How to travel from Nice to Zurich

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Compare train, bus, and flight for Nice to Zurich

Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Nice to Zurich among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $22. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 2h 12m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.1 - 0.4kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $22, and a train costs an average of $110.

Distance: 260 miles (419 km)

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Flight

$237

Average price

$68

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Cheapest

$159

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10h 40m

Average total duration

10h 10m

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30m

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11h 1m

Average total duration

10h 31m

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5h 12m

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2h 12m

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3h 0m

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0.1 - 0.4kg

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0.4 - 1.0kg

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1.3 - 2.5kg

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Helvetic Airways

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from Nice to Zurich

How to get from Nice to Zurich by train, bus or flight.

Our recommendation

bus

The best way to travel from Nice to Zurich is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.

  • AlsaNormal
    7:20 PM8h40
    Nice, Aéroport Nice Côte d'Azur
    4:00 AMZürich, Sihlquai Bus Terminal (Carparkplatz Sihlquai)
    $331One-way
    0 transfers

Cheapest

  • AlsaNormal
    7:20 PM8h40
    Nice, Aéroport Nice Côte d'Azur
    4:00 AMZürich, Sihlquai Bus Terminal (Carparkplatz Sihlquai)
    $331One-way
    0 transfers

Fastest

  • easyJetU27456
    7:15 PM1h10
    Nice Cote d'Azur Airport
    8:25 PMEuroAirport Basel Mulhouse Freiburg
    $1391One-way
    0 transfers

Other options

  • SNCF | Intercités de nuit5772+SNCF | TGV Lyria9211
    7:00 PM19h26
    Nice-Ville
    2:26 PMZurich HB
    $2871One-way
    1 transfer
  • ZOU!17480+TGV INOUI9896+SNCF | TGV Lyria9223
    12:30 PM9h56
    Nice Saint-Augustin
    10:26 PMZurich HB
    $3331One-way
    2 transfers
  • TGV INOUI6174+SNCF | TGV Lyria9219
    9:58 AM10h28
    Nice-Ville
    8:26 PMZurich HB
    $3941One-way
    1 transfer
  • BlaBlaCar Bus4734
    7:20 PM8h40
    Nice, Aéroport Nice Côte d'Azur (Gare routière - Terminal 1)
    4:00 AMZürich, Sihlquai Bus Terminal (Carparkplatz Sihlquai)
    $641One-way
    0 transfers
  • FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus
    8:00 PM19h30
    Nice, Aéroport Nice Côte d'Azur (Gare routière - Terminal 1)
    3:30 PMKloten, Zürich Flughafen (Bahnhof)
    $1031One-way
    1 transfer
  • easyJetU21755
    6:10 AM1h15
    Nice Cote d'Azur Airport
    7:25 AMEuroAirport Basel Mulhouse Freiburg
    $1241One-way
    0 transfers
  • Vueling AirlinesVY1518 · VY6246
    10:30 PM10h15
    Nice Cote d'Azur Airport
    8:45 AMZurich Airport
    $2691One-way
    1 transfer
  • Air FranceAF7321 · AF1114
    6:00 AM4h00
    Nice Cote d'Azur Airport
    10:00 AMZurich Airport
    $3041One-way
    1 transfer

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FAQs: Travel from Nice to Zurich

Travel to Zurich easily. Whether you want fast, cheap or something entirely different, our travel experts have collected everything you need to know so you can find the best option from Nice to Zurich.

FAQs
There are 3 options to travel between Nice and Zurich including taking a train, bus, and flight.
The cheapest way to travel from Nice to Zurich is a bus with an average price of $22 (€18).

This is compared to other travel options from Nice to Zurich:

A bus is $21 (€17) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Nice to Zurich costing on average $43 (€35).

A bus is $88 (€72) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Nice to Zurich costing on average $110 (€90).

The fastest way to travel from Nice to Zurich is by flight with an average journey time of 1h 10m.

Other travel options to Zurich take longer:

Train takes on average 7h 17m.

Bus takes on average 8h 40m.

The distance from Nice to Zurich is approximately 260 miles (419 km).
The average frequency per day from Nice to Zurich is:
  • Around 35 flights per day.
  • Around 4 trains per day.
  • Around 2 buses per day.

However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Nice and Zurich as scheduled services by train, bus, and flight can vary by season or day of the week.

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Nice to Zurich:
  • Flights mostly depart from Nice Cote d'Azur Airport and arrive in Zurich Airport.
  • Trains mostly depart from Nice-Ville and arrive in Zurich HB.
  • Buses mostly depart from Nice, Aéroport Nice Côte d'Azur (Gare routière - Terminal 1) and arrive in Zürich, Sihlquai Bus Terminal (Carparkplatz Sihlquai).
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Nice to Zurich, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with BlaBlaCar Bus, Alsa, BlaBlaCar, FlixBus to go to Zurich by bus.
  • Travel with Trenitalia, TGV INOUI, Intercity, Regionale, SNCF | Intercités de nuit to go to Zurich by train.
  • Travel with Helvetic Airways, Swiss, Air France, Vueling Airlines, easyJet, Air Baltic, Eurowings, Lufthansa, Edelweiss Air, Austrian Airlines, ITA, Tuifly to go to Zurich by flight.
Yes, there are direct services available from Nice to Zurich with the following travel companies:
  • 1 direct buses per day with BlaBlaCar.
  • 3 direct flights per day with Helvetic Airways, Swiss, easyJet, Air Baltic, Edelweiss Air.
Omio customers who travel from Nice to Zurich often also extend their vacation to go to Paris, Milan, Munich, Vienna, Lucerne. Omio can help you plan your trip by finding the best connections between Zurich and these popular destinations at a great price.
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