There are 3 ways to get from Nice to Ovada by train (Trenitalia), 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 Nice-Ville to Ventimigliatrain C3
- Take the train from Ventimiglia to Genova P.Za Principetrain Re
- Take the train from Genova P.Za Principe to Ovadatrain Re
5h 50m€29–47Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Nice Airport to Genoabus 798 / ...
- Take the bus from Genoa to Alessandriabus
- Take the bus from Alessandria to Ovadabus
8h 3m€24–40Drive 207.1 km
- Drive from Nice to Ovadacar 207.1 km
2h 15m€34–49
Nice to Ovada by train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Nice to Ovada is to bus which costs €23 - €40 and takes 8h 3m.
The fastest way to get from Nice to Ovada is to drive which takes 2h 15m and costs €30 - €50.
No, there is no direct bus from Nice to Ovada. However, there are services departing from Jardin d'Arménie and arriving at Ovada via Nice Airport, Genoa and Alessandria. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 3m.
No, there is no direct train from Nice to Ovada. However, there are services departing from Nice-Ville and arriving at Ovada via Ventimiglia and Genova P.Za Principe. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 50m.
The distance between Nice and Ovada is 219 km. The road distance is 207.1 km.
The best way to get from Nice to Ovada without a car is to train which takes 5h 50m and costs €29 - €50.
It takes approximately 5h 50m to get from Nice to Ovada, including transfers.
Nice to Ovada bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Nice Airport station.
Nice to Ovada train services, operated by Zou! Lignes Express Régionales, depart from Nice-Ville station.
The best way to get from Nice to Ovada is to train which takes 5h 50m and costs €29 - €50. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €23 - €40 and takes 8h 3m.
What companies run services between Nice, France and Ovada, Italy?
You can take a train from Nice-Ville to Ovada via Ventimiglia and Genova P.Za Principe in around 5h 50m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Jardin d'Arménie to Ovada via Aéroport / Promenade, Nice Airport, Genoa, and Alessandria in around 8h 3m.
- Phone
- +33 4 13 94 30 50
- Website
- Zou! Lignes Express Régionales
Train from Nice-Ville to Ventimiglia
- Ave. Duration
- 53 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- €9–12
- Website
- Zou! Lignes Express Régionales
- Phone
- +33 4 13 94 30 50
- Website
- ZOU!
Train from Nice-Ville to Ventimiglia
- Ave. Duration
- 54 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Schedules at
- ZOU!
- Phone
- +39.06.5210550
- Website
- Trenitalia
Train from Ventimiglia to Genova P.Za Principe
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 20m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €17–23
- Website
- Trenitalia
Train from Genova P.Za Principe to Ovada
- Ave. Duration
- 56 min
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- €5–7
- Website
- Trenitalia
- Phone
- +39 06 68475475
- Website
- Trenitalia Intercity
Train from Ventimiglia to Genova P.Za Principe
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 55m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €15–28
- Website
- Trenitalia Intercity
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
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €17–26
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from Genoa to Alessandria
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- €7–11
- Website
- Flixbus
- Phone
- +3 318 576 2228
- Website
- BlaBlaCar Bus
Bus from Nice Airport to Genoa
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 10m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €14–24
- Website
- BlaBlaCar Bus
- Phone
- +39 06.51600.820
- [email protected]
- Website
- trotta.it
Bus from Alessandria to Ovada
- Ave. Duration
- 48 min
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €1
- Schedules at
- moeves.it
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Booking & Getting There
Nice to Ovada bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Genoa station.
Nice to Ovada train services, operated by Zou! Lignes Express Régionales, arrive at Ventimiglia station.
Yes, the driving distance between Nice to Ovada is 207 km. It takes approximately 2h 15m to drive from Nice to Ovada.
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