Nice to Bellinzona by train

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Overview: trains from Nice to Bellinzona

Find the key information for travelling by train from Nice to Bellinzona, including journey times, fares and operators serving the route. Compare your options and plan the journey that works for you with Rail Europe.

First train 01:28 View journey
Last train 20:29 View journey
Avg changes 1
Fastest journey 6hr 51m View journey
Distance (km) 310
Trains / day 7 View all
Cheapest journey US$78.10 View journey
Avg journey time 12hr 34m
Train operators 16

Going from Nice to Bellinzona by train

About to set off from Nice to Bellinzona by rail? Make your journey as seamless as possible with this guide, packed with tips on schedules, route details and how to find the best deals on tickets.

Train cost between Nice and Bellinzona: point-to-point tickets

Train travellers have two ticket options to choose from: point-to-point tickets and rail passes. Point-to-point tickets are for one-way travel between two cities. Prices for point-to-point tickets on this route start from US$78.10, then go to , if booked a month in advance, and , if booked 7 days in advance.

Cost of travel with European train passes

Passes allow unlimited travel in the covered region and timeframe. Passes, like a Eurail or Interrail Global Pass, cover travel to 33 countries. While passes cost more upfront, they quickly pay off if you plan to travel extensively or don’t have a fixed itinerary. Plus, passes also often offer discounts on local travel, museums and outings. Learn more about the financial benefits of rail passes with our European Rail Pass guide.

Whether you want to purchase a pass or a ticket, Rail Europe has you covered with the best deals and smoothest checkout.

Train timetable for travel between Nice and Bellinzona

There are a number of different options for travellers going from Nice to Bellinzona by train. Here is what to expect along this route:

  • First daily departure (weekday): 05:33

  • Last daily departure (weekday): 20:29

  • First daily departure (weekend): 01:28

  • Last daily departure (weekend): 18:08

  • Average number of daily trains: 7 trains

  • Frequency of train departures: every 1 hour and 46 minutes

Train travel time and distance from Nice to Bellinzona

Trains can complete this route in as little as 6 hours and 51 minutes. The total distance travelled is 310 kilometres.

How far in advance can you reserve train tickets between Nice and Bellinzona?

You can secure tickets for travel between Nice and Bellinzona up to 6 months in advance. The earlier you book, the better the fares.

Making the most of your trip to Bellinzona

For a seamless train journey, head to our extensive help articles. Start planning your trip and explore travel ideas in our city guide: Bellinzona.

FAQs about the train journey from Nice to Bellinzona

Want to know more about your journey from Nice to Bellinzona? We've compiled some of the most frequently asked questions by our customers to help you plan your journey.

The train journey between Nice and Bellinzona covers 310 kilometres.

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Child and youth passengers

The definition of "Child" and "Youth" varies by country and operator. This is why we ask for the age of young passengers.

Sometimes children below a certain age can travel without a seat for free. If you want to guarantee a seat for child passengers, enter '6' as the age of the child.

Read more about child and youth passenger ages. See also youth discounts and railcards.