How to get from Nice to Zurich
- 420 km as the crow flies
- Fastest: flight, 7h 44m
Compare the train, bus and flight options. Then check them for your own date.
At a glance
Fastest
7h 44m
2 transfers
Flight + Bus
€153
Cheapest
8h 40m
direct
Bus
€35
Calculated by Routavio, refreshed 8 Oct 2026
Start with the whole journey.
We compared the ways to travel from Nice to Zurich. The most useful door-to-door route takes 8h 40m by bus with no transfer. The two cities are about 420 km apart in a straight line. The price and operators below come from a real route search.
This is the lowest fare we have recorded for this route in the last 14 days.
420 km
Which way suits you?
| Transport | Observed fare | Duration and scope | Detail |
|---|---|---|---|
| Flight | €114Checked Oct 8 | 7h 44mFlight only | See Flight details |
| Train | €84Omio catalogue, Oct 9 | 12h 43m1 transfer | See Train details |
| Bus | €27Omio catalogue, Oct 9 | 8h 40mdirect | See Bus details |
- Flight€114Checked Oct 87h 44m · Flight onlySee Flight details
- Train€84Omio catalogue, Oct 912h 43m · 1 transferSee Train details
- Bus€27Omio catalogue, Oct 98h 40m · directSee Bus details
These figures were observed on different days. This table is not a live price ranking for your date.
Nice to Zurich: cheapest or fastest?
All from the same recent search. Pick a tab: the legs, the timing and the difference from the others all change with it.
- 1Nice → Zurich Airportbus
BlaBlaCar Bus·8h 40m
The best balance of price and time we found on this route.
Which date should you go?
The amounts on each day are fares seen earlier, not live offers. A day with no figure is one we have not priced, not one without a service.
Departures from Nice to Zurich
BlaBlaCar Bus runs about 8 services a day on this route. We do not hold its published timetable, so no departure times are shown.
| Operator | Departures a day | First | Last |
|---|---|---|---|
| BlaBlaCar Busbus | 8 | — | — |
| FlixBusbus | 5 | — | — |
Departure times come from operator timetables and are local time at the origin. Where a row shows no times, the frequency is the operator's own and the timetable is not published to us. Times can change on holidays and at short notice; confirm with the operator before you travel.
Departure and arrival
Ticket prices on this route
What each way of travelling costs, as the operator publishes it. These describe the route rather than a date you pick, and they refresh once a day. Booking opens at our partner Omio.
Omio last refreshed these on Fri, Oct 9
Operators seen on these journeys
BlaBlaCar BusNice-Zurich AirportBook →
FlixBusMunich central-Zurich AirportBook →Local busMunich Airport-Munich centralBook →
SNCFNice-ColmarBook →SBB+SNCF via BaselColmar-ZurichBook →On this route you travel with BlaBlaCar Bus, FlixBus, Local bus, SNCF, SBB+SNCF via Basel; Routavio does not add a booking fee.
How the trip from Nice to Zurich works
Start with a BlaBlaCar Bus bus from Nice to Zurich Airport, about 8h 40m. In total it's roughly €35 over 8h 40m, direct, no transfers.
Nice to Zurich: common questions
How long does it take to get from Nice to Zurich?
The most useful route takes about 8h 40m by bus, with no transfer.
Is there a bus from Nice to Zurich?
Our route search found a bus option, but we hold no verified timetable for this route yet. Check the operator's own timetable for departure times.
How far is Zurich from Nice?
About 420 km in a straight line. The real route on the ground or in the air is longer.
How much does Nice to Zurich cost?
On the upcoming dates we checked, the cheapest fare ranged from €35 to €36. Run a live search for your own date to see today's price.
Which operators run Nice to Zurich?
On this route you travel with BlaBlaCar Bus, FlixBus, Local bus, SNCF, SBB+SNCF via Basel.
Can you get from Nice to Zurich without flying?
Yes. A ground route by train takes about 7h 17m.
What is the cheapest way to get from Nice to Zurich?
Usually a flexible date, or leaving from a nearby airport. A live search puts every option for your dates side by side.
Can I book directly?
Yes. Routavio sends you straight to the operator or an independent third-party provider. We never add a booking fee. The final fare and availability are confirmed by that provider.
Where to next
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Sources and method
Routes are calculated by Routavio's multimodal engine from operator timetables and flight data. Durations come from timetables, and prices are the most recent observation, not a guarantee.
Operators: BlaBlaCar Bus
Route calculated: 8 Oct 2026