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Fashionistas will find the call of Milan perfectly irresistible, but what good is picking up the perfect new swimsuit if you have nowhere to show it off? Luckily for you, the train route from Milan to Nice lets you go from the Italian capital of style to the French centre of cosmo chic in just under 5 hours! Start your journey on a Trenitalia service, then with a quick change along the way, hop on an SNCF service to take you into Nice.
Thello trains let you cross the border in comfort, and if you want to go First Class for a bit more space for you and your shopping, then these modern trains will happily provide! When you’ve found the perfect outfits to take you from brunch to beach, take your train to Nice!
Turn the Promenade des Anglais into your catwalk and take in the rays on the sandy shores for a simply blissful South of France getaway. Plus, because you’re going from city centre to city centre, you won’t have to waste a moment worrying about security checks, traffic jams or wondering how to fit all your new shopping into hand luggage!
Ready to book? Start a search for cheap train tickets from Milan to Nice in our Journey Planner at the top of the page, or keep reading for timetables, money-saving tips and FAQs about the journey.
First train | 7:00 am | |
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Last train | 9:10 pm | |
Departure station | Milan | |
Arrival station | Nice | |
Journey time | From 4h 57m | |
Distance | 154 miles (249 km) | |
Frequency | 11 trains per day | |
Changes | 1 change | |
Price | From $30.93 | |
Train and bus operators | Flixbus, BlaBlaCar Bus, ALSA, Trenitalia, SNCF Voyageurs SA, Italo |
Italo is a high-speed train operator that runs services between many of the major cities across Italy. All Italo trains are modern, air conditioned, and have free WiFi available for all travellers. There are four comfort classes, or "ambiances", as Italo like to call them – Smart (the cheapest price), Comfort (with wider seats and extra legroom), Prima (with a welcome selection of food and drink, fast track boarding and extra space), and Executive Club (with all Prima services, extra-wide seats, access to Italo Club lounges and personal entertainment screens at your seat).
Trenitalia is the national railway company of Italy, with a fleet including high-speed trains (Frecciarossa, Frecciargento and Frecciabianca), Intercity and Intercity night trains and regional trains. Trenitalia offers discounts and special promotions on selected routes, two types of discounted tickets for young people under 30 and people over 60.
Trenitalia's Intercity trains run on standard lines outside the high-speed network, offering more than 90 trains a day that guarantee long and medium distance connections, ensuring wide coverage of the rail network. All Intercity trains are modern and comfortable with plenty of seats, retractable tables, power sockets, air conditioning, courtesy lights and plenty of luggage space. Intercity Night trains allow you to travel overnight in cabins with beds, berths or seating.
Although Smart is Italo’s standard and cheapest class, you won’t miss out on the fantastic service! This class provides you with the following amenities:
In addition to all the perks of Italo Smart, Italo Prima also provides a little extra, such as a dedicated Fast Track service and a welcome service.
If you want to travel in style, upgrade to Italo Club Executive and enjoy dedicated catering service, personal screens, and free access to Italo Club Lounge.
Travel in Second Class Easy and enjoy seats with folding tables, power outlets and a bar carriage in the middle of the train.
In addition to all the amenities in Second Class Easy, you'll get to enjoy more spacious seats and legroom in First Class Plus.
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What food and drink is available? | While there’s no bar or restaurant car on Italo trains, you can use the vending machines on board to get snacks and drinks during your journey. |
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What special assistance is available? | Priority seats for passengers with reduced mobility are available on Italo trains. They’re usually located next to an accessible toilet. All accessible toilets also have tactile and Braille signs. |
What else do I need to know? | Air-conditioning is available on all Italo trains, as well as power outlets at every seat. |
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What food and drink is available? | You can get snacks and drinks from the vending machines available in car 3. Gluten-free and lactose-free options are available too. |
What onboard entertainment is available? | At the moment, Intercity trains do not offer an entertainment portal on board. However, you can make use of your internet data, as well as charge your devices thanks to the power outlets that are available at your seat. |
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What special assistance is available? | If you need to request special assistance, you can call the toll-free number 800 90 60 60 which can be reached from a landline in Italy, or the national number +3902323232, which can be reached from a landline or mobile, even from abroad (international calling charges may apply). |
What else do I need to know? | Air-conditioning is available on all Intercity trains. |
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