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How to get fromSanta Maria to Niceby bus, train (Trenitalia), car, or train

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There are 5 ways to get from Santa Maria to Nice by bus, train (Trenitalia), car, or train

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  1. Bus

    best
    1. Take the bus from Sestri Levante to Nice Airportbus bus N1501
    4h 38m
    €66–84

  2. Drive  264.4 km

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Santa Maria to Nicecar car 264.4 km
    3h
    €43–62

  3. Train

    1. Take the train from Sestri Levante to Genova P.Za Principetrain train Ic
    2. Take the train from Genova P.Za Principe to Ventimigliatrain train Ic
    3. Take the train from Ventimiglia to Nice-Villetrain train C3
    4h 48m
    €72–153

  4. Train via Savona (Trenitalia)

    1. Take the train from Sestri Levante to Savonatrain train Re
    2. Take the train from Savona to Ventimigliatrain train Ic
    5h 49m
    €72–102

  5. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Sestri Levante to Genova P.Za Principetrain train Ic
    2. Take the bus from Genoa - Via Fanti d'Italia Bus Stop to Nice - Airport Bus Station Terminal 1bus bus BlaBlaCar Bus
    6h 56m
    €63–136

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  • Distance: 279.4 km
  • Duration: 4h 38m

What companies run services between Santa Maria, Liguria, Italy and Nice, France?

FlixBus operates a bus from Sestri Levante to Nice Airport once daily. Tickets cost €20–30 and the journey takes 3h 45m. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Santa Maria to Nice-Ville via Sestri Levante, Genova P.Za Principe, and Ventimiglia in around 4h 48m.

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