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Nice to Milan by train

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

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

No direct train runs from Nice to Milan. Take a TER to Ventimiglia, then an Intercity to Milano Centrale.

Nice to Ventimiglia by TER

TER regional trains leave Nice-Ville for Ventimiglia about 30 times a day, calling at Monaco and Menton. The ride takes around an hour and the full fare is €10.60 one way. Ventimiglia is the first station in Italy, and the Intercity and the TER are separate services, so leave a sensible gap for the change.

Ventimiglia to Milan by Intercity

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

Tickets

The TER ticket ends at Ventimiglia. The Intercity leg to Milan is bought separately.

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 Monaco and Ventimiglia, and ZOU! buses are reinforced between Nice and Menton. Friday and Saturday nights are not affected. From Sunday to Thursday, leave Nice before 22:00 to travel by train throughout.

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

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Frequently asked questions

Is there a direct train from Nice to Milan?

No. Take a TER from Nice-Ville to Ventimiglia, then an Intercity to Milano Centrale. The whole trip takes about six hours.

How long is the Intercity from Ventimiglia to Milan?

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

How often do trains run from Nice to Ventimiglia?

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 Nice to Ventimiglia leg?

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

Can I leave 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 Nice and Ventimiglia. Reinforced ZOU! buses run between Nice and Menton, and a coach runs from Monaco to Ventimiglia.

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