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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 tracing his life in Nice.
Cheapest price
$63
Average price
$77
Fastest journey
3 h
Average duration
3 h 20 m
Trains per day
37
Distance
199 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Avignon to Nice is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Avignon to Nice will cost around $77 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $63.
Of the 37 trains that leave Avignon for Nice on Thu, May 28, 4 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Thu, May 28 the direct trains cover the 199 km distance in an average of 3 h 20 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 3 h .
On Thu, May 28 the slowest trains will take 3 h 28 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.
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5537Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Avignon to Nice 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 3h 42m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.1 - 0.2kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $19, and a flight costs an average of $106.
Distance: 123 miles (199 km)
Most popular Train | Bus | Flight | Driving |
|---|---|---|---|
$64 Average price | $31 Average price Cheapest | $148 Average price | $88 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
4h 16m Average total duration 3h 46m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 12m Average total duration Fastest 3h 42m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 7h 59m Average total duration 4h 59m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 2h 52m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.2 - 0.5kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
This is compared to other travel options from Avignon to Nice:
A bus is $33 (€27) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Avignon to Nice costing on average $64 (€52).
A bus is $117 (€95) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Avignon to Nice costing on average $148 (€120).
Other travel options to Nice take longer:
Train takes on average 3h 46m.
Flight takes on average 4h 59m.
Tickets start at around {cheapestPrice} compared to roughly {drivingPriceInCents} in fuel and tolls — a saving of about {savingsAmount}. The journey takes {durationInMinutes} versus {drivingDurationInMinutes} 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.
Direct services run with SNCF | TGV INOUI.
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 Avignon to Nice trains for today, Wednesday, May 27. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
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879325+ 6805 | Delayed 9:13 AM Avignon Centre | 3h51 | 11:09 AM 11:09 AMNice-Ville | 1 transfer | |
6805 | Delayed 7:33 AM 9:28 AMAvignon TGV | 3h36 | 11:09 AM 11:09 AMNice-Ville | 0 transfersDirect | |
17701+ 17479 | Delayed 8:11 AM 9:51 AMAvignon Centre | 4h39 | 2:30 PM Nice Saint-Augustin | 1 transfer | |
6103+ 17479 | Delayed 8:58 AM 10:23 AMAvignon TGV | 4h07 | 2:30 PM Nice Saint-Augustin | 1 transfer | |
886565 · 17481 | On time 11:16 AM Avignon Centre | 4h14 | 3:30 PM Nice Saint-Augustin | 1 transfer | |
879339+ 6107 · 6175 | On time 11:44 AM Avignon Centre | 4h22 | 4:06 PM Nice-Ville | 2 transfers | |
879533 · 17483 | 11:53 AM Avignon Centre | 4h37 | 4:30 PM Nice Saint-Augustin | 1 transfer | |
12510+ 17481 | Delayed 10:02 AM 11:57 AMAvignon TGV | 3h33 | 3:30 PM Nice Saint-Augustin | 1 transfer | |
879694+ 5332+ 17483 | 12:16 PM Avignon Centre | 4h14 | 4:30 PM Nice Saint-Augustin | 2 transfers | |
6107 · 6175 | On time 12:23 PM Avignon TGV | 3h43 | 4:06 PM Nice-Ville | 1 transfer | |
5332+ 17483 | On time 12:50 PM Avignon TGV | 3h40 | 4:30 PM Nice Saint-Augustin | 1 transfer | |
879349+ 6165 | 1:44 PM Avignon Centre | 3h20 | 5:04 PM Nice-Ville | 1 transfer | |
886569 · 17487 | 1:55 PM Avignon Centre | 4h35 | 6:30 PM Nice Saint-Augustin | 1 transfer | |
6165 | 2:04 PM Avignon TGV | 3h00 | 5:04 PM Nice-Ville | 0 transfersDirect | |
879353+ 6813+ 17487 | 2:44 PM Avignon Centre | 3h46 | 6:30 PM Nice Saint-Augustin | 2 transfers | |
17703+ 17489 | 2:51 PM Avignon Centre | 4h39 | 7:30 PM Nice Saint-Augustin | 1 transfer | |
6813+ 17487 | 3:00 PM Avignon TGV | 3h30 | 6:30 PM Nice Saint-Augustin | 1 transfer | |
