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

The cheapest way to get from Nice to Zurich is to bus which costs SFr 40 - SFr 75 and takes 10h.

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

The fastest way to get from Nice to Zurich is to fly which takes 4h 21m and costs SFr 85 - SFr 260.

Is there a direct bus between Nice and Zurich?

No, there is no direct bus from Nice to Zurich. However, there are services departing from Jardin d'Arménie and arriving at Zürich via Nice - Airport Bus Station Terminal 1. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h.

Is there a direct train between Nice and Zurich?

No, there is no direct train from Nice to Zurich. However, there are services departing from Nice-Ville and arriving at Zürich HB via Ventimiglia, Milano Centrale and Lugano. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 55m.

How far is it from Nice to Zurich?

The distance between Nice and Zurich is 456 km. The road distance is 590.9 km.

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

The best way to get from Nice to Zurich without a car is to train which takes 9h 55m and costs SFr 120 - SFr 210.

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

It takes approximately 4h 21m to get from Nice to Zurich, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Nice to Zurich bus from?

Nice to Zurich bus services, operated by BlaBlaCar Bus, depart from Nice - Airport Bus Station Terminal 1.

Where do I catch the Nice to Zurich train from?

Nice to Zurich train services, operated by Trenitalia Intercity, depart from Ventimiglia station.

Train, bus or fly from Nice to Zurich?

The best way to get from Nice to Zurich is to fly which takes 4h 21m and costs SFr 85 - SFr 260. Alternatively, you can train, which costs SFr 120 - SFr 210 and takes 9h 55m, you could also bus, which costs SFr 40 - SFr 75 and takes 10h.

Where does the Nice to Zurich bus arrive?

Nice to Zurich bus services, operated by BlaBlaCar Bus, arrive at Zürich station.

Where does the Nice to Zurich train arrive?

Nice to Zurich train services, operated by Trenitalia Intercity, arrive at Milano Centrale station.

Can I drive from Nice to Zurich?

Yes, the driving distance between Nice to Zurich is 591 km. It takes approximately 6h 16m to drive from Nice to Zurich.

How do I get a train ticket from Nice to Zurich?

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Nice to Zurich - 7 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, and car

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There are 7 ways to get from Nice to Zurich by plane, train (Trenitalia), bus, car, or train

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Fly to Zurich Airport
best
1. Fly from Nice Côte D'Azur International Airport (NCE) to Zurich Airport (ZRH)plane NCE - ZRH
4h 21m
CHF 86–259
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Nice - Airport Bus Station Terminal 1 to Zürichbus BlaBlaCar Bus
10h
CHF 41–71
Train
1. Take the train from Ventimiglia to Milano Centraletrain Ic
2. Take the train from Milano Centrale to Luganotrain
3. Take the train from Lugano to Zürich HBtrain Ic2 / ...
9h 55m
CHF 122–206
Drive 590.9 km
1. Drive from Nice to Zurichcar 590.9 km
6h 16m
CHF 99–143
Fly to Basel, train
1. Fly from Nice Côte D'Azur International Airport (NCE) to Basel (BSL)plane NCE - BSL
2. Take the train from Basel SBB to Zürich HBtrain
5h 35m
CHF 78–243
Fly to Strasbourg International Airport, train
1. Fly from Nice Côte D'Azur International Airport (NCE) to Strasbourg International Airport (SXB)plane NCE - SXB
2. Take the train from Strasbourg to Basel Sbbtrain
3. Take the train from Basel SBB to Zürich HBtrain
6h 34m
CHF 91–295
Bus via Jean Médecin
1. Take the bus from Nice Airport to Zurich Bus Stationbus FlixBus N508
10h 30m
CHF 51–76

Nice to Zurich by train

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Distance: 456 km
Duration: 4h 21m

What companies run services between Nice, France and Zurich, Switzerland?

Swiss, Lufthansa, and Air Dolomiti fly from Nice Côte D'Azur International Airport (NCE) to Zurich Airport (ZRH) 4 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a train from Nice-Ville to Zürich HB via Ventimiglia, Milano Centrale, and Lugano in around 9h 55m.

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