There are 5 ways to get from Nice to Ferney-Voltaire by plane, train (TGV), bus, 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.
Fly to Geneva International Airport
best- Fly from Nice Côte D'Azur International Airport (NCE) to Geneva International Airport (GVA)plane NCE - GVA
3h 59m€44–140Train
- Take the train from Nice-Ville to Marseille-Saint-Charlestrain Sud_Iv15
- Take the train from Marseille St Charles to Genevetrain Tgv
7h 42m€161–246Bus
- Take the bus from Nice Airport to Genevabus FlixBus 1404
10h 30m€54–90Drive 431.9 km
- Drive from Nice to Ferney-Voltairecar 431.9 km
6h 49m€82–118Fly to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport, train
- Fly from Nice Côte D'Azur International Airport (NCE) to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS)plane NCE - LYS
- Take the train from Lyon Part Dieu to Genevetrain
6h 47m€130–348
Nice to Ferney-Voltaire by train and bus
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Nice to Ferney-Voltaire is to bus which costs €50 - €95 and takes 10h 30m.
The fastest way to get from Nice to Ferney-Voltaire is to fly which takes 3h 59m and costs €40 - €140.
No, there is no direct bus from Nice to Ferney-Voltaire. However, there are services departing from Jardin d'Arménie and arriving at Ferney, mairie via Nice Airport and Genève, gare Cornavin. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 30m.
No, there is no direct train from Nice to Ferney-Voltaire. However, there are services departing from Nice-Ville and arriving at Geneve via Marseille St Charles. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 42m.
The distance between Nice and Ferney-Voltaire is 314 km. The road distance is 431.9 km.
The best way to get from Nice to Ferney-Voltaire without a car is to train which takes 7h 42m and costs €160 - €250.
It takes approximately 3h 59m to get from Nice to Ferney-Voltaire, including transfers.
Nice to Ferney-Voltaire bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Nice Airport station.
Nice to Ferney-Voltaire train services, operated by Zou! Lignes Express Régionales, depart from Nice-Ville station.
The best way to get from Nice to Ferney-Voltaire is to fly which takes 3h 59m and costs €40 - €140. Alternatively, you can train, which costs €160 - €250 and takes 7h 42m, you could also bus, which costs €50 - €95 and takes 10h 30m.
What companies run services between Nice, France and Ferney-Voltaire, France?
easyJet and Swiss fly from Nice Côte D'Azur International Airport (NCE) to Geneva International Airport (GVA) 4 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a train from Nice-Ville to Ferney, centre via Marseille-Saint-Charles, Marseille St Charles, Geneve, and Genève, gare Cornavin in around 7h 42m.
- Website
- easyjet.com
Flights from Nice Côte D'Azur International Airport to Geneva International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 1m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €35–120
Flights from Nice Côte D'Azur International Airport to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- When
- Monday and Friday
- Estimated price
- €45–260
- Website
- airfrance.com
Flights from Nice Côte D'Azur International Airport to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- €40–300
Flights from Nice Côte D'Azur International Airport to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport via Ajaccio
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 40m
- When
- Monday and Friday
- Estimated price
- €150–600
Flights from Nice Côte D'Azur International Airport to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport via Bastia
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 45m
- When
- Monday and Friday
- Estimated price
- €150–550
- Website
- swiss.com
Flights from Nice Côte D'Azur International Airport to Geneva International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- When
- Thursday, Saturday, Monday, Wednesday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- €65–120
- Website
- aircorsica.com
Flights from Nice Côte D'Azur International Airport to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport via Ajaccio
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 40m
- When
- Monday and Friday
- Estimated price
- €150–600
Flights from Nice Côte D'Azur International Airport to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport via Bastia
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 45m
- When
- Monday and Friday
- Estimated price
- €150–550
- Phone
- +33 4 13 94 30 50
- Website
- Zou! Lignes Express Régionales
Train from Nice-Ville to Marseille-Saint-Charles
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 38m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €55–80
- Website
- Zou! Lignes Express Régionales
- Phone
- +33 1 84 94 36 35
- Website
- TGV inOui
Train from Marseille St Charles to Geneve
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 39m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- €95–150
- Website
- TGV inOui
Train from Lyon Part Dieu to Geneve
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 50m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- €30–50
- Website
- TGV inOui
Rome2Rio's guide to Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)
Contact Details
- Phone
- +33 1 84 94 36 35
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
Train from Lyon Part Dieu to Geneve
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 2m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €29–50
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
Rome2Rio's guide to FlixBus
Contact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- [email protected]
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from Nice Airport to Geneva
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 30m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €45–70
- Website
- Flixbus
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Booking & Getting There
Nice to Ferney-Voltaire bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Geneva station.
Nice to Ferney-Voltaire train services, operated by Zou! Lignes Express Régionales, arrive at Marseille-Saint-Charles station.
Yes, the driving distance between Nice to Ferney-Voltaire is 432 km. It takes approximately 6h 49m to drive from Nice to Ferney-Voltaire.
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