- Must visit
Musée Matisse
Museum in Cimiez dedicated to Henri Matisse, with paintings, drawings, cut-outs, and personal objects in a historic villa.
Cheapest price
$141
Average price
$161
Fastest journey
7 h 20 m
Average duration
7 h 23 m
Trains per day
4
Distance
361 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Bern to Nice is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Bern to Nice will cost around $161 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $141.
Of the 4 trains that leave Bern for Nice on Sat, Jun 20, 4 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Sat, Jun 20 the direct trains cover the 361 km distance in an average of 7 h 23 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 7 h 20 m .
On Sat, Jun 20 the slowest trains will take 7 h 25 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.








Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Bern to Nice among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $49. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 1h 16m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.1 - 0.3kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $49, and a train costs an average of $93.
Distance: 224 miles (361 km)
| Train | Most popular Bus | Flight | Driving |
|---|---|---|---|
$163 Average price | $86 Average price Cheapest | $142 Average price | $271 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
8h 2m Average total duration 7h 32m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 12h 25m Average total duration 11h 55m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 16m Average total duration Fastest 1h 16m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 7h 5m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.1 - 0.3kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.4 - 0.9kg CO2 emissions | 1.1 - 2.2kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
This is compared to other travel options from Bern to Nice:
A bus is $57 (€47) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Bern to Nice costing on average $142 (€117).
A bus is $77 (€63) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Bern to Nice costing on average $163 (€134).
Other travel options to Nice take longer:
Train takes on average 7h 32m.
Bus takes on average 11h 55m.
Tickets start at around $163 (€134) compared to roughly $271 (€222) in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $108 (€89). The journey takes 7h 32m versus 7h 5m 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 Bern to Nice trains for today, Friday, June 19. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
![]() | 11:34 AM Bern | 10h05 | 9:39 PM Nice | 0 transfersDirect | |
| Saturday, June 20 | |||||
![]() | 5:34 AM Bern | 7h20 | 12:54 PM Nice | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 6:34 AM Bern | 7h20 | 1:54 PM Nice | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Trains from Bern to Nice run on average 2 times per day, taking around 7h 32m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $93 (€76) but you can travel from only $44 (€36) by flight.
The earliest train runs at 04:08, the last at 19:09. The fastest train covers the 224 miles (361 km) distance in 7h 20m.
Distance 224 miles (361 km) |
Average train duration 7h 32m |
Cheapest ticket price $93 (€76) |
Trains per day 2 |
Fastest train 7h 20m |
First train 4:08 AM |
Last train 7:09 PM |
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Hilltop park and viewpoint with sweeping panoramas over Nice, the port, and the coastline; one of the city’s top photo spots.
The old town’s maze of colorful streets, Baroque architecture, and lively squares makes it a core area for first-time visitors.
Nice’s signature salad of tomatoes, raw vegetables, olives, anchovies or tuna, and eggs, dressed simply with olive oil. It is a classic expression of Niçois cuisine.
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Service is usually included. Rounding up or leaving 5-10% for very good restaurant service is appreciated, not required. Round up taxis; small change is fine in cafés and bars.
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