There are 7 ways to get from Nice to Sax by plane, train, 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.
Fly to Zurich Airport, train
best- Fly from Nice Côte D'Azur International Airport (NCE) to Zurich Airport (ZRH)plane NCE - ZRH
- Take the train from Zuerich Hb to Buchs Sgtrain
7h 14mCHF 109–309Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Nice - Airport Bus Station Terminal 1 to Milano, Autostazione Lampugnanobus
- Take the bus from Milan to Chur train stationbus
- Take the bus from Chur, Bahnhofplatz to Gams, Zentrumbus N30
13h 24mCHF 50–84Train
- Take the train from Ventimiglia to Milano Centraletrain Ic
- Take the train from Milano Centrale to Zuerich Hbtrain Ec
- Take the train from Zuerich Hb to Buchs Sgtrain Rjx
12h 36mCHF 92–175Drive 582.6 km
- Drive from Nice to Saxcar 582.6 km
6h 14mCHF 98–142Fly to Basel, train
- Fly from Nice Côte D'Azur International Airport (NCE) to Basel (BSL)plane NCE - BSL
- Take the train from Basel SBB to Sarganstrain
8h 25mCHF 66–285Bus, train
- Take the bus from Nice Airport to Zurich Bus Stationbus FlixBus N508
- Take the train from Zürich HB to Buchs SGtrain Ir13 / ...
14h 34mCHF 72–145Train via Olten
- Take the train from Ventimiglia to Milano Centraletrain Ic
- Take the train from Milano Centrale to Oltentrain Ec
- Take the train from Olten to Sarganstrain
15h 27mCHF 122–206
Nice to Sax by train and bus
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Nice to Sax is to bus which costs SFr 50 - SFr 85 and takes 13h 24m.
The fastest way to get from Nice to Sax is to drive which takes 6h 14m and costs SFr 95 - SFr 150.
No, there is no direct bus from Nice to Sax. However, there are services departing from Jardin d'Arménie and arriving at Sax, Schlössli via Nice - Airport Bus Station Terminal 1, Milan, Chur, Bahnhofplatz and Gams, Zentrum. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 13h 24m.
No, there is no direct train from Nice to Sax. However, there are services departing from Nice-Ville and arriving at Buchs Sg via Ventimiglia, Milano Centrale and Zuerich Hb. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 36m.
The distance between Nice and Sax is 568 km. The road distance is 582.6 km.
The best way to get from Nice to Sax without a car is to train which takes 12h 36m and costs SFr 90 - SFr 180.
It takes approximately 7h 14m to get from Nice to Sax, including transfers.
Nice to Sax bus services, operated by BlaBlaCar Bus, depart from Nice - Airport Bus Station Terminal 1.
Nice to Sax train services, operated by Trenitalia Intercity, depart from Ventimiglia station.
The best way to get from Nice to Sax is to train which takes 12h 36m and costs SFr 90 - SFr 180. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs SFr 50 - SFr 85 and takes 13h 24m.
What companies run services between Nice, France and Sax, Switzerland?
You can take a train from Nice-Ville to Sax, Schlössli via Ventimiglia, Milano Centrale, Zuerich Hb, Buchs Sg, Buchs SG, Bahnhof, and Gams, Zentrum in around 12h 36m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Jardin d'Arménie to Sax, Schlössli via Aéroport / Promenade, Nice - Airport Bus Station Terminal 1, Milan, Chur train station, Chur, Bahnhofplatz, and Gams, Zentrum in around 13h 24m.
- Website
- swiss.com
Flights from Nice Côte D'Azur International Airport to Zurich Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- CHF 110–340
Flights from Nice Côte D'Azur International Airport to Zurich Airport via Geneva
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 15m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- CHF 110–340
- Phone
- +43 (0)5 1717
- Website
- Railjet
Train from Zuerich Hb to Buchs Sg
- *
- CHF 18–28
Train from Zuerich Hb to Buchs Sg
- *
- CHF 18–28
Train from Zürich HB to Buchs SG
- *
- CHF 24–40
- Phone
- +3 318 576 2228
- Website
- BlaBlaCar Bus
Bus from Nice - Airport Bus Station Terminal 1 to Milano, Autostazione Lampugnano
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 50m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- CHF 20–35
- Website
- BlaBlaCar Bus
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Booking & Getting There
Nice to Sax bus services, operated by BlaBlaCar Bus, arrive at Milano, Autostazione Lampugnano station.
Nice to Sax train services, operated by Trenitalia Intercity, arrive at Milano Centrale station.
Yes, the driving distance between Nice to Sax is 583 km. It takes approximately 6h 14m to drive from Nice to Sax.
There are 851+ hotels available in Sax.












