There are 7 ways to get from Nice to Vatican City by plane, train (Trenitalia), bus, car, 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.
Fly from Nice Côte D'Azur International Airport
best- Fly from Nice Côte D'Azur International Airport (NCE) to Fiumicino International Airport (FCO)plane NCE - FCO
4h 16m€34–177Train via Genoa (Trenitalia)
- Take the train from Ventimiglia to Genova P.Za Principetrain Ic
- Take the train from Genova P.Za Principe to Roma Tiburtinatrain Fa / ...
8h 56m€90–162Bus
- Take the bus from Nice Airport to Roma, Autostazione Tiburtinabus N1501 / ...
12h 35m€58–100Drive 673.8 km
- Drive from Nice to Vatican Citycar 673.8 km
7h 11m€109–157Train to Genoa Cristoforo Colombo Airport, fly
- Take the train from Ventimiglia to Genova Sestri Ponen.train
- Fly from Genoa Cristoforo Colombo Airport (GOA) to Fiumicino International Airport (FCO)plane GOA - FCO
6h 32m€67–198Train (Trenitalia)
- Take the train from Ventimiglia to Civitavecchiatrain Ic
- Take the train from Civitavecchia to Roma S. Pietrotrain Re / ...
9h 45m€71–135Bus, train
- Take the bus from Nice - Airport Bus Station Terminal 1 to Genoa - Via Fanti d'Italia Bus Stopbus BlaBlaCar Bus
- Take the train from Genova Piazza Principe to Roma Terminitrain 9998
11h 16m€100–172
Nice to Vatican City by train (Trenitalia)
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Nice to Vatican City is to bus which costs €55 - €100 and takes 12h 35m.
The fastest way to get from Nice to Vatican City is to fly which takes 4h 16m and costs €30 - €180.
No, there is no direct bus from Nice to Vatican City. However, there are services departing from Jardin d'Arménie and arriving at Milizie/Distretto Militare via Nice Airport and Roma, Autostazione Tiburtina. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 35m.
No, there is no direct train from Nice to Vatican City. However, there are services departing from Nice-Ville and arriving at Roma S. Pietro via Ventimiglia, Genova P.Za Principe and Roma Tiburtina. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 56m.
The distance between Nice and Vatican City is 494 km. The road distance is 673.8 km.
The best way to get from Nice to Vatican City without a car is to train via Genoa which takes 8h 56m and costs €90 - €170.
It takes approximately 4h 16m to get from Nice to Vatican City, including transfers.
Nice to Vatican City bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Nice Airport station.
Nice to Vatican City train services, operated by Trenitalia Intercity, depart from Ventimiglia station.
The best way to get from Nice to Vatican City is to fly which takes 4h 16m and costs €30 - €180. Alternatively, you can train via Genoa, which costs €90 - €170 and takes 8h 56m, you could also bus, which costs €55 - €100 and takes 12h 35m.
What companies run services between Nice, France and Vatican City?
Ulendo Airlink, easyJet, and two other airlines fly from Nice Côte D'Azur International Airport (NCE) to Fiumicino International Airport (FCO) 5 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a train from Nice-Ville to Roma S. Pietro via Ventimiglia, Genova P.Za Principe, and Roma Tiburtina in around 8h 56m.
- Website
- ita-airways.com
Flights from Nice Côte D'Azur International Airport to Fiumicino International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 11m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €70–160
Flights from Nice Côte D'Azur International Airport to Fiumicino International Airport via Ajaccio
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 55m
- When
- Tuesday and Friday
- Estimated price
- €100–370
Flights from Genoa Cristoforo Colombo Airport to Fiumicino International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 6m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €50–160
- 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 Ventimiglia to Civitavecchia
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 47m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €55–110
- Website
- Trenitalia Intercity
Train from Civitavecchia to Roma S. Pietro
- Ave. Duration
- 44 min
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- €7–13
- Website
- Trenitalia Intercity
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- [email protected]
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from Nice Airport to Roma, Autostazione Tiburtina
- Ave. Duration
- 10h 35m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €55–90
- Website
- Flixbus
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Booking & Getting There
Nice to Vatican City bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Roma, Autostazione Tiburtina station.
Nice to Vatican City train services, operated by Trenitalia Intercity, arrive at Genova P.Za Principe station.
Yes, the driving distance between Nice to Vatican City is 674 km. It takes approximately 7h 11m to drive from Nice to Vatican City.
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There are 21366+ hotels available in Vatican City.