Ride the normal-speed rail lines from Nice to Genoa (Genova in Italian). Nice is not currently on France's high-speed train network.
For faster travel, switch to a high-speed train in Genoa. This will deliver you to Milan in considerably less time.
Purchase your tickets from Nice to Milan through the Rail Europe Web site (see Resources below). Or call (888) 382-RAIL to reach an agent.
Use your rail passes to get discounts throughout Milan.
Travel directly from Nice's Ville train station to the Milan Central Station in Italy. The ride will take less than 5 hours.
Book economy tickets to save money on the Nice-to-Milan route. Budget-friendly economy tickets are second-class seats and nonrefundable.
Familiarize yourself with the different Milan train stations. Milan is Italy's second-biggest rail hub and has quite a few options.
Rest up in a sleeper cabin if you prefer to doze during the train ride.