There are 4 ways to get from Santa Maria to Nice by bus, train (Trenitalia), 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.
Bus
best- Take the bus from Sestri Levante to Nice Airportbus N1501
4h 38m€67–89Drive 264.4 km
cheapest- Drive from Santa Maria to Nicecar 264.4 km
3h€43–62Train (Trenitalia)
- Take the train from Riva Trigoso to Ventimigliatrain Re
5h 29m€73–96Train via Genoa (Trenitalia)
- Take the train from Sestri Levante to Genova P.Za Principetrain Re / ...
- Take the train from Genova P.Za Principe to Ventimigliatrain Ic
5h 44m€72–152
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Santa Maria to Nice is to drive which costs €40 - €65 and takes 3h.
The fastest way to get from Santa Maria to Nice is to drive which takes 3h and costs €40 - €65.
No, there is no direct bus from Santa Maria to Nice. However, there are services departing from Sestri Levante and arriving at Albert 1er via Aéroport / Promenade. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 38m.
No, there is no direct train from Santa Maria to Nice. However, there are services departing from Riva Trigoso and arriving at Nice-Ville via Ventimiglia. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 29m.
The distance between Santa Maria and Nice is 279 km. The road distance is 264.4 km.
The best way to get from Santa Maria to Nice without a car is to bus which takes 4h 38m and costs €65 - €90.
It takes approximately 4h 38m to get from Santa Maria to Nice, including transfers.
Santa Maria to Nice bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Sestri Levante station.
Santa Maria to Nice train services, operated by Trenitalia, depart from Riva Trigoso station.
The best way to get from Santa Maria to Nice is to bus which takes 4h 38m and costs €65 - €90. Alternatively, you can train, which costs €70 - €100 and takes 5h 29m.
What companies run services between Santa Maria, Liguria, Italy and Nice, France?
FlixBus operates a bus from Sestri Levante to Nice Airport 6 times a week. Tickets cost €21–35 and the journey takes 3h 45m. Alternatively, Trenitalia operates a train from Riva Trigoso to Ventimiglia once daily. Tickets cost €22–35 and the journey takes 4h.
- Phone
- +39.06.5210550
- Website
- Trenitalia
Train from Riva Trigoso to Ventimiglia
- Ave. Duration
- 4h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €22–35
- Website
- Trenitalia
Train from Sestri Levante to Genova P.Za Principe
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 24m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €5–8
- Website
- Trenitalia
Train from Genova P.Za Principe to Ventimiglia
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 2m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €17–24
- Website
- Trenitalia
- Phone
- +39 06 68475475
- Website
- Trenitalia Intercity
Train from Sestri Levante to Genova P.Za Principe
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 4m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €4–9
- Website
- Trenitalia Intercity
Train from Genova P.Za Principe to Ventimiglia
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 6m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €15–28
- Website
- Trenitalia Intercity
- Phone
- +39 06 68475475
- [email protected]
- Website
- Trenitalia Eurocity
Train from Sestri Levante to Genova P.Za Principe
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 18m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €18–60
- Website
- Trenitalia Eurocity
- 1st Class
- €40–60
- 2nd Class
- €18–24
Rome2Rio's guide to FlixBus
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- [email protected]
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from Sestri Levante to Nice Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 45m
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Estimated price
- €21–35
- Website
- Flixbus
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Booking & Getting There
Santa Maria to Nice bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Nice Airport station.
Santa Maria to Nice train services, operated by Trenitalia, arrive at Ventimiglia station.
Yes, the driving distance between Santa Maria to Nice is 264 km. It takes approximately 3h to drive from Santa Maria to Nice.
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