What is the cheapest way to get from Nice to Rio?

The cheapest way to get from Nice to Rio is to bus and train which costs €26 - €70 and takes 8h 5m.

What is the fastest way to get from Nice to Rio?

The fastest way to get from Nice to Rio is to drive which takes 3h 10m and costs €40 - €65.

Is there a direct train between Nice and Rio?

No, there is no direct train from Nice to Rio. However, there are services departing from Nice-Ville and arriving at Levanto via Ventimiglia and Genova P.Za Principe. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 23m.

How far is it from Nice to Rio?

The distance between Nice and Rio is 267 km. The road distance is 271 km.

How do I travel from Nice to Rio without a car?

The best way to get from Nice to Rio without a car is to train which takes 5h 23m and costs €60 - €95.

How long does it take to get from Nice to Rio?

It takes approximately 5h 23m to get from Nice to Rio, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Nice to Rio train from?

Nice to Rio train services, operated by Zou! Lignes Express Régionales, depart from Nice-Ville station.

Where does the Nice to Rio train arrive?

Nice to Rio train services, operated by Zou! Lignes Express Régionales, arrive at Ventimiglia station.

Can I drive from Nice to Rio?

Yes, the driving distance between Nice to Rio is 271 km. It takes approximately 3h 10m to drive from Nice to Rio.

Where can I stay near Rio?

There are 4257+ hotels available in Rio.

Nice to Rio - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

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There are 4 ways to get from Nice to Rio by train (Trenitalia), bus, train, or car

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Nice-Ville to Ventimigliatrain C3
2. Take the train from Ventimiglia to Genova P.Za Principetrain Ic
3. Take the train from Genova P.Za Principe to Levantotrain Ic
5h 23m
€61–93
Bus, train
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Nice - Airport Bus Station Terminal 1 to Genoa - Via Fanti d'Italia Bus Stopbus BlaBlaCar Bus
2. Take the train from Genova P.Za Principe to La Spezia Centraletrain Fb / ...
8h 5m
€26–68
Drive 271 km
1. Drive from Nice to Riocar 271 km
3h 10m
€44–64
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Ventimiglia to Genova P.Za Principetrain Ic
2. Take the train from Genova P.Za Principe to La Spezia Centraletrain Fb / ...
3. Take the bus from La Spezia Stazione FS Via Fiume to Sesta Godanobus
6h 41m
€36–85

Nice to Rio by tram, bus, and train

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Distance: 267 km
Duration: 5h 23m

What companies run services between Nice, France and Rio, Liguria, Italy?

You can take a train from Nice-Ville to Rio via Ventimiglia, Genova P.Za Principe, and Levanto in around 5h 23m.

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