The distance between Nice and Zurich is around 453km (282 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly which takes around 1h 55m.
We've found 7 different ways to get from Nice to Zurich by plane, 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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Fly from Nice (NCE) to Zurich (ZRH).
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Take the train to Milano Centrale and then to Zuerich Hb.
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Take the bus to Zurich Bus Station.
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There are several options for getting from Nice to Zurich by plane, train, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around CHF 36 ($37) and will take around 9h 25m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and arrive in approximately 1h 55m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately CHF 300 ($305).
The distance between Nice and Zurich is around 453km (282 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 420km (261 miles)
It takes around 1h 55m to get from Nice and Zurich by plane. If you are travelling by car it will take around 6h 10m to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Nice to Zurich is to fly which takes around 1h 55m and will set you back approx CHF 300 ($305).
The cheapest way to travel between Nice and Zurich, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around CHF 36 ($37) for a standard one-way ticket.
Yes there is a train service that runs between Nice and Zurich. It typically takes around 7h 55m and departs every 4 hours.
There are no direct train services that runs from Nice to Zurich. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Ventimiglia and Milano Centrale. These services run every 4 hours and will take a minimum of 7h 55m.
Trenitalia and Trenitalia EuroCity run train services between Nice and Zurich. Trains depart every 4 hours and will take around 7h 55m, 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 Zurich. It typically takes around 9h 25m and departs 6 times a week.
There are no direct bus services that runs from Nice to Zurich. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Aéroport / Promenade. These services run 6 times a week and will take a minimum of 9h 25m.
FlixBus and Marino Autolinee run regular bus services between Nice and Zurich. Buses run 6 times a week and take around 9h 25m on average but will vary depending on you book with.
Yes you can fly from Nice and Zurich. Flights depart from Nice (NCE) and arrive at Zurich (ZRH). The flight takes around 1h 15m.
Yes there is a direct flight between Nice and Zurich with no stop-overs required. Flights typically take around 1h 15m.
Swiss Airways and Lufthansa fly between Nice and Zurich. Flights depart from Nice (NCE) and and arrive into Zurich (ZRH). These flights usually take around 1h 15m.
The flight from Nice to Zurich typically takes around 1h 15m. Flights depart from Nice (NCE) and and arrive into Zurich (ZRH).
The closest major airport to Zurich is Zurich Airport (ZRH) (ZRH) which is approximately 9km (5 miles) from Zurich. Altenrhein Airport (ACH) (ACH) and Geneva International Airport (GVA) (GVA) 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 Zurich. The distance is around 592km (368 miles) by road and it will take around 6h 10m in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Nice to Zurich is to fly which takes, on average, 1h 55m and will usually cost around CHF 300 ($305).
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
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Fly + 2 similar | 1h 55m | CHF 300($305) | every 30 mins | 453km (282 miles) |
Plane and Train | 3hrs | CHF 150($150) | every 15 mins | 545km (339 miles) |
Fly to Strasbourg (SXB), train | 4h 20m | CHF 220($225) | hourly | 792km (492 miles) |
Train | 7h 55m | CHF 85($86) | every 4 hours | 562km (349 miles) |
Bus + 1 similar | 9h 25m | CHF 36($37) | 6 times a week | 619km (385 miles) |
Bus via Turin | 9h 55m | CHF 57($58) | once a week | 708km (440 miles) |
Drive | 6h 10m | CHF 120($120) | on demand | 592km (368 miles) |
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Marino Autolinee
The following major airports near Zurich offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Switzerland and internationally.