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Musée National Marc Chagall
Museum in a seventeenth-century villa housing major biblical works by Marc Chagall. It is one of Nice's most important art collections.
Cheapest price
€5
Average price
€5
Fastest journey
14 m
Average duration
14 m
Trains per day
3
Distance
11 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Cap-d'Ail to Nice is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Cap-d'Ail to Nice will cost around €5 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only €5.
Of the 3 trains that leave Cap-d'Ail for Nice on Tue, Aug 11, 3 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Tue, Aug 11 the direct trains cover the 11 km distance in an average of 14 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 14 m .
On Tue, Aug 11 the slowest trains will take 14 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.






Trains from Cap-d'Ail to Nice run on average 14 times per day, taking around 14m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at €5 if you book in advance.
There are 14 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 00:03, the last at 23:54. The fastest train covers the 6 miles (11 km) distance in 13m.
Distance 6 miles (11 km) |
Average train duration 14m |
Cheapest ticket price €5 |
Trains per day 14 |
Direct trains 14 |
Fastest train 13m |
First train 12:03 AM |
Last train 11:54 PM |
Cheapest Month Feb |
Cheapest Day Sat |
High Season Jul - Sep |
Low Season Oct - Dec |
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Least Busy Day Wed |
Best time to book 2 days |
The table below shows live departures for Cap-d'Ail to Nice trains for tomorrow, Tuesday, August 11. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
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![]() | 8:21 AM Cap-d'Ail | 0h14 | 8:35 AM Nice | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Most Cap-d'Ail to Nice trains use the Cap-d'Ail to Nice Ville station pair, with some services arriving at Nice Riquier. Use this guide to compare Cap-d'Ail and Nice train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
Cap-d'Ail is 1 km from Cap-d'Ail city centre. Public transport options include:
Cap-d'Ail has practical services for this route, including Parking, Dining, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Bike Parking, and Luggage Carts.
Food options include: Eden Plage, La Pinede
Available at Cap-d'Ail: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Cap-d'Ail: Bike Parking.
Accessibility facilities are available at Cap-d'Ail: Ramps, restrooms.
Nearby hotels include Hotel Miramar, Riviera Marriott Hotel La Porte de Monaco, Hotel Normandy.
Nice Ville has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental, and Information Desk.
Food options include: Agora, PAUL, Sushi Side, Factory Donuts, Deli & Cia
Free, unlimited Wi-Fi is available throughout the station. ATMs are located on the forecourt of the station, on the right when exiting the station hall.
The ticket office is open Mon - Sun: 08:30 - 15:30. Information desks are located in the station main hall.
Available at Nice Ville: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Nice Ville: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Nice Ville: Level access from the entrance to the station, barrier-free toilets, magnetic induction loops. Assistance offered by Accès Plus to passengers with disabilities or reduced mobility, located in the central hall.
Nearby hotels include Hotel Trocadero, Ibis Nice Centre Gare, Hotel Belle Meuniere.
Nice Riquier is 1 km from Nice city centre. Public transport options include:
Nice Riquier has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, Dining, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Information Desk, and Luggage Carts.
Food options include: Restaurant Le Millésime, La Roustide
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Ticket office support is available at Nice Riquier. Information desks are located in the main hall.
Available at Nice Riquier: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Nice Riquier: Bike Parking, Bike Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Nice Riquier: Ramps, restrooms.
Nearby hotels include Hotel Apogia Nice, Ibis Styles Nice Vieux Port.
Nice Saint-Augustin is 5 km from Nice city centre. Public transport options include:
Nice Saint-Augustin has practical services for this route, including Parking, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Information Desk, and Luggage Carts.
Ticket office support is available at Nice Saint-Augustin. Information desks are located near the main entrance.
Available at Nice Saint-Augustin: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Nice Saint-Augustin: Bike Parking.
Accessibility facilities are available at Nice Saint-Augustin: Ramps, restrooms.
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