How to get from Nice to Turin
Driving via the A8/A10 coast motorways and the A6 takes about 3 h – 3 h 30. By train you change at least once, usually at Ventimiglia, for a total of about 4 h 30 – 5 h 30; the mountain line via Cuneo is shorter on the map but often has reduced services.
Best option: Car. There is no direct train, and the motorway is the quickest reliable way between the two cities.
All the ways to make the trip
| How | Time | How often | Price* | Good to know |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| car A8 to the Italian border, A10 to Savona, then the A6 to Turin | about 3 h – 3 h 30 | fuel plus French and Italian motorway tolls (roughly €30–40) | Turin's centre has a limited-traffic zone (ZTL); park outside it. | |
| train French TER from Nice-Ville to Ventimiglia, then Trenitalia trains to Torino Porta Nuova, via the coast and Savona or via Cuneo | about 4 h 30 – 5 h 30 | a few useful connections a day | about €25–45 | The Cuneo (Tende) line has had long closures; check current timetables before planning on it. |
| bus Occasional long-distance coaches from Nice to Turin | about 3 h 30 – 4 h 30 | some days only | about €15–35 | Check current coach booking sites; not every day. |
*Approximate prices and times for 2026. Timetables change by season: check with the operator before you travel.
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Tips
- Combine the train trip with a stop in Ventimiglia's Friday market or the Ligurian coast.
- Italian motorway tolls can be paid by card at the exit.
- Mountain routes via the Col de Tende can close in winter or for roadworks; check status.
- Torino Porta Nuova is central, near Piazza San Carlo.
Common questions
Is there a direct train from Nice to Turin?
No regular direct train. You usually change at Ventimiglia, and sometimes again at Savona or Cuneo. The total trip takes about 4 h 30 to 5 h 30. The mountain line via Cuneo has had long closures for works, so check the current timetables on SNCF and Trenitalia before planning.
How long does it take to drive from Nice to Turin?
About 3 h to 3 h 30 by motorway, going along the coast to Savona and then north on the A6. Expect tolls in both France and Italy. The shorter-looking route over the Col de Tende is slower and can be closed, so most drivers use the motorway.
What is the cheapest way from Nice to Turin?
A coach, when one runs, can be the cheapest at about €15–35. Train fares are moderate, around €25–45, but the journey is long with changes. For two or more people, sharing a car can be competitive once tolls and fuel are split.
Can I do a day trip from Nice to Turin?
It is not practical. With 3 hours or more each way by car and longer by train, you would have little time in Turin. Plan at least one night to see the Egyptian Museum, the Mole Antonelliana and the arcaded streets of the centre.
Compiled by TonyPlan from operator and transport information and travel knowledge; updated 2026-10-05. Anything we could not confirm is marked as approximate.