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Gulf Air
EUR 150-4001h 5m
Depart: Limited departures (check current schedules)Arrive: Varies by departure
Offers occasional direct flights from Nice to Milan.
Direct flights are less common and may require booking well in advance for competitive prices. Prices can vary significantly based on booking time and fare class. Flights typically depart from Nice Côte d'Azur Airport (NCE) and arrive at Milan Malpensa Airport (MXP).
Various Airlines (e.g., Air France, ITA Airways, Lufthansa, SWISS, Vueling)
EUR 75-5503h 5m - 8h 30m (including layovers)
Depart: Multiple times dailyArrive: Varies by departure and connections
Offers connecting flights with one or more stops between Nice and Milan.
Connecting flights are more frequent. Departure from Nice Côte d'Azur Airport (NCE) to Milan Malpensa (MXP), Milan Linate (LIN), or Bergamo Orio al Serio (BGY). Milan airports are connected to the city center by train (e.g., Malpensa Express) and bus shuttles. Booking in advance generally yields better fares.
Train via
SNCF (TER) & Trenitalia (Intercity/Regional)
EUR 25-604h 35m - 6h 30m (including transfer time)
Depart: Several departures daily (e.g., hourly for TER trains, multiple daily for connecting services)Arrive: Varies by connections
Connects Nice to Milan with a mandatory transfer, typically in Ventimiglia, Italy.
There are no direct trains from Nice to Milan. Travelers typically take a regional TER train from Nice-Ville to Ventimiglia (Italy), then transfer to a Trenitalia train to Milano Centrale. It's advisable to purchase separate tickets for each leg of the journey (SNCF for Nice-Ventimiglia and Trenitalia for Ventimiglia-Milan).
Bus via
FlixBus
EUR 10-404h 25m - 5h 40m
Depart: Multiple daily services (early morning to late evening)Arrive: Varies by departure
Offers direct bus services between Nice and Milan.
FlixBus provides amenities such as free Wi-Fi, power sockets, and onboard restrooms on most services. Buses typically depart from Nice (Vauban Bus Station or Nice Airport Terminal 1) and arrive at various stations in Milan, including Autostazione Lampugnano or San Donato M3.
BlaBlaCar Bus
EUR 17-454h 25m - 5h 30m
Depart: Several daily servicesArrive: Varies by departure
Offers direct bus services between Nice and Milan.
BlaBlaCar Bus (formerly Ouibus) offers a convenient and affordable way to travel. Departures are available from Nice and Nice Airport Terminal 1, with arrivals primarily at Milan's Lampugnano Bus Station.
Drive via
Self-Drive
Fuel: EUR 35-60; Tolls: EUR 20-35 (approximate)3h 15m - 4h 30m (without significant stops)
Depart: FlexibleArrive: Flexible
Driving from Nice to Milan via scenic coastal and inland motorways.
The distance is approximately 317 km. The most direct route involves using motorways (A8 in France, then A10/A7 in Italy) which incur tolls. The drive offers picturesque views, particularly along the Italian Riviera. Traffic conditions can vary, especially during peak travel seasons.
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