There are 6 ways to get from Nice Airport (NCE) to Rio by train (Trenitalia), bus, rideshare, car, or train
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 Saint-Laurent-du-Var to Ventimigliatrain C3
- Take the train from Ventimiglia to Genova P.Za Principetrain Ic
- Take the train from Genova P.Za Principe to Levantotrain Ic
5h 25m€63–111Bus, train
cheapest- Take the bus from Nice Airport to Genoabus 798 / ...
- Take the train from Genova P.Za Principe to La Spezia Centraletrain Fb / ...
- Take the bus from La Spezia Stazione FS Via Fiume to Sesta Godanobus
6h 42m€28–127Bus
- Take the bus from Nice - Airport Bus Station Terminal 1 to La Speziabus BlaBlaCar Bus
6h 29m€30–53Airport Transfer
- Take the rideshare from Nice-NCE to Rio277.9 km
3h 16mDrive 277.9 km
- Drive from Nice Airport (NCE) to Riocar 277.9 km
3h 16m€43–63Train, bus
- Take the train from Saint-Laurent-du-Var to Ventimigliatrain C3
- Take the train from Ventimiglia to Genova P.Za Principetrain Ic
- Take the train from Genova P.Za Principe to La Spezia Centraletrain Fb / ...
- Take the bus from La Spezia Stazione FS Via Fiume to Sesta Godanobus
6h 53m€38–156
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Nice Airport (NCE) to Rio is to bus which costs €30 - €55 and takes 6h 29m.
The fastest way to get from Nice Airport (NCE) to Rio is to drive which takes 3h 16m and costs €40 - €65.
No, there is no direct bus from Nice Airport (NCE) station to Rio. However, there are services departing from Nice - Airport Bus Station Terminal 1 and arriving at Sesta Godano via La Spezia - Instituto Cardarelli and La Spezia Via Chiodo. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 29m.
No, there is no direct train from Nice Airport (NCE) to Rio. However, there are services departing from Saint-Laurent-du-Var and arriving at Levanto via Ventimiglia and Genova P.Za Principe. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 25m.
The distance between Nice Airport (NCE) and Rio is 274 km. The road distance is 277.9 km.
The best way to get from Nice Airport (NCE) to Rio without a car is to train which takes 5h 25m and costs €60 - €120.
It takes approximately 5h 25m to get from Nice Airport (NCE) to Rio, including transfers.
Nice Airport (NCE) to Rio bus services, operated by BlaBlaCar Bus, depart from Nice - Airport Bus Station Terminal 1.
Nice Airport (NCE) to Rio train services, operated by ZOU!, depart from Saint-Laurent-du-Var station.
The best way to get from Nice Airport (NCE) to Rio is to train which takes 5h 25m and costs €60 - €120. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €30 - €55 and takes 6h 29m.
What companies run services between Nice Airport (NCE), France and Rio, Liguria, Italy?
You can take a train from Saint-Laurent-du-Var to Rio via Ventimiglia, Genova P.Za Principe, and Levanto in around 5h 25m. Alternatively, BlaBlaCar Bus operates a bus from Nice - Airport Bus Station Terminal 1 to La Spezia once daily. Tickets cost €26–50 and the journey takes 3h 55m.
- Phone
- +33 4 13 94 30 50
- Website
- ZOU!
Train from Saint-Laurent-du-Var to Ventimiglia
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 6m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Schedules at
- ZOU!
Train from Saint-Laurent-du-Var to Ventimiglia
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 6m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Schedules at
- ZOU!
- Phone
- +33 4 13 94 30 50
- Website
- Zou! Lignes Express Régionales
Train from Saint-Laurent-du-Var to Ventimiglia
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 11m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €10–21
- Website
- Zou! Lignes Express Régionales
Train from Saint-Laurent-du-Var to Ventimiglia
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 11m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €10–21
- Website
- Zou! Lignes Express Régionales
- Phone
- +39 06 68475475
- Website
- Trenitalia Intercity
Train from Ventimiglia to Genova P.Za Principe
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 55m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €15–35
- Website
- Trenitalia Intercity
Train from Genova P.Za Principe to Levanto
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 7m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €7–15
- Website
- Trenitalia Intercity
Train from Genova P.Za Principe to La Spezia Centrale
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 38m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €9–20
- Website
- Trenitalia Intercity
Train from Ventimiglia to Genova P.Za Principe
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 55m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €15–35
- Website
- Trenitalia Intercity
Train from Genova P.Za Principe to La Spezia Centrale
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 38m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €9–20
- Website
- Trenitalia Intercity
- Phone
- +39.06.5210550
- Website
- Trenitalia
Train from Ventimiglia to Genova P.Za Principe
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 29m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €17–29
- Website
- Trenitalia
Train from Genova P.Za Principe to Levanto
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 4m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €8–14
- Website
- Trenitalia
Train from Genova P.Za Principe to La Spezia Centrale
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 18m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €10–18
- Website
- Trenitalia
Train from Ventimiglia to Genova P.Za Principe
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 29m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €17–29
- Website
- Trenitalia
Train from Genova P.Za Principe to La Spezia Centrale
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 18m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €10–18
- Website
- Trenitalia
- Phone
- +39 06 68475475
- Website
- Trenitalia Frecce
Train from Genova P.Za Principe to La Spezia Centrale
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 9m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €12–25
- Schedules at
- Trenitalia Frecce
Train from Genova P.Za Principe to La Spezia Centrale
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 9m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €12–25
- Schedules at
- Trenitalia Frecce
Train from Genova P.Za Principe to La Spezia Centrale
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 59m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- €30–95
- Website
- Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)
Train from Genova P.Za Principe to La Spezia Centrale
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 59m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- €30–95
- Website
- Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)
- Phone
- +3 318 576 2228
- Website
- BlaBlaCar Bus
Bus from Nice - Airport Bus Station Terminal 1 to La Spezia
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 55m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €26–50
- Website
- BlaBlaCar Bus
Rome2Rio's guide to FlixBus
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- [email protected]
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from Nice Airport to Genoa
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 10m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €16–27
- Website
- Flixbus
- Phone
- +39 0187 522511
- [email protected]
- Website
- atcesercizio.it
Bus from La Spezia Stazione FS Via Fiume to Sesta Godano
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 8m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- €3–5
- Schedules at
- atcesercizio.it
Bus from La Spezia Stazione FS Via Fiume to Sesta Godano
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 8m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- €3–5
- Schedules at
- atcesercizio.it
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More Questions & Answers
Nice Airport (NCE) to Rio bus services, operated by BlaBlaCar Bus, arrive at La Spezia station.
Nice Airport (NCE) to Rio train services, operated by ZOU!, arrive at Ventimiglia station.
Yes, the driving distance between Nice Airport (NCE) to Rio is 278 km. It takes approximately 3h 16m to drive from Nice Airport (NCE) to Rio.
There are 4639+ hotels available in Rio.
Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Nice Airport (NCE) and Rio. A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.



























