There are 7 ways to get from Nice to Rio Maggiore 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
best- Take the train from Ventimiglia to Milano Centraletrain Ic
- Take the train from Milano Centrale to Reggio Emilia Avtrain Fr
- Take the train from Reggio Emilia Av to Pesarotrain Fr
10h 56m€86–158Bus via Bologna
cheapest- Take the bus from Nice to Bologna Centralebus 482
- Take the bus from Bologna Centrale to Pesarobus 433
12h 17m€55–85Drive 646.7 km
- Drive from Nice to Rio Maggiorecar 646.7 km
6h 11m€105–151Fly to Raffaello Sanzio Airport
- Fly from Nice Côte D'Azur International Airport (NCE) to Raffaello Sanzio Airport (AOI)plane NCE - AOI
9h 14m€107–341Train via Genoa (Trenitalia)
- Take the train from Ventimiglia to Genova Brignoletrain Re
- Take the train from Genova Brignole to Parmatrain
- Take the train from Parma to Marotta-Mondolfotrain
14h 8m€79–122Bus
- Take the bus from Piazza Colombo - Sanremo to Pesarobus
22h 48m€55–89Fly to Florence Peretola Airport, train
- Fly from Nice Côte D'Azur International Airport (NCE) to Florence Peretola Airport (FLR)plane NCE - FLR
- Take the train from Firenze S.M.N. to Bologna Centraletrain
- Take the train from Bologna Centrale to Pesarotrain
8h 3m€121–356
Nice to Rio Maggiore by train and bus
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Nice to Rio Maggiore is to bus via Bologna which costs €55 - €85 and takes 12h 17m.
The fastest way to get from Nice to Rio Maggiore is to drive which takes 6h 11m and costs €100 - €160.
No, there is no direct bus from Nice to Rio Maggiore. However, there are services departing from Nice and arriving at Pergolese via Bologna Centrale, Adriatic Arena and Marotta. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 17m.
No, there is no direct train from Nice to Rio Maggiore. However, there are services departing from Nice-Ville and arriving at Marotta-Mondolfo via Ventimiglia, Milano Centrale, Reggio Emilia Av and Pesaro. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 56m.
The distance between Nice and Rio Maggiore is 705 km. The road distance is 646.7 km.
The best way to get from Nice to Rio Maggiore without a car is to train which takes 10h 56m and costs €85 - €160.
It takes approximately 10h 56m to get from Nice to Rio Maggiore, including transfers.
Nice to Rio Maggiore bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Nice station.
Nice to Rio Maggiore train services, operated by Trenitalia Intercity, depart from Ventimiglia station.
The best way to get from Nice to Rio Maggiore is to train which takes 10h 56m and costs €85 - €160. Alternatively, you can bus via Bologna, which costs €55 - €85 and takes 12h 17m, you could also fly, which costs €100 - €350 and takes 9h 14m.
What companies run services between Nice, France and Rio Maggiore, Marche, Italy?
You can take a train from Nice-Ville to Pergolese via Ventimiglia, Milano Centrale, Reggio Emilia Av, Pesaro, Marotta-Mondolfo, and Marotta in around 10h 56m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Nice to Pergolese via Bologna Centrale, Pesaro, Adriatic Arena, Pesaro Stazione FF.SS., Pesaro, Marotta-Mondolfo, and Marotta in around 12h 17m.
- Website
- volotea.com
Flights from Nice Côte D'Azur International Airport to Raffaello Sanzio Airport via Olbia
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 20m
- When
- Friday
- Estimated price
- €55–340
Flights from Nice Côte D'Azur International Airport to Raffaello Sanzio Airport via Paris Orly
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 40m
- When
- Wednesday and Saturday
- Estimated price
- €90–370
Flights from Nice Côte D'Azur International Airport to Raffaello Sanzio Airport via Barcelona
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 30m
- When
- Friday
- Estimated price
- €80–370
Flights from Nice Côte D'Azur International Airport to Florence Peretola Airport via Rome
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 55m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €100–200
- Phone
- +39 06 68475475
- Website
- Trenitalia Intercity
Train from Ventimiglia to Milano Centrale
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 50m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- €29–55
- Website
- Trenitalia Intercity
Train from Ventimiglia to Genova Brignole
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 22m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €15–28
- Website
- Trenitalia Intercity
Train from Firenze S.M.N. to Bologna Centrale
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 17m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €9–18
- Website
- Trenitalia Intercity
Train from Bologna Centrale to Pesaro
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 40m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- 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 to Bologna Centrale
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 55m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €35–60
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from Bologna Centrale to Pesaro
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 20m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €13–20
- Website
- Flixbus
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Booking & Getting There
Nice to Rio Maggiore bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Bologna Centrale station.
Nice to Rio Maggiore train services, operated by Trenitalia Intercity, arrive at Milano Centrale station.
Yes, the driving distance between Nice to Rio Maggiore is 647 km. It takes approximately 6h 11m to drive from Nice to Rio Maggiore.
There are 1087+ hotels available in Rio Maggiore.







