Moving Switzerland – Nice
Moving from Switzerland to Nice: your moving company for your move to Nice
We plan your move from Switzerland to Nice from packing to end-of-tenancy cleaning in Switzerland – quote within 24 hours.
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Nice at a glance
Moving from Switzerland to Nice: what you should know about Nice
When moving from Switzerland to Nice, the details at your destination matter: where may the removal van stop, which zone may it enter, and where do you register? The route from Zurich is 591 kilometres.
Nice lies on the Côte d'Azur on the Baie des Anges, at the foot of the French Alps and around 30 km from the Italian border. (Source: en.wikipedia.org)
- State
- France
- Place name
- Nice
- Distance from Zurich
- 591 km by road, pure driving time around 7 hours (Source: router.project-osrm.org)
- Districts
- 41, including Vieux-Nice, Cimiez, Port, Saint-Roch, Mont Boron, Carré d'Or, Musiciens, Fabron (Source: fr.wikipedia.org)
- Vehicle zone
- ZFE Métropole Nice Côte d'Azur
What makes a move to Nice special
- Planning tip: From the flat beach, Nice rises into hills such as Cimiez, Colline du Château and Mont Boron; behind them, mountains border the city. (Source: en.wikipedia.org)
- Planning tip: For moves in the pedestrian zone or on the street and pavement, the city requires at least 7 working days' notice. (Source: nice.fr)
- Planning tip: Anyone moving in the area of a bus lane must first put up the prescribed signage at the entrance to the bus lane at their own expense. (Source: nice.fr)
Process
Your move from Switzerland to Nice in 6 steps
Survey and quote
By WhatsApp video in around 20–25 minutes or on site. You will receive the quote for your move to Nice within 24 hours.
Prepare an inventory list
With an inventory list and your addresses in Switzerland and in Nice, export clearance at Swiss customs is taken care of. We record the list during the survey.
Secure a parking space in Nice
The permit for the removal van in Nice requires advance notice. You can read what the city requires in the section Parking on moving day.
Moving from Switzerland to Nice: transport over 591 km
According to the route planner, the pure driving time from Zurich is around 7 hours.
Import into France
You can import household goods from Switzerland into France free of duty and tax if you have lived outside the EU for at least 12 months and have owned and used the items for at least 6 months. Full details are on our page Moving to France.
Unpacking, assembly and end-of-tenancy cleaning
In Nice, we carry furniture and boxes into the right rooms and assemble the furniture. In Switzerland, our team can also take care of the end-of-tenancy cleaning with a handover guarantee on request.
Parking on moving day
Request a moving parking space in Nice
Send the city's form by email to the Direction du Stationnement payant sur voirie, Villa Arcadie, 30 rue Auguste Renoir. For normal parking spaces, at least 5 working days' notice is required. The city does not provide signage; it must be rented from a specialist company. (Source: nice.fr) To the city's application or information page.
We take this deadline into account when scheduling.
Access with the removal van
ZFE Métropole Nice Côte d'Azur: what you need to know
The ZFE covers the Promenade des Anglais, Quai des États-Unis, Quai Rauba Capeu and the hyper-centre. Since April 2025, it only affects lorries over 3.5 tonnes, buses and coaches with Crit'Air 4, 5 or no classification. Cars and vans are exempt. (Source: nice.fr)
Lorries over 7.5 tonnes may not drive in France from Saturday 10 pm to Sunday 10 pm, or from 10 pm on the eve of a public holiday until 10 pm on the holiday itself. In 2026, additional driving bans apply on Saturdays 11, 18 and 25 July and 1 and 8 August, each from 7 am to 7 pm. (Source: bison-fute.gouv.fr)
After moving in
Register your residence in Nice
In France there is no general obligation to register with the municipality; you can change your place of residence without prior declaration. (Source: senat.fr) You can register on the electoral roll online via service-public.fr, at the electoral office at 4 rue Ribotti, at one of the ten branch offices or by post using form Cerfa 12669*02. EU citizens may vote in municipal and European elections. (Source: nice.fr) Appointments and city information.
In Switzerland, you deregister with your municipality of residence before moving abroad. It is best to arrange international mail forwarding early.
Less volume, lower costs
What should not go to Nice
Every cubic metre that does not travel to Nice saves loading space. Furniture you are not taking with you is disposed of by us in Switzerland before the move for CHF 65.– per m³ plus labour.
The Métropole Nice Côte d'Azur collects bulky waste up to 3 m³ from the pavement free of charge; book via Allo Mairies 3906 or online. Residents with a badge can also use 13 recycling centres (déchèteries) free of charge, up to 2 tonnes per household per year. (Source: nicecotedazur.org)
Services
Everything from a single source for your move to Nice
- Apartment handover in Switzerland: End-of-tenancy cleaning with handover guarantee.
- Transport protection: Blankets, film and boxes for furniture and fragile items.
- Assembly and dismantling: Furniture and beds, in Switzerland and in Nice.
- Dispose instead of taking along: CHF 65.– per m³ plus labour.
- Storage: from CHF 15.– per m³ per month.
Costs
How much does a move from Switzerland to Nice cost?
A move to Nice can only be quoted reliably after a survey. The decisive factors are:
- Volume: How many cubic metres are going determines the size of the vehicle.
- Route: 591 km from Zurich, pure driving time around 7 hours.
- Access: Floors, lift, carrying distances and whether a furniture lift is needed.
- Parking permit: Fees and signs according to Nice's rules.
- Additional services: Packing, assembly, storage, end-of-tenancy cleaning, disposal.
Quick enquiry · Nice
Moving from Switzerland to Nice: free quote on request
Moving out in Switzerland, moving in in Nice: just give us the essentials – floor and lift are optional. Quote within 24 hours.
- Free and no-obligation – you only decide after receiving the quote.
- Quote within 24 hours – personally from our team.
- 20% new-customer discount on all services.
- Inventory list for customs we create it together with you.
Free on-site survey
Moving to Nice: survey by video or on site
The WhatsApp video survey takes around 20–25 minutes. Prefer to meet in person? Choose «on site». You will receive the quote for Nice within 24 hours.
- Takes approx. 20–25 minutes
- On site at your home or conveniently via WhatsApp video
- Quote within 24 hours – with a 20% new-customer discount
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Further destinations
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Frequently asked questions
Frequently asked questions about moving from Switzerland to Nice
How far is a move from Switzerland to Nice?
From Zurich it is 591 kilometres by road; the pure driving time is around 7 hours. Breaks and customs clearance come on top.
Do I need a permit for the removal van in Nice?
Yes, the Direction du Stationnement payant sur voirie must give its approval. Send the form at least 5 working days in advance; you rent the signs yourself.
May the removal van enter Nice city centre?
A van may enter the centre without ZFE restrictions. Lorries over 3.5 tonnes need at least Crit'Air 3.
Do I have to register in Nice?
You do not have to register in Nice. The electoral roll is handled by the electoral office at 4 rue Ribotti; by post, form Cerfa 12669*02 applies.
Are household goods from Switzerland duty-free in France?
You can import household goods from Switzerland into France free of duty and tax if you have lived outside the EU for at least 12 months and have owned and used the items for at least 6 months.
How much does a move from Switzerland to Nice cost?
That depends on volume, distance, access and additional services. After a free survey by video or on site, you receive your quote within 24 hours.
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Related services and guides
Official authorities: BAZG: moving abroad · ch.ch: moving abroad
