The cheapest and fastest trains from Zermatt to Nice
Cheapest price
£249
Average price
£249
Fastest journey
13 h 52 m
Average duration
13 h 52 m
Trains per day
1
Distance
261 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Zermatt to Nice is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Zermatt to Nice will cost around £249 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £249.
To travel from Zermatt to Nice you need to make at least 4 changes.


Travel Information
Compare train and flight for Zermatt to Nice
Omio recommends booking the flight as it is the most popular option from Zermatt to Nice among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the flight with prices starting from £30. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 2h 17m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a flight costs an average of £30, and a train costs an average of £246.
Distance: 261 km
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| Train | Most popular Flight |
|---|---|
£249 Average Price | £61 Average Price Cheapest |
17h 17m Average total duration 16h 47m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 17m Average total duration Fastest 2h 17m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* |
Direct Options | Direct Options |
Live departures
Zermatt to Nice train times
The table below shows live departures for Zermatt to Nice trains for today, Saturday 20 December. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
![]() | 21:06 Zermatt | 17h31 | 14:37 Nice | 3 changes | |
| Sunday 21 December | |||||
![]() | 00:45 Zermatt | 13h52 | 14:37 Nice | 4 changes | |
This is the last train of the day. | |||||
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Zermatt to Nice
Trains from Zermatt to Nice run on average 4 times per day, taking around 16h 47m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £246 but you can travel from only £30 by flight.
The earliest train runs at 05:37, the last at 20:55. The fastest train covers the 261 km distance in 13h 52m.
Distance 261 km |
Average train duration 16h 47m |
Cheapest ticket price £246 |
Trains per day 4 |
Fastest train 13h 52m |
First train 05:37 |
Last train 20:55 |
Train companies: Matterhorn Gotthard Bahn from Zermatt to Nice trainsMatterhorn Gotthard Bahn trains will get you between Zermatt and Nice from £30. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
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FAQs: Zermatt to Nice train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Zermatt to Nice by train. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest train, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Nice, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

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