The distance between Nice and Milan is around 312km (194 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive which takes around 3h 15m.
We've found 4 different ways to get from Nice to Milan by train, bus and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.
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Take the train to Milano Centrale.
Take the bus to Milan.
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There are several options for getting from Nice to Milan by train, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €21 ($21) and will take around 6h 25m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can drive and arrive in approximately 3h 15m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €58 ($58).
The distance between Nice and Milan is around 312km (194 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 248km (154 miles)
It takes around 4h 40m to get from Nice and Milan by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 3h 15m to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Nice to Milan is to drive which takes around 3h 15m and will set you back approx €58 ($58).
The cheapest way to travel between Nice and Milan, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around €21 ($21) for a standard one-way ticket.
Yes there is a train service that runs between Nice and Milan. It typically takes around 4h 40m and departs every 4 hours.
There are no direct train services that runs from Nice to Milan. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Ventimiglia. These services run every 4 hours and will take a minimum of 4h 40m.
Trenitalia run train services between Nice and Milan. Trains depart every 4 hours and will take around 4h 40m, however, this may vary depending on the particular service and whether it runs express or stops all stations.
Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Nice and Milan. It typically takes around 6hrs and departs twice daily.
There are no direct bus services that runs from Nice to Milan. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Milan, Milano - Cavalcavia del Ghisallo and Milan - Piazzale Laghi. These services run twice daily and will take a minimum of 6hrs.
FlixBus, Blablabus and Union Ivkoni run regular bus services between Nice and Milan. Buses run twice daily and take around 6hrs on average but will vary depending on you book with.
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Nice to Milan. We recommend that you take the train to Milano Centrale. instead which will take 4h 40m.
The closest major airport to Milan is Linate Airport (LIN) (LIN) which is approximately 7km (4 miles) from Milan. Milan–Malpensa Airport (MXP) (MXP) and Orio al Serio International Airport (BGY) (BGY) are also nearby and might be a better alternative airport depending on where you are flying from.
Yes it is possible to drive from Nice and Milan. The distance is around 319km (198 miles) by road and it will take around 3h 15m in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Nice to Milan is to take the train which takes, on average, 4h 40m and will usually cost around €31 ($31).
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
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Train | 4h 40m | €31($31) | every 4 hours | 312km (194 miles) |
Bus + 1 similar | 6hrs | €24($24) | twice daily | 341km (212 miles) |
Bus to Milan | 6h 25m | €21($21) | once daily | 363km (225 miles) |
Drive | 3h 15m | €58($58) | on demand | 319km (198 miles) |
Union Ivkoni
The following major airports near Milan offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Italy and internationally.