879356 · 879545 · 17491 | 3:43 PM Avignon TGV | 4h48 | 8:31 PM Nice Saint-Augustin | 2 transfers | |
879545 · 17491 | 4:09 PM Avignon Centre | 4h22 | 8:31 PM Nice Saint-Augustin | 1 transfer | |
879547 · 17493 | 4:53 PM Avignon Centre | 4h43 | 9:36 PM Nice Saint-Augustin | 1 transfer | |
6115+ 17493 | 5:23 PM Avignon TGV | 4h13 | 9:36 PM Nice Saint-Augustin | 1 transfer | |
886581 · 17495 | 5:53 PM Avignon Centre | 4h35 | 10:28 PM Nice Saint-Augustin | 1 transfer | |
6117+ 17495 | 6:22 PM Avignon TGV | 4h06 | 10:28 PM Nice Saint-Augustin | 1 transfer | |
879377+ 12177 | 6:44 PM Avignon Centre | 3h59 | 10:43 PM Nice-Ville | 1 transfer | |
879658+ 6121 · 6181 | 7:13 PM Avignon Centre | 3h51 | 11:04 PM Nice-Ville | 2 transfers | |
5537 | 7:15 PM Avignon TGV | 3h28 | 10:43 PM Nice-Ville | 0 transfersDirect | |
12177 | 7:15 PM Avignon TGV | 3h28 | 10:43 PM Nice-Ville | 0 transfersDirect | |
6121 · 6181 | 7:29 PM Avignon TGV | 3h35 | 11:04 PM Nice-Ville | 1 transfer | |
| Thursday, May 28 | |||||
879503 · 17469 | 5:03 AM Avignon Centre | 4h25 | 9:28 AM Nice Saint-Augustin | 1 transfer | |
879507 · 17471 | 5:53 AM Avignon Centre | 4h37 | 10:30 AM Nice Saint-Augustin | 1 transfer | |
876530 · 17471+ 876301 | 6:17 AM Avignon Centre | 4h13 | 10:30 AM Nice Saint-Augustin | 2 transfers | |
17473 · 879515 | 6:54 AM Avignon Centre | 4h36 | 11:30 AM Nice Saint-Augustin | 1 transfer | |
17473+ 876532 · 876303 | 7:17 AM Avignon Centre | 4h13 | 11:30 AM Nice Saint-Augustin | 2 transfers | |
6801+ 17473 | 7:46 AM Avignon TGV | 3h44 | 11:30 AM Nice Saint-Augustin | 1 transfer | |
886557 · 17475 | 7:54 AM Avignon Centre | 4h34 | 12:28 PM Nice Saint-Augustin | 1 transfer | |
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Trains from Avignon to Nice run on average 20 times per day, taking around 3h 46m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $33 (€26) but you can travel from only $19 (€15) by bus.
There are 4 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 05:03, the last at 22:04. The fastest train covers the 123 miles (199 km) distance in 3h 0m.
Distance 123 miles (199 km) |
Average train duration 3h 46m |
Cheapest ticket price $33 (€26) |
Trains per day 20 |
Direct trains 4 |
Fastest train 3h 0m |
First train 5:03 AM |
Last train 10:04 PM |
Cheapest Month Oct |
Cheapest Day Sat |
High Season Jul - Sep |
Low Season Jan - Mar |
Busiest Day Wed |
Least Busy Day Sat |
Best time to book 63 days |
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Major museum dedicated to Henri Matisse, set in a Genoese villa in Cimiez, with paintings, drawings, cut-outs, and personal objects tracing his life in Nice.
National museum housing one of the world’s most important collections of Marc Chagall’s biblical works, known for its luminous colors and serene setting.
Nice’s leading modern and contemporary art museum, noted for postwar European and American works and its striking rooftop views.
Nice’s iconic seafront boulevard lined with beaches and Belle Époque hotels, essential for walking, cycling, and classic Riviera views.
The old town’s maze of colorful lanes, baroque churches, shutters, and lively squares makes it the city’s most atmospheric area to explore on foot.
Castle Hill park and viewpoint with panoramic city and coast vistas, a waterfall, and some of the best photo spots in Nice.
Nice’s signature salad of tomatoes, eggs, anchovies or tuna, olives, and raw vegetables, traditionally without cooked potatoes or green beans.
A thin chickpea flour pancake baked in a hot oven, lightly crisp outside and soft inside; one of Nice’s most iconic street foods.
A Provençal tart topped with caramelized onions, anchovies, and olives, closely associated with Nice and the surrounding coast.
An established Michelin-starred restaurant blending refined Mediterranean and South African influences in an elegant fine-dining setting.
A long-running family restaurant in Vieux Nice serving classic Niçoise dishes and Provençal favorites in a warm, traditional atmosphere.
A famous small Niçoise restaurant known for traditional local specialties in a simple, intimate setting near the old town.
Prices are high by French standards, especially near the seafront. Bakery food and lunch deals help cut costs.
Service is usually included. Locals may round up or leave 5-10% for great service. Small change for cafes; round up taxis.
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