30–50
- Website
- Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)
Rome2Rio's guide to FlixBus
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- [email protected]
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from Milano, Autostazione Lampugnano to Nice
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 40m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €28–45
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from Milano, Autostazione Lampugnano to Nice - Airport Bus Station Terminal 1
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 5m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- €27–45
- Website
- Flixbus
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Booking & Getting There
Lake Maggiore to Nice bus services, operated by Trenord, arrive at Rho Fiera Milano station.
Lake Maggiore to Nice train services, operated by Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), arrive at Milano Centrale station.
Yes, the driving distance between Lake Maggiore to Nice is 360 km. It takes approximately 3h 33m to drive from Lake Maggiore to Nice.
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