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Milan to Nice by train
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Cheapest Price £2.69
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30 days in advance £30.00
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First train07:05
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Last train15:10
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Avg changes0
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Fastest journey4hr 41m
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Distance249 kilometres
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Trains per day5
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Avg. journey time4hr 48m
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Train operators
Taking the train from Milan to Nice
So you’re considering going from Milan to Nice by train? To ensure you have the smoothest, most carefree travel, keep this page handy.
Train cost from Milan to Nice
Ready to book tickets from Milan to Nice? Start by comparing all the upcoming trains in just a few clicks with Rail Europe. Here is what you can expect from fares along this specific route:
The cheapest tickets between Milan and Nice typically run £2.69.
If you wait until 30 days before the departure date to book, ticket prices can hit £30.
If you wait until 7 days before the departure date to book, ticket prices can increase to £30.
You can book travel between these two destinations 6 months in advance.
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Train timetable for travel between Milan and Nice
There are a number of different options for travellers going from Milan to Nice by train. Here is what to expect along this route:
First daily departure (weekday): 07:05
Last daily departure (weekday): 15:10
First daily departure (weekend): 07:05
Last daily departure (weekend): 15:10
Average number of daily trains: 5 trains
Frequency of train departures: every 2 hours
Milan to Nice distance and train travel time
The total distance for this route is 249 kilometres, with the fastest trip taking 4 hours and 41 minutes.
How early can you book train tickets between Milan and Nice?
Tickets along this route go on sale 6 months in advance. To be notified as soon as tickets are available, set up a booking alert with Rail Europe. We will send you an email notification when tickets are available.
Further insights on trains from Milan to Nice
Visit our help articles for tips on booking, station navigation, ticket types and other useful information for travelling Europe by train. To get inspired for your upcoming trip, refer to our Nice city guide.
Frequently asked questions
How far is the train trip from Milan to Nice?
The total distance from Milan to Nice is 249 kilometres.
How much does the train from Milan to Nice cost?
The minimum fare on this route is £2.69. Tickets booked 30 days in advance are priced around £30. If booked 7 days before departure, the cost is approximately £30.
When can I buy tickets for trains running from Milan to Nice?
Tickets for travel between Milan to Nice are available 6 months before departure.
How long does it take to get from Milan to Nice?
The quickest journey is 4 hours and 41 minutes.
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Thello EuroCity
There are direct EuroCity trains each day from Milan to Nice. The service is operated by Thello. The train first tracks south-west from Milan to reach the coast of Liguria at Genoa. From here the entire route to Nice broadly follows the Mediterranean coast. You’ll cross the Italian-French border between Ventimiglia and Menton.
Milan to Nice-Ville

The direct Thello trains from Milan to Nice leave from Milan Centrale station. The trains are classified as EuroCity services, but in terms of their design and on-board facilities, they are broadly similar to the Frecciabianca trains used on domestic routes within Italy. This is not a high-speed service, with trains on the Milan to Nice route making 13 or 14 intermediate stops. Arrival in Nice is at Nice Ville station.