There are 9 ways to get from Nice to Zurich Airport (ZRH) by plane, train, train (Trenitalia), bus, rideshare, or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Fly Nice Côte D'Azur International Airport to Zurich Airport
best- Fly from Nice Côte D'Azur International Airport (NCE) to Zurich Airport (ZRH)plane NCE - ZRH
3h 48mCHF 87–242Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Nice - Airport Bus Station Terminal 1 to Zürichbus BlaBlaCar Bus
10h 18mCHF 38–74Fly Nice Côte D'Azur International Airport to Basel, train
- Fly from Nice Côte D'Azur International Airport (NCE) to Basel (BSL)plane NCE - BSL
- Take the train from Basel SBB to Zürich HBtrain
5h 44mCHF 74–236Train (Trenitalia)
- Take the train from Ventimiglia to Milano Centraletrain Ic
- Take the train from Milano Centrale to Zuerich Hbtrain Ec
9h 37mCHF 73–134Train to Marseille Provence Airport, fly to Zurich Airport
- Take the train from Nice Ville to Marseille St Charlestrain
- Fly from Marseille Provence Airport (MRS) to Zurich Airport (ZRH)plane MRS - ZRH
6h 33mCHF 112–329Fly Monaco to Zurich Airport
- Fly from Monaco (MCM) to Zurich Airport (ZRH)plane MCM - ZRH
5h 7mCHF 79–295Bus via Jean Médecin
- Take the bus from Nice Airport to Zurich Bus Stationbus FlixBus N508
10h 43mCHF 48–79Airport Transfer
- Take the rideshare from Nice to Zurich Airport (ZRH)601.6 km
6h 24mDrive 601.6 km
- Drive from Nice to Zurich Airport (ZRH)car 601.6 km
6h 24mCHF 101–145
Nice to Zurich Airport (ZRH) by train (Trenitalia)
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Nice to Zurich Airport (ZRH) is to bus which costs SFr 35 - SFr 75 and takes 10h 18m.
The fastest way to get from Nice to Zurich Airport (ZRH) is to fly which takes 3h 48m and costs SFr 85 - SFr 250.
No, there is no direct bus from Nice to Zurich Airport (ZRH). However, there are services departing from Jardin d'Arménie and arriving at Zürich via Nice - Airport Bus Station Terminal 1. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 18m.
No, there is no direct train from Nice to Zurich Airport (ZRH). However, there are services departing from Nice-Ville and arriving at Zürich Flughafen via Ventimiglia, Milano Centrale and Zürich HB. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 37m.
The distance between Nice and Zurich Airport (ZRH) is 444 km. The road distance is 601.6 km.
The best way to get from Nice to Zurich Airport (ZRH) without a car is to train which takes 9h 37m and costs SFr 70 - SFr 140.
It takes approximately 3h 48m to get from Nice to Zurich Airport (ZRH), including transfers.
Nice to Zurich Airport (ZRH) bus services, operated by BlaBlaCar Bus, depart from Nice - Airport Bus Station Terminal 1.
Nice to Zurich Airport (ZRH) train services, operated by Trenitalia Intercity, depart from Ventimiglia station.
The best way to get from Nice to Zurich Airport (ZRH) is to fly which takes 3h 48m and costs SFr 85 - SFr 250. Alternatively, you can train, which costs SFr 70 - SFr 140 and takes 9h 37m, you could also bus, which costs SFr 35 - SFr 75 and takes 10h 18m.
What companies run services between Nice, France and Zurich Airport (ZRH), Switzerland?
Swiss and Lufthansa fly from Nice Côte D'Azur International Airport (NCE) to Zurich Airport (ZRH) 5 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a train from Nice-Ville to Zürich Flughafen via Ventimiglia, Milano Centrale, Zuerich Hb, and Zürich HB in around 9h 37m.
- Website
- swiss.com
Flights from Nice Côte D'Azur International Airport to Zurich Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- CHF 110–340
Flights from Nice Côte D'Azur International Airport to Zurich Airport via Geneva
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 15m
- When
- Monday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- CHF 110–340
Flights from Marseille Provence Airport to Zurich Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 25m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- CHF 130–310
Flights from Monaco to Zurich Airport via Nice Côte D'Azur International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 25m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- CHF 75–290
- Website
- lufthansa.com
Flights from Nice Côte D'Azur International Airport to Zurich Airport via Munich
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 30m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- CHF 90–320
Flights from Marseille Provence Airport to Zurich Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 25m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- CHF 130–310
Flights from Marseille Provence Airport to Zurich Airport via Frankfurt
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 45m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- CHF 55–310
- Website
- easyjet.com
Flights from Nice Côte D'Azur International Airport to Basel
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 11m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- CHF 40–160
Train from Basel SBB to Zürich HB
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 13m
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- CHF 24–35
- Website
- Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)
- Phone
- +39 06 68475475
- Website
- Trenitalia Intercity
Train from Ventimiglia to Milano Centrale
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 50m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- CHF 27–55
- Website
- Trenitalia Intercity
- Phone
- +39.06.5210550
- Website
- Trenitalia
Train from Ventimiglia to Milano Centrale
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 30m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- CHF 30–45
- Website
- Trenitalia
- Phone
- +39 06 68475475
- ufficiogruppi@trenitalia.it
- Website
- Trenitalia Eurocity
Train from Milano Centrale to Zuerich Hb
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 17m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- CHF 35–60
- Website
- Trenitalia Eurocity
- 1st Class
- CHF 35–50
- 2nd Class
- CHF 40–60
- Phone
- +33 1 84 94 36 35
- Website
- TGV inOui
Train from Nice Ville to Marseille St Charles
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 37m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- CHF 40–60
- Website
- TGV inOui
- Phone
- +33 4 13 94 30 50
- Website
- Zou! Lignes Express Régionales
Train from Nice Ville to Marseille St Charles
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 38m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- CHF 55–75
- Website
- Zou! Lignes Express Régionales
- Phone
- +3 318 576 2228
- Website
- BlaBlaCar Bus
Bus from Nice - Airport Bus Station Terminal 1 to Zürich
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 40m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- CHF 35–65
- Website
- BlaBlaCar Bus
Rome2Rio's guide to FlixBus
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- service@flixbus.com
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from Nice Airport to Zurich Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 5m
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Estimated price
- CHF 45–70
- Website
- Flixbus
- Website
- https://www.mozio.com
Rideshare from Nice to Zurich Airport (ZRH)
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 24m
- Frequency
- On demand
Want to know more about travelling around Switzerland
Rome2Rio's Travel Guide series provide vital information for the global traveller. Filled with useful and timely travel information, the guides answer all the hard questions - such as 'How do I buy a ticket?', 'Should I book online before I travel? ', 'How much should I expect to pay?', 'Do the trains and buses have Wifi?' - to help you get the most out of your next trip.
Related travel guides
5 delightfully under-the-radar French towns you need to visit
Read the travel guideHeading to Europe? Read this before you buy a Eurail Pass
Read the travel guideWant to know more about Flixbus?
Read the travel guideBooking & Getting There
Nice to Zurich Airport (ZRH) bus services, operated by BlaBlaCar Bus, arrive at Zürich station.
Nice to Zurich Airport (ZRH) train services, operated by Trenitalia Intercity, arrive at Milano Centrale station.
Yes, the driving distance between Nice to Zurich Airport (ZRH) is 602 km. It takes approximately 6h 24m to drive from Nice to Zurich Airport (ZRH).
Book your Nice to Zurich Airport (ZRH) train tickets online with Omio.
There are 1267+ hotels available in Zurich Airport (ZRH).
Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Nice and Zurich Airport (ZRH). A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.