There are 6 ways to get from Nice to Bellinzona by train (Trenitalia), bus, car, plane, 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 (Trenitalia)
best- Take the train from Ventimiglia to Milano Centraletrain Ic
- Take the train from Milano Centrale to Bellinzonatrain Ec
7h 40mCHF 50–84Bus, train
cheapest- Take the bus from Nice to Turinbus
- Take the bus from Turin Porta Susa to Milan Malpensa Airport Arrivals Terminal 2bus
- Take the train from Malpensa Aeroporto T2 to Bellinzonatrain S50
9h 21mCHF 36–73Bus
- Take the bus from Nice - Airport Bus Station Terminal 1 to Milano, Autostazione Lampugnanobus BlaBlaCar Bus
- Take the bus from Milano - Famagosta to Bellinzonabus
9h 7mCHF 68–109Drive 415.4 km
- Drive from Nice to Bellinzonacar 415.4 km
4h 17mCHF 70–101Fly to Zurich Airport, train
- Fly from Nice Côte D'Azur International Airport (NCE) to Zurich Airport (ZRH)plane NCE - ZRH
- Take the train from Zürich HB to Bellinzonatrain
6h 1mCHF 134–320Fly to Milano Malpensa Airport, train
- Fly from Nice Côte D'Azur International Airport (NCE) to Milano Malpensa Airport (MXP)plane NCE - MXP
- Take the train from Malpensa Aeroporto T1 to Bellinzonatrain
8h 32mCHF 64–191
Nice to Bellinzona by train (Trenitalia)
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Nice to Bellinzona is to bus and train which costs SFr 35 - SFr 75 and takes 9h 21m.
The fastest way to get from Nice to Bellinzona is to drive which takes 4h 17m and costs SFr 65 - SFr 110.
No, there is no direct bus from Nice to Bellinzona. However, there are services departing from Jardin d'Arménie and arriving at Bellinzona via Nice - Airport Bus Station Terminal 1, Milano, Autostazione Lampugnano, lotto m1 m5 and Milano - Famagosta. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 7m.
No, there is no direct train from Nice to Bellinzona. However, there are services departing from Nice-Ville and arriving at Bellinzona via Ventimiglia and Milano Centrale. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 40m.
The distance between Nice and Bellinzona is 411 km. The road distance is 415.4 km.
The best way to get from Nice to Bellinzona without a car is to train which takes 7h 40m and costs SFr 45 - SFr 85.
It takes approximately 7h 40m to get from Nice to Bellinzona, including transfers.
Nice to Bellinzona bus services, operated by BlaBlaCar Bus, depart from Nice - Airport Bus Station Terminal 1.
Nice to Bellinzona train services, operated by Trenitalia Intercity, depart from Ventimiglia station.
The best way to get from Nice to Bellinzona is to train which takes 7h 40m and costs SFr 45 - SFr 85. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs SFr 65 - SFr 110 and takes 9h 7m.
What companies run services between Nice, France and Bellinzona, Switzerland?
You can take a train from Nice-Ville to Bellinzona via Ventimiglia and Milano Centrale in around 7h 40m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Jardin d'Arménie to Bellinzona via Aéroport / Promenade, Nice - Airport Bus Station Terminal 1, Milano, Autostazione Lampugnano, lotto m1 m5, famagosta m2, and Milano - Famagosta in around 9h 7m.
- Website
- swiss.com
Flights from Nice Côte D'Azur International Airport to Zurich Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- CHF 110–340
Flights from Nice Côte D'Azur International Airport to Zurich Airport via Geneva
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 15m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- CHF 110–340
Flights from Nice Côte D'Azur International Airport to Milano Malpensa Airport via Zurich Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 11m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- CHF 70–270
- Phone
- +39 06 68475475
- Website
- Trenitalia Intercity
Train from Ventimiglia to Milano Centrale
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 50m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- CHF 27–50
- Website
- Trenitalia Intercity
- Phone
- +3 318 576 2228
- Website
- BlaBlaCar Bus
Bus from Nice - Airport Bus Station Terminal 1 to Milano, Autostazione Lampugnano
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 50m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- CHF 20–35
- Website
- BlaBlaCar Bus
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Booking & Getting There
Nice to Bellinzona bus services, operated by BlaBlaCar Bus, arrive at Milano, Autostazione Lampugnano station.
Nice to Bellinzona train services, operated by Trenitalia Intercity, arrive at Milano Centrale station.
Yes, the driving distance between Nice to Bellinzona is 415 km. It takes approximately 4h 17m to drive from Nice to Bellinzona.
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