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Musée Matisse
Major museum dedicated to Henri Matisse, set in a Genoese villa in Cimiez with paintings, drawings, cut-outs, and personal objects.
Cheapest price
$65
Average price
$70
Fastest journey
4 h 16 m
Average duration
5 h 29 m
Trains per day
5
Distance
211 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Arles station to Nice-Ville is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Arles station to Nice-Ville will cost around $70 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $65.
It's difficult to get from Arles station to Nice-Ville without transferring at least once.
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879528 · 879369Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Arles station to Nice-Ville among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $19. For those with little time consider booking a bus which can get you there in 2h 40m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $19, and a flight costs an average of $112.
Distance: 131 miles (211 km)
Most popular Train | Bus | Flight | Driving |
|---|---|---|---|
$67 Average price | $30 Average price Cheapest | $210 Average price | $83 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
4h 2m Average total duration 3h 32m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 10m Average total duration Fastest 2h 40m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 8h 26m Average total duration 5h 26m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 2h 34m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
This is compared to other travel options from Arles station to Nice-Ville:
A bus is $37 (€30) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Arles station to Nice-Ville costing on average $67 (€54).
A bus is $180 (€146) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Arles station to Nice-Ville costing on average $210 (€170).
Other travel options to Nice-Ville take longer:
Train takes on average 3h 32m.
Flight takes on average 5h 26m.
Tickets start at around $67 (€54) compared to roughly $83 (€67) in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $16 (€13). The journey takes 3h 32m versus 2h 34m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can work, read, or sleep along the way rather than spending the time behind the wheel. You'll also save the hassle of parking at the other end.
Driving is worth it if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group, or want to stop somewhere en route.
The table below shows live departures for Arles station to Nice-Ville trains for today, Friday, May 15. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
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6175+ 879516 · 879343 | Delayed 11:00 AM 11:50 AMArles station | 4h16 | 4:06 PM Nice-Ville | 2 transfers | |
6198 · 5537+ 879377 | 5:43 PM Arles station | 5h00 | 10:43 PM Nice-Ville | 2 transfers | |
6198 · 12177+ 879377 | 5:43 PM Arles station | 5h00 | 10:43 PM Nice-Ville | 2 transfers | |
| Saturday, May 16 | |||||
879521 · 879716+ 6805 | 7:13 AM Arles station | 5h51 | 1:04 PM Nice-Ville | 2 transfers | |
6805+ 876532 | 7:43 AM Arles station | 5h21 | 1:04 PM Nice-Ville | 1 transfer | |
879516 · 879343+ 6175 | 11:50 AM Arles station | 4h16 | 4:06 PM Nice-Ville | 2 transfers | |
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Trains from Arles station to Nice-Ville run on average 10 times per day, taking around 3h 32m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $61 (€49) but you can travel from only $19 (€15) by bus.
The earliest train runs at 07:11, the last at 16:52. The fastest train covers the 131 miles (211 km) distance in 3h 50m.
Distance 131 miles (211 km) |
Average train duration 3h 32m |
Cheapest ticket price $61 (€49) |
Trains per day 10 |
Fastest train 3h 50m |
First train 7:11 AM |
Last train 4:52 PM |
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Hilltop park and viewpoint with sweeping panoramas over the Baie des Anges, Old Town, and Port of Nice.
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Prices are above average for France, especially near the coast. Budget options exist, but hotels and dining in central areas can be pricey.
Service is usually included. Locals often round up or leave 5-10% for very good service. Small change is fine in cafés; round up taxi fares.
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