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Milan to Nice by train

No direct train. Intercity from Milano Centrale to Ventimiglia in about 4 hours, then a TER to Nice-Ville in about 1 hour; roughly 6 hours with the change.

Origin
Milan
Destination
Nice
Main stations
Milano Centrale to Nice Ville
Countries
Italy, France

No direct train runs from Milan to Nice. The usual journey is an Intercity to Ventimiglia, then a TER regional train across the border.

Milan to Ventimiglia by Intercity

Several Trenitalia Intercity trains a day run from Milano Centrale to Ventimiglia in about four hours. They go through Pavia and Voghera to Genova Piazza Principe, then follow the Ligurian coast through Savona, Albenga, Imperia, Sanremo and Bordighera. There is no change at Genova. Slower regional trains that split the trip at Genova also exist, but the Intercity is simpler.

Ventimiglia to Nice by TER

TER regional trains link Ventimiglia to Nice-Ville about 30 times a day in each direction, calling at Menton and Monaco on the way. The ride takes around an hour. The Intercity and the TER are separate services, so leave a sensible gap at Ventimiglia.

Tickets

The Intercity ticket ends at Ventimiglia. The TER leg is a separate ticket, with a full fare of €10.60 one way.

Night-time works

Until 11 December 2026, no trains run between Nice and Ventimiglia from 22:00 to 06:00 on Sunday to Thursday nights. A coach replaces the train between Ventimiglia and Monaco, and ZOU! buses are reinforced between Menton and Nice. Friday and Saturday nights are not affected. From Sunday to Thursday, aim to reach Ventimiglia by early evening so you can finish the trip by train.

Allow about six hours from Milan to Nice, including the change.

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Frequently asked questions

Is there a direct train from Milan to Nice?

No. Intercity trains from Milano Centrale end at Ventimiglia, and you take a TER from there to Nice-Ville. The whole trip takes about six hours.

How long is the Intercity from Milan to Ventimiglia?

About four hours, and several trains a day run without a change.

How often do trains run from Ventimiglia to Nice?

TER trains run about 30 times a day in each direction and take around an hour.

Do I change at Genoa?

Not on the Intercity, which runs through Genova Piazza Principe. Regional trains split at Genova and take longer.

How much is the Ventimiglia to Nice leg?

The TER full fare is €10.60 one way, bought separately from the Intercity ticket.

Can I get to Nice late in the evening?

Not by train after 22:00 from Sunday to Thursday nights until 11 December 2026, when night works stop trains between Ventimiglia and Nice. A coach runs from Ventimiglia to Monaco and reinforced ZOU! buses run between Menton and Nice.

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