Route guide

Nice → Turin

155 km · France to Italy · Fastest: 1h by train · Cheapest: €13+ by bus

How to travel from Nice to Turin

There are 3 ways to travel between Nice and Turin — compare duration, price and operators below.

🚄Train

€24–68

Duration: 1h 17m

via TGV inOui, Frecciarossa

~2.2 kg CO₂ per passenger

🚌Bus

€13–31

Duration: 2h 13m

via FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus

~4.3 kg CO₂ per passenger

✈️Flight

Not practical for this route.

🚗Car

€19–34

Duration: 1h 43m

~26 kg CO₂ per passenger

Where they are on the map

Nice and Turin highlighted among the 50 European cities we cover. Map is schematic, not to scale.

Travel tips for this route

At 155 km this is short-haul — feasible as a day trip if you start early.
Direct or connecting trains cover this route. Advance fares (1–2 months out) drop prices significantly.
This route crosses from France into Italy. Check passport/ID requirements with your operator before booking.
Long-distance coaches (FlixBus and similar) are typically 30–50% cheaper than train, but 2–3× slower.

Nice to Turin — every option in detail

Nice to Turin by train

Trains link Nice (France) and Turin (Italy) through the European rail network. Most journeys take around 1h 17m including one or two connections at major hubs.

Operators on this corridor include TGV inOui, Frecciarossa.

Train fares are dynamic — typical range is €24 to €68. Advance-purchase tickets (1–2 months ahead) almost always beat walk-up prices.

On routes under 600 km like this one, train often beats flight door-to-door once you factor in airport check-in and transfers.

Nice to Turin by bus

Long-distance coaches connect Nice and Turin with a typical journey of 2h 13m. Buses are usually the slowest mode for this corridor but consistently the cheapest.

Operators include FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus.

Fares start from around €13 when booked in advance, rising to €31 for last-minute travel.

Most modern coaches offer Wi-Fi, USB charging and reclining seats. Overnight services exist on longer corridors and can save a hotel night.

Nice to Turin by flight

Flight is not a typical choice for this 155 km route.

Nice to Turin by car

The driving distance from Nice to Turin is approximately 178 km. At motorway speeds, plan on around 1h 43m of driving plus stops.

Fuel-only running cost is in the €19–34 range for a typical car. Toll roads may apply, especially in France, Italy, Spain, Austria and Switzerland — budget extra accordingly.

Crossing the France–Italy border by car is straightforward within the Schengen Area; check current rules with the operator or border authority if either country is outside it.

Climate footprint: approximately 26 kg CO₂ per passenger assuming 1.5 occupants per car.

About this route

The distance between Nice and Turin is approximately 155 kilometres. Direct or connecting trains link the two cities through the European rail network. Long-distance coaches offer a budget-friendly alternative on this route. Estimates below reflect typical operator schedules and fare ranges; book in advance for the best prices.

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