- 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
$127
Average price
$130
Fastest journey
9 h 10 m
Average duration
9 h 17 m
Trains per day
2
Distance
473 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Cahors to Nice is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Cahors to Nice will cost around $130 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $127.
Of the 2 trains that leave Cahors for Nice on Mon, Jun 22, 2 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Mon, Jun 22 the direct trains cover the 473 km distance in an average of 9 h 17 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 9 h 10 m .
On Mon, Jun 22 the slowest trains will take 9 h 23 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 train as it is the most popular option from Cahors to Nice among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $29. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 1h 59m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $29, and a flight costs an average of $78.
Distance: 293 miles (473 km)
Most popular Train | Bus | Flight | Driving |
|---|---|---|---|
$126 Average price | $66 Average price Cheapest | $131 Average price | $119 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
8h 12m Average total duration 7h 42m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 13h 34m Average total duration 13h 4m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 59m Average total duration Fastest 1h 59m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 6h 49m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
This is compared to other travel options from Cahors to Nice:
A bus is $61 (€50) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Cahors to Nice costing on average $126 (€103).
A bus is $65 (€53) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Cahors to Nice costing on average $131 (€107).
Other travel options to Nice take longer:
Train takes on average 7h 42m.
Bus takes on average 13h 4m.
Tickets start at around $126 (€103) compared to roughly $119 (€98) in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $-6.99 (€-5.72). The journey takes 7h 42m versus 6h 49m 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 Cahors to Nice trains for today, Sunday, June 21. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
![]() | 9:22 AM Cahors | 10h14 | 7:36 PM Nice | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Trains from Cahors to Nice run on average 4 times per day, taking around 7h 42m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $97 (€80) but you can travel from only $29 (€23) by bus.
The earliest train runs at 06:25, the last at 23:43. The fastest train covers the 293 miles (473 km) distance in 9h 10m.
Distance 293 miles (473 km) |
Average train duration 7h 42m |
Cheapest ticket price $97 (€80) |
Trains per day 4 |
Fastest train 9h 10m |
First train 6:25 AM |
Last train 11:43 PM |
Cheapest Month Mar |
Cheapest Day Tue |
High Season Apr - Jun |
Low Season Jan - Mar |
Best time to book 6 days |
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Museum in Cimiez dedicated to Henri Matisse, with paintings, drawings, cut-outs, and personal objects in a historic villa.
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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.
A thin, crisp chickpea-flour pancake baked in a wood-fired oven and eaten hot with pepper. It is one of the most iconic street foods in Nice.
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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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