There are 4 ways to get from Nice to Santa Maria 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 Ic
- Take the train from Genova P.Za Principe to Sestri Levantetrain Ic
4h 43m€68–104Drive 263.7 km
cheapest- Drive from Nice to Santa Mariacar 263.7 km
3h 3m€43–62Bus
- Take the bus from Nice Airport to Sestri Levantebus N1501
5h 54m€62–92Train via Savona (Trenitalia)
- Take the train from Ventimiglia to Savonatrain Ic
- Take the train from Savona to Sestri Levantetrain Re / ...
5h 44m€68–104
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Nice to Santa Maria is to drive which costs €40 - €65 and takes 3h 3m.
The fastest way to get from Nice to Santa Maria is to drive which takes 3h 3m and costs €40 - €65.
No, there is no direct bus from Nice to Santa Maria. However, there are services departing from Jardin d'Arménie and arriving at Sestri Levante via Nice Airport. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 54m.
No, there is no direct train from Nice to Santa Maria. However, there are services departing from Nice-Ville and arriving at Sestri Levante via Ventimiglia and Genova P.Za Principe. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 43m.
The distance between Nice and Santa Maria is 248 km. The road distance is 263.7 km.
The best way to get from Nice to Santa Maria without a car is to train which takes 4h 43m and costs €65 - €110.
It takes approximately 4h 43m to get from Nice to Santa Maria, including transfers.
Nice to Santa Maria bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Nice Airport station.
Nice to Santa Maria train services, operated by Zou! Lignes Express Régionales, depart from Nice-Ville station.
The best way to get from Nice to Santa Maria is to train which takes 4h 43m and costs €65 - €110. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €60 - €95 and takes 5h 54m.
What companies run services between Nice, France and Santa Maria, Liguria, Italy?
You can take a train from Nice-Ville to Santa Maria via Ventimiglia, Genova P.Za Principe, and Sestri Levante in around 4h 43m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Nice Airport to Sestri Levante 6 times a week. Tickets cost €21–35 and the journey takes 4h 5m.
- Phone
- +33 4 13 94 30 50
- Website
- Zou! Lignes Express Régionales
Train from Nice-Ville to Ventimiglia
- Ave. Duration
- 53 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €9–13
- 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 68475475
- Website
- Trenitalia Intercity
Train from Ventimiglia to Genova P.Za Principe
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 55m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €15–28
- Website
- Trenitalia Intercity
Train from Genova P.Za Principe to Sestri Levante
- Ave. Duration
- 56 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €4–9
- Website
- Trenitalia Intercity
Train from Ventimiglia to Savona
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 21m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €10–20
- Website
- Trenitalia Intercity
Train from Savona to Sestri Levante
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 31m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €9–17
- Website
- Trenitalia Intercity
- Phone
- +39.06.5210550
- Website
- Trenitalia
Train from Ventimiglia to Genova P.Za Principe
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 20m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €17–24
- Website
- Trenitalia
Train from Genova P.Za Principe to Sestri Levante
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 36m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- €5–8
- Website
- Trenitalia
Train from Ventimiglia to Savona
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 57m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- €12–17
- Website
- Trenitalia
Train from Savona to Sestri Levante
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 35m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- €10–15
- Website
- Trenitalia
Rome2Rio's guide to FlixBus
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- [email protected]
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from Nice Airport to Sestri Levante
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 5m
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Estimated price
- €21–35
- Website
- Flixbus
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Booking & Getting There
Nice to Santa Maria bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Sestri Levante station.
Nice to Santa Maria train services, operated by Zou! Lignes Express Régionales, arrive at Ventimiglia station.
Yes, the driving distance between Nice to Santa Maria is 264 km. It takes approximately 3h 3m to drive from Nice to Santa Maria.
There are 3384+ hotels available in Santa Maria